It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) ordered that a whip be hung in the house.
Hadith Referenceالادب المفرد / كتاب / 1229
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:صحيح
Hadith Takhrij«صحيح : أخرجه عبدالرزاق : 17963 و ابن أبى الدنيا فى العيال : 322 و الطبراني فى الكبير : 284/10 - أنظر الصحيحة : 1447»
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Maulana Usman Muneeb
Benefits and Issues: In one narration, it is stated that in order to teach manners to the household, hang a stick in a place within the house where the members of the household can see it. In another version, it is mentioned that for the purpose of teaching manners, do not put the whip aside from your household, and continue to instill fear of Allah in them. (Al-Irwa, Hadith: 2026)
Source: Fadlullah al-Ahad: Urdu Commentary on al-Adab al-Mufrad, Page: 1229