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Biblical origin
Biblical originTrain up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Meaning: Early guidance shapes lifelong character; foundational lessons endure through adulthood.
Where it's from: The Bible, Proverbs 22:6
Origin: From the Book of Proverbs (22:6), in the King James Version's wording. It has been a mainstay of sermons on child-rearing for centuries, and is the scriptural cousin of "as the twig is bent, so grows the tree."
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