Believe me, I recognize the cultural and anatomical challenges and respect the sacrifices women make in order to balance family and a career, or family with no career, or career with no family. LZ Granderson anatomicalbalancecareer Change image and share on social
My mother can certainly be rough around the edges at times, but she also taught me to have compassion for people who have been wronged. She taught me to empathize with those who have made mistakes. LZ Granderson compassionedgeempathize Change image and share on social
If children can't handle competition when it's necessary, or take some criticism, or never strive to be better because their parents inadvertently programmed them to believe they are already the best even when they're not, then they are in for some serious shocks and bumps down the road. LZ Granderson bumpchildcompetition share on social
Accolades and lists may tell us about accomplishments, but life is meant to be experienced, not just accomplished. It's like the difference between reading books for the sake of reading and reading books just to get a good grade. LZ Granderson accoladeaccomplishaccomplishment share on social
I'm all for holding each other accountable, but it feels as if we're hurling toward a society of finger-pointers, because we don't hold ourselves accountable for anything. LZ Granderson accountablefeltfinger Change image and share on social
The ugly truth is it's the spineless parents who parade their undisciplined children around like royalty that make people dislike kids. LZ Granderson childdislikekid Change image and share on social
As a parent, I can empathize with how difficult raising children can be. There are challenges, especially within the framework of divorce, when parental guilt can sometimes blur what should be the best decision. LZ Granderson blurchallengechild share on social
Some of us have become so addicted to pointing fingers at others for all the wrong that happens in our lives that self-assessment has become synonymous with blaming the victim. LZ Granderson addictassessmentblame Change image and share on social
My son was born during my last semester in college. His due date was Thanksgiving, but he didn't show up until finals week. I brought my books to the hospital and didn't think anything of it. That is what a father is supposed to do. LZ Granderson bearbookbring share on social
Just because we want our favorite team to win does not mean there's any lack of toughness when a player chooses family first. LZ Granderson choosefamilyfavorite Change image and share on social