expression
children grow up watching their parents' backs
Proverb meaning children learn more from observing their parents' actions and behavior than from what they are told.
子どもは親の背中を見て育つというから、親は常に手本を示さなければならない。
They say children grow up watching their parents' backs, so parents must always set a good example.
A Japanese proverb. The exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects the traditional belief that children learn by observing their parents' daily conduct.