Ben Sira 30:12

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.

Ben Sira 30:12 In-Context

10 Laugh with him now, and one day you will have to cry over him, grinding your teeth in regret.

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.

14 It is better to be poor, but strong and healthy, than to be rich, but in poor health.