Parenting Philosophy Quotes & Sayings

The problem with parenting today? Children are not raised! They are just born and fed and clothed. Then upon them are placed ornaments for the eyes of others to see: superficial actions and ways, all of which pass away as sure as the sun sets every evening! Why are you not raising nobility? Why are you not raising Knights and Queens? Feed those souls, give them character! — C. JoyBell C.

My personal philosophy is that, as a parent, it is my job to find that balance of when my child is ready to try something on her own and when she needs help. — Alice Callahan

The African Challenge - We must end conflict in Africa. We must lead to allow the Africans to enjoy the benefits from their natural resources. We must end poverty in Africa. Every African must be educated, have access to health care and a fair chance to fulfil their dream. Preventable sickness and disease must not reduce life expectancy or rob pregnant women of a chance to continue living. Africa must develop. Africa must not depend on foreign aid. Africa must be united and governed more effectively. Africa must customize her leadership culture and philosophy in a way that gives her global relevance and respect but still remain true and authentic to herself. Will you accept the challenge? Will you be that Africa? — Archibald Marwizi

The goal of parenting is to create self-sufficient virtues in children. Applying external pressure and punishments tends to teach them fear-based compliance rather than the internalization of moral standards. — Stefan Molyneux

Those of us whose parenting style can be described as "a series of reflexes, instincts, and minute-by-minute adjustments," as Julie of A Little Pregnant puts it, rather than as a philosophy, are less invested in our own practices. What we do is often less a matter of conviction than one of convenience. What we need to remember is that there is no need to apologize for that, even in the face of the most red-faced outrage. — Ayelet Waldman

There's one thing you can start doing right now that will change how you communicate with any young human: Remember what it's like to be one. — Justin Young

Education is our path to change. Minds and hearts are brightened via learning. — Galit Breen

Now the common human perception about the purpose of academic institutions, is that, they are meant to put a stamp of approval on the students, so that later on the students can show off their stamp in order to make a living. The parents invest money to get the stamp, and the child uses that stamp to make more money. Where is the element of education in this whole process! — Abhijit Naskar

Whether you call it Attachment Parenting, natural parenting, or simple maternal instincts, this false "return" to traditional parenting is just a more explicit and deliberate version of the often unnamed parenting gender divide. Whether you're wearing you baby or not, whether you're using cloth diapers or teaching your four-week-old to use the toilet; it's still women who are doing the bulk of child care, no matter what the parenting philosophy. Putting a fancy name to the fact that we're still doing all the goddamn work doesn't make it any less sexist or unfair — Jessica Valenti

Sex education in the modern manner has been well-described as plumbing for hedonists. — George F. Will

Do Not Dictate a Child through Someone, it Ruins the Child's Experience. — Vineet Raj Kapoor

When you've had one call after another and your little one is tugging on your shirt, remember what really matters. When the milk is splattered all over the floor and those little eyes are looking at you for your reaction, remember what really matters. It takes 5 minutes to clean up spilled milk; it takes much longer to clean up a broken spirit. — Rebecca Eanes

To be a different kind of parent, you don't just need a different parenting philosophy. You need a very different view of what a child actually is. — Pamela Druckerman

Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do. — Benjamin Spock

Appreciate youthful exuberance. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Sorting out what's good and bad is the province of ethics. It is also what keeps priests, pundits, and parents busy. Unfortunately, what keeps children and philosophers busy is asking the priests, pundits and parents, Why? — Thomas Cathcart

When you're lying in bed at night and regrets from the day come to steal your sleep ...
"I should have"
"If only I'd"
"I wish I'd"
... grab one of them and turn it into an "I will" and sleep peacefully knowing tomorrow will be a better day. — L.R. Knost

Take care of the elderly people. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Education is the best gift my parent gave me. — Lailah Gifty Akita

If you want kids, choose your girlfriend like your future child has the deciding vote. — Stefan Molyneux

Pray daily for your family. — Lailah Gifty Akita

I truly am %100 convinced that, if you want to raise knights and noble women, you must teach your children the philosophies of old. I have been teaching my son ancient philosophies since he was nine years old. It becomes a thought pattern, a way of life, an ingrained character. The philosophy of old is the stuff of knights and queens! If I can one day, I will put up a school dedicated to raising young children in the ways of old, from a fresh young age! — C. JoyBell C.

We raise predators by treating children as prey. — Stefan Molyneux

Remember the Creator in the days of your youth. — Lailah Gifty Akita

It felt great to be loved. Children... Children are a hazard to your life... As they'd got older they had become more expensive. But it was worth it. If she didn't have her children her life would be empty. And even though your children leave your nest, they always have one foot tethered to you. — Cindy Vine

My purpose is to serve a purpose to humanity; therefore I've made it my goal to educate myself to the best of my abilities so that I can convey to my children the importance of knowledge and personal responsibility — Travis Culliton

Do your kids see your kindness or are you always telling them. "NO? — Brenda M. McGraw

Your kids never really leave do they? They might live elsewhere, sometimes not even on the same continent, but Mum is always first port of call when there's trouble. Parenting is a lifetime commitment. — Cindy Vine

A well-tended garden will flourish. — Malva Freymuth Tarasewicz

My worldview, my philosophy, my attitudes, my relationships, my parenting, my marriage - everything has been transformed by my relationship with Christ. — Lee Strobel