if you could instill only one leason in life in your kids.........
By walkthetalk
@walkthetalk (1307)
United States
August 24, 2008 4:23pm CST
WHAT WOULD THAT LEASON BE ? I have taught my kids very early
in life not to make fun of other people. For any reason.
Not for the reason of a disability, or a broken arm, or a limp
because one leg is shorter than the other.
Don't stare because someone has on dirty cloths or because they
are less fortunate than we are. Don't stare because someone is
ugly or because they have a scar or burn on there body.
I have always told them that this is hurtful and they should help people
like this and not hurt them. And in many cases both of my kids
have befriended people these kid of people I have described.
So I fill I taught them something........;-)
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8 responses
@GardenGerty (169448)
• United States
24 Aug 08
What you have taught them is kindness, pure and simple. It is what I want my kids, and grandkids to always show to other people. It is a good goal for them.
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@walkthetalk (1307)
• United States
24 Aug 08
I think so. My son i 18. He still doesn't make fun of
anyone. I am proud of him.......;-)
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@drknlvly6781 (6246)
• United States
24 Aug 08
The lesson I would want to teach my kids is to eliminate the word "can't". So many people never achieve their true potential, never attempt their true dreams because of dream stealers that know all the ways something can't be done. I want my kids to know that they can do anything that they desire, and can't only exists in the mind if you allow it. I want them to know they shouldn't listen to friends and family members that tell them they can't do something, even if it is to try and protect them. As long as what you want to do is honest, and doesn't hurt anyone in any way, then they can do anything they put their mind to.
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@drknlvly6781 (6246)
• United States
25 Aug 08
The reason that I think this is such an important lesson is that, even though I am overcoming this, as a child I was told to be "realistic", which even though people that tell you that are well meaning, what its really saying is to limit your dreams and to be like everyone else. I still struggle with that today, because I am in internet marketing. A lot of my family doesn't believe that what I am doing is real, and that I will ever make any money. I don't have any role models in my immediate circle, I am the only one that does this. So I am the trailblazer in this for the simple fact that I don't know anyone who has done this personally. It takes a lot to overcome negativity, especially when you are not taught from the beginning that you don't have to accept these types of messages.
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@walkthetalk (1307)
• United States
26 Aug 08
That would be a hard one for any one to overcome. You need
to get in a circle of friends that also have the same profession,
so you can have some support.
I have not looked at your profile so I'm not sure where your from.
In Tennessee there is a lottery scholarship that adults can get.
You can receive $2000.00. You may already have your degree. This would
help you meet people with your profession through. And give you skills.
Your state may not have any thing like that. And I think you can only
go to a tech. school.
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@walkthetalk (1307)
• United States
24 Aug 08
That is about the best thing I have read on my lot.
I don't hear my kids say that a lot. My kids have
goals for their selves. I'm glad. My son is 18 and
he is starting tech school in a week. My daughter is 13
and she plans on going to collage.
I had a couple of teachers in school that would not allow
anyone to say can't.
Very good lesson..........:-)
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
3 Sep 08
The one lesson I tried to instill in my kids is honesty in everything. If they couldn't be open and honest about something then it was wrong. If they had to hide something from me...it was wrong...etc. I don't know if they learned the lesson. I hope so.
Along with not lying comes self respect. If you know you are an honest person then others will know it and trust and respect you.
@walkthetalk (1307)
• United States
5 Sep 08
You are so true. Honesty is very important in life.
Your kids are very lucky to have you teach them that.
It does all work in together.
Thanks for the comment.
@jaypeemanuel (1005)
• Philippines
29 Aug 08
I've plans of integrating with my parenthood one of the things that I do, which is, getting off religions and getting into service of the world.
And just to clear impressions, I said religion, not Christianity.
@walkthetalk (1307)
• United States
29 Aug 08
Well as long as your teaching Christianity, that is the inportant
part.
@roberten (3128)
• United States
29 Aug 08
walkthetalk, I would teach my children to be of good character in all that they do and as cheerfully as possible. There is no substitute for a good name backed up by good character save a kind and cheerful heart.
@walkthetalk (1307)
• United States
29 Aug 08
Good character is a great quality.
If you'll always be happy and cheerful
then that's the kind of kids that you will
probably have.
Thanks for the response.
@MOMMASAM (1003)
• United States
24 Aug 08
those are honorable traits to instill in your children.
actually, to instill in everyone.
for me, the lesson i learned from my father and i have handed down to my
daughter, is that your word is your bond. i believe this lesson
can umbrella into: honesty, and integrity, too.
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@walkthetalk (1307)
• United States
24 Aug 08
That is a good lesson also. And also one of my lessons
I have thought my kids.
Thanks for the response........;-)
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@checapricorn (16060)
• United States
26 Aug 08
[i]Hi walk,
wow! That is a very great lesson...I know if all parents are like that, every child who has disability will be happy and will not be scared in going out!
Anyway, I have no kids but if I will have, I will teach them to be kind and sensitive to other people, not to waste their food thinking there are million of kids who are not eating peoper meal in a day[/i]!
@walkthetalk (1307)
• United States
29 Aug 08
Being kind and sensitive to other
people is wonderful. I think you'll
have great kids.
