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#17 If you were only allowed to give your children one piece of advice, what would that be?
Our daughter is 24, a college graduate and a new business owner. Not an owner of a new business but a new owner of an existing, successful business. She is in the process of buying her first home, that she is currently living in, so there are a lot of pieces of advice that we have given her.
When she was in high school her Dad used to tell her, don't try to pull anything over our heads because if you think of something stupid to do, chances are.....we already invented it. That always made me chuckle when he said that because I am sure that he probably did think of anything and everything when he was growing up.
We have always tried to be there to support and give good advice to our daughter through everything she has been through so far in life and I think that we have done a pretty darn good job so far. We want her to be a step above us because you know how parents are, they always want more for their children then they had themselves. Not that we don't have nice things but, you know what I mean. We have tried to teach her that monetary things are not as important as family is.
I guess that if I were only allowed to give her one piece of advice, I guess that would have to be..........When you believe in something, stand your ground and voice your opinion.
If you were only allowed to give your children one piece of advice, what would that be?
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My advice to my kids would be to put God first always because then everything else will fall into place where it is supposed to!
ReplyDeleteoh my - just one!! The first thing that came to mind is "Be Kind to yourself" - but of course there's many more and I like what Christy said too.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have really instilled some phenomenal things in your daughter, since she has accomplished so much and has many more plans at just 24 years old. That is amazing and you should be very proud.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any children of my own, and don't plan on having any, but I do have two stepdaughters and I would tell them to stick up for themselves. The world can be such a bleak and scary and hostile place sometimes and there are always people looking to tear one another down, which is so sad and it's even sadder when those people succeed. It's important to instill in people to stand up for themselves and to never believe the ugly that people try to put in their minds.
Oh my -- my kids are in such different life stages. My advice for my oldest, a college sophomore, is don't look so far ahead you forget to enjoy today. Though, put God first and follow his plan should probably be number one -- we teach that every day. :)
ReplyDeleteI think I'd tell my kids not to settle for anything and be certain to think things thru before making impulsive decisions in regards to relationships, careers, etc.
ReplyDeleteMy advice to my kids is this. The right thing is often the hardest. DO it anyway.
ReplyDeleteI love your advise--I think my one piece for my kids id "Treat others they way you want to be treated"
ReplyDeleteI have no children-but as I have said to my friends kids many times-you may be able to fool your parents-but not me-so don't even try to fool them! (I think your husband and I agree!!)
ReplyDeletei'm not a parent, but I would say tell them to be themselves no matter what... I think that is so important and I hate seeing people and kids that are too afraid to just be themselves...
ReplyDeleteWanted to stop by and say thank you for linking up at Journeys of the Zoo Blog Lovin' Hop co-hosted by Crafty Zoo with Monkeys! We enjoyed having you!
ReplyDeleteI'd tell my boys to stay true to themselves and follow their dreams.
ReplyDeleteI would tell my son never to take things for granted and live every moment the best way possible.
ReplyDeleteI would tell my Boys Always respect your wife like you do me and be a provider
ReplyDeleteSomething I had in my yearbook, still rings true for me today. I would tell my children, "Feel the fear, and go for it anyway."
ReplyDeleteTake other's advice and opinions into consideration, but ultimately make your own decisions for yourself.
ReplyDeleteI've tried to teach my children (by example), to always follow in Christ's footsteps. When we emulate him, we are sure to reap his blessings.
ReplyDeleteThis is what my Grandfather said and I still hold it to my heart until today -- 'Never take what is not due to you.'
ReplyDeleteIn the world where material awareness is increasing, being kinder and selfless and putting in other people's needs before you all boils down to giving and giving back more.
All the previous comments are awesome! Love reading everyone's advice.....
ReplyDeleteMine would be to - find a job you love and do it. It's not about the money but having a purpose in life. Plus a whole lot more advice......lol :-)