Kids Quotes
What kids need, and what raising them actually looks like.
This page ranges from parenting philosophy - kids doing well when given real support, kids tuning out anything that feels preachy - to more personal admissions about wanting children someday. See Stories for related content.
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Flat-out, the time I wasn't working I was spending with the kids and my husband.
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Energy Quotes
When kids are met with the highest expectations and given the extra supports they need, they can be as motivated as kids anywhere.
Growth Quotes
The problem is foster youth don't really have this network that other kids have.
I was not developmentally disabled, but didn't mature at the same rate other kids did.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What themes come up across these kids quotes?
A mix of perspectives - education and expectations, creative advice about talking to kids without being preachy, personal hopes about parenthood, and a candid look back at growing up in a large, struggling family.
Is there a quote about motivating kids in school?
Yes - one quote makes the point directly: "When kids are met with the highest expectations and given the extra supports they need, they can be as motivated as kids anywhere," pushing back on the idea that some kids are just less capable.
What does the quote about being "preachy" mean?
"You can't be preachy - kids are allergic to messages" is advice aimed at anyone creating content or stories for children - it argues that kids tune out anything that feels like a lecture.
Is there a quote about wanting to become a parent?
Yes - one speaker says simply, "I'd love to have kids, but not at the moment," a candid, non-dramatic statement about timing rather than desire.
Is there a quote here about growing up in a large family?
Yes - "My mom got 11 kids. We struggled," a brief, honest line about the hardship of raising a big family. If you're looking for lighter kids' content, check out our Kids Jokes or Kids Stories pages.
