Of all the parts that make up my somewhat quirky life, there are few things that raise a stranger's eyebrows faster than… — LZ Granderson Copy Share Image
We're so preoccupied with protecting children from disappointment and discomfort that we're inadvertently excusing them from growing up. — LZ Granderson Copy Share Image
Growing up, I didn't know anything about money other than we didn't have any. — LZ Granderson Copy Share Image
I don't begrudge a coach for trying to get all that he or she can. I don't resent a school feeling it… — LZ Granderson Copy Share Image
Parents are supposed to instill a sense of right and wrong in their children and then keep up the due diligence necessary… — LZ Granderson Copy Share Image
My son was born during my last semester in college. His due date was Thanksgiving, but he didn't show up until finals… — LZ Granderson Copy Share Image
The ugly truth is it's the spineless parents who parade their undisciplined children around like royalty that make people dislike kids. — LZ Granderson Copy Share Image
Accolades and lists may tell us about accomplishments, but life is meant to be experienced, not just accomplished. It's like the difference between reading… — LZ Granderson Copy Share Image
Children are wonderful, but they are not the center of the universe. The sooner their parents make them understand that, the better off we… — LZ Granderson Copy Share Image
Of all the parts that make up my somewhat quirky life, there are few things that raise a stranger's eyebrows faster than discovering I… — LZ Granderson Copy Share Image
Insecurity is a natural part of human nature, and there are times we feel our stories are not worth telling, so we turn to… — LZ Granderson Copy Share Image
It seems everyone knows a college degree is important, but few have a plan to keep it affordable. — LZ Granderson Copy Share Image
Teachers are not glorified babysitters with summers off. Their profession fuels all others, and on a normal day that is amazing enough in and… — LZ Granderson Copy Share Image
I haven't dunked since Bill Clinton was in office, so I'm just happy for anyone who can do so without a trampoline. — LZ Granderson Copy Share Image
Sure, the job of high school teachers is not to tear down students' self-esteem. But it's certainly not to inflate students' sense of self-worth… — LZ Granderson Copy Share Image
Complete strangers can stand silent next to each other in an elevator and not even look each other in the eye. But at a… — LZ Granderson Copy Share Image
You know for years, I've heard financial experts stress the importance of teaching your kids about money, but it wasn't until I saw my… — LZ Granderson Copy Share Image
There is no shame in black athletes not wanting to be role models, but there should be shame when they don't behave like one.… — LZ Granderson Copy Share Image
