Our parents are our first and most important teachers. They shape us into the people we are today; the lessons they teach us stay with us forever. A user asked the forum, “What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned from your parents?”
Here are some responses he got!
NEVER STOP LEARNING AND GROWING
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“I was struggling with my grades at school, and my dad sat with me and told me: “if you want to drop out of school and become a window cleaner, go ahead and do it. Just make sure you are the best window cleaner there is.” That stuck with me. I didn’t drop out of school and made it to University. I always try to be the best in what I do. My dad had a way to get through me.”
DONT BE CRUEL
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“Dad used to love to tell the story of when he drove by some girls dressed up and waiting for their prom dates.
The giggle in his voice as he described driving into a puddle of muddy water to splash them is one of the key reasons I’ll never speak to him again (that and what he did to my little brother).”
TO LIVE BELOW MY MEANS
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“It taught me to save and to value delayed gratification over instant satisfaction.”
NEVER RUIN ART
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“My mom is a painter, and when we would draw when I was a kid, I would get frustrated that I “ruined my art” when I made a mistake.
She told me, “You can never ruin art. You just changed it a bit.” I don’t know why, but it stuck with me when creating anything. Just adapt.”
STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF
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“Stay true to yourself.’ Like, be you, no matter what.”
NOT TO TRUST PEOPLE
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“Not to trust people, especially my parents.”
ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS
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“It’s like a classic tale – what you do says way more than what you say. So, you gotta back up your words with deeds, plain and simple.”
RESPECT THINGS
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“Respect things you don’t understand until you understand enough to decide it.”
HOW TO BE GREAT PARENT
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“How not to be a parent, got a perfect blueprint on what not to do. As a result, my Son and I have an awesome relationship.”
BE KIND
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“My parents always tried to instill in us that kindness should be your baseline. It costs nothing to be kind…we also have a unique last name, so no matter what, people will remember us, and it’s better to be remembered for kindness.”
HOW TO NOT HAVE A HAPPY MARRIAGE AND CHILDREN
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“How to not have a happy marriage and how not to raise children. Sometimes, your purpose in life is to serve as a warning to others.”
NEVER GIVE UP YOUR DREAMS
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“The dopest lesson I got from my folks is always to keep it real and never give up on your dreams, ya know?”
HOW TO BE A GREAT PARENT
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“I learned how to be a great parent from 2 parents. Attention, empathy, independence, unconditional love, and a support network for emotional, physical, and financial needs. I love my kids, and they love me back.”
RESPECT OTHERS
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“Respect others, no matter who they are.”
THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK
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“Think before you speak; you can never take back what you’ve said.”
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