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儿孙自有儿孙福

ér sūn zì yǒu ér sūn fú
Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings.

Children and grandchildren naturally have their own fortune.

Don't worry excessively about the future of your descendants...

Don't worry excessively about the future of your descendants. Each generation will find its own path and fortune — you can't live their lives for them.

This saying offers comfort to anxious parents and grandparents. It aligns with the Taoist idea of letting things take their natural course rather than forcing outcomes.

Someone might say this to a parent who is obsessively worrying about their child's career or marriage prospects.

Chinese parents often carry heavy anxiety about their children's success. This saying is a gentle reminder to trust in fate and reduce the emotional burden on both generations.

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