"Sparing the rod means spoiling the child"
On such wisdom all history has smiled
But when we look back
On a parental smack
With wisdom presentism, we're riled.

Pabst Blue Ribbon Variation for themilum [Jan. 18]:

Judging folks of a long ago day
By the standards and mores of today
Is presentism
Opportunitism
Defaming people who have all passed away.