子こは親おやの鏡かがみ

expression

children are a reflection of their parents

Proverb meaning that a child's behavior mirrors the parents' character and upbringing.

• 子こは親おやの鏡かがみというから、親おやは常つねに手て本ほんを示しめさなければならない。

  As the saying goes, children are a reflection of their parents, so parents must always set a good example.