spare the rod and spoil the child

相關詞: spare

成語

Definition

  1. This idiom suggests that failing to punish a child's misbehavior will prevent them from learning proper conduct.

    不打不成器

    • Some people believe in the saying 'spare the rod and spoil the child,' while others oppose this idea of strict discipline.

      有些人相信『不打不成器』这句谚语,而有些人则反对这种严格的管教方式。

    • Despite the controversy surrounding physical punishment, many still believe in the principle that 'spare the rod and spoil the child.'

      尽管围绕体罚的争议不断,许多人仍然相信『不打不成器』的原则。

    • When children misbehave, parents often face the dilemma of whether to discipline them strictly, echoing the meaning of 'spare the rod and spoil the child.'

      当孩子行为不端时,父母常常面临是否严格管教的困境,这正反映了『不打不成器』的含义。