Quotes About Parenting

We don't have nannies and all that, we look after our own kids. It's just what you do. If you want a big family that's just what you do, isn't it?

I've always wanted a big family - not this big!

I am not a big fan of seeing kids on social media.

I have three kids, so children's literature is a big part of my life.

My mom had very low expectations for me, and she really had a point. I was a big problem at seventeen. If I had a kid like me, I would have those same expectations.

I have a big responsibility as a father. That helps me to be more sensible.

I always wanted children but I was scared. Being responsible for a baby is such a big thing so I was nervous!

Obviously, a child birth is a big time in your life.

Most definitely, my dad was my biggest influence.

The biggest thing for me is wanting my kids to grow up safely and have happy lives. To me, that's enough.

We were in the position after our sextuplets were born that we could not pay our bills. We did the show to provide a better life for them.

Middle-class families know education begins at birth.

I was at the birth of my two girls.

I don't set up screenings. I can barely plan my kid's birthday party.

I've run out of mates that haven't had a baby now. It does make me think of my parents having a family so young and the fact that I've been able to avoid it for so long. It does make me a feel a little bit selfish.

I'm not black myself, but my sons are.

Parents have to understand: if your kid isn't you, don't blame the kid.

I have two kids and they were by no means blank slates. One is exactly like me, one is exactly like my wife.

I saw this Facebook video of a boy, probably around seven, wearing a dress he had fashioned from a blanket, sashaying through his house while his mother applauded and cheered him on. He was so proud. It was such a beautiful thing but bittersweet because I knew his spirit would change soon: that he'd become self-aware and ashamed at some level.

I'm blessed with eight children - though I'm talking about eight adults now.

My son is a blessing in every way.

A baby is the biggest blessing and responsibility to have.

When you see one of your kids really has a gift, you can't fight it, because you start to understand what a blessing it's been to you.

All my children are blessings. I love them to bits. They're my world.