Here's a bumper sticker I'd like to see: 'We are the proud parents of a child whose self-esteem is sufficient that he doesn't need us promoting his minor scholastic achievements on the back of our car.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Carlin mocks parents who brag about their kids' small successes, suggesting true confidence doesn't need public validation.
- In plain terms
- Confident kids don't need their parents to advertise their grades on the car.
- What can you take from it?
- Let kids earn pride on their own.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do your kids need your praise to feel good?
- How much of your identity is tied to their success?
Another view
Some parents might use it to celebrate support, not just pride.
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