1,263 Quotes About Parents

Still, it was hard to have parents who lived inside you, when all you really wanted was for them to come back, and hug you.

Little tree filled his lungs with the white airness of the night, as if he were going to fly. The living voice of his parents. Elisha's eyes. These were reasons enough to set off on another adventure.Reasons to be Toby Lolness again.

I didn't father two wonderful healthy daughters in order to miss my show because I'm getting more naan from the kitchen, Laura.''Stop pretending to be sexist, Dad. No one's falling for it. We know you're just lazy.

The most influential of all educational factor is the conversation in a child's home.

One day you look in the mirror and you see your parents' sadness in your eyes.

They would never have demanded he be like them; they hardly wanted to be themselves.

Embrace high expectations from “demanding” parents if what they are demanding is your positive growth and learning.

I sit on my bed and think about Nader McMillan and wonder what I’m going to do. Ignore him. Stand up to him. Avoid him. Be “tough.” I think of the stuff Dad has said over the years. How he finally gave up suggesting things. Why are you asking me this? I never figured out what to do about my own bullies. How am I supposed to know what to do with yours?

Greet your brother with warmth And sincerity Protect your sister and honour your motherFor she bore you in pain And made you who you areKhoiSan Book of Wisdom