APAD: Don't threaten a child; either punish or forgive him.

-Talmud

 

This is from Leo Rosten's Carnival of Wit. I can't explain but threatening

anyone, especially a child, does sound like a bad idea.

 

I'd add "bear no grudges afterwards."

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• Oh really? I am going to keep it in mind from now on.:) -妖妖灵- ♀ (0 bytes) () 07/24/2023 postreply 14:21:35

• critizing is OKay, never use negative wording -移花接木- ♂ (0 bytes) () 07/24/2023 postreply 14:50:11