Strict Parenting Advocate Gifts

Joel's mum was very strict. . . No homework, no air guitar.

"Mom, Dad, this is Kevin, our new ombudsman."

'I'm being punished. Nothing even remotely electronic for two weeks.'

"May I remind you that my core worth as a human being remains constant, and isn't tied to external validation."

Mobile phone damage to children.

And make sure my daughter is back by 10pm: You really don't want to see me angry!

'I'm begging you, please don't let me go!'

'It's not just drugs - Fenton has zero tolerance for everything!'

"Podca-a-a-a-a-a-ast!!!"

'I don't worry when he calls from the door way or the front steps - only when he starts heading this way.'

'I'm afraid the legislation only covers one partner.'

"My mom's multilingual. She can say 'no' in four languages."

Children Influenced By Parent's Behaviour

"I like Dad's parenting techniques."

'My dad is really strong and he also has extra-cool fine motor skills: He can use tools!'

'Our Damien was right, he is a very strict teacher!'

"I adore kids, but I also adore Netflix."

Keep away from our Doreen.

"Can you believe this is happening to me? Her scores are very low in self-esteem."

"It's not the kids I hate. It's the parents for having them."

"Yes, it is an impressive collection. I was just wondering if you have any trophies which aren't from your Mum."

'Mum-I need a solicitor!'

"So what if he paid a classmate to do his homework – it was his own allowance."

That was the trouble with being raised by wolves, I was just so gosh darned yummy!

"Poor Diego. He got a C-minus on his math homework. His dad's gonna be really mad."

"I don't care if you met him outside the library. No daughter of mine is dating a guy who's overdue!"

"YOu want to speak to the head of the household? My parents are into shared decision making."

'It's too bad they don't give a grade for courage. You'd get an 'A' for bringing this thing home.'

"You ungrateful little beast! How dare you accuse me of being an overbearing stage mother! Go to your room and stay there!"

'Son, you'll never be anything but a bum.'

Kid reads from menu: 'Most kids just get a drink of water, you know.'

"I need to talk to you about your parenting style."

'...and that's what little girls are made of - reduced sugar and spice.'

'Grandparents don't have as much energy as parents, but they're a lot less judgmental.'