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Becoming A Parent Quotes (page 2)

What was behind this smug presumption that what pleased you was bad or at least unimportant in comparison to other things? … Little children were trained not to do “just what they liked’ but … but what? … Of course! What others liked. And which others? Parents, teachers, supervisors, policemen, judges, officials, kings, dictators. All authorities. When you are trained to despise “just what you like” then, of course, you become a much more obedient servant of others — a good slave. When you... Robert M. Pirsig
Gay brothers and sisters,... You must come out. Come out... to your parents... I know that it is hard and will hurt them but think about how they will hurt you in the voting booth! Come out to your relatives... come out to your friends... if indeed they are your friends. Come out to your neighbors... to your fellow workers... to the people who work where you eat and shop... come out only to the people you know, and who know you. Not to anyone else. But once and for all, break down the myths,... Harvey Milk
You signed no contract to become a parent, but the responsibilities were written in invisible ink. There was a point when you had to support your child, even if no one else would. It was your job to rebuild the bridge, even if your child was the one who burned it in the first place. Jodi Picoult
Edwin Moses quote: "Both parents supported my becoming a world class athlete."
Both parents supported my becoming a world class athlete. Edwin Moses
As long as any adult thinks that he, like the parents and teachers of old, can become introspective, invoking his own youth to understand the youth before him, he is lost. Margaret Mead
Deep inside us, we know what every family therapist knows: the problems between the parents become the problems within the children. Roger Gould
A wise parent humors the desire for independent action, so as to become the friend and advisor when his absolute rule shall cease. Elizabeth Gaskell
If we as a nation are to break the cycle of poverty, crime and the growing underclass of young people ill equipped to be productive citizens, we need to not only implement effective programs to prevent teen pregnancy, but we must also help those who have already given birth so that they become effective, nurturing, bonding parents. Jane Fonda
Children born to teens have less supportive and stimulating environments, poorer health, lower cognitive development, and worse educational outcomes. Children of teen mothers are at increased risk of being in foster care and becoming teen parents themselves, thereby repeating the cycle. Jane Fonda
Phil Donahue quote: "Spanking and verbal criticism have become, to many parents,..."
Spanking and verbal criticism have become, to many parents, more important tools of child rearing than approval. Phil Donahue
Phil Donahue quote: "In 1953 there were two ways for an Irish Catholic boy to..."
In 1953 there were two ways for an Irish Catholic boy to impress his parents: become a priest or attend Notre Dame. Phil Donahue
When you are getting ready to become a mom, being in love with someone just isn't enough. You need to think about whether he would be a good parent and raise your children with similar beliefs. Cindy Crawford
To maintain a joyful family requires much from both the parents and the children. Each member of the family has to become, in a special way, the servant of the others. Pope John Paul II
Lewis B. Hershey quote: "A boy becomes an adult three years before his parents think he..."
A boy becomes an adult three years before his parents think he does, and about two years after he thinks he does. Lewis B. Hershey
Alexa Vega quote: "The Internet has become a tool to pick on people and ruin..."
The Internet has become a tool to pick on people and ruin someone's life. I don't think parents realize what's going on. Alexa Vega

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