Raising Children

Famous quotes containing the words raising children, raising and/or children:

“Our first line of defense in raising children with values is modeling good behavior ourselves. This is critical. How will our kids learn tolerance for others if our hearts are filled with hate? Learn compassion if we are indifferent? Perceive academics as important if soccer practice is a higher priority than homework?”
—Fred G. Gosman (20th century)

“Parents decide to accept the responsibility of raising children. Any thanks they get for doing that is gravy. Grateful children are a blessing, but they aren’t a necessity.”
—Donald C. Medeiros (20th century)

“What is done for the children is doubly beneficial, since their success, obvious to everyone, educates the parents as well.”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)