Kids' Little Instructions on Life
Kids are smart and we thought you might find their life instructions useful. Here are some of their reflections to add some joy and efficiency to your life.
"If you want to please your parents, say "please" and "thank you" a lot. ~ Paul, age 13
"When you want something expensive, ask your grandparents." ~ Matthew, age 12
"Buy whatever kids are selling on tables in their front yards, they need money more than grownups do. ~ Paula, age 6
"When you are at Grandma's house, turn off television at dinnertime." ~ Ray, age 5
"Keep secrets if you want to maintain your reputation as a trustworthy person." ~ David, age 14
"Listen to your brain. It has lots of information." ~ Chelsey, age 7
"Never dare your little brother to paint the family car." ~ Phillip, age 13
"Beware of cafeteria food when it looks like it's moving." ~ Rob, age 10
"Remember the two places you are always welcome-church and Grandma's house." ~ Joanne, age 11
"Be punctual if you want to gain the respect of others." ~ Susan, age 14
"Forget the cake, go for the icing." ~ Cynthia, age 8
"Be brave. Even if you are not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference." ~ Ella, age 15
"Never spit when on a roller coaster." ~ Scott, age 11
"Write thank-you notes promptly if you want to get gifts next time." ~ Anna, age 8
"Never do pranks at a police station." ~ Sam, age 10
"Don't ever be too full for dessert." ~ Kelly, age 10
"Never bug a pregnant mom." ~ Nicholas, age 11
"Don't flush the john when your dad's in the shower." ~ Lamar, age 10
"Never try to baptize a cat." ~ Laura, age 13
"Don't pick on your sister when she's holding a baseball bat." ~ Joel, age 12
"Remember you're never too old to hold your father's hand." ~ Molly, age 11
"Never tell your little brother that you're not going to do what your mom told you to do." ~ Hank, age 12
"When you get a bad grade in school, show it to your mom when she's on the phone." ~ Alyesha, age 13
"Never ask for anything that costs more than $9 when your parents are doing taxes." ~ Carrol, age 9
"When your dad is mad and asks you, 'Do I look stupid?' don't answer him." ~ Heather, age 16
"Never tell your mom her diet's not working." ~ Michael, age 14
"Wear a hat when feeding seagulls." ~ Rocky, age 9
"Sleep in your clothes so you'll be dressed in the morning." ~ Stephanie, age 8
"Never smart off to a teacher whose eyes and ears are twitching." ~ Andrew, Age 9
"A girl is as good as her smile." ~ Theodor, age 14
"Always look people in the eye." ~ Jess, age 14
"Don't forget to call your mother!" ~ John, age 12
Always put yourself in others' shoes. If you feel that it hurts you,
it probably hurts the other person, too.
