Things Kids Have Learned About Life

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Never trust a dog to watch your food.
-- Patrick, Age 10

When you want something expensive, ask your grandparents.
-- Matthew, Age 12

Never smart off to a teacher whose eyes and ears are twitching.
-- Andrew, Age 9

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 try to hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
-- Rosemary, Age 7

Don't flush the john when you dad's in the shower.
-- Lamar, Age 10

Never ask for anything that costs more than five dollars when your parents are doing taxes.
-- Carroll, Age 9

Never bug a pregnant Mom.
-- Nicholas, Age 11

Don't ever be too full for dessert.
-- Kelly, Age 10

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

Don't pick on your sister when she's holding a baseball bat.
-- Joel, 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 try to baptize a cat.
-- Laura, Age 13

Never spit when on a roller coaster.
-- Scott, Age 11

Never do pranks at a police station.
-- Sam, Age 10

Beware of cafeteria food when it looks like it's moving.
-- Rob, Age 10

Never tell your little brother that you're not going to do what your Mom told you to do.
-- Hank, Age 12

Remember you're never too old to hold your father's hand.
-- Molly, Age 11

Listen to your brain. It has lots of information.
-- Chelsey, Age 7

Stay away from prunes.
-- Randy, Age 9

Never dare your little brother to paint the family car.
-- Phillip, Age 13

Forget the cake, go for the icing.
-- Cynthia, Age 8

Remember the two places you are always welcome-Church and Grandma's house.