Shweta Menon Quotes

My kids are free to do what ever they want. Because I only advise. I don't make them do anything.

My parents are always supportive of anything their kids do. They point out the pros and cons, but they let you make your own decisions, and when it's bad they stick by you.

Don't underestimate your kids. Don't be condescending, because they're children but they're not stupid.

The kids get a vote. That's very important when it comes to raising kids. And always keep the bigger picture in mind.

I know a lot of parents of kid actors I've worked with have pressured them into acting, but my parents are different. I'm really lucky to have them because they let me make my own decisions.

My mum was no pushy parent. She would drop me off for auditions when I was in my teens at the Lyric Theatre, then give me my bus fare and say she would see me later at home. She wasn't hanging around in the wings geeing me on. I had to do it on my own; it was up to me.

Good is the director who lets you do what you have to do.

I felt that my decisions, whether good or bad, would always be supported by my parents, because I was loved and respected.

Listen to the desires of your children. Encourage them and then give them the autonomy to make their own decision.

I think with motherhood and child-rearing in general, everyone's going to tell you how to do it and why. I've always said to other mothers and women when they've asked me, that you have to find your own way and find out what works for your family, at all costs.

My dad has always been extremely supportive in every decision I've made and much more interested in me picking what I wanted to do.

I like to give my daughter some rope and let her make her own decisions.

Nowadays, you cannot tell your kids what to do. In fact, you have to listen to them. As a parent, give them great education and values and they will decide what to do in life.

My parents have tried not to intrude. They kind of stayed apart from my gymnastics but are very supportive, and that's very helpful as a gymnast to not have your parents say, 'Did you do this today?' and just be very on top of you.

Do not make decisions for your kid. It's not going to turn out well.

If your child has something creative they really want to do, it's up to you, their parent, to help make that happen.

My advice for parents is to support your children, make sure they are having fun. Support them and be there for them. Give them encouragement and make it a life lesson that along the way they are learning to make good decisions and do the right thing.

If my daughter says she doesn't like something, I don't do it. It's up to Sophia.

My parents have been a great strength to me. They never forced me into anything, and I have the final say.

I'm not a micromanager. I don't believe in that.

I think is important to give a child room to make mistakes in order to learn. Mistakes build wings so later in life they can fly and go on their own. Let them fall once in awhile... Be their friend and parent as well. When they're in trouble, they will come to you first. Don't try to change their opinion.

I will let my daughter do whatever her heart wants. I will support her and guide her and give her all the knowledge that I have because I want her to succeed in whatever she loves.

When you have a strong support system, you have the freedom to express yourself in whatever capacity you can.

You have to be honest, even when you are upset with your child. Your intentions must be clear. You must never lie to your child.

I believe in giving people an opportunity to do their jobs.