There are other ways of correction. But he shouldn t be stifled. He s too young. It might cause more rebellion. But every child is different.
Love is the basis of child training.
A. God loves and chastens. There is no tyranny in godly training. A. God gave us His example. Discipline with love is obedience to God. 4 And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.