Out of the Mouths of Babes

Lessons on living from children.

   

"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

 

"Don't flush the john when your dad's in the shower." - Lamar, age 10    

"Never ask for anything that costs more than $5 when your parents are doing taxes." - Carrol, 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 mum 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." - Joanne, age 11  

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