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That's my parenting style - 'Go watch the TV.' I'm one of 11 children, and my mother's parenting style was, 'There's the TV. Go watch it. Mommy's got 10 other people to take care of.'
Stephen Colbert
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What this quote means

The quote humorously reflects a hands-off parenting style that prioritizes survival and pragmatism over intensive supervision.

In this quote, Stephen Colbert reflects on his upbringing in a large family where his mother's approach to parenting was more about managing resources and time rather than providing hands-on care. The humorous suggestion to 'go watch the TV' illustrates a reality faced by busy parents of large families, where they have to balance attention among multiple children and utilize available distractions to ensure their children are entertained and safe.

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ParentingFamilyHumorTelevisionUpbringing

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Example use cases

Using this quote at a family gathering to lighten the mood about parenting challenges.

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