Parents are like God because you wanna know they're out there, and you want them to think well of you, but you really only call when you need something.

Your folks are like God because you want to know they're out there and you want them to approve of your life, still you only call them when you're in a crisis and need something.

While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.

First your parents, they give you your life, but then they try to give you their life

Isn't a kid alive who doesn't dream about rewarding her folks, or punishing them.

The truth is, every son raised by a single mom is pretty much born married. I don't know, but until your mom dies it seems like all the other women in your life can never be more than just your mistress.