Proverb in the local language
Njaú īrī ndoge nyina nī ndoge.
A poisoned calf…
Proverb's direct translation
If a calf is poisoned, then so is its mother.
Proverb's meaning
A child exhibiting bad behaviour often points to a problem originating from its parents.
From: Kikuyu in Kenya
General comments
In Uganda, the Banyoro say "If you steal with a child at your back, the child will grow up to be a thief too".
