Emphasizing this need on the part of children, the Bible says: “Foolishness is tied up with the heart of a boy; the rod of discipline is what will remove it far from him. ” — Proverbs 22: 15.
Rõhutades selle tähtsust laste puhul, ütleb Piibel: „Meeletus on seotud poisi südamesse, aga karistusvits saadab selle temast kaugele! ”.