Proverbs - winged expressions, special units of folklore, short and uncomplicated sayings, sometimes semi-serious, humorous contents. However, despite all its unpretentiousness and seeming simplicity, proverbs are an integral and very significant part of the linguistic culture of any people, transmitted from generation to generation, by word of mouth. And, of course, not just for fun. Proverbs contain the wisdom and life experience of the whole people, accumulated over the centuries, are one of the ways to preserve and transmit it through generations, in addition, to a certain extent reflect the social and cultural identity of its representatives. Proverbs about dad and mom, grandparents educate children in love and respect for their parents and tell them to pay attention to the elderly. After all, caring for loved ones, maintaining the correct way of life and fair rules in the family is the key to the strength and longevity of this important unit of society and, as a consequence, the well-being of society itself, the people as a whole.
World proverbs about dad
From time immemorial, father has been a reliable protection and support, a “stone wall” for his wife and children. The meaning of proverbs about dad is that the father in the family is the law. His task is to set an example for his sons, to establish the order and rules for children, and in case of their failure to carry out punishments.
An example of such proverbs:
- Not the father who will give birth, but the one who will teach the mind.
- If the father eats, the son will not be satisfied.
- Father's words are harsh, but the hut is warm.
Sayings and proverbs about dad and mom
Sometimes, when it is difficult for a child to explain a situation or circumstance, age-old wisdom hidden in one phrase helps. Simple aphorism can sometimes enlighten more than a long tale or story.
Proverbs about dad and mom are taught to cherish parents, to appreciate and honor them:
- Mother said - God said.
- Love your parents, respect the old.
- In the field, neither father nor mother - there is no one to intercede.
- With a mother, it is warm, with a stepmother it is cold.
Reading such proverbs, I want to be kinder and more tender to my parents. Father and mother are the greatest value given at birth.