Things we learned as kids

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  • YoungDoc2B
    YoungDoc2B Posts: 1,593 Member
    Treat others the way you want to be treated.

    Oh, and never go in the fridge without washing your hands first
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    Eat everything on your plate because there are children starving in India...yea, that worked out.

    My mom tried that on my brother when he was little. he said send it to them then because I don't like it!:tongue:

    Yes that one worked out great for me too! Was a hard habit to get out of! X
  • rompers16
    rompers16 Posts: 5,404 Member
    To never talk back to my mother...ever :noway: :tongue:
  • allifantastical
    allifantastical Posts: 946 Member
    Eat everything on your plate because there are children starving in India...yea, that worked out.

    Me too! Now I know not to pass that on to my kids!

    They also taught me to always follow my heart and be my own person. They taught me to be a free thinker, except for when it came to them and their rules. :laugh: It took me awhile to understand the difference.
  • ohnstadk
    ohnstadk Posts: 143 Member
    Eat everything on your plate because there are children starving in India...yea, that worked out.

    ^^^^^^ THIS!!! ^^^^^ I was told the same thing, and was NEVER taught portion control, now I am 22 and teaching it to myself and its a lot harder than if some one had taught me as a child.
  • Linli_Anne
    Linli_Anne Posts: 1,360 Member
    Dance.

    Only boring people get bored. (Thanks Grandma!!)

    If you can't say it, try to sing it.
  • jersey_jenn
    jersey_jenn Posts: 122 Member
    don't play with mom's lighter unless you want mom's hair on fire and a sore *kitten*.
    when mom gives you a tablespoon of whiskey to teach you how yucky booze is don't ask for more. unless you want a sore *kitten*.
    when you fall in the creek and walk home like the mud-monster, don't come in the house without getting the hose turned on you. unless you want a sore *kitten*.
    when your brother is wrapped in tin foil as a robot for Halloween, don't pick little pieces off him and leave them all over the neighborhood as a trail. unless you want a half robot brother and a sore *kitten*..
    don't squeeze your head in between the railing to peek downstairs. you may or may not get a sore *kitten*.
  • cenahome
    cenahome Posts: 11
    When you feel like crying:cry: , try not to laugh :laugh: (yes, I use this with all kids)
    It's never too late to have a happy childhood:smile:
    The sun will come out, Tomorrow (Thanks Annie!)
    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.
    You have to wait an hour to swim after you have eaten.
    Vegetable oil is not sunscreen (ouch!)
    Don't write anything you don't want anyone else to see (especially that B*** in the row next to you.
    Singing "Hit me with your best shot" may result in being hit - hard - by a boy.
  • emmgetsfit
    emmgetsfit Posts: 203 Member
    If it's not on sale don't even bother asking for it.

    In Mom's defense she had 5 kids and, including my dad, 7 mouths to feed.
  • Mrder37
    Mrder37 Posts: 904
    What happened to white dog ****
  • ♥Faerie♥
    ♥Faerie♥ Posts: 14,053 Member
    When he says he has candy......he's lying
  • halejr23
    halejr23 Posts: 294
    When he says he has candy......he's lying

    But I do, I swear. It is back in this dark room here. C'mon, let me show you.
  • laughingdani
    laughingdani Posts: 2,275 Member
    I learned how to survive on my own
  • ♥Faerie♥
    ♥Faerie♥ Posts: 14,053 Member
    When he says he has candy......he's lying

    But I do, I swear. It is back in this dark room here. C'mon, let me show you.


    I'm not falling for that one again!!! Trickster!
  • halejr23
    halejr23 Posts: 294
    When he says he has candy......he's lying

    But I do, I swear. It is back in this dark room here. C'mon, let me show you.


    I'm not falling for that one again!!! Trickster!

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  • DP325i
    DP325i Posts: 677 Member
    Well beig in martial arts for years as a child, I learned that no matter the size of the a-hole trying to start a fight with me on the playground, i can still kick his *kitten*...

    Also coming from a ghettttttttto neighborhood, Never pick up needles.....
  • Silver_Star
    Silver_Star Posts: 1,351 Member
    Eat everything on your plate because there are children starving in India...yea, that worked out.

    My mom tried that on my brother when he was little. he said send it to them then because I don't like it!:tongue:

    My mom tried that on me....and I am from INDIA :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • 4x4play
    4x4play Posts: 200 Member
    not to talk to strangers

    (she posted on an internet forum made up of a bunch of strangers :-) )


    I totally did that on purpose!
  • BigDave1050
    BigDave1050 Posts: 854 Member
    Naps are good.

    Now where did I put my blue mat?
  • AmesMc1972
    AmesMc1972 Posts: 194 Member
    I learned how to...put my right foot in, take my right foot out, put my right foot in, and shake it all about. :-)
  • jnichel
    jnichel Posts: 4,553 Member
    1) Respect is earned, not given
    2) You do not refer to your mother as, "she"
    3) Take the garbage out like you're supposed to, or you'll be woken up at 3am to do it.
  • capnrus789
    capnrus789 Posts: 2,736 Member
    You can pick your friends, and you can pick your nose, but you can't pick your friends nose.

    Don't throw rocks at a Z-28.

    Don't throw a boomerang at your sister, you're not as good with it as you think you are.

    Shovel handles make great baseball bats, unless your sister is playing catcher and is too close to the plate. (thwack!)
  • elaine_des
    elaine_des Posts: 189 Member
    Don't talk about religion or politic in public. seem like that one also apply on MFP

    Don't ever talk back to your parents

    Don't eat to much, being fat is not nice

    Calm down, a over active girl is not attractive... ??? never really understood that one...
  • PetulantOne
    PetulantOne Posts: 2,131 Member
    Never lie, even if you're going to get in trouble.

    I learned at a young age that the punishment for lying was a lot worse than whatever it would have been if I had just told the truth.

    Now that I'm older I get in trouble for not lying #hasnofilter
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Dance.

    Only boring people get bored. (Thanks Grandma!!)

    If you can't say it, try to sing it.

    Very cool. I am constantly telling my kids only boring people get bored. :)
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Don't write anything you don't want anyone else to see (especially that B*** in the row next to you.
    Singing "Hit me with your best shot" may result in being hit - hard - by a boy.

    LOL! Nize.
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Naps are good.

    Now where did I put my blue mat?

    Agree 100%. Wish they had those at work. I woudl do so much better.
  • polarsjewel
    polarsjewel Posts: 1,725 Member
    It's crass to talk about religion, politics or money. Now, I can't make a financial decision to save my life, never mind the other two things.

    Don't care what anybody else thinks, but also always look your best and don't make a scene in public
  • 2credneck208
    2credneck208 Posts: 501 Member
    Never lie, even if you're going to get in trouble.

    I learned at a young age that the punishment for lying was a lot worse than whatever it would have been if I had just told the truth.

    Now that I'm older I get in trouble for not lying #hasnofilter

    Love this!!
  • Rachaelleahjenkins
    Rachaelleahjenkins Posts: 61
    1.Think before you speak.... (I have trouble following that one. I try. )
    2. Don't let people walk over you.

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