Interpreting Proverb- Let thy child's first lesson be obedience and the second may be what thou wilt?

Question

for homework i have interpretate a proverb from poor richards almanack i also have to draw a picture an suggestions??
Proverb: Let thy child's first lesson be obedince and the second may be thou wilt

I am 8th grade. this is for a social studies homework. and i have to create pictures and symbols that describe the proverb

Answer 1

If you teach your child to mind, you can teach him or her any lesson.

You could picture a child at a desk with the teacher standing above him with a hickory stick!

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Answer 2

It just means teach your child to obey first and then teach them whatever you want.

Draw a picture of a "time out chair"=)...what grade are you in