Answer: sparetherod

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SPARETHEROD

Eschew punishment, in an old saw

SPARETHEROD

Part of a Biblical aphorism

SPARETHEROD

Start of a famous adage

SPARETHEROD
Do some spoiling?
SPARETHEROD
Start of a parental motto
SPARETHERODCreate a brat, according to a saying
SPARETHERODSpoil
SPARETHERODWithhold corporal punishment
SPARETHERODBe lenient
SPARETHERODSpoil the child!
SPARETHEROD"Spoil the child" front
SPARETHERODSpoil, in a way
SPARETHERODStart of a saying about parental discipline