A high school teacher in Houston asked her students, "What advice would you give your mom and dad?" She surveyed 300 teenagers. Those who responded represent a healthy cross section of ethnic groups, ages, academic achievements, and home/life environments.

Some of the answers make one laugh and others make one think: "Don't allow your child to bring company into the house unless you know them personally. Look for things that are good about your children instead of constantly finding ways to put them down. Don't tell your children the things they do are stupid. Teach kids to take care of their things and to look out for their siblings. Accept the fact that adults are not always right - if you're wrong, admit it. Don't put too much pressure on your kids to excel. Understand they're young and need to enjoy life. Teach your children that a true friend will understand that when you say "no," you mean "no." Don't hold the past against your child. What happened? It cannot be changed. Turn the TV off and talk to your children. You can't carry on a good conversation if you're constantly worried about your show. Get involved in school activities. Acting concerned is not enough. You need to show your concern by getting involved. Teach your kids manners like how a lady sits and how a gentleman opens the door for a lady. Introduce your children to extra activities. Teach your children right and wrong and that each action brings either a bad consequence or reward. When they do right, reward them and when they do wrong, punish them. Never force your child to choose one parent over the other." The free advice from teenagers was for their parents. Their comments made some valid points to think about as another school year is about to begin in many areas throughout the country.

Warm Thought from a letter: There is a destiny that makes us brothers, no one goes his way alone. All we send into the lives of others comes back into our own. Edwin Markham. Have a great day, make it a good one!

Warm Thoughts from the Little Home on the Prairie Over a Cup of Tea by Luetta G Werner

Published in the Marion Record August 21st, 1997.

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