Mignon McLaughlin Quotes

Like most parents, Gloria and I had to deal with the problems of rebellion in our children. We realized that it had to be stopped quickly before it developed into a serious situation.

I think we as fathers have to say good things about our children or else they will beat us.

In spite of what youngsters think, parents do not get a sneaky thrill out of punishing their children.

Anyone who has brought up children knows that consistency has absolutely nothing to do with discipline.

I think the one thing this picture shows that's new is the psychological disproportion of the kids' demands on the parents. Parents are often at fault, but the kids have some work to do, too.

I have a four year old and I'm telling you we did Nickelodeon last night and he embarrassed me. It was like one of those moments when I couldn't believe my kid is acting like this. I just had to just like walk away from him because he was really pushing my buttons.

My children did not go through a stage of being rude to their parents. I'm sorry if that sounds incredible.

Having one child makes you a parent; having two, you are a referee.

I have three boys. Sometimes my wife and I really have to battle to keep video games from encroaching.

People forget how the same children brought up with affection, effort, and love are the ones who later kick their parents.

All children will do things that you may not want them to. That's part of parenting.

It's easy to manipulate your children when they're absolutely sure you're stupid.

From biscuit to brides, if there is anything their children really want, parents have a problem.

Let the child's first lesson be obedience, and the second will be what thou wilt.

Our children give us the opportunity to become the parents we always wished we'd had.

My son always makes me feel vulnerable.

It's very important that we instill some respect for the parents. In America especially, the kids are unruly, screaming at Mommy and Daddy, running the show.

Ignoring a child's disrespect is the surest guarantee that it will continue.

In Chinese culture, it wouldn't occur to kids to question or talk back to their parents. In American culture, kids in books, TV shows and movies constantly score points with their snappy back talk. Typically, it's the parents who need to be taught a life lesson - by their children.

Tired mothers find that spanking takes less time than reasoning and penetrates sooner to the seat of the memory.

There is nothing better than being a parent. It is the most challenging job one could ever ask for. I love being a mom and I love being a friend to my children as well.

We need to stop the erosion of parental authority.

My sons are a hell of a lot easier to get through to than my daughter is. She seems to have my number. She can just run through the buttons.

Fathers like to have children good-natured, well-behaved, and comfortable, but how to put them in that desirable condition is out of their philosophy.

I have a three-year-old and a four-year-old at home, and my mornings are about just dealing with the fact of that. I oddly enjoy it.