expression, ichidan verb
when kids get in a fight, their parents come to their aid; yelping curs will raise mastiffs
Proverb meaning that a trivial quarrel between children can escalate when their parents get involved, making the situation worse.
子供の喧嘩に親が出るようでは、事が大きくなるばかりだ。
If parents get involved in their children's fights, it only makes things worse.
「子供の喧嘩に親が出る」ということわざを知っていますか。
Do you know the proverb 'When kids get in a fight, their parents come to their aid'?