Proverb in the local language
Soki bana ba teli suki e zali nde etumbu ya bakolo.
Children and hair
Proverb's direct translation
When children's hair goes red, it's the elders to blame.
Proverb's meaning
As children are incapable of looking after themselves, elders have not done their job when the children's hair is messy.
From: Kongo
General comments
The Kongo live in the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
