My parents were skeptical about me becoming a footballer and encouraged me to study. — Carles Puyol Copy Share Image
There are many stressed single parents who may be working two jobs in order to keep the family together. — C. Everett Koop Copy Share Image
I was six years old when my parents told me that there was a small, dark jewel inside my skull, learning to… — Greg Egan Copy Share Image
When a child is in crisis, parents should have a role and a voice. They should be the first to help, not… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Babies aren't really born of their parents. They are born of every kind word, loving gesture, hope, and dream their parents ever… — Julia Roberts Copy Share Image
This is probably one of the most difficult challenges any parent could face - learning to love the other parent enough to… — Iyanla Vanzant Copy Share Image
My parents have one rule for me: I can't do any of this if I have any C's on my report card. — Coco Jones Copy Share Image
My parents treat me like I'm 14. They make me clean my room and stuff like that. They're always like "I don't… — Pete Wentz Copy Share Image
We must do everything in our power to keep families together, and to use common sense in our immigration laws. Children deserve… — Jose Serrano Copy Share Image
So you interrupted my date to make fun of me for still living with my parents. Couldn't you have done that on… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
Spirituality and faith are at the core of who I am. I was born to deeply religious parents who were able to… — Condoleezza Rice Copy Share Image
I still get a lot of letters from kids and parents who face different challenges and disabilities. I share some of the… — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
Parents' work has shifted markedly around the world - and that goes for every region. Men in particular have been moving away… — Jody Heymann Copy Share Image
I think a lot of people who want to be musicians terrify their parents because they don't have a living example of… — St. Vincent Copy Share Image
When I was younger, the people making the sacrifice were my parents. It's not a cheap sport. Luckily, I had parents who… — Jonathan Horton Copy Share Image
Until he announced his immigration policy last week, Obama had the support of most Hispanic voters - but not the enthusiasm they… — Mara Liasson Copy Share Image
It seemed a marvel to her that any mortal should suffer for lack of love, and yet she had never known a… — Chris Adrian Copy Share Image
Do you have a Wish?' he asked, referring to this organization, The Genie Foundation, which is in the business of granting sick… — John Green Copy Share Image
Rather than accepting the drifting separation of the generations, we might begin to define a more complex and interesting set of life… — Richard Louv Copy Share Image
It's one of those things that it's everything you think it is, but then again you have to - you need time… — Joe Maddon Copy Share Image
I know most people don't like to be around teenagers but I do. I'm one of the only people I can think… — Diablo Cody Copy Share Image
I feel like being an actor it is a great way to do your job and be a parent, because you have… — Cynthia Nixon Copy Share Image
There are all sorts of experiences we can't really put a name to...The birth of a child, for one. Or the death… — Jodi Picoult Copy Share Image
The conception of gods originated in fear and curiosity. Primitive man, unable to understand the phenomena of nature, and harassed by them,… — Emma Goldman Copy Share Image
My parents didn't raise me to be a professional player. They raised me to be a good person. — Mark Prior Copy Share Image
The best bought-up children are those who have seen thier parents as they are. Hypocrisy is not the first duty of a… — George Bernard Shaw Copy Share Image
Every word, movement and action has an effect. No other person or outside force has a greater influence on a child than… — Bob Keeshan Copy Share Image
As anyone who's ever adopted a dog will tell you, there's always the fear that one day the birth parents will come… — Dana Gould Copy Share Image
I was a complete tomboy. I loved wandering out in storms or walking on the beaches in the dark. It was a… — Amanda Burton Copy Share Image
I'm not fanatical about exercise, but I am really fastidious about trying to be a good parent. — Davina McCall Copy Share Image
I was almost surprised to realize that I had actually done something right as a parent by insisting on regular family dinners. — Laurie David Copy Share Image
I firmly believe, however, that if your children have never hated you, you have failed as a parent. — Bette Davis Copy Share Image
“Every child that receives life advice should keep in mind that in every parent’s past, there’s leftover booze and contraceptives.” — Bauvard Copy Share Image
Some parents let kids "learn on their own skin" and many of those kids end up, as adults, languishing on their parents'… — Marty Nemko Copy Share Image
The Columbia years are the most sentimental for me. My parents were together through most of that time and we were a… — Nancy Sinatra Copy Share Image
I can trust in my parents' love. And it strikes me that is a big thing to trust, a big thing to… — Ally Condie Copy Share Image
I will plant my feet on that step where my parents put me as a child, until self-evident truth comes to light. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I like the idea of being a youngish parent. So I've got energy to play football even though they'll be better than… — Daniel Radcliffe Copy Share Image
We live in a world of shifting values. The family is falling apart. Parents failing in what they ought to do. — Gordon B. Hinckley Copy Share Image
We are in the trophy generation.Give them a trophy for 23rd place.That makes the parents happy — Tom Izzo Copy Share Image
