Entrust your child to someone who…

Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-09-27

Meaning: Verified

English translation: 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.

Register: Colloquial

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PROVERB (ARABIC)
«اِدِّي ابْنَكْ لِلِّي لُهْ أَوْلَادْ»
Literal translation: Give your son to someone who has children of their own.
Natural translation: Entrust your child to someone who is a parent too.
Meaning: Give a responsibility to someone whose firsthand experience helps them understand what it requires.
Used when: 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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Last reviewed: 2026-09-27
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