When mother-cow is chewing grass its young ones watch its mouth.'

What does Achebe mean by this proverb?
Children take after their parents.
Calves are very attentive to their mothers.
Calves would rather eat grass then drink milk.
Children imitate their parents’ table manners.

Respuesta :

In this proverb, Achebe wants to denote that:

Children imitate their parents’ table manners.

Generally speaking, children set their parents as their examples, be it good or bad. They look up to them and serve as their models in whatever purpose or situations they are up to. So, parents should act as good teachers for their children.