Bill Cosby: 'It Comes Down To Love'

Bill Cosby set the standard high for all TV dads to follow as Dr. Huxtable on "The Cosby Show." He made us laugh often, cry occasionally, and did it all in spiffy sweaters.

Despite Dr. H's best laid plans to get Denise, Theo, Vanessa, Rudy, et. al. to leave home, he never got to enjoy the empty nest. The sitcom dad appeared in 197 episodes, making jokes about how it was time for them all to GO! And it turns out, that sentiment wasn't just comedy fodder. "You should try and raise your child strong and raise your child knowing there is an outside world," he told TODAYMoms this week.

Cosby appeared on the "Today Show" to talk about his new book "I Didn't Ask To Be Born, But I'm Glad I Was." While backstage, he talked about the ahem important stuff: parenthood. Or more specifically, motherhood?

He says that his wife Camille is brilliant, genius. That's we he loves about her most. And after 47 years of marriage, here's what she has taught him about being a great mom:

• "You should keep your child prepared for the next step at all times."
• When kids throw tantrums and you feel like giving up, always remember that "you do have quite a few years on the kid."
• But in the end, "it comes down to love, understanding," he says.

Oh, Bill.

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Comments

[Iamblackmadonna]

03:59 PM on 11/07/2011

MA is characteristic of many faiths, belief systems, theologies and social movements.

[Iamblackmadonna]

03:58 PM on 11/07/2011

The word MA is found as a prefix to words that refer to divine philosophies, sciences and skill-crafts.

[Iamblackmadonna]

03:56 PM on 11/07/2011

The word MA is found as a prefix to words that refer to divine philosophies, sciences and skill-crafts. For example, mandala, mantra, mahatma, mathematics, Madonna, Mary, Mayan, magician, master, matter, matrilineal....etc.

[Iamblackmadonna]

03:51 PM on 11/07/2011

The word MA is found as a prefix to words that refer to divine philosophies, sciences and skill-crafts. For example, mandala, mantra, mahatma, mathematics, Madonna, Mary, Mayan, magician, master, matter, matrilineal....etc. In every case, a deep spiritual and cosmic truth underlies its meaning and reflects an origin in the religion of the Great Mother. MA is characteristic of many faiths, belief systems, theologies and social movements. She is also the mother of the Divine Ones and Their understanding is Her law, which is Her soul, Her mind and Her body. MA

[Ernest Adams]

06:38 PM on 11/06/2011

Whatever bill cosby says... just do the opposite and you'll be OK....

[KDMac]

07:42 PM on 11/06/2011

Why is that?

[Absolute]

08:06 AM on 11/05/2011

Please, don't get your parenting advice from celebrities. Especially those who disrespect their wives and children like the unfaithful fake "Dr." Cosby.

[frank day]

05:27 PM on 11/06/2011

Thanks for posting so I didn't have to !

[Dee Dee Russell]

07:34 PM on 11/04/2011

I agree with everything he has ever said about parenting.

[biglog]

06:47 PM on 11/04/2011

Jell-O for breakfast, Jell-O for lunch, Jell-O for dinner, and a Jell-O pudding pop for dessert.

[sheerplat]

04:34 PM on 11/04/2011

Wheter he's an expert or not, I think this is fine advice for any parent to employ.

[Afrosoulsoul4eva]

02:12 PM on 11/04/2011

HE WAS A TV DAD!!!!!! How is he a expert on parenting???

[arnibah]

04:28 PM on 11/04/2011

He has 5 of his own.Thats how.

[amd02148]

05:46 PM on 11/04/2011

All of his children went to good colleges and are quite successfull as well.