Quotes About Family

A series of rumors about my attitude, as well as derogatory remarks about myself and my family showed me that the personal resentment of the Detroit general manager toward me would make it impossible for me to continue playing hockey in Detroit.

Like the average American that I hang out with, and like my father before me, I raised all my children to respect tools and use them wisely and safely.

Fortunately, as it pertains to guns, my dad and uncle introduced me to guns the way it needs to be done: smart, slow and safe.

For the Nugent family, fast food is a running herbivore.

I'm healthy, have a loving and adorable family, great hunting dogs, a gravity defying musical career and most importantly, fuzzy-headed idiots hate me.

Money stress is what used to remind me of my Dad most.

Quite frankly, Barack Obama knows what it's like to pay a mortgage and student loans. He knows what it's like to watch a beloved family member in a medical crisis and worry that treatment is out of reach. Barack Obama knows our struggles. And, my friends, he shares our values.

Mom always taught me not to use the word hate. As if it were profanity.

It is our task to faithfully teach our children the ways of God.

He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.

Biblical laws and standards sound oppressive and restrictive in our lawless, arrogant twenty-first century culture. But the psalmists rhapsodize about the law of God as sweet, precious, life-giving, wise, pure, enlightening, liberating and good. In our homes, we follow the absolutes and principles of Scripture and apply them to the "stuff" of family life. The church supports our love of the law of God as satisfying and necessary for an edifying and productive life.

Through the Stages of Childhood Chapter 14 Infancy to Childhood: Training Objectives Howard's son suffered brain damage during infancy.

Your children see the power of a life of faith as they see you living it.

A parent who is respectful to his children and teaches them with dignity and respect will be respected by his children.

Your heart's desire in every phase of childrearing is to see your children internalize the gospel.

As a parent, you must exercise authority. You must require obedience of your children because they are called by God to obey and honor you. You must exercise authority, not as a cruel taskmaster, but as one who truly loves them.

The central focus of parenting is the gospel. You need to direct not simply the behavior of your children, but the attitudes of their hearts.

Parents tend to focus on the externals of behavior rather than the internal overflow of the heart.

Home should be the shelter where the teen is understood and loved, where he is encouraged and shown the paths of life.

A regular habit of talking together prepares the way for talking in strained situations. You will never have the hearts of your children if you talk with them only when something has gone wrong.

Parenting is not just child-care. We can have a vision for formative instruction that will transform our homes and communities.

The most powerful way to keep your children from being attracted by the offers of camaraderie from the wicked is to make home an attractive place to be.

Moms and dads tell the children what to do. Kids tell their parents their wishes and dreams.

The only safe guide is the Bible. It is the revelation of a God who has infinite knowledge and can therefore give you absolute truth. God has given you a revelation that is robust and complete. It presents an accurate and comprehensive picture of children, parents, family life, values, training, nurture, and discipline - all you need to be equipped for the task of parenting.