<< forwards suspect some urban folklore in here, but maybe not... >>

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

-- Patrick, Age 10

When you want something expensive, ask your grandparents.

-- Matthew, Age 12

Never smart off to a teacher whose eyes and ears are twitching.

-- Andrew, Age 9

Wear a hat when feeding seagulls.

-- Rocky, Age 9

Sleep in your clothes so you'll be dressed in the morning.

-- Stephanie, Age 8

Never try to hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.

-- Rosemary, Age 9

Don't flush the john when you dad's in the shower.

-- Lamar, Age 10

Never ask for anything that costs more than five dollars when your parents are doing taxes.

-- Carrol, Age 9

Never bug a pregnant mom.

-- Nicholas, Age 11

Don't ever be too full for dessert.

-- Kelly, Age 10

When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don't answer him.

-- Heather, Age 16

Never tell your mom her diet's not working.

-- Michael, Age 14

Don't pick on your sister when she's holding a baseball bat.

-- Joel, Age 12

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 do pranks at a police station.

-- Sam, Age 10

Beware of cafeteria food when it looks like it's moving.

-- Rob, Age 10

Never tell your little brother that you're not going to do what your mom told you to do.

-- Hank, Age 12

Remember you're never too old to hold your father's hand.

-- Molly, Age 11

Listen to your brain. It has lots of information.

-- Chelsey, Age 7

Stay away from prunes.

-- Randy, Age 9

Never dare your little brother to paint the family car.

--Phillip, Age 13