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Children should be seen and not heard
children should be seen and not heard
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used to imply that children should remain quiet and obedient in the presence of adults, and that their voices and opinions are not valuable or deserving of respect
Proverb
Example
The strict grandmother scolded her granddaughter for speaking out of turn, saying that children should be seen and not heard to emphasize the importance of obedience and respect for elders.
