Meaning of 'Spare the rod and spoil the child'
What does the saying 'Spare the rod and spoil the child' mean?
Idiom: Spare the rod and spoil the child
Meaning:
This means that if you don't discipline children, they will become spoilt.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Children and babies |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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