Michelle Carter Quotes

My father is very supportive of anything that his kids want to do.

Every father loves their children. I love my two sons very dearly. The only thing that is important to me is that they do what they want to do. They shouldn't feel a sense of obligation.

The most important educational vehicle in all life is a parent figure.

My mom was tough.

Mum and Dad had high expectations of us as human beings - it wasn't just about education. It's a fantastic way to go about parenting, and I aspire to that.

I don't crush the kids. But I do want them to know that they have to earn what they get. I'm not like Jimmy Piersall's dad or anything. I mean, I tell them I'm happy if they just do the best they can. My parents were that way with me.

I want to be a good example for my son. That's the best way to parent - to be the example of what you want to see in them. That's definitely how my parents parented and how my grandparents parented. And it works.

I've got three daughters and I'm going to stand up for them and support them in whatever they want to do.

I think there is a lot to be said for the respect that our parents had for children, and for my brothers and sisters and me at a very young age, and for exposing them to the world and what's out there.

Dad was the pitching coach, while Mom was the emotional supporter. Her unconditional love was great, and she wanted what was best for me.

My dad was like a stage mother he always pushed me to do what I wanted.

I was very lucky - I grew up with two parents who loved each other and gave me unconditional love. They set high expectations for me, and they gave me an infinite amount of support. So I stand on their shoulders; I follow their example in every way.

My father didn't push me.

Our parents were really, really grounded people but also really ambitious people, meaning they saw our ambition and were willing to help us chase it.

What makes Mom the best is that she never put any expectations too high on the kids. She just wanted us to be doing the things that made us happy, as long as we were working hard, but we never had to live up to something.

I had a fantastic upbringing by two parents who cared deeply about their children but, more importantly, believed that anything was possible for their children and, in some ways, almost brainwashed us to be successful.

I am a father who never pushes or forces his children into anything.

They were very supportive parents in all my endeavors. They have very different approaches on how they give advice.

All the valuable lessons I learned from my dad, little questions to big, and that's what I want my children to do.

My mother used to pat me instead of slapping me whenever I made a mistake.

I think the first thing that my sons will tell you, that I never tried to be their coach. And I didn't give them as much advice as some people might think, being a former player myself and a former quarterback. If they asked, I gave them my opinion.

I always tell my dad he was training me to be a pro before he even knew it.

If my children want to pursue their dreams, I will always support them.

My father taught in the wise way which unfolds what lies in the child

It's important to be vocal, and to be fair, I've always had that in me, to be honest. One of the things my dad has always said to me is make sure you're vocal, and before the game, I always get a text off him telling me to do the things well and again, 'Be vocal, Dec.'