Being a parent Quote by Michael Josephson Download Open image “Creating a child takes no love or skill; being a parent requires lots of both.” — Michael Josephson ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare Being a parent Children Creating Dad Father Fatherhood Love No love Parent Parenting Skills
The parent must not give in to his desire to try to create the child he would like to have, but rather help the… — Bruno Bettelheim Copy Share Image
No one can ever prepare a parent for two things: the immeasurable love that comes with having a child; and the sorrow and confusion… — Maryanne Wolf Copy Share Image
What makes you a man is not the ability to make a child, it's the courage to raise one. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
“Becoming a mother or father is so much more than giving birth to a child. It’s a developmental process that continues for the rest… — Jerry L. Wyckoff Copy Share Image
“We all know that parents do not make children but that children make parents…Authentic parenting is one long sacrificial act…parenting reveals the way that… — Luke Timothy Johnson Copy Share Image
The drive to be a parent is strong. It's one of the most ingrained human traits there is. — Dustin Lance Black Copy Share Image
If you raise a child, there's no time, you can't be a great parent. — Geoffrey Canada Copy Share Image
Children are not created fully equipped with such values as courage, compassion, integrity, and insights into the motives and needs of themselves and of… — Irene Hunt Copy Share Image
It's parent's instinct on how they will mold their child's character, knowledge and talent. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
No one is born with good character; it's not a hereditary trait. And it isn't determined by a single noble act. Character is established… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
America is a song that sounds the best when we all sing together - at least for a while. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Approach the New Year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
The difference between stepping stones and stumbling blocks is not in the event itself but how you think about it and what you do… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Pretty isn't beauty. Pretty is how you look; Beauty is who you are. Pretty is in the face and body; Beauty is in the… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Sportsmanship is the ethical and moral dimension of sports. It is demonstrated by a number of attributes and attitudes such as fair play, respect… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
The key to success is effort. The bigger the goal, the greater the effort. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
“We can't live forever but what we do can change lives forever.” — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Take pride in how far you've come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don't forget to enjoy the journey. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Leadership is not a matter of authority, it is a matter of influence. A true leader teaches others to understand more, motivates them to… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
People who don't believe in you are right only if you believe they are. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
I know for my wife and I, we always loved the idea of being young parents. It is an incredibly inspiring and challenging job… — Taylor Hanson Copy Share Image
Being a parent and having two young kids, I buy Blu-rays and DVDs all the time. It's like buying a toy. — Rob Letterman Copy Share Image
The absurd duty, too often inculcated, of obeying a parent only on account of his being a parent, shackles the mind, and prepares it… — Mary Wollstonecraft Copy Share Image
There are many important elements to being a parent. A lot of people don't have fathers but they might have someone in their life… — Liv Tyler Copy Share Image
Has it ever occurred to you that parents are nothing but overgrown kids until their children drag them into adulthood? Usually kicking and screaming? — Stephen King Copy Share Image
There is nothing that can bring you closer to fearlessness about everything else in the world than being a parent - because everyday fears… — Arianna Huffington Copy Share Image
There's a marketing scheme that tells you that pregnancy and child rearing will make you into a moron, that your kids are only happy… — Dar Williams Copy Share Image
We live in a society now where it's very rare for your parents to be around. It used to be like, your mother, grandmothers,… — Kathryn Hahn Copy Share Image
My son was born somewhat late in my life and I just found myself really feeling like I didn't want to miss out on… — Karen Allen Copy Share Image
Was it the act of giving birth that made you a mother? Did you lose that label when you relinquished your child? If people… — Jodi Picoult Copy Share Image
The Lord has directed, Bring up your children in light and truth. To me, there is no more important human effort. Being a father… — James E. Faust Copy Share Image
I believe everyone should have the same rights. They say gay marriage ruins families and hurts kids. Well, I've had the privilege of seeing… — Brad Pitt Copy Share Image