可愛い子には旅をさせよ

Illustration representing the proverb 可愛い子には旅をさせよ

可愛い子には旅をさせよ

(かわいいこにはたびをさせよ)

Japanese meaning

子供がかわいいのなら、甘やかさずに、苦労をさせる方がよい。

English meaning

If you love your children, don't pamper them; instead, let them experience hardships.

Literal English translation

Send the beloved child on a journey.