Children are wonderful, but they are not the center of the universe. The sooner their parents make them understand that, the better off we all will be. LZ Granderson centerchildmake 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
Women may think men have it all, but only because we've been socialized to express the emotions that are tied to this reality differently, which is to say, men are not to express the emotions that are tied to it. LZ Granderson differentlyemotionexpress share on social
There is no way to physically always be there for your children and always be at the office and always be present for your significant other and then take care of yourself. The laws of physics necessitate that somebody or some thing is going to get the short end of the stick. LZ Granderson carechildend share on social
We're so preoccupied with protecting children from disappointment and discomfort that we're inadvertently excusing them from growing up. LZ Granderson childdisappointmentdiscomfort Change image and share on social
I haven't dunked since Bill Clinton was in office, so I'm just happy for anyone who can do so without a trampoline. LZ Granderson billclintondunk Change image and share on social
Sure, the job of high school teachers is not to tear down students' self-esteem. But it's certainly not to inflate students' sense of self-worth with a bunch of unearned compliments and half-truths. LZ Granderson bunchcomplimentesteem Change image and 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