the parent is the best judge of the child
Proverb meaning that no one understands a child better than their own parent.
As the saying goes, 'the parent is the best judge of the child'; parents understand their children best.
Standard kanji form of the proverb.
Variant with 事 instead of こと.
A traditional Japanese proverb. The exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects a common cultural belief about parental insight.