WTDWTK 100 Lessons Kids Should Learn

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100 Lessons Kids Should Learn
#100
Don’t EVER take medical
advice from a celebrity
They live in a world of make believe and so does their
medical advice. Unless it comes from a real doctor, a
celebrity’s advice can cause you a lot of trouble.

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#99
Wear a helmet when biking,
sledding or skateboarding
You may not think they’re cool but neither is being in
the hospital, in a wheelchair or even dead.

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#98
Treat others how you would
like to be treated
If you want people to be nice to you,
then be nice to them.

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#97
Penmanship
Unless you’re a doctor writing a prescription, learn to
write neatly so that you and others will understand
your notes. Pens and pencils are the things us old folks
use when we can’t type.

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#96
If you can’t say anything nice,
don’t say anything at all
You will be amazed at how much trouble
you WON’T get into.

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#95
Respect all animals
If you’re not going to eat it, don’t kill it.

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#94
Don’t be so serious
all the time
Laugh once in a while. You’d be surprised at
how good it makes you feel.

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#93
Do what’s right,
not what’s easy
The right thing might not be popular or easy
but as long as YOU know it’s right, then do it.

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#92
Graffiti is not art
Just because you can misspell your name using spray
paint doesn’t make it art…it makes it a crime.
Real art makes a statement, makes people think and
adds to culture. If you feel the need to spray paint
a wall, consider going to school to learn
real art skills…and to spell.

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#91
Self-discipline
In sports, many penalties are not called on the person
who broke the rules, but against the person who
reacts. Learn to control your emotions.

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#90
Girls:
Wipe from front to back

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#89
Boys:
Aim for the middle
of the bowl

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#88
Competitive vs. Cooperative
When you are competitive, you play hard and try to
beat the other team. When you are cooperative you
play for fun and don’t keep score.

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#87
Weapons
Using a weapon is not the worst way to hurt
someone. Try a lawsuit instead. It lasts longer, is more
painful in the long term AND you might just make some
money. No one ever had a lawsuit “accidentally go off.”

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#86
Do it right the first time
Short cuts don’t always work and you may end up
having to do it over again because you made a
mistake. Following instructions will be the fastest way
to complete the task without sacrificing anything.

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#85
The world does not
revolve around you
When you are dead and buried, the sun will still rise,
the birds will still sing and the Cubs may never win
the World Series.

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#84
School allows you to learn
in a few days what people
have learned in a lifetime.

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#83
Your parents ARE
the boss of you
Until you are 18, they are your boss. If you don’t
like it then grow older, go to school, get a job and
get your own place. THEN and only then will they
stop being the boss of you.

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#82
There is always someone
out there smarter, faster,
better looking and more
talented than you
So just be the best that you can be.

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#81
Cheer for other people
They may just do the same for you someday.

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#80
You don’t have to hate
if you don’t like them
If you don’t like someone’s music don’t say you
hate them. You don’t know them.
Say you don’t like their music.

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#79
Learn to spell
You’ll do much better in school and people over the age
of 40 will understand what you’re trying to text.

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#78
It’s okay to like things
that aren’t cool
Everyone has different likes and tastes.
That’s what makes us all unique.

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#77
Spend time with your
grandparents
They won’t be around for very long. Listen to their
stories and you might just find out something about
your parents you may want to use later.

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#76
Make friends
And not just with the popular kids.

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#75
Learn the rules of the road
when biking
Car drivers are surrounded by a ton of steel. You are
surrounded by clothes and hopefully a helmet. When
you are both on the streets, YOU better make sure YOU
know the rules of the road and follow them.
Stop signs are not a suggestion either.

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#74
Stay clean
Wash your hands regularly and take a bath
or shower even when you don’t think you need it.
You will look, feel and smell better.

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#73
People who say they
“break the rules”
don’t really know the rules
Learn the rules THEN choose the ones
you want to break.

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#72
Learn how to sew buttons
and fix holes in clothes
You may not think it’s important now
but you’ll thank me later.

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#71
Commercials are trying
to sell you stuff
They want you to buy their stuff. Sure it looks
great and beautiful people are using it but
do you really need it?

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#70
Help your friends
and recognize when
they need help
If your friend has a problem, take the time to listen to
him. If it’s a big problem, convince him to get help with
it. Not doing anything may make it worst.
THAT’s what friends do.

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#69
Handmade gifts are always
better than anything
bought at a store
Make a craft, draw a picture or create
something they’ll love. It doesn’t have to be perfect.
It just has to be from you.

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#68
Never make fun of
someone’s physical
or mental differences
You don’t know how they became that way and the
pain and suffering they are going through.
One thing for sure is that they don’t need
you making fun of them.

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#67
Discover the library
There are books on almost every subject imaginable
and it cost nothing or very little. If you don’t know
where to find it, just ask the librarian since they
know where everything is.

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#66
Don’t be afraid
to try new things
As long as it won’t hurt or kill you or someone else,
is illegal or immoral, try it.

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#65
Eating at home will
save you money
The money you spend at a restaurant
can be used to buy groceries for a week.
Healthier too!

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#64
Actors, actresses and
models don’t look like that
in real life
They spend hours in the makeup department with
professional makeup artists to get that special look so
don’t get upset if you don’t look that way. Many are
pretty goofy looking under all that makeup too.

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#63
Cheating doesn’t really help
Not in sports and especially not in school.
Nothing good ever comes from cheating.

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#62
Name calling is for
booger head dummies
Kids call people names because they are jealous,
mad or aren’t very smart. Just because they call you
something does not mean that’s what you are. If they
keep calling you a fire truck, will you start thinking
you’re a fire truck?

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#61
Tape the show
and go to bed
You need your sleep. Chances are it will play
again later so set up your PVR or get grandpa
to show you how a VHS tape recorder works.
You can watch it in the morning.

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#60
Visit your dentist
Since you use your teeth every day, you have to look
after them and that means visiting the dentist.
They’ll clean them and check them out to see if
there are any problems and fix them for you.
Remember: without teeth you can’t eat chips,
chocolate bars and candy. Don’t forget to brush too.

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#59
Clubs not gangs
There is nothing good about being in a gang. If you
want to be with a bunch of people who understand
you, know what you’re going through and want to do
things with you then join a club. There are a million
more clubs than gangs like baseball clubs, football
clubs, soccer clubs, running clubs, photography
clubs. When was the last time you heard of a chess club
causing trouble or getting busted by the cops?

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#58
If someone is telling you to come
with them because they say something
happened to your parents or
they need help finding a puppy,
don’t believe them
Don’t believe them and run to somewhere safe like a
school, church, store or to a neighbor.

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#57
Learn to play music
Music let’s your brain discover new thoughts and
feelings. It can make you feel happy,
sad and everything in between.
Learn to play and share it with the world.

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#56
Don’t be afraid
to ask questions
How else are you going to learn?

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#55
Don’t believe everything
you see on TV, online
or in movies
It’s all make-believe.

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#54
The world will always need
plumbers, electricians
and carpenters
Don’t be afraid to learn a trade. The world’s richest
people need someone to build their mansions, yachts
and swimming pools. They aren’t going to do it.

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#53
Be a role model
for other kids
Young kids see what you do and want to do the same.
If you act out, they will act out. If you throw a fit,
they’ll do the same. Be a role model by doing positive
things. Help around the house without being asked or
clean up after yourself. When the little ones see that,
they’ll do the same.

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#52
Read labels
Food labels, medicine dosage labels and instruction
sheets. You can get hurt or hurt someone else
if you don’t.

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#51
Smoking
It’s not cool anymore and it’s expensive.
It gives you dull yellow teeth and fingers.
It also helps keep people away since you’ll stink!

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#50
There’s a time to work
and a time to play
You need to know the difference. When you’re at
school, doing homework or helping around the house,
that’s when you work. After school, after homework
and when your chores are done is when you play.

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#49
Stay in school
Only boneheads think they know everything.
Everything you need to know is at school.
Spend a few years learning instead of
a lifetime of just finding out.

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#48
You will get your heart
broken and you will survive
You will love someone and sometimes they won’t love
you back. That’s the way life works and it will happen
to you a few times. It is painful but you will get over it
and you will find someone who will love you.
Just don’t be in such a rush to find them.

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#47
Work hard
You have a better chance to succeed if you work
hard. Give it your best effort and make sure it’s done to
the best of your ability. Doing things without effort will
only slow you down and take longer in the end.

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#46
Form your own opinion
There is usually more than one side to a
story. Research, ask questions and once you get
all the facts THEN form your own opinion.

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#45
Take responsibility
for your life
Unless you have a personal servant, set your own alarm
clock to wake up for school. Make your own bed. If you
have pets, make sure they are looked after. You wanted
games; put them away when you’re done.
You want clean clothes; pick the dirty ones up
and put them in the hamper.

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#44
Learn to type
It makes updating your Facebook page a lot faster
and easier. Good for homework too.

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#43
Learn to cook
Unless you have a personal servant, one day you’ll have
to make your own food and cereal with milk is not
cooking. Learn to make a sandwich. Learn how to
prepare the food, clean up and put it away after. Learn
how to use knives, the microwave oven and the stove.

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#42
When something wrong happens, don’t
be so quick to point a finger. When you
do, keep in mind that you’ve got three
more pointing back at you.
Don’t play the blame game. Once you know what the
problem is, be the one with the solution.

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#41
Read
Television and movies are great but reading a story
lets your imagination show you things
you could never see on a screen.

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#40
The things you do
can affect people
for the rest of their lives
Hurting someone physically or mentally can affect a
person for the rest of their lives in a very bad way.
Doing something nice and helpful for someone can
make their lives a little better. Which would you prefer?

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#39
You have two ears
and one mouth.
Use them in proportion
You will always learn and understand more
if you listen more than you speak.

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#38
Don’t be afraid to ask for help
Believe it or not, you don’t know everything but there is a good chance that
there is someone who can help. If you’re having trouble with school work, ask a
friend or your teacher. If you’re being bullied, ask for help from your teacher,
your parents or the police. If you need help coping with the pressure you’re
feeling at home, talk to your teacher who will show you where to go for help. If
you are on drugs or drink alcohol, there are social agencies there to help
you. Just ask for help. It’s not a sign of weakness but of courage.
The courage to say you need help

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#37
“Life is what happens to you
when you’re busy making
other plans.”
- John Lennon, “Beautiful Boy”

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#36
The perfect family
is only on TV
and in the movies
Life’s problems do not go away after an hour,
so don’t get upset when things don’t go the way you
want. Your family may not be perfect
but they’re yours so make the best of it.

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#35
Listen and learn
from your elders
Believe it or not, they were kids too. They know what
it’s like to grow up and all the troubles and stress that
go with it. They may have been in a different time but
the feelings and stress they experienced then are the
same as what you’re going through now.

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#34
Jealousy is bad
Don’t hate someone because of their success.

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#33
Take responsibility
for your actions
Admit to what you’ve done, good or bad.
If you’ve made a mistake, own up to it
and make it right. You should also feel good
about the good things you’ve done.

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#32
Don’t look down
on people
People may have less money, clothes, toys and stuff
than you but that doesn’t make them less of a
person. Keep in mind that there are a lot of people out
there that have much more than you do.

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#31
Sunscreen
That great tan you’ve got now may just kill you when
you’re older. Use sunscreen and avoid the cancer.

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#30
Help when you can
There is always someone who can use help: An elderly
woman carrying groceries; a neighbor who needs help
in their yard; a kid having trouble with homework;
a community event needing volunteers.

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#29
A parent’s job is to worry
about you, so accept it
They changed your diaper, wiped your nose, fed you,
clothed you and bought you toys you only played
with a few times over many years.
They aren’t about to stop looking after you now.

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#28
You always have time
Cell phones, jet planes, the latest fashions and
cartoons were all created by people who had
the same hours per day that you have.

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#27
It’s okay to be afraid.
Just don’t let it control you
Some things may scare you or make you nervous and
that’s okay. As long as there is no danger of hurting
yourself or others, is illegal or immoral, try to work
through it. If you still can’t do it, ask for help.

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#26
Don’t put yourself in a
situation you can’t handle
Recognize when the driver has been drinking and
don’t get in the car. Know when to walk away
when an argument gets out of hand. Don’t do the
crime if you’re not prepared to do the time (in jail).

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#25
Use your imagination
Great inventions are the result of people who used
their imaginations. If it weren’t for imagination
there would be no TV, video games, popcorn, beds
or those little plastic tabs at the end of shoe laces.

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#24
If you want to be different
don’t bother with tattoos,
piercings and funny haircuts
Since many people do these, it’s not really different
anymore. Be different by making a difference.
Volunteer at a non-profit organization,
plant a tree or help clean up a park.

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#23
Learn to swim
You shouldn’t die in a few inches of water.
Swimming is a skill you will never forget and will
save your life or the life of someone you love.

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#22
You can’t control
what people think
Some people will like you and some won’t. Some won’t
like you and they don’t even know you. Don’t sweat
it. If they like you it’s because you are who you are.

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#21
Enjoy what you have and quit
wasting your time thinking
about what you don’t have
You know what you have so use it and make the best
of it. Use your imagination. You will be amazed
at what you can do.

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#20
Don’t be in a hurry
to be an adult
An adult has to deal with paying bills, working at their
job and dealing with kids. It’s not easy so don’t be in a
rush to become one. Enjoy your youth now because in
most cases, you’ll never get to do it again.

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#19
Get into a good bedtime
and morning habit
Brush and floss, wash your face and brush your hair.
A few minutes in the beginning and end of your day
will keep you good looking for years.

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#18
9-1-1
Know when to use it. Stay calm, tell them who you are,
where you are and what the emergency is
and then do what they tell you to.

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#17
Stop complaining. There is
always someone out there
worst off than you
There are people with physical and mental problems
that they have to deal with every day. There are many
people that don’t have the things you have or don’t
have the same lifestyle that you enjoy.

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#16
Try to solve your problems
Having trouble with a project or can’t get something to
work properly? Before you ask an adult to do it, don’t
give up and try to solve the problem yourself. As long as
there is no danger of hurting yourself or others, is
illegal or immoral, try it yourself. Once you’ve tried it
yourself and still can’t do it, ask for help.

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#15
Cheating and lying
are choices,
not mistakes

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#14
Respect others
Respect other people, their stuff and their way of life.
If you don’t like it then keep quiet. You don’t know
what they do or know why they do it and it’s really
none of your business. If you don’t want people to
disrespect you, then don’t disrespect others.

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#13
Good touch – bad touch
Your mom and dad will tell you who can see you naked
and no one can touch you unless they’re a doctor
and one of your parents is present.

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#12
Learn from your mistakes
If you try something and it doesn’t work, you’ve just
learned what doesn’t work and therefore you should
try something else. If that doesn’t work, try something
else. Keep going until you find out what works and
even if you don’t find out what works,
at least you’ll know what doesn’t.

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#11
Always check to see if there
is toilet paper before you sit
It is the one habit that will never let you down,
especially when your pants are.

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#10
Life is not fair
Things don’t always work out the way you’d like.
Not everything goes your way so when it doesn’t,
don’t stress out. Deal with it. If life were fair,
John Lennon, Freddie Mercury and half of
Lynyrd Skynyrd would still be alive and the world
would never have heard of the Kardashians.

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#9
Booze, drugs and cigarettes
are expensive
Why not spend your money on things that you can use
to make your life easier and without problems?

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#8
Stupid stuff you do today will
affect you tomorrow
Ever hear of Facebook and YouTube? This includes
videos, photographs, texts and emails.
Posting things online will never, ever go away
and the people you don’t want to see it will.

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#7
School will make you money
It teaches you to do great things that can
make you a ton of money

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#6
Be proud of your history but
don’t let it keep you from
achieving greatness
Many cultures and races have been enslaved, abused
and taken advantage of but that should not be an
excuse to keep you from working hard to reach your
goals. Use the strength your ancestors had.

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#5
Respect the law
The law is there to protect you, your family, your stuff
and your way of life. Those who don’t respect the law
are usually the ones breaking the law.

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#4
Dreaming is a waste
of time if you don’t do
something about it
If you want to be a rock star, learn an instrument and
practice, practice, practice. If you want to be a pro
athlete, play the game and practice, practice,
practice. If you want to be the one who finds a cure for
cancer then go to school and study, study, study.

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#3
People have died
for your freedom
Kids as young as 16 have fought and died in World
Wars and soldiers today are risking and losing their
lives so that you can go to school, play video games,
wear baggy pants and complain about
how tough your parents are on you.

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#2
Don’t be a victim of bullying
Others may think you’re different but so are they and it’s none of their
business. Kids may call you names but that doesn’t describe who you are. If a
kid tries to physically hurt you, stand up for yourself. Tell them to stop or you will
tell your teacher, parent or even the police. If you feel they’re going to physically
hurt you, fight back. Kick them between the legs, punch them in the nose or hit
them with your books and run for help. Unless you stand up to a bully, they will
always come after you. Think of it as taking a bandage off. If you go slowly, it
hurts for a while. Pull it off quickly and it hurts for a fraction of a second and the
pain stops. Let the adults worry about why he’s a bully.

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#1
The world does not
owe you anything
You have to earn what you have. No one is going to
give you a life, love or happiness. Same goes for a
house, a job and a way of life. Work hard, make the
right decisions and you’ll get what you want.

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