In the same manner from generation to generation, as in
Kevin decided to run for mayor-like father, like son. This ancient proverb has been stated in English in slightly varying versions since the 1300s, sometimes appearing with a counterpart,
like mother, like daughter. Thomas Draxe had it in
Bibliotheca (1616): "Like father, like son; like mother, like daughter." Also see
chip off the old block;
follow in someone's footsteps.