“I grew up around the pool with my sisters. Both of my sisters swam. I was always there. So I thought, why not? My mom put us in the water for water safety, so we were comfortable in the water in case anything ever happened. I learned that way, and started liking it more and more.” WayWaterCasesHappenedGrewMomComfortableGrew UpSafetyMy MomWhy NotMy SisterPoolWater Safety Author:Michael Phelps
“The first scene I ever appeared in, it was the first scene I ever shot [during my] first day on set. I walk up to my mom with a plastic bag over my head and she says that her clothes better not be on the floor, not that a plastic bag is not a safety hazard or anything. I think it's a really cute scene and also just a very vivid memory.” ThinkingFirstsMemoriesWalksMomSceneClothesShotsSafetyMy MomCuteBagsPlasticVividHazardsPlastic BagsReally CuteVivid Memories Author:Kiernan Shipka
“My mom put me and my sisters in the water to feel comfortable, to have water safety.” FeelsWaterMomComfortableSafetyMy MomMy SisterWater Safety Author:Michael Phelps
“I probably have an earlier curfew than anyone. My mom wants to keep me really safe and my dad's not overly protective, but he's a dad no matter what.” WantMatterMomDadSafeNo Matter WhatSafetyMy DadMy MomProtectiveCurfew Author:Miley Cyrus
“I don't want my kids safe and comfortable. I want them BRAVE. ... I don't want to be the reason my kids choose safety over courage. I hope I never hear them say, 'Mom will freak out,' or 'My parents will never agree to this.' May my fear not bind their purpose here. Scared moms raise scared kids. Brave moms raise brave kids. Real disciples raise real disciples.” WantMayRealReasonKidsPurposeParentMomSafeComfortableRaisesAgreeSafetyBraveScaredFreakDiscipleFear Not Author:Jen Hatmaker