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The way I was parented did affect my parenting - probably in the reverse. My dad was pretty strict, and the next generation probably wants to be less strict.

When it comes right down to it, developing a critical sensibility about parenting isn't really about disapproval; it's about honing your own sensibilities, figuring out how you want to parent.

Being a parent can make you a horrible person at times, because you're pushed to the limit constantly.

Parents are supposed to instill a sense of right and wrong in their children and then keep up the due diligence necessary to make sure they don't veer off that path.

I don't think that I could ever be a strict dad. I never grew up with anybody strict in my life... I'm not saying I'm a role model by any means or anything. I think the fact that I wasn't told what not to do all the time - my spirit kind of told me things that I shouldn't - I got to develop on my own. It's part of your common sense.

Different parents have different standards for their children.

The thing about parenting rules is there aren't any. That's what makes it so difficult.

I've decided the secret of parenting is benevolent neglect.

Parents are to be respected - it Is a commandment from God.

I'm not sure what it means fully to be a parent.