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Your son is yours until he marries, but your daughter until you die.
Irish Proverb
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Clever father, clever daughter; clever mother, clever son.
Russian Proverb
A spoiled son becomes a gambler, while a spoiled daughter becomes a harlot.
Hindi Proverb
work for engagement of your daughter, but don't work for engagement of your son.
Arabic Proverb
A good son-in-law is like the acquisition of a new son; a bad one is like the loss of your daughter.
Jewish Proverb
The son of a son is dear, the son of a daughter a stranger.
Lebanese Proverb