Those who taught them and beat them for grammatical errors

Nafi' said that Sayyiduna Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) used to beat his son for mistakes in speaking the language.

Umar bin Zayd said that Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) wrote to Sayyiduna Abu Musa al-Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him) and said: After praise and blessings: Gain understanding of the Sunnah, and gain understanding of the Arabic language as well.

Yahya bin Abi Kathir said that Sulayman bin Dawud (peace be upon him) said to his son: Whoever wishes to enrage his enemy should not lift the stick from his children.

Ibn Awn said that Muhammad (Ibn Sirin) said: They used to say: Honour your child and teach him good manners.

Ibn Awn said that Imam Muhammad (Ibn Sirin) was asked about Arabic grammar, and he said: I see no harm in it so long as there is no arrogant transgression in it.