“I asked my mother what my job was as a parent. She said it was simple: From birth to age five, love them no matter what. From five to age fifteen, teach them as best you can. From fifteen on, be their friend because they will need that more than your unasked-for advice or guidance.”

“I asked my mother what my job was as a parent. She said it was simple: From birth to age five, love them no matter what. From five to age fifteen, teach them as best you can. From fifteen on, be their friend because they will need that more than your unasked-for advice or guidance.”

— Mark T. Sullivan