Upbringing Strategist Mugs

"We want one that's genetically gifted but not genetically spoiled."

A Puppet Named Juan

"Will you be putting her in day care or bringing her up artisanally?"

'How do you like my fantasy weekend so far?'

"I have a feeling he understands more than we think."

'Your classroom management techniques work in practice but not in theory. That worries me.'

'She'll never look for me here.'

"So what's this special distracting tactic you've developed?"

'You both know the rules -- walk 1 paces, turn, and tee off on each other.'

"I finally cleaned my room. You don't think she'll look in the yard, do you?"

'This will be tough. The parents can handle Bs and Cs, but I really gotta spin this D in math.'

'If Mom says no, you ask Dad -- it's called the 'checks and balances' system.'

"In my class, I'm not interested in grades. I'm interested in you becoming a better person!"

I rule by fear.

'I am constantly diversifying my toy portfolio.'

"Anyone can dream the impossible dream. We need to sell the impossible dream."

'Dad, I don't need a two-thirds majority to over-ride your veto. I've got mom.'

'We can't move in with my parents - they've moved in with grandma!'

"The time has come to talk of many things; of shoes and ships and sealing wax, of double-entry bookkeeping, too."

"Game of checkers? Okay, but I'm watching every move you make."

Hard Hat Area/Hard Nosed Area.

'If you're happy to demand feed we'll get along just fine.'

"Terri and Kip make up our crazy dreamer imagineering department. Al is our get-realinator."

"When can I redeploy?"

"Sergio, I think you've done a great job raising the children."

'That's the bell for round two.'

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'If you know what's good for you Allan, you'll let me pass.'

"It's your job to work hard and get good grades, David. It's my job to make your mother laugh."

'I do set limits. For example, he wasn't allowed to use the tablet computer until after he downloaded a potty training app.'

BUSINESS PRESCHOOL

"Remember - kindergarten is an excellent opportunity to make connections for first grade."