Don't be in a bad company.
By kartiknaiduk
@kartiknaiduk (275)
India
September 7, 2010 5:54am CST
This is one of the lines that I use to hear, from parents, mom especially, since childhood. I did'nt understood these words those days, as I used to enjoy playing, with those children, which according to my parents weren't good. But, after a few years, some how, I wasn't any more in their company. And and after fifteen years I realize how true my parents were, and how lucky I am. None of those children have a good job, most of those are working for daily wages, etc. Altough we had same schooling. and even college. By college I donot mean graduation, but only thill 12th standard. By the word company I wanted to say freinds circle. Thanks to my parents.
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7 responses
@JudgeIronFist (2472)
• Singapore
8 Sep 10
Hi, I had the same experience as you too, when I was in 1st grade. That time, I was even pulled into a mini gang without me even knowing!!! Those classmates of mine were lazy and all of them loved to scold vulgar words like the F word. Then, my mother saw what they were doing and she had to transfer me to another school. She warned me against mixing with any of these people. Well, I never saw those people again. Because of them, I can't transfer to a better school as my grades were not good.
For fellow Mylotters who have children, if you find that your child is mixing with bad company during his primary school or hear him scolding vulgar words, be sure to warn him/her against saying any of these words and threaten them with punishment, so that they know what is right. Try to transfer them to another school if necessary as those bad companies will ruin your child's future. It was lucky for me that my mother transferred me to another school or else I don't know how I will be. Prevent that from happening to your child, starting from a young age. Educate them, which is priority and teach them about the seriousness about mixing with bad company.
@kukueye (1759)
• Malaysia
8 Sep 10
Ya bad company corrupt good character they said.Hanging out with bad people usually will corrupt good character sooner or later.Especially those who have bad habits. So better avoid those bad influence and such.As parents sometime have to talk to their children and allow the children to learn and discern people.As long the parents talk with the children i guess it ok.
@redhotpogo (4401)
• United States
7 Sep 10
But think about this, maybe if you had stayed their friends their lives would have turned out differently. Maybe since you weren't friends with them anymore, they had to find new friends, and those friends were bad people, and that's how they got where they are now. Or maybe there's no one to blame but themselves. But if you had stayed their friends you could have been a good example; an influence to them.
I remember my parents were the same way. They said that I couldn't hang out with certain people because they were bad. Really they just didn't like them. They were being snobby. This one kid for example I use to hang out with. We just rode bikes, and did stuff that young guys do. Try to show off for girls. We never got into any trouble. But my parents said I couldn't hang out with him anymore, because he was a bad kid. So this kid made other friends, since he couldn't be around me. Next thing I hear this kid is going to jail for breaking into someone's house.
You also can blame someone's situation on them being bad people. Things happen that are out of people's control. You went to college, and have a good job. Good for you. You had the money to do those things. You were lucky. Not so many people are so lucky. Some have to struggle for the littlest of things.
So I can't agree with what your parents said. Your parents taught you some bad manners. Now you only see the "truth" in what you're parents say, because you are thinking like them.
@blungel0830 (841)
• Philippines
7 Sep 10
There are several principles and reasons why parents tell their children to stay away from people of bad character. One of these principles is seen the bible--Bad company corrupts good morals. In the same way that it is disease that is contagious and not health, so also will bad people influence us to become bad also.
@ronharold (555)
• Philippines
7 Sep 10
I really watch this in my life. I'm really careful in selecting my friends and to whom I'll be with. Bad company corrupts good character. This isn't only a saying but a life giving word from the bible.
@pawan2010 (25)
• India
8 Sep 10
I have first see the areas back ground, bcouz some many types of people see the areas, their thinking is bad & good, I now the area is good & no problem our children's future, then have a purchase home in areas. So future is bright our children, and most important first see the parents how many friends types of our suns & daughters.
@johnpillai (2082)
• Germany
7 Sep 10
My ten year old daughter has a friend. The girl is okey. I don#t like to critize other small children. But the girs is not from a respectable family. her mother is not known as good. The girl tell her sad stories and problems to my daughter. Whenever she has problems she expect my daughter to solve them. But my daughter is still small to help her. Both are going to the same school and same class. I am not satisifed with this friendship. My daughter is so small to understand many things. I don't like to hurt my daughter's and her friend's feelings. I don't know how to solve this problem. but I need time to solve this problem.