Russell M. Nelson Quotes

I think it is important to be a friend to your kids. But it is also equally important to set boundaries. My mother was a strong influence, and so was my dad. My mom was my friend whom I couldn't cross.

I have great respect for my parents. I got such beautiful things from both of them. It doesn't mean that we didn't have our rough times, but they were remarkable people who were open-minded, creative and hard-working, and had great senses of humor.

My wife and I have built trust with our children and have always had open communication.

Conversations between parents and kids are important - about race issues, about all kinds of things, about heritage.

When my brothers and I were young, my mom, a Democrat, and my dad, a Republican, used to lead freewheeling discussions at our dinner table. The only rule was paying attention when others were talking, and no interrupting.

I have a wonderful, supportive relationship with my family. I get lots of advice from them about all kinds of things.

My dad, he's a great father, but he's also been one of my mentors.

My mom always used to say, "You'll be a better kid if you just listen."

My mother taught us to play baseball, to bake a cake, to play fair - she beat the living daylights out of us sometimes, and she loved us with all her heart; she taught her favorite poets, and there is no child care in the world that will ever be a substitute for what that lady was in our life.

When you give your children certain life lessons, and they come and ask you for additional advice, you say to yourself, 'I've done my job,' and you'll continue to do your job.

People have to understand how important it is for kids to be nurtured by their mom and dad and get the great role modeling when they are young.

I think I can always look back and say my mom and dad would have done this or suggested that in a particular situation. I just really feel blessed to have had them as parents.

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.

I want my kids to understand that hard work is essential and that I wouldn't have them do anything that I wouldn't do with them.

I have two grown up sons who, as I've repeatedly said are my first and only priority in life.

I'm lucky my parents raised me well.

My father used to give me a lot of advice.

I will go down on my deathbed telling my kids to find songs like 'Don't Take the Girl.'

My dad epitomises everything I'd like my kids to say about me. He gave his kids the best start and he had values.

The upbringing my parents gave me has got me through the ups and downs in my life. My parents always believed that children need to be compassionate and caring human beings above anything. I wish and hope the same for my son Ranveer.

I don't want just attitude and loud opinion.

There is a natural rhythm to parent-child interactions, including the fact that some parental insights prove poignant and veridical decades after they were first shared with us.

My dad was trying to prepare me for what he went through as a kid.

Dialogue can be held with everyone. It is not necessary to be like-minded to hold talks, but it is compulsory to be right-minded.

If you let things devolve into a shouting match, then it's really difficult to have a discussion, a serious discussion.