Quote by Will Durant

Tired mothers find that spanking takes less time than reasoning and penetrates sooner to the seat of the memory.

Tired mothers find that spanking takes less time than reason

Summary

This quote suggests that tired mothers, who are presumably exhausted and lacking the energy to engage in lengthy discussions or reasoning with their children, resort to spanking as a more efficient method of discipline. They believe that physical punishment is quicker in its effect, leaving a lasting impression on the child's memory.

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Discipline

By Will Durant

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