Subject: Family » Parents (Page 2)

Children aren’t happy with nothing to ignore, And that’s what parents were created for.

(1902 – 1971) American humorist & poet
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To lose one parent may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose both seems like carelessness.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet
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Grown-ups never understand anything by themselves, and it is tiresome for children to be always and forever explaining things to them.

(1900 – 1944) French aristocrat, writer, poet & pioneering aviator
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A Sunday school is a prison in which children do penance for the evil conscience of their parents.

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist
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When I was younger, I really wanted a skateboard but my parents couldn't afford one; so one morning, I woke up early and went to the garage, I got some wood and some nails… and beat my parents to death.

My foster parents bought me 5 skateboards.

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer
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I get on very well with my parents, give or take my mother.

English comedian & actor
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As you get older you realize your parents don't look so dumb – and that you're not as smart as you thought you were.

(1957 – ) American comedian, actor & writer
Family Parents

Parents: People who bear infants, bore teenagers, and board newlyweds.

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Because of their size, parents may be difficult to discipline properly.

(1947 – ) author, humorist & satirist
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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.

(1928 – ) British journalist, writer & columnist
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Psychiatry enables us to correct our faults by confessing our parents’ shortcomings.

(1919 – 1990) educator & writer
Family Health Parents

When I went to college, my parents threw a going away party for me, according to the letter.

(1956 – ) American comedian
Family Parents Reading/Writing School

I think it’s a good idea; it keeps the parents off the streets.

(1927 – ) professional baseball player & coach
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When my parents got divorced, there was a custody fight over me… no one showed up.

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor
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I was raised by my father; my mother left before I was born.

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer
Family Parents

For the parent of a Little Leaguer, a baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into innings.

(1907 – 1987) journalist & columnist
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Everybody knows how to raise children, except the people who have them.

(1947 – ) author, humorist & satirist
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The thing that impresses me the most about America is the way parents obey their children.

(1894 – 1972) King of the United Kingdom
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Parents: One of the hardships of a minor’s life.

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Wrinkles are hereditary; parents get them from their children.

(1924 – ) American actress & singer
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If your parents never had children, chances are you won’t either.

(1936 – ) television talk show host
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