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慈母多败儿

cí mǔ duō bài ér
A doting mother raises a spoiled son.

Kind mother, many ruined children.

This saying warns that overindulgent, overly protective moth...

This saying warns that overindulgent, overly protective mothers often raise children who lack discipline, resilience, and moral fiber. It suggests that too much love without firm guidance leads to failure in life.

In traditional Chinese culture, parental strictness was seen as essential for character building, especially for sons who carried the family lineage and responsibilities.

Someone might say this when observing a child throwing a tantrum while the mother gives in, or when discussing how a friend's overprotective parenting led to their child's poor behavior.

Chinese people use this saying to emphasize the importance of discipline over indulgence in child-rearing. It signals a cultural belief that hardship and boundaries build character, and it serves as a caution to parents who equate love with permissiveness.

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