Luke Bryan is an incredible country music star, but his talents and passions do not end there. He is also an incredible father and takes his role in his family very seriously. Throughout the years, and many interviews, the star has shared some great words of wisdom around the topic of fatherhood. Here are 8 Luke Bryan quotes about being a parent and raising children that are too relatable.
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1. Monkey See, Monkey Do
"I know you have seen me do this...but that doesn't mean you do it"
We have all heard of this before am I right? We know that kids are like sponges, particularly when they are young. They will mimic anything they hear or see, especially if it comes from someone they admire or want to be like. While we always try to set a good example for our children, we are human, we have our slip ups. When speaking to American Songwriter, Bryan shared this hilarious quote about parenting that I think we can all relate to. Sometimes, your kids will use your own actions against you, and you have to hit them with this quote.
2. The Importance Of The Father In The Home
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Luke Bryan does not shy away from discussing the importance of the father in the home. In the same discussion with American Songwriter, the star admits that it all starts with the dad. Fathers are a solid, stable foundation for children to learn from. They provide strength and protection, as well as teach valuable lessons. Through this quote, Luke Bryan shows that he understands the importance of his role, and is giving a shout out to all other dads out there.
3. Be Your Kid's Number One Fan
"Through all their good days and bad, you have to uplift them"
Here the star gets candid. This is one of my favorite Luke Bryan quotes about parenting and raising children because it is so true. There will be days where you kid is absolutely crushing it. Then, there will be days where your child falls on their face, or makes a choice that disappoints you. No matter what, you have to support and uplift your child. Everyone has their ups and downs, but when it comes down to it it is not about how many times you fall, but how many times you stand back up. With this quote the country star is proving that he knows it is his job to support his children in all of their endeavors.
4. Give Yourself Some Grace
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Similarly, Luke Bryan has a quote about parenting specifically for the parents. In the same way that your kid will have off days, so will you. When speaking with POPSUGAR, the star opened up about how hard it can be finding the balance between his career and spending time with family. You do not have to be a famous musician to understand that struggle. As a parent, you are juggling endless responsibilities and tasks, and it can feel impossible to give 100 percent to any category. Bryan is reminding you here that it is okay. Just show up and do your best every day and remember, those who worry about being good parents are good parents.
5. Get Better Each And Every Day
"The important thing is being able to say you're sorry and trying to take fatherhood and learn from it each and every day and hopefully apply it well."
Another Luke Bryan quote about being a parent and raising kids that I adore is this one. Not only does this quote relate to fatherhood, but to any area in life. Here he is again acknowledging that no one is expecting perfection out of you. However, an important thing is to admit your mistakes and own your faults. Only then can you learn and grow from it. Remember, we often grow more from our failures than our successes, and I think that that is the message the singer is trying to convey here. Just get out there and do your best. Then, if and when you mess up, don't be afraid to tell your kids sorry and show them how to learn and grow from a mistake.
6. Mental Health Matters
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In an interview with PEOPLE Magazine, Luke Bryan opened up about the importance of mental health and mental health struggles. He admitted that while he tries to raise his children in a specific way, it does not mean that his children will be immune from any sort of struggle. However, he keeps things optimistic and I think shares some good advice with parents here with this quote. Just relish every moment, the good, the bad, and the ugly. While not every moment will feel perfect, it is a blessing that you are there, helping your child through it. You are your child's number one support system and how you choose to support them matters.
7. When Things Are Out Of Your Hands
"You just have to trust God's plan."
Even if you are not the religious type, I feel like you can get behind this message. Basically here, the singer is saying if it is out of your hands, it deserves freedom from your mind too. As a Christian family, Luke and his family have faith that God and Jesus have a plan for them, so when things get rough and the singer seems frazzled or clueless, he just remembers that there has to be a bigger purpose and meaning behind it. This can be something so beneficial for a parent to hear. On the days where nothing seems to be going right, and everything just seems to be going against you, remember that life is bigger than this one moment. Take a breath, and trust that it will all work out.
8. Appreciate Every Moment
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Finally, another great Luke Bryan quote about fatherhood and being a parent is you just have to appreciate it all. Life is going to throw a lot at you, and it is easy to cave under pressure. Easy to fall victim to the stress of it all and allow negative thoughts to roll in. However, you need to push past them and replace them with gratitude. On days where the dishes are piling up and the laundry is overflowing, focus on the fact that you are thankful for the little babies that are well fed and have plenty of clothes. Change your perspective, focus on gratitude and channel your inner Mulan (bring honor to the family).
