Positive Upbringing Quotes

My mother and father, Joe and Theresa Montana brought me along and taught me to never quit, and to strive to be the best.

I'm lucky that I was born to these parents. I'm lucky that my dad wanted to be around me, that he took me to all these National League cities by the time I was 12.

I had a strong, really good upbringing, not puritanical.

My dad kept me away from people who treat children wrong. It's just amazing that there is such a way to raise a person without giving them complexes. But nobody does it. They think it should be the old school. But look at the products. Wouldn't it be great if you could avoid the complexes? Then you could deal with the complexes of life.

I was taught as a young child by my parents and family to love myself.

I grew up in Hockley, Birmingham. It was an environment I'll never forget in terms of playing football on local pitches, kicking a ball around in the front garden and all over the house. It was a positive place to live, and somewhere, that gave me the right grounding for where I am today.

I did swimming, gymnastics, dance, and the acting was just a small part. I didn't have pushy parents; it wasn't forced upon me. They just said, 'See if you like it. If you do, great; if you don't, don't worry about it.' I was really fortunate to have that guidance and supportive parents.

Respect children because they're human beings and they deserve respect, and they'll grow up to be better people.

I was raised in just about as perfect a home environment as you could ever imagine.

My family are amazing. I had like, the perfect upbringing. It sucks for people like Lindsey [Lohan], but it's not her fault she's so off the rails.

They saw that it was a passion of mine from really young... My parents did a good job. They wanted me to win. They let me do all these things. If some old guy came to the house asking, 'I want your kid to sign a contract,' they were so open to it. Yeah, I credit them loads.

I'm really confident. I had a perfect childhood. I had perfect parents and grandparents. They just love me, simply. So I have no fears.

I am a black male who grew up in the inner city of Atlanta and no one ever followed me in a mall. I don't recall any doors clicking when I crossed the street. And I never had anyone clutching their handbag when I got on an elevator. I guess having two awesome parents who taught me to be a respectful young man paid dividends.

I never wished my parents were normal, because they were unique, special and fabulous.

My dad is this very sensible guy who never let me feel that anything was beyond my station.

I'm from Connecticut. My Mom is an army brat, and my Dad is a navy brat. My childhood was fun. My parents are still together. My childhood was pretty carefree.

My family was a good family, I had a great Canadian education and I came up in a great, little town like Ottawa.

I came from a supportive home with a mommy and a daddy, and they had everything I wanted.

Well-mannered children could be conceived if the parents were well-mannered.

My mother was so stylish, but she never pushed that on me. She always thought I looked cool.

This mother needs happy, reputable children, and that one needs unhappy ones: otherwise she cannot show her kindness as a mother.

Thank God I had two parents who loved me enough to stay on my case.

I knew nothing but love and devotion when I was growing up. Trust me, it makes everything easier.

I'm glad that I had the upbringing I did where I was just part of what everyone else was a part of. And prom and all that.

My parents did a great job of raising me and my brother. Very supportive parents.