The training of children

Sirach Chapter 30

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He who loves his son chastises him often, that he may be his joy when he grows up. see kids I am doing this for your own good...
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He who disciplines his son will benefit from him, and boast of him among his intimates. I love to brag on my kids...
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He who educates his son makes his enemy jealous, and shows his delight in him among his friends. I knew the bible was pro home schooling...
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At the father's death, he will seem not dead, since he leaves after him one like himself, hmm...lots of little sardonic people...I guess that's a good thing...
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Whom he looks upon through life with joy, and even in death, without regret: wouldn't it be wonderful to look back on life without any regrets...
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The avenger he leaves against his foes, and the one to repay his friends with kindness. be kind and charitable to all...
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He who spoils his son will have wounds to bandage, and will quake inwardly at every outcry. one of the worse things you can do to your child is to spoil them!!!
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A colt untamed turns out stubborn; a son left to himself grows up unruly. be consistent in your discipline even thou it is so much easier to ignore bad behavior...
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Pamper your child and he will be a terror for you, indulge him and he will bring you grief. just think about what kind of person/employee/citizen/spouse... they would be if they got everything they wanted...
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Share not in his frivolity lest you share in his sorrow, when finally your teeth are clenched in remorse. keep them on the straight and narrow and stay on your knees in prayer...
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Give him not his own way in his youth, and close not your eyes to his follies. try to keep high standards...
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Bend him to the yoke when he is young, thrash his sides while he is still small, Lest he become stubborn, disobey you, and leave you disconsolate. oh, for the times when you could just grab that certain area and give them a squeeze...
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Discipline your son, make heavy his yoke, lest his folly humiliate you. giving responsibility early is character building...