expression, i-adjective
a foolish child is more precious
Proverb meaning that parents often feel more affection for a child who is slow or troublesome, because that child needs more care and attention.
末っ子はいつも失敗ばかりだけど、馬鹿な子ほど可愛いというからね。
The youngest always messes up, but they say a foolish child is more precious.
親は、手のかかる子ほど愛情を注ぐものだ。まさに馬鹿な子ほど可愛いだね。
Parents pour more love into a child who needs more care. That's exactly what 'a foolish child is more precious' means.