SOCIOLINGUISTIC CHARACTERISTICS OF FOLK PROVERBS RELATED TO UPBRINGING

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This article examines the sociolinguistic characteristics of folk proverbs related to upbringing and moral education. Folk proverbs serve as an important means of transmitting cultural values, social norms, and ethical principles from one generation to another. They reflect the collective wisdom of society and function as linguistic tools for shaping behavior, attitudes, and interpersonal relationships. The study analyzes the semantic, pragmatic, and sociolinguistic aspects of educational proverbs in Uzbek and English traditions. Special attention is given to how proverbs influence socialization processes, family values, and moral instruction. The research applies comparative and descriptive methods to identify similarities and differences in the use of upbringing-related proverbs across cultures. The findings reveal that proverbs not only preserve national identity but also play a significant role in strengthening communicative competence and cultural continuity..