Being a parent gives you historical perspective. You have thoughts about how you fit into a larger generational drama - those who came before and those who will come after. Marianne Williamson dramafitgenerational Change image and share on social
Being a parent has been such a wonderful privilege for me. My kids make me laugh and cry, but there are definitely more laughs. They really do give my life meaning. Jerry Hall crygivekid Change image and share on social
Being a parent has taught me a lot of things already, you know, though it's only been a year and half, and has made me address parts of myself that I would otherwise live in comfortable denial of, or you know and - you know, for instance, my self-loathing. Ani DiFranco addresscomfortabledenial share on social
Being a parent is about your survival. Surviving the terrible two's is the most important thing. J. B. Smoove importantparentsurvival Change image and share on social
Being a parent is not a reasonable thing. It is a very hard thing. I am a parent and I know. Dee Snider hardparentreasonable Change image and share on social
Being a parent is not for the faint of heart. I may joke about knowing fear, but the fact is, the first time I ever knew real fear was the day Charlotte, my first child, was born. Suddenly there is someone in the world you care about more than anything. Harlan Coben bearcarecharlotte share on social
Being a parent is not just about how you treat your child; it's also about how you treat the other parent. If you treat that person with respect, that's fine, that's the way to go. But if you don't, you're not being the parent you could be. Art Alexakis childfineparent share on social
Being a parent is the hardest job ever in life. Nicole Ari Parker hardjoblife Change image and share on social
Being a parent is the hardest thing in the world... the psychological toll it takes on you because these lives are in your hands. I take it very seriously. Michelle Pfeiffer handhardlive Change image and share on social