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What does Proverbs 17:25 mean?

A foolish child brings grief to their father and bitterness to their mother. Proverbs 17:25 - Modern Text Bible

(This repeats the pain parents feel when their children act foolishly. It’s about the emotional cost of bad choices in a family.)