Child-Centered Parenting Quotes

To be a good father and mother requires that the parents defer many of their own needs and desires in favor of the needs of their children. As a consequence of this sacrifice, conscientious parents develop a nobility of character.

This is probably one of the most difficult challenges any parent could face - learning to love the other parent enough to make the children first.

Just be loving. You also have to recognize that you need to take the focus off yourself and put it on your children to give them a proper start in life.

A mother only does her children harm if she makes them the only concern of her life.

You have to put your kids first no matter what; that's how I feel.

Actually, I have discovered that while I am totally in love with my child (who is naturally perfect), I still don't like other people's children!

Whatever the era...one thing will never change: Fathers and mothers, if you have children, they must come first.

Americans, indeed, often seem to be so overwhelmed by their children that they'll do anything for them except stay married to the co-producer.

Taking the child's point of view demands good will, time, and effort on the part of parents. The child is the clear beneficiary. Parents who make the effort to understand their children's point of view are likely to treat children fairly and in an age-appropriate manner.