Question

“Spare the rod and spoil the child”, gives the message that
1. punishment in the class should be banned.
2. corporal punishment is not acceptable.
3. undesirable behaviour must be punished.
4. children should be beaten with rods.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : undesirable behaviour must be punished.

“Spare the rod and spoil the child”, gives the message that undesirable behavior must be punished.

• The phrase “spare the rod, spoil the child” is a modern-day proverb that means if a parent refuses to discipline an unruly child, that child will grow accustomed to getting his own way. He will become, in the common vernacular, a spoiled brat.
• The King James translation states “He that spareth his rod hateth his son: But he who loves him chasteneth him betimes.” While the New Living Translation reads “Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.” 
• In any translation, the intent is disciplining our children in the sense of guiding them in the way they should go. To put it simply, it is to instill in our children right from wrong.
• This Proverb, as with many proverbs and teachings of Jesus, teaches using a parable. It does not intend for children to be physically punished as the only means of correction. It refers to teaching them through guidance and appropriate discipline.

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.