My parents, fleeing a repressive regime in the Dominican Republic, were embraced by this country and taught us to love it in return. After my father served proudly in the U.S. Army, they settled in Buffalo, N.Y., and were able to live the American Dream. Thomas Perez americanarmybuffalo share on social
My parents found me very difficult to educate. Mika Brzezinski difficulteducatefind Change image and share on social
My parents found what I was interested in and encouraged me. They didn't put me in front of a television and buy lots of toys, the way some American parents do. Nastassja Kinski americanbuyencourage Change image and share on social
My parents from a very young age raised my sister and I under a pressure to achieve. They're both attorneys. So good marks, getting through university, there was a huge emphasis and pressure to do well and keep going. David Schwimmer achieveageattorney share on social
My parents, Gary and Patricia, let me be in my world. They never told me what I couldn't do. It helped me adapt in a positive way. Candis Cayne adaptgaryhelp Change image and share on social
My parents gave me a boxer puppy as a present. I have wanted a dog for years and must first give her attention in the morning. Natalie du Toit attentionboxerdog Change image and share on social
My parents gave me a Mexican name. In our culture, we are named after the events of the day. Lupita Nyong'o culturedayevent Change image and share on social
My parents gave me a small telescope, then I built my own, and one thing led to another. So that's how I ended up going from being a hobby astronomer to a professional astronomer. Dimitar Sasselov astronomerbuildend Change image and share on social
My parents gave me a strict upbringing, which at times has caused me to suffer distress but today I am grateful to them for it. Brigitte Bardot causedistressgive Change image and share on social
My parents gave me stability and a belief in myself and in all the possibilities life has to offer. I was told the only limitations I would ever face were those I placed upon myself. Dionne Warwick belieffacegive Change image and share on social
