Life lessons you’ve taught your kids or been taught that have stuck with you.

[Rupertgrintismyguiltypleasure]

My dd is 9 and I’ve recently given the 3 life mantras I got told as a kid. She’s starting to understand a bit more of the world now so I thought it was time.

1. Never throw the first punch but always throw the last.
2. Don’t judge people based on thier race, sex, looks.... only on thier personality. (To elaborate basically decide if they are a dick, not just hate them because of how they look) that’s not how I roll so my kids won’t be judging people that way either.
3. If you ever bully someone I will personally make you regret it.

A few others I’ve learnt over the years.
Always treat people how you want to be treated
Remember when you point your finger there are always 3 pointing back at you.
Forget the mistake but remember the lesson
Be curious, not judgmental

One quote i actually learnt from ER and its stuck with me for years
‘When you’ve done everything you can, sometimes even more than you thought you could, you’ve got to walk away knowing you’ve fought the good fight’

What are some life lessons you live by?

Always take care of the animals first

Never let a man make you feel like this again.

You'll have to hope she doesn't remember mantra no. 1 while you're carrying out no. 3!

@NuffSaidSam

You'll have to hope she doesn't remember mantra no. 1 while you're carrying out no. 3!

😂😂 no violence in my house, I’ll hit it where it hurts most nowadays.... technology and her prized possessions. 😜

Just because there's space (in a room) doesn't mean you have to put something in it.

Just enjoy the space.

(i know this hasn't got the same gravitas as yours OP, but it's a rule i've used over the years and my homes have always looked better for it)

What if it was my children? And that's how you treat others.

Oh, and something a bit more meaty - i have taught my four DDs:

Don't Take Shit From Anybody.

Honesty is the best policy

@Afewgoodpens

Honesty is the best policy

That only works if everyone else is on the same page....

Which they aren't.

Respect others
Be kind
N do something kind for yoursellf everyday.

Always be kind
Never forget how blessed you are
Take care of yourself first

Nothing worth having comes easy

When there's trouble, put your shoes on first (learnt from Die Hard).

It’s not how you fall, it’s how you pick yourself up. From my lovely dad, reminding me to focus on what’s important, and not worrying about my mistakes.

If you are not going to worry about it in a week don't worry about it now.

Don't sweat the small stuff and focus on the important stuff.

Love many,Trust few.

Gosh all these seems a bit physical based?

You can only be responsible for your own feelings and reactions - you can't change how other people feel and react.

Be the change you want to see in the world.

You might not always be THE best but you can always try YOUR best.

Mine is Don’t be a arsehole.

Accelerate out of trouble.

Exercise makes you happier.

Everyone else is bullshitting.

The harder you work the luckier you get.
Trust is earnt not given by virtue of status
Nod and smile and give the impression of being pleasing.
Weigh up others before showing your hand.

@UnimpressiveUsername

It’s not how you fall, it’s how you pick yourself up. From my lovely dad, reminding me to focus on what’s important, and not worrying about my mistakes.

I needed that one today, thank you .

@SilverSplitsTheBlue - it's one of mine too!
.. with the ending of the quote:
'Love many, trust few, and always paddle your own canoe'.

And also 'Keep Your Life Simple'.

And for the carefree, frivolous moments..
“Don’t underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can’t hear, and not bothering.”
(—Winnie the Pooh)

Always. Choose. Kind. People.

Your always worth more than you think you are.

Don't put it down put it away.

If you woukdnt want your daughter treated that way, don't let yourself be treated that way.

All from my Mum.