Advice from Kids
From my sister in the U.K. (but who really knows where these originated). I thought you'd appreciate the last one most.
"Never trust a dog to watch your food." Patrick, age 10
"When your dad is mad and asks you, 'Do I look stupid?¹ Don't answer." Hannah, age 9
"Never tell your mom her diet's not working. " Michael, age 14
"Stay away from prunes. " Randy, age 9
"Don't pull dad's finger when he tells you to. " Emily, age 10
"When your mom is mad at your dad, don't let her brush your hair. " Taylia, age 11
"Never allow your three-year-old brother in the same room as your school assignment. " Traci, age 14
"Don't sneeze in front of mum when you're eating crackers." Mitchell, age 12
"Puppies still have bad breath even after eating a Tic-Tac." Andrew, age 9
"Never hold a Dustbuster and a cat at the same time." Kyoyo, age 9
"You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk." Armir, age 9
"Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts." Kellie, age 11
"If you want a kitten, start out by asking for a horse." Naomi, age 15
"Felt markers are not good to use as lipstick." Lauren, age 9
"Don't pick on your sister when she's holding a baseball bat. " Joel, age 10
"When you get a bad grade in school, show it to your mom when she's on the phone." Alyesha, age 13
"Never try to baptize a cat. " Eileen, age 8
Jim Corr
