A child who is allowed to be disrespectful to his parents will not have true respect for anyone.Billy Graham
Dad needs to show an incredible amount of respect and humor and friendship toward his mate so the kids understand their parents are sexy, they're fun, they do things together, they're best friends. Kids learn by example. If I respect Mom, they're going to respect Mom.Tim Allen
The kids are old enough now - I just want to let them be kids. I don't want to comment on them too much. They're at an age where I just want to let them be kids.Eminem
From birth to age 18 a girl needs good parents. From 18 to 35 she needs good looks. From 35 to 55 she needs a good personality. From 55 on, she needs good cash.Sophie Tucker
Recommend virtue to your children; it alone, not money, can make them happy. I speak from experience.Ludwig van Beethoven
Praise your children more than you correct them. Praise them for even their smallest achievement.Ezra Taft Benson
If we had paid no more attention to our plants than we have to our children, we would now be living in a jungle of weed.Thomas Jefferson
Every word, facial expression, gesture, or action on the part of a parent gives the child some message about self-worth. It is sad that so many parents don't realize what messages they are sending.Virginia Satir
I loved raising my kids. I loved the process, the dirt of it, the tears of it, the frustration of it, Christmas, Easter, birthdays, growth charts, pediatrician appointments. I loved all of it.Maggie Smith
Nothing has a stronger influence psychologically on their environment and especially on their children than the unlived life of the parent.Carl Jung