He who loves his son keeps his rod at the ready, that he may have joy of him in the end. If a father dies, he will leave behind his likeness.If the son was well raised, he will take vengeance on his enemies, and do good to his friends. He who is too soft towards his son shall bind up his wounds. An unbroken horse becomes stubborn, and an unrestrained son becomes headstrong. If you coddle a child, you will have to fear him! Do not laugh with him, lest you later have sorrow with him and have to gnash your teeth. Do not leave him to his own will. Bend his neck while he is still young. Chastise your son, and do not let him be idle, lest his foolishness become an offense to you.