[ppaul]

He who spares the rod hates his son,
but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.
-- Proverbs 13:24

[avenir]

That Scripture says it all, but I can even imagine the limp-wristed, weak-willed parents saying "But that's not true, I really really do love my Johnny."

No, not if they don't discipline them...and with a rod or something that will have an effect. But nothing new here, there are always enough fools on hand (including me) who think they know better than God what is best for them.