if you had to teach a child one thing about life what would it be
@easymoney75503 (1702)
United States
July 16, 2008 9:32am CST
personally i try to teach my kids alot of things but one thing that we try to teach them most is nothing is worth anything unless you work for and earn it. weather that be earning it by being kind to someone, helping someone, working at a job, doing chores, etc. that for every action there is a reaction. i know some people want to teach there kids alot of different things but if you had to pick one that was important to you that they learn what would be your choice.
live and let live
dont stop at nithing to get what you want
everything comes back 10 folds
dont be a door mat
i mean some i agree with some i dont but i will not come back and tell you you are wrong cause i have my thoughts you have yours so please be honest
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@rbailey83 (1428)
• Canada
16 Jul 08
always be yourself, be who you are, don't let others tell you who you are and what do to, be true to yourself.
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@easymoney75503 (1702)
• United States
16 Jul 08
i try to teach my kids that too.
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@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
16 Jul 08
I would teach them that life is not easy. sometimes you do not get out of life what you have given but do not ever give up on your hopes and dreams. I would tell them that they have to work hard and have determination in their life if they want to succeed and fill their dreams. I would make sure they know that people do care for them even though alot of people don't do it or show it.
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@grecychunny26 (9483)
• Philippines
22 Jul 08
I also want to teach them about humility, responsibility and respect. I know in a near future I will be having a child of my own. I don't want them to teach things that can spoil them but i want also to them to learn on their own. As you said about choice, i want them to decide for themselves but only on the right time. When they are still young, I will decide for them, but i want them to be happy. I don't know if I can do what i said but i will try.
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
16 Jul 08
Respect.
For themselves abd for others.
For their surroundings.
For everything.
For life itself.
Respect has gone out of the world nowadays and it is so sad.
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@honeydew82174 (1720)
• United States
16 Jul 08
I teach my kids it's ok not to be perfect every one has their flaws and has made their share of mistakes. What matters is if you learn from them. I also teach them you need to stuck up for yourself and what you believe because no one is going to do it for you! No door mats here. 1 person likes this
@cripfemme (7698)
• United States
17 Jul 08
I would try to teach them to follow their dreams and not to take a job just because it pays better money. I wish someone had told me that when I was 11. Of course, you forget it when you become 18 and become obsessed with money for awhile. Then, you turn 23 (in my case) and realize that it doesn't matter how much money you make it you're not happy.
@hailsferrer (76)
• Philippines
17 Jul 08
nothing beats the golden rule: do unto others what you want others to do unto you.
@bamakelly (5191)
• United States
17 Jul 08
That is a very good question. I do have a four year old son. He is a handful alright. I do wonder every day about his future. I want to be the best mother and role model I can be along with my husband. It is not always easy to have all of the answers. I would have to say among all of the advice I'd give my child in growing up would be just to accept people the way they are. And just always be a good friend.
