David Draiman Quotes

I deal with my sons like young men. If they have a problem with something, they come to me. I am the type of dad that will drop everything I am doing for them, and always tell them to talk to me about it.

Ever since the kids were babies, we have treated them with respect. We are the mom and dad for sure, but we look for opportunities for us to sit down and say, 'How are things going for you? Is there anything that we can do as parents to help you? Let's all come up with a solution together.' We work better as a team.

Many people think that discipline is the essence of parenting. But that isn't parenting. Parenting is not telling your child what to do when he or she misbehaves. Parenting is providing the conditions in which a child can realize his or her full human potential.

Children require guidance and sympathy far more than instruction.

Treat your kid like a darling for the first five years. For the next five years, scold them. By the time they turn sixteen, treat them like a friend. Your grown up children are your best friends.

Kids need to open up to their parents. And parents should realize that when kids are pushing you away, that's the time to really step in.

It's important to show children love, affection and balance and invest time in their moral upbringing.

The best way to direct kids is to be natural and honest.

I have an almost seven year old... I think it's essential to be consistent with kids. And truthful, without scaring them. I could go on for hours on this one.

My dad was good with actions.

The Golden Rule of Parenting is; do unto your children as you wish your parents had done unto you!

Children don't need much advice but they really do need to be listened to and not just with half an ear.

My parenting style is probably like that of my parents, because you do how you learn. My mother was very nurturing and loving, but very stern. She was a disciplinary. My dad was also very loving.

Women don't like advice. They don't want you to fix their problems, they just want you to listen.

Kids need parents who love and support them unconditionally, full stop.

I think the key to being a good parent is to individualize your love for each child.

To bring up a child well, all a parent needs to do is be extremely honest with the child.

Good listeners have a huge advantage. For one, when they engage in conversation, they make people 'feel' heard. They 'feel' that someone really understands their wants, needs and desires. And for good reason; a good listener does care to understand.

One of the other things I think that I've been able to do in my life, is to listen well.

I hope that whenever my daughter has a negative experience, I'm there to talk about it and remind her how we feel when it's done to her so that she doesn't do it to others.

The most challenging part of being a dad is self-restraint. So often your instinct is to teach and tell. I am constantly reminding myself to listen to them.

I am a lover. And with my kids I am even softer. I realize with my son, I have to sometimes be tough, especially now when he's pushing boundaries. With my daughter, I can get a little stern with her and she pretty much will listen.

The important thing is that when you correct your children, they see what they've done wrong and why you're upset.

Parenting is the hardest thing I have ever done. I tried to find the balance between the strict, traditional Chinese way I was raised, which I think can be too harsh, and what I see as a tendency in the West to be too permissive and indulgent. If I could do it all again, I would, with some adjustments.

When you give directives to a child, especially a teenager, you must consider the nature of your child.