Ben Sira 30:9

9 Pamper a child, and he will frighten you; play with him, and he will give you grief.

Ben Sira 30:9 In-Context

7 He who spoils his son will bind up his wounds, and his feelings will be troubled at every cry.

8 A horse that is untamed turns out to be stubborn, and a son unrestrained turns out to be wilful.

9 Pamper a child, and he will frighten you; play with him, and he will give you grief.

10 Do not laugh with him, lest you have sorrow with him, and in the end you will gnash your teeth.

11 Give him no authority in his youth, and do not ignore his errors.