#pare

When families are strong and stable, so are children - showing higher levels of wellbeing and more positive outcomes. But when things go wrong - either through family breakdown or a damaged parental relationship - the impact on a child's later life can be devastating. ↗

— Iain Duncan Smith

#child #children #damaged #devastating #either

I don't visit my parents often because Delta Airlines won't wait in the yard while I run in. ↗

— Margaret Smith

#because #delta #i #often #parents

Not even my parents know how I vote. ↗

— Shepard Smith

#how #i #know #parents #vote

It hurts real bad to have that protection barrier between parent and child. ↗

— Susan Smith

#barrier #between #child #hurts #parent

Yes, long hours and a hard life for my parents, but for a six to seven year old every new day dawned with fresh excitement when you have not a care in the world, and so much to learn and witness. ↗

— Vernon L. Smith

#dawned #day #every #excitement #fresh

There are no right and wrong ways to work in this business, but there are some basic common-sense practices. Work very, very hard and always be prepared; never give up; and once you get the job, give them more than they ever expected: - Shine! ↗

— Jimmy Smits

#basic #be prepared #business #common-sense #ever

Being a parent is not a reasonable thing. It is a very hard thing. I am a parent and I know. ↗

— Dee Snider

#being #hard #hard thing #i #i am

I grew up doing all that stuff because I was obsessed with the '50s. I had sock hops for birthday parties. So I've always done The Twist and stuff. It was pretty natural and, with my parents doing it all the time, I'd just copy them. Not very pretty. ↗

— Brittany Snow

#because #birthday #copy #doing #done

And my parents' separation was tricky. But my mum had always been really honest with me, and treated me like an adult even when I was really young, so I knew they hadn't been getting on. ↗

— Lisa Snowdon

#always #been #even #getting #had

I really only ever go on sun holidays so in my experience I prepare myself for the beach. ↗

— Lisa Snowdon

#ever #experience #go #holidays #i