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Enticed by a sin so sweet

By JEFFARAH GIBSON

Tribune Features Writer

"SPEAR the rod, you spoil the child" is a popular proverb often recited by Bahamian parents in defence of scolding their children.

The adage suggests that parents who neglect to punish their children run the risk of having them go astray.

Written in the book of Proverbs are many insightful sayings that contain wisdom and knowledge for everyday life. Not all proverbs are easy to understand, so Tribune Religion pulled a few out to further investi ...Read More

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