Charlize Theron Quotes

My mom and dad gave their kids the greatest gift of all - the gift of unconditional love. They cared deeply about who we would be, and much less about what we would do.

Listen to the desires of your children. Encourage them and then give them the autonomy to make their own decision.

My mother gave me a sense of independence, a sense of total confidence that we could do whatever it was we set out to do. That's how we were raised.

I am who I am today because of my mother.

I will encourage my kids in everything that life has to offer.

The truth is, I'd like to be closer to my kids. I'd like to share more with them. But that's not what this time in their lives is about. This is their time to separate, to self-direct, to become independent.

I grew up with just my mom. She and I were like best friends. She's a very independent woman and I admire that about her. In my life, I've tried to be like that. To be okay with being on my own and being independent.

My own eight children all march to the beat of their inner music, and in some cases, it is definitely far away from what I hear. I've had to honor their instincts and their choices, and merely guided them out of harm's way until they could be their own guides.

In America we tell our parents to bring their child home and put him or her in a crib; as they get older, children sleep in they own room not in Mom and Dad's room. What are we training them for? It's independence, because that's what being empowered is all about.

Being able to take care of myself is something that my mom really instilled in me.

My parents were the ones who gave me the independence, who gave me the spark to do anything that you set your mind to, as all parents should do for their kids.

I'm going to stop punishing my children by saying, “Never mind! I'll do it myself.

There's nothing better than being able to give your children wings so they can soar and fly in the direction they want to go in.

I used to think I needed a man to define myself. Not any more.

Both my parents were very supportive of me in whatever I wanted to do.

It was the first time I traveled alone, but I was not scared.

For me, I want my kids to find their way. If they're interested in something, I want them to try it out.

I never put a lot of praise on myself because of my relationship with Ike. I was just happy when I started to like myself - when I divorced and took control of my life.

My mum was no pushy parent. She would drop me off for auditions when I was in my teens at the Lyric Theatre, then give me my bus fare and say she would see me later at home. She wasn't hanging around in the wings geeing me on. I had to do it on my own; it was up to me.

Don't depend on a guy for your happiness. You have to live your own life and do your own thing. That's when good things come around - when you do your own thing and you're not worried about a man. It will happen in due time.

I don't need anyone to rectify my existence. The most profound relationship we will ever have is the one with ourselves.

Kids don't come with an instruction manual. So if you're gonna make mistakes, at least make them your own way.

I'm a smart girl. There are decisions that I make for reasons, and the most important thing is that my son is happy and he always will be. He's surrounded by love.

I've got three daughters and I'm going to stand up for them and support them in whatever they want to do.

Every father loves their children. I love my two sons very dearly. The only thing that is important to me is that they do what they want to do. They shouldn't feel a sense of obligation.