proverb · Words worth keeping
Youth will have its swing.
Youth will have its swing.
Historical period not yet established
Understand the thought
Meaning in plain English
Young people may seek room to explore and act independently. The swing image recognises that impulse without making reckless conduct inevitable or harmless.
What the words are saying
Having a swing suggests movement and freedom rather than complete stillness. It can encourage understanding the wish to try things and make choices. It should not stereotype all young people or dismiss responsibility for the effects of their actions. A careful reading balances opportunities for exploration with support, consent and attention to others’ needs.
Everyday example
A group gives younger members a real role in shaping an activity while agreeing on responsibilities that protect everyone involved.
When to use it
Use it to discuss supported independence and exploration.
What it does not mean
Age does not determine conduct, and exploration does not excuse harm.
Agent-assisted editorial interpretation. This explains the words; it does not by itself verify their author or earliest origin.
Attribution & collection notes
- Author or tradition
- Traditional
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- Not established
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- Historical period not yet established
No sufficiently supported historical placement has been established. Import and download dates are not treated as composition dates. - Recorded source
- A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases
Entry 1876 · Youth
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- Culture
- English