可愛い子には旅をさせよ
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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.