Most American children suffer too much mother and too little father. – Gloria Steinem, New York Times, 26 August 1971

A wise woman once said to me that there are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these she said is roots, the other, wings. – William Hodding Carter (1907–1972)

Parenthood is the passing of a baton, followed by a lifelong disagreement as to who dropped it. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children. – Charles R. Swindoll, The Strong Family