What is the most important thing your parents taught you?

The one thing that my parents did that always stays with me is the fact that they had nothing to do with me when I had my first baby. I was on my own and I swore that when my kids had their own children that I would always be there for them. I fully supported my daughter when she got pregnant and would never ever think of ignoring any cry for help. I have gained so much from being close to my grand-daughter that it makes me sorry for my parents because they have missed out on so much. Neither of my parents are close to my kids even now and they are 28 and 26 years old. They don't even bother with their great grand-child. It still makes me angry especially as my mum is close to my brothers kids.

My mom taught me alot of important things. She told me to demand and have respect for myself and those around me, She told me that I can't love myself if I have hate for someone. I think that the most important thing my mom taught me was survival. My mom was a single parent and she was our Supermom, she disciplined, cooked, cleaned, worked, went to school, payed all bills, and still had time for us. That is the best lesson ever in my opinion.

I guess it wouold be to do things as a family and stick together as a team.

My mum and dad never ever pushed me into anything, or would push me to get top marks in my exams, they always supported me no matter what I did, or chose. They always said to me son always try your best, if you don't succeed, don't worry, at least you gave it all you got. As long as you try your best that's all we ask from you. Simple motto but it meant a lot to me, they've always been there for me whatever life has thrown at me.

Mines was "dont never let anyones words stop you from fulfilling your dreams"!

The only parent always there to teach me things is my mom and she taught me how to be independent..how to be strong and not to be fooled by people around you that takes advantage.

well, they taught me a lot of things and i of cousre some i remeber better than others but for the most part the ones that stick out are that you word is everything, if a man has nothing else,no worldly posessions. all he has left is his word, if you truely beleive in something then nothing will discourage or turn you from it, and treat others the way you would want to be treated!!!!

I mother always taught me to treat others how I want to be treated. She taught me how to be respectful, caring and how to lend a helping hand.

treat people the way you would want to tbe treated.

My parents tought me not to be like them when I had kids.

I think the most important thing they taught me is respect. Respect for life, animals, my elders and any other people. Especially respect for myself.

I grew up with my family working for the U.N. During those times I learned 1 simple lesson from my parents...... to value life. That has everything summed up into it, equality, diversity, no boundaries when it comes to religion or color. To value your life and the life of others.

Belief in one's capabilities is one thing my parents taught us kids. My sisters and I grew up to be achievers. Now, we're reaping what we have sown.

I think the most valuable thing my mom taught was to have faith in God. I don't want to seem corny, but it has really helped me throughout the years with life's ups and downs. Without faith, I'd be lost.

For me spend my money wisely. They learn who to save and to spend the money that I earn.

My parents thought me Hard Working and a good knowledge to stand up against any problem. Do you know i am straight forward in any matter.

My parents taught me to respect everyone and not judge them by the way they look. I am so glad that they did because I have made alot of good friends by talking to them when other people might not because the way they look or dress. I judge a person by the inside not the outside. I try and teach my kids not to judge a person until they know the real person. Please dont judge a person by the way they look.

I was just thinking about this the other day. Sometimes I get upset about the things that my dad did, he was overly strict but with a double standard. He would never admit when he was wrong. His form of discipline was overly rigid and I was terrified of him. I would not trade any of this though. The positive things about him were the facts that he stood for an issue and did not sway. I guess that is why he did not get voted into office when he ran for congress, people knew they could not "buy" him. He taught me to love God and go to church so I could learn how to help others and not be selfish. He was always kind to people who could not help themselves. To me these things were better than all of the money in the world or anything else.

They didn't really teach me this, I just figured it out for myself. The thing that sticks in my head is, don't lie. They were forever telling me lies and I know how bad it felt. I would not inflict that onto anyone else.

what i have learnt from my parents are being respectful to the elders, be humble, be courteous, how to handle problems, a religious person, and cleanliness.