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  What it means

  As you treat your father, so your son will treat you. Children learn behaviour from their parents; what you model, you will receive in return.

  English equivalent

  The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

  Vocabulary

  • ojciec — father
  • syn — son
  • postąpić — to act, to treat, to deal with

  Grammar note

  'Z ojcem' and 'z tobą' use the instrumental case after 'z'. 'Postąpi' is perfective future third person singular.

  Cultural context

  A warning about the cyclical nature of family behaviour patterns, often used to encourage respect for elders.

  Intermediate

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