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I think sometimes as an adult, you take people for what they do, and what they are now, instead of the whole picture of their lives.

But there is no obvious reason for holding that some normal adults are entitled to make choices for other normal adults, as paternalists of both left and right believe.

Parents don't make mistakes because they don't care, but because they care so deeply.

I certainly feel that an adult woman has a right to determine what happens to her life and body.

A feeling for equal rights for other human beings cannot exist in adults if a feeling for authority is not implanted in them during childhood. Otherwise, adults will never become mature enough to recognize the rights of others.

Children have a right to some stability and constancy from the adults in their lives.

I have a natural affinity with children and adults who can't accept adult responsibility.

There has to be room for people to make mistakes and lead their own lives.

Every parent wants to know that their children are protected against those who have a particular agenda until they get old enough to make decisions for themselves.