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What is the one lesson you were taught growing up that you will never forget?
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Posted 4 months ago Manners will take you a long way! Till this day I teach my kids the same thing because it has proven to be true! Tiffany Barber |
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| Posted 4 months ago Always say 'I love you' when parting with someone you care dearly about. Every time I hang up the phone with my family/fiancee, I always say I love you... because you just never know Janelle Lynne
"You'll never know how strong you are until being strong is the only option you have." |
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| Posted 4 months ago My grandma always used to tell me to learn all I could learn because an education goes a long way in this society. She was such a smart, incredible woman who believed in me wholeheartedly. I will remember this statement forever. |
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| Posted 4 months ago Never be a follower. Lead whenever possible. I'm not sure how I was taught this lesson but I've never followed anybody. I haven't done this on purpose like a lot of the gothic kids that say they are being different when they are just being like all the other gothic kids that say they are different. I've always voiced my opinion on whether I like or don't like something no matter who likes or dislikes it. My companions little sister is a big follower. It is strange (and annoying) to talk to her about high school (she's a freshman). Shes always talking about hanging out with the cool kids and liking boys because they are popular. She once told me that all dark skinned black girls are ugly and she wished she was light because all of the popular girls that were liked by the popular guys are light skinned. I cannot relate to this wanting to fit in stuff. Never have never will. |
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| Posted 4 months ago Some great answers here. I love Krista's "never be a follower". My dad always pounded that into us and I am my own person because of it. I also like saying "I love you". I get to see my parents about once or twice a year, but we talk on the phone no less than 2-3 times a week and everytime we hang up we say I love you, because as Janellelynne pointed out, you just never know. To add to this, my dad also pounded this into us as kids, "Say what you mean and mean what you say." Anyone who knows me, knows I live by this, so I always tell them when they ask me a question "Are you sure you want to hear the answer?" because I will say exactly what I am thinking and mean it! Great topic! Cindy Stand for something or else you will fall for anything |
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| Posted 3 months ago Always carry a tissue in your purse or pocket. You never know when a restroom will be out of toilet paper! |
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| Posted 3 months ago from my mother.. never go to bed angry with your mate, share the gifts God gave you, be careful what you ask God for, you might not like what you actually get. from my father.. when someone shows you a kindness, carry that on to someone else three times over, if you are going to do something "wrong" make sure you are willing to suffer the consequences if you get caught, "if you land your ass in jail, take care of it yourself, dont call me, I wasn't the one that got you in there to begin with" both parents... you can achieve anything you want in life if you want it badly enough to sacrifice for it, there are no boundaries keeping you from success except those you impose yourself. |
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| Posted 3 months ago sunworshiper says ...
LOL!! I like that one. Too many times has that happened to me. |
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| Posted 3 months ago manners, respect for others, staying focused in life, and always know who and what you are and save for a rainy day. this statement has saved me on several occasions in the past |
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| Posted 23 days ago I was taught 2 things that stuck with me and now I find myself telling my daughter the same things. . . . . .and she rolls her eyes at me like I did my mom. 1. To always be a leader and never a follower. A leader will look behind them and find themselves in plenty of company , a follower will be lost in the crowd. 2. You are what your friends are. . . . . . .oh I hated it when my mom would tell me this. But, ugh, now I find myself telling my daughter the same thing as I guide her through why some friends are good, bad, etc. . . . . .funny how mom was right |
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| Posted 21 days ago The one lesson the women in my family taught me that has had the most influence in my life is: People will only have as much respect for you as you have for yourself. Another really important one is: Pick your battles. |
