“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