the teaching of Mencius' mother moving three times; the importance of a good environment for a child's upbringing
A classical Chinese-derived expression referring to the story of Mencius' mother, who moved house three times to ensure a good environment for her son's education. Used proverbially to stress that a child's surroundings greatly influence their learning and character.
The phrase 'the teaching of Mencius' mother moving three times' emphasizes the importance of a child's educational environment.
From the classical Chinese story of Mencius' mother, who moved three times to find a suitable environment for her son's upbringing. The expression is used in Japanese as a set phrase.