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Before you have children, you mostly think about the world in terms of yourself. And when you become a parent, the focus shifts to somebody else.

Having children makes you see the world in a completely different way. When you're responsible for those little lives, you can't slough it off or forget about it until later.

Raising children uses every bit of your being - your heart, your time, your patience, your foresight, your intuition to protect them, and you have to use all of this while trying to figure out how to discipline them.

Children are supposed to help hold a marriage together. They do this in a number of ways. For instance, they demand so much attention that a husband and wife, concentrating on their children, fail to notice each other's faults.

The most important thing with children is to give them your time. Actually, that's all that matters.

Children are wonderful, and they add to my whole life.

Life changes when you have a child, when you have your own family. You become more careful about what you do. You're not going to be out late, going out to clubs, hanging out with your friends. You're going to be at home, taking care of your daughter, playing with her.

Having a child on the way changes your perspective. You want to do things that will make them proud of you.

The essence of parenthood is to make children think that they are the most handsome, intelligent, brilliant person in the world.

My children are my children. There's no doubt about that at all. They're very strong towards me, very protective, and I towards them. It works both ways.