Spoil the rod [Spirituality & Religion]

The rod refers to the shepherd's staff that he gently guided the sheep with. The shepherd did not beat the sheep but used it as a guide.

It's spare the rod spoil the child

Means you better use it. 😑

Agreed

Wasn’t that the allegory of King Rod who was spoiled as a child and grew to be a worthless adult? 🤔

Basically means to use physical violence to discipline children.