Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-09-27
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Entrust your child to someone who is a parent too.
- Literal wording
Give your son to someone who has children of their own.
- Meaning and lesson
Give a responsibility to someone whose firsthand experience helps them understand what it requires.
- When it is used
Used to recommend an experienced caretaker for a child, or to make the broader point that a task should be placed with someone who understands it personally.
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