Àgbà kì í wà l'ójà, kí orí ọmọ tuntun wọ́
Literal translation
An elder cannot be in the market and allow a baby's neck to bend
Figurative meaning
It is the responsibility of leaders and older people to guide, protect, and correct the younger generation so they do not make mistakes
Usage
When an adult steps in to discipline, advise, or stop a child or teenager from doing something dangerous or immoral, even if that child is not theirs.
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Source
Contributor: personal knowledge