day no. 16,624: lust conceived ought to be killed

"And do not be afraid, above all, that such a plan of training will make your child unhappy. I warn you against this delusion. Depend on it, there is no surer road to unhappiness than always having our own way. To have our wills checked and denied is a blessed thing for us; it makes us value enjoyments when they come. To be indulged perpetually is the way to be made selfish; and selfish people and spoiled children, believe me, are seldom happy. Reader, do not be wiser than God; — train your children as He trains His." — J.C. Ryle, The Duties of Parents

Spoiled children are like spoiled milk; they stink. Getting your way without exception is a great way to go bad.

"If you do not take trouble with your children when they are young, they will give you trouble when they are old. Choose which you prefer." — J.C. Ryle, The Duties of Parents

There will be trouble. Either give it to them artificially when they are young or receive experientially from them when they are older. Either introduce trouble for sin with correction or invite trouble from sin in its maturation.

James 1:15

Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

Sin is the only thing a Christian should ever abort. Lust conceived should be killed. If it is not kiboshed in kids, it will grow up into a killer.

"Learn to say 'No' to your children. Show those who you are able to refuse whatever you think is not fit for them. Show those who you are ready to punish disobedience, and that when you speak of punishment, you are not only ready to threaten, but also to perform. Do not threaten too much. Threatened folks, and threatened faults, live long. Punish seldom, but really and in good earnest,—frequent and slight punishment is a wretched system indeed." — J.C. Ryle, The Duties of Parents

If they have to ask, the answer can be, "No." If the answer cannot be, "No!" it is not a request, it is a command. And parents do not answer to their children. They will, however, answer for them. The child who has not heard "No" enough will be a nightmare and his haunted parents will have to give an account for him.