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'Spare the rod and spoil the child', But is it true?
- Gulf News
- Published: 17:22 November 1, 2009
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Everyone knows the saying “Spare the rod and spoil the child”. But is it true? Do you spank your child if they misbehave? Or do you think physical discipline is a form of abuse?
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