List Of African Proverbs About Children and Parenting

List Of African Proverbs About Children and Parenting

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“Honor a child and it will honor you.” AFRICA

“A child who asks questions is not stupid.” GHANA

“It takes a whole village to raise a child.” NIGERIA

“Children talk with God.” BOTSWANA

“Let not your growing child hate you.” ETHIOPIA

“Work the clay while it is still wet.” TANZANIA

“Let your child shout but do not shout at it.” NORTH AFRICA

“Do not put fear into a child.” KENYA

“A stray chick is a target for birds of prey.” TANZANIA

“Children with a grandmother lack nothing.” KENYA

“The father is a shield for the family.” ETHIOPIA

“The one who beats children should not be entrusted with children.” UGANDA

“Plants vary according to the quality of the soil.” UGANDA

“A good home makes a good farm.” GHANA

“Family squabbles bring about family disintegration.” GHANA