If you were asked to share your wisdom with a child, which life lesson would you

United States
May 10, 2007 2:50pm CST
teach? What do you wish someone had told you?
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8 responses
10 May 07
I would teach them to stand up for themselves and question what is being told to them. To not accept things at face value but critically think about what is going on in the world. To fight for what they feel is right and sometimes realise they may have to go against the grain to be heard. I would try and empower that child so they can reach their highest goal in life and achieve Self-actualization, as my heroes Carl Rogers and Maslow spoke of. Also, to not buy Hello magazine!!LOL
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• United States
11 May 07
Thanks for your comment. I agree - that we should inspire children to think for themselves - speak up for themselves and aim high.
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@xParanoiax (6987)
• United States
10 May 07
I wish someone'd told me how to fix this world..but I duno if anyone knows this. So..meh. I'd teach them that their individuality is one of the most important things they have. That they should always think and form their own opinions about things. Walk their own path. It's the most difficult lesson to learn, in my eyes..since so many have a hard time following it. The sooner they learn it though, the better off they'd be. Hopefully.
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• United States
11 May 07
This is something I try to tell my neices and other children I know - but I think somehow this is something they have to learn the hard way ...
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@gifana (4833)
• Portugal
9 Jun 07
I share my "wisdom" with someone very often. I was fortunate I learned this from my step father. 1. Don't worry unnecessarily about anything that you do not have control over. 2. Don't put any obstacles in front of you that do not exist. Wait until you come upon them and THEN do something to bring them down. These two pearls of home-spun wisdom have seen me through life in the fast lane for over 50 years and many, many miles on land and air. And I have received thanks from several individuals who benefitted from them.
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• United States
17 Jun 07
Both of these are excellent advice.
@ESKARENA1 (18261)
10 May 07
i would say always do what you want to do. You never regret what you do only what you dont do blessed be
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• United States
10 May 07
Thank you for your answer. That is really good advice.
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@freak369 (5113)
• United States
10 May 07
As simple as possible - treat others as you wish to be treated but at the same time, know when to protect yourself from getting used. Live a fulfilling life and stay true to yourself .. because at the end of the day, you are the one that has to look in the mirror and deal with the reflection.
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• United States
11 May 07
Very good indeed - especially the last one.
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• United States
18 Jun 07
Make the most of every day. Don't be afraid to tell people how you feel. One day you'll look back and wonder what would have happened. Regret is worse than rejection. Don't follow the status quo. Think for yourself and listen to your heart. Treat others with love and respect. Forgive instead of seeking revenge.
@sunshinecup (7871)
17 Jun 07
Laugh at your mistakes, we all make them. I use to be so hard on myself for goof ups, I mean to the point of almost having a break down over it. I tell my kids all the time now, mistakes are stones in the road to making progress. Your going to make them, laugh at them, learn from them, but keep moving on.
@donsky14 (5947)
• Philippines
18 Jun 07
I would tell him to enjoy life to the fullest. Cause once you've wasted time...you can never bring it back. So make it useful and appreciate it in every way.