Sirach 30:11-13

Good News Translation

¹¹ Don't give him freedom while he is young, and don't overlook what he does wrong. ¹² Whip him while he is still a child, and make him respect your authority. If you don't, he will be stubborn and disobedient and cause you nothing but sorrow. ¹³ So discipline your son and give him work to do, or else he will be an embarrassment to you.