“Listen to your brain. It has lots of information.” – Chelsey, Age 7

“Forget the cake, go for the icing.” – Cynthia, Age 8

“Sleep in your clothes so you’ll be dressed in the morning.” – Stephanie, Age 8

“Never ask for anything that costs more than $5 when your parents are doing taxes.” – Carrol, Age 9

“Stay away from prunes.” – Randy, Age 9

“Never smart off to a teacher whose eyes and ears are twitching.” – Andrew, Age 9

“Wear a hat when feeding seagulls.” – Rocky, Age 9

“Don’t ever be too full for dessert.” – Kelly, Age 10

“Don’t flush the john when your dad’s in the shower.” – Lamar, Age 10

“Never do pranks at a police station.” – Sam, Age 10

“Beware of cafeteria food when it looks like it’s moving.” – Rob, Age 10

“Never spit when on a roller coaster.” – Scott, Age 11

“Never bug a pregnant mom.” – Nicholas, Age 11

“Remember the two places you are always welcome-church and Grandma’s house.” – Joanne, Age 11

“Remember you’re never too old to hold your father’s hand.” – Molly, Age 11

“When you want something expensive, ask your grandparents.” – Matthew, Age 12

“Never tell your little brother that you’re not going to do what your mom told you to do.” – Hank, Age 12

“Don’t pick on your sister when she’s holding a baseball bat.” – Joel, Age 12

“Never dare your little brother to paint the family car.” – Phillip, Age 13

“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.” – Laura, Age 13

“Never tell your mom her diet’s not working.” – Michael, Age 14

“When your dad is mad and asks you, ‘Do I look stupid?’ don’t answer him.” – Heather, Age 16