Meaning of the word "children are certain cares but uncertain comforts" in English
What does "children are certain cares but uncertain comforts" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
children are certain cares but uncertain comforts
US /ˈtʃɪl.drən ɑːr ˈsɜːr.tən kerz bʌt ʌnˈsɜːr.tən ˈkʌm.fərts/
UK /ˈtʃɪl.drən ɑː ˈsɜː.tən keəz bʌt ʌnˈsɜː.tən ˈkʌm.fəts/
Idiom
raising children involves guaranteed hard work and worry, but there is no guarantee they will provide happiness or support in return
Example:
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My grandmother used to say that children are certain cares but uncertain comforts when she saw my parents struggling.
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The old proverb children are certain cares but uncertain comforts reminds us that parenting is a gamble of the heart.