Meaning of the word "wanton kittens make sober cats" in English

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wanton kittens make sober cats

US /ˈwɑntən ˈkɪtənz meɪk ˈsoʊbər kæts/
UK /ˈwɒntən ˈkɪtənz meɪk ˈsəʊbə kæts/
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Idiom

a proverb suggesting that wild or playful youths often grow up to be serious and responsible adults

Example:
Don't worry too much about his rebellious phase; wanton kittens make sober cats.
She was a troublemaker in school, but wanton kittens make sober cats, and now she is a judge.