The biggest lesson I learned from my dad is to support children even if they're doing something that is unorthodox.
Interpretation
Parents should support their children's unique choices, even if they are unconventional.
In this quote, Tony Hawk emphasizes the importance of parental support in fostering a child's individuality and creativity. He reflects on the lesson learned from his father about being open-minded and encouraging children to pursue their passions, even when they deviate from traditional paths. This support can be crucial for a child's confidence and growth.
In practice
This quote can be shared during a parent-teacher meeting to encourage open dialogues about supporting children's interests.
The pro skaters I know are responsible members of society. Many of them are fathers, homeowners, world travelers and successful entrepreneurs. Their hairdos and tattoos are simply part of our culture, even when they raise eyebrows during PTA meetings.
I believe that people should take pride in what they do, even if it is scorned or misunderstood by the public at large.
If I can stand up when I'm 80, I'll be happy to cruise around on a skateboard. If I feel like my skills are fading, I just won't do it publicly.
When I started skating, it was such a small community. You didn't aspire to be rich or famous or make a career out of it because that wasn't something anyone had done yet.
I consider skateboarding an art form, a lifestyle and a sport. 'Action sport' would be the least offensive categorization.
My definition of success is doing what you love. I feel many people do things because they feel they have to, and are hesitant to risk following their passion.
We all end up at least somewhat like our parents, especially in the way we deal with our children.
For all the ghosts and corpses that shall never know the breath of our children so long for the sacrifice and endurance of our mothers and the sustained breath of our fathers we live
The baby boomers owe a big debt of gratitude to the parents and grandparents - who we haven't given enough credit to anyway - for giving us another generation.
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, when they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky. So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, with the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.
My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.
There's no handbook for parenting. So you walk a very fine line as a parent because you are civilizing these raw things. They will tip the coffee over and finger-paint on the table. At some point, you have to say, 'We're gonna have to clean that up because you don't paint with coffee on a table.'
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