Thomas Brooks emphasizes the necessity of parental correction in his sermon 'She Hugs Her Young Ones to Death.' He warns that failing to discipline children can lead to their spiritual demise, comparing negligent parents to an ape that hugs its young to death. Brooks cites Proverbs 23:13-14, explaining that the rod of correction is essential to prevent folly and misery in children, and that it is a divine ordinance meant to guide them away from sin. He illustrates the consequences of neglecting this duty through the examples of Eli and David, who lost their sons due to their fondness and lack of discipline. Ultimately, Brooks asserts that true love for a child involves consistent and prayerful correction.