What is the one most valuable lesson your parents taught you?

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   Sunshine625posted 13 years ago

   What is the one most valuable lesson your parents taught you?

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   KDFposted 13 years ago

   Good things come to those who wait
   What comes around goes around
   Everything happens for a reason
   There is nothing you can't do unless you choose not too
   -Mom

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      Sunshine625posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      WTG Mom!!

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   Sunshine625posted 13 years ago

   To never give up. Even if the end result might look bleak and hopeless, never give in.
   
   To always watch your back.
   
   So far so good!

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   billybucposted 13 years ago

   Treat others with respect if you expect to receive respect from them.

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      Sunshine625posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Amen Bill!

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   FreezeFrame34posted 13 years ago

   The one most valuable lesson my parents taught me was "once you put your mind into something, to never give up, until you accomplish your goal!"
   
   Closely followed by "never say I can't...say I will try" "If at first you don't succeed, try, try, again," and "All good things come to those who wait."

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   PurvisBobbi44posted 13 years ago

   My Grandmother loving words instilled these rules of life in my brain:
   
   To be independent
   
   You cannot trust everyone
   
   Stand up for what is right
   
   Live by the Golden Rule
   
   Love God, Family and Country
   
   Act like a Lady at all times

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      Sunshine625posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Bobbi, Your grandmother did well by you. Her words of wisdom are wonderful.

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   Ruchiraposted 13 years ago

   To treat others the way you want them to treat you & never ever give up 'cause chances are that life has something "better" to offer you.

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      Sunshine625posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Excellent advice Ruchira!!

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   KimberlyLakeposted 13 years ago

   My father taught me to love. My mother taught me to work hard.

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   elayne001posted 13 years ago

   My parents taught me how to work. I always had chores as a child, and have never been without a job.I worked both summers while I was in high school and learned the value of self reliance.  Even when my children were young, I held a part-time job. My father taught me by his example. He worked very hard to provide for our family.

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    sassydeeposted 13 years ago

    i must say that it is hard to choose one but, if I had to I would have to pick, "treat others in the way you would want them to treat you" and if they don't treat you like the way you want to be treated then don't be around them.

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    fpherj48posted 13 years ago

    My mother taught us to be financial/budget geniuses...always on our toes, alert to scams and fraud.....protect our investments and interests.  Squeeze the penny till Abe hollers "Uncle."
    My Dad was a wealth of life lessons.....especially about being kind and fair ...tolerant and helpful.    My sis and I were blessed with wonderful, loving & wise parents.

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       Sunshine625posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Wonderful advice from your wise parents!

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    ask-singleDadposted 13 years ago

    Never abuse a child. Have integrity and be honorable in all things.

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    Curiadposted 13 years ago

    There were many things so choosing one is tough, I would have to say that Treating everyone with respect was the most valuable.

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    time2riteposted 13 years ago

    The one most valuable lesson my parents taught me, and probably explains my tenacity, is that you can do anything you set your mind to.  It gave me the determination I needed to never give up, go after my passions, and what I needed to get through an especially tough time in my life.  I made sure to pass this one on to my own sons!

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    alphagirlposted 13 years ago

    Definitely work ethic. As I raise my kids, I see so many that do not have a clue about how money is earned. It seems many think you just need to show up to work.

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    cloverleaffarmposted 13 years ago

    Honesty is ALWAYS the best policy. It is better to hurt someone with the truth than with a lie.
    Always do and give your best.

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    WookieWonderfulsposted 13 years ago

    Possibly whats right and wrong, and to be respectful to which i practice to this day

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    Deepika Arunposted 13 years ago

    A tribute to my parents - the best of their kind! read more

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