Raising Children

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Proverbs 13:24

"Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them."

Loving discipline is presented as an expression of care, not cruelty. Neglecting needed correction is equated with a lack of true love. In seasons when children push boundaries or spiral into harmful patterns, this verse affirms that consistent, measured discipline is a parental responsibility that ultimately serves the child's good.