Igbo proverb

Nwata mụta iri elu, nne ya amụta ibe akwa.

Growing independence can bring new worries to a parent.

Literal translation: As a child learns to climb, the mother learns to cry.
Explanation: The child's new skill also brings the possibility of a fall. The mother sees the danger that comes with it.
When to use it: When a new freedom brings both pride and anxiety.