"The child you sired hasn't sired you; you are still his elder." - Yoruba Proverb

“The child you sired hasn't sired you; you are still his elder.”

- Yorubafamily

Meaning

Parental authority and respect endure regardless of a child's achievements.

Cultural Context

Yoruba hierarchy places parents above children in all circumstances. This proverb reinforces generational respect even when children surpass their parents materially.

Origin

Yoruba

Language

Yoruba

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