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“Most childhood trauma is the result of bad parenting. The number one job of any parent is to keep their children safe.”

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Wayne Gerard Trotman

Wayne Gerard Trotman, born on May 16, 1964, is a renowned filmmaker known for his profound social significance and unique artistic style. His works have had a wide impact in the film industry. more

“He looks like me, I thought, studying his old face as if he were a newborn in my arms. He had my jawline and jowls, my droopy blue eyes, the same full silky head of hair, only white instead of gray. Here sat my past and my future, my inevitable twin, the face I was melting into with fierce efficiency. God help us, I thought. Someone left the cake out in the rain.”

Parents Ageing

Book:The Night Listener

Source: The Night Listener

“But she's wrong about hell. You don't have to wait until you're dead to get there.”

Death Hell

Book:Life As We Knew It

Source: Life As We Knew It

“Dyl-man. Doxie," Daddy said. He was on the big gray couch in his underwear, doing social media on his phone. Vera could tell because his mouth was open.”

Social Media Parents Fathers Dads Cell Phones

Book:Vera, or Faith

Source: Vera, or Faith

“Tensions are high. I don't want to end up like my parents. I won't end up like my parents, that much is certain. Which means putting on a good face and being agreeable. Good spouses don't make unnecessary drama.”

Parents Tension Spouse

Book:The Merriest Misters

Source: The Merriest Misters

“There was the slightest hint of a tiny grin at the corners of her mouth, but only for a second. "I just can't believe this," she said, her eyes drifting away. "He's such a good boy." Maybe. Louie had flirted around the edges of the drug scene throughout high school. There were plenty of red flags but his parents had always chosen to ignore them. At every sign of trouble, they had rushed in to defend him and believe his lies. They had enabled Louie, and now the bill was due.”

Parents Abusers Addicts Deniers

Book:The Rooster Bar

Source: The Rooster Bar

“Is dat niet altijd zo? Je ouders zijn je helden totdat het standbeeld dat je voor hen hebt gemaakt afbrokkelt tot alleen de echte persoon overblijft.”

Parents

Book:Kleine gelukjes: Studeren is de beste tijd van je leven… [Toch?]

Source: Kleine gelukjes: Studeren is de beste tijd van je leven… [Toch?]

“I'm not fragile." Dad rolled his eyes. "I know. I figured that out the first time I dropped you on your head and it made a little dent. You didn't even cry." Nick glared up at him. "What do you mean, the first time? There was more than once?" "Being a parent is hard. Kids are slippery.”

Funny Parents

Author:TJ Klune

“My parents are so different, it's difficult to believe that they ever found each other.”

Parents

Book:Blob: A Love Story

Source: Blob: A Love Story

“El Cuco has always been what parents threaten their children with, in order to get them to behave. My theory is that he's a physical manifestation of the very limits of a parent's control over their children. It is he they turn to when they no longer have any influence. And in calling him, they had the power over to him.”

Horror Young Adult Myth Parents Control Monster

Book:Five Midnights

Source: Five Midnights

“We are all fading, no longer ourselves. We have become empty shells, molded by our parents, Ensins and Masters. We are mere tools in their hands. A blade has no desires; a vial of poison nurtures no dreams. Why should we be granted these things?”

Philosophy Education Parents

Book:The Crimson Fire

Source: The Crimson Fire

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