Things we learned as kids

phyllistheresa

Don't pull your sisters hair...oops....sorry mom

twentytwelve12

to never lie, always be honest
treat others how you want to be treated

Maidofmer

if you cant say something nice, don't say anything at all. don't listen to your older sister. If you get in a fight, make sure they throw the first punch. when hurt, if the bone's not showing, you're fine.

the last three were from my dad.

Mrder37

That shockingly he man was Adam prince of eternia

andiechick

We're not lost (says mom, driving a country road), we're on an adventure!
Always remember what it's like to be the new kid - and help the new kid not feel that way.

Hahaha, we had loads of 'adventures when we were kids!!! :laugh:

Maidofmer

We're not lost (says mom, driving a country road), we're on an adventure!
Always remember what it's like to be the new kid - and help the new kid not feel that way.

Hahaha, we had loads of 'adventures when we were kids!!! :laugh:

I always heard we're exploring lol

andiechick

I too was always taught not to leave anything on my plate as there are too many starving children out there...still trying to break that habit at 40, however I NEVER make my kids clear their plate

Balloons and (switched on) light bulbs are not a good mix, oops...cue Fire Brigade and 2 mortified parents, lol! :blushing:

Never show your fear in front of bullies, stand up to them and they will leave you alone :happy:

JULIEdance

Don´t try to wrestle with someone bigger than you, don´t argue with someone more cheeky than you.

And most importanty (this one comes from my little sister) - the main entrance door key in on the teacher´s desk.

notthatthis

Everything I learnt as a child was dismissed when at age 14 when I read 'This be the verse' by Phillip Larkin the English Poet.

His observations apply to all parents.

Maidofmer

don't pull the finger

lucylousmummy

you fall you get back up brush it off and carry on

when i was little i used to fall over a lot, my parents always laughed at me and told me to pick myself back up, if i had a (small) cut or graze magic spit cured it (gross i no lol) my younger brother was never treated like this, he was wrapped up in cotton wool and as a result grew up mardy and demanding
now we both have kids i've got 4 and when they fall i laugh dont get me wrong i do no the difference between being really hurt and a small bump, my brothers got 3 kids and he wraps them up like he was, his kids are mardy, and clingy, they over dramatize everything and often sulk for hours after a minor fall (one of them claimed to have broken her leg after a fall and was carried everywhere for 2 weeks when all she had was an inch long small graze on her leg) mine are the complete opposite, they fall they laugh it off, get back up, and carry on

it does work both ways though i was stood on a chair, fell off it and my eldest 2 laughed for an hour

Bucky83

A few that come to mind:

1. Be nice to everyone....you don't know what's going on in their lives that is impacting on their ability to be nice back/ be rude to you.
2. Always use manners when dining out.... as children (and even now), my brother and I would always use our Please and Thank You-s when wait staff were allocated to our table.
3. "Your brother has no right to hit you.... unless you hit him first. Then it's your own fault if you get hurt." Yeah, copped that one a lot as a kid.
4. The golden rule.

and the almighty number 5....

... never think you can jump off a fish tank instead of walking down the rest of the stairs. Laziness is not a virtue!

Jason67o48

Be Nice
Eat Slow
Chew with your mouth closed
Be a helpful gent with elders and women
Never swear in front of your mom, grandma, great grandma
Share what you have
defend yourself

justgowithit17

that santa doesn't exist :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:

SleepingBeauty12345

what i learned as a kid?
jack and jill went up the hill.
jack went ehh jill went ahhh
and out came little franky! :laugh:

Karabobarra

It is still fun to play the game ....even if you don't win.

Nobody likes a sore loser...or a gloaty winner.

If you have to cheat, you already lost.

My mom lived somewhere where they didn't have school buses or shoes...and it snowed a lot...and it didn't matter which way you were goin it was always up a hill.

Timshel_

I too was always taught not to leave anything on my plate as there are too many starving children out there...still trying to break that habit at 40, however I NEVER make my kids clear their plate

That is a tough one. My boys both eat lots of little meals which is contrary to the way we grew up. Having to re-learn.

Timshel_

It is still fun to play the game ....even if you don't win.

Nobody likes a sore loser...or a gloaty winner.

If you have to cheat, you already lost.

Very cool ones.

Timshel_

what i learned as a kid?
jack and jill went up the hill.
jack went ehh jill went ahhh
and out came little franky! :laugh:

All part of exploring the mystery of youth.

amandaward709

Eat everything on your plate because there are children starving in India...yea, that worked out.

hahaha I love this.

Mrder37

That while playing thunder cats six feet or more although a safe jump for liono it's not a safe jump for fake liono:)

Timshel_

That while playing thunder cats six feet or more although a safe jump for liono it's not a safe jump for fake liono:)

lol. Loved that show. Wondering when it will become the next trendy movie.

BinaryPulsar

I think the only thing I learned as a kid that was and still is correct is: MATH.

JUDDDing

I think the only thing I learned as a kid that was and still is correct is: MATH.

And that's why math is so freaking cool...

x_ItNeverEnds_x

Not to be self conscious about your own appearance....kids aren't worried that they're too fat or not pretty. They just play.

Wish I learned this as a kid. Told my teacher in kindergarten no one liked me because I was fat. Pretty much been "dieting" since 5th grade.

On to a more positive note.

Treat others how you would like to be treated.
There are always two sides to the story so don't assume or judge.
Our actions ALWAYS have consequences.
If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.
Take a step back and look at the big picture.

BinaryPulsar

I think the only thing I learned as a kid that was and still is correct is: MATH.

And that's why math is so freaking cool...

Yep, you can always count on math.

slrose

Not to be self conscious about your own appearance....kids aren't worried that they're too fat or not pretty. They just play.

Very true. I have seen that kids do start learning to judge themselves and others on appearance younger. TV and marketing do a complete job of blitzing them with that bias.

My daughter just started being self-concious this year-started Kindergarten and is 6 ( And it begins!

That's terrible!!!

6 years old is way to young!!!! the poor kids of today

beautsarah

B/C I was a sore loser my mom and dad would always give me some Kenyan saying like "If you can't accept defeat you were never a true competitor to begin with" and then follow it up with now stop crying or you won't ever play again.

My mom used this when my siblings and I would make fun of each other, when we were getting picked on, or when she found out my sister was bullying other kids at school, "Remember you aren't better than anyone, and nobody is better than you."

"It's better to give than to receive."

"Beauty is on the inside and ugly is to the bone."

"...And remember I love you" My parents and Barney

JUDDDing

Yep, you can always count on math.

yuk, yuk, yuk

:laugh:

amandapye78

Today may seem bad but tomorrow may be the best day of your whole life.
Only dancers and *kitten* shave above their knees ( Thanks Maama)