Quotes About Children

But I'm quite liberal as a dad.

I know that when I was a children's librarian, that was about 1940, boys particularly asked where were the books about kids like us, and there weren't any at that time.

We've always read to the kids, every night both kids get books. That's really important, and they love books. Our daughter is obsessed with reading and books, so it's really sweet. She has her own little personal library.

I've been in some very difficult situations. Life and death situations, taking care of sick children.

Our lifestyle was not in any way a negative. That was not the problem. That is and will remain one of the wonderful opportunities we are able to give our children.

I'd love them to have adorable little American accents, but I do want to bring my kids up in Australia; it's such a good lifestyle.

At the end of the day, it's a very powerful voice when you're able to perform on any level on any stage and have the audience, have the attention of children. It's a gift. It's not to be taken lightly, and it can be used for good or for bad.

Almost 24 million children - one in three - are likely growing up without their father involved in their lives.

Both Lily and I feel we have a responsibility to our kids and it's one we enjoy; we love being with them.

I just feel like our children should be given the right, once they know better, whether they want to be on TV or put into the limelight. We have the choice.

I am a mum - I want to give my kids confidence, but limit it because no one wants arrogance.

Children don't need much advice but they really do need to be listened to and not just with half an ear.

I wish my kid would act like my dog sometimes. My dog listens to me and does what I tell him to do.

A kid never listens to what his parents tell him to do. The parents actually act as an example of what their kids themselves do.

Seeing how kids lit up when they were creating things made me think of what would be the ultimate platform for our imagination.

I think that writers of literary fiction would do well to read more books for children.

I think any good literature, whether it's for children or for adults, will appeal to everybody. As far as children's literature goes, adults should be able to read it and enjoy it as much as a child would.

Somehow most of my fans are little children and I love that.

There is less difference than you would imagine entertaining little children and entertaining adults.

Everyone tells me that my pictures make little children happy.

I do want to have kids. Every time I see a little kid, I get excited, and I want to spend time with them.

I don't sleep, but I've got two little kids that don't sleep, either.

I really look at children as being little people and not necessarily things or people to control.

Having seven kids, you love being in a position where you know how you act, what you say, and how you help someone can ultimately impact their long-term success or belief or confidence.