Parenting Quote by S.C. Stephens

“Patrick explained that your father is absent. What about your mother, dear?" Mother? Oh, she's in a dusty motel in California right now, cooling…

— Ruta Sepetys

“I know sometimes things are hard with Mum." "She misses Dad," I said, which was like pointing out that a sky-scraper is tall. Uncle…

— Nicole Krauss

“So, uh, where's your dad?" He didn't even turn to look at me. "Federal penitentiary in Idaho. We spent the rest of the ride…

— shukyou

“We were all here, and she came to see you, so I’m not sure what she really wanted to say to you, but you…

— Melissa Foster

“Your father's impressive.''He's a scary motherfucker, but we get along well.”

— Aleksandr Voinov

“My father looked right at me, but he didn't answer. And his eyes were dazed and staring through me, like I was made out…

— Jodi Picoult

“I came here as a son seeking his father’s approval, hoping you could recognize what she and I have. But, it appears you’re business…

— Nicole Gulla

“He [my father] wasn't as bad towards me as he was to mum. Just absent.”

— John Larkin

“I must make sure I’m not around when Dad gets that.”

— Tim Collins

“have moved back home with Dad until I got myself sorted out, but that felt like too much of a defeat.”

— Jess Ryder

“I've grown up alongside Corr. My father rode him and my father lost him, and then I found him again. He's the only family…

— Maggie Stiefvater

“So you and your mom are close?' 'He nodded. 'She's done a good job being mother and father. I respect her. It couldn't have…

— Jennifer Laurens