"A child is what you put into him." - Hausa Proverb

“A child is what you put into him.”

- Hausafamily

Meaning

Children reflect the values and effort invested in their upbringing.

Hausa Islamic education traditions emphasize that parents are responsible for shaping character from earliest childhood.

Origin

Hausa

Language

Hausa

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