Thursday Thirteen #23 ~ Parenting 101: Lessons of Life & Love

Come to the Darkside we make you laugh at The T13 Hub
Thirteen Things Parents Should Teach Their Children

1.... When going to the doctor always bathe, shave if needed, and wear clean underwear.

2.... The all purpose warning device, aka if I use your full name (first, middle, last) in any sentence you're definitely in deep doo-doo.

3.... If you're a girl we used to make sure you had change to make a phone call or money for a cab ride, now we just make sure your cell phone is charged. If you're a boy dad probably still makes sure you have a condom in your wallet.

4.... Don't pee in the pool, not because the pee police will come to take you away, but because it is disgusting! Think how you feel when you swim through an odd hot spot, exactly!

5.... Eat it! It is good for You!
No matter how disgusting it looks, smells, or tastes...contrary to popular opinion one bite WILL NOT KILL YOU. Veggies give you vitamins, liver gives you iron, and some day you might discover you like it...you really like it, just like Mikey.

6.... Taking out the garbage and cleaning the toilet.
Just do it! Don't ask why, because I told you so is my response. Don't tell me it is gross and dirty, because I'll remind you of the thousands of nasty diapers you made.
Yes, life is full of dirty, gross, and hard jobs kiddo. Ever want to get a real job, you'll do these and just stop complaining.

7.... Always look both ways!
You never want to miss the wrecking ball headed your way, the cute guy/gal going by, or the sweet moments.

8.... Money does NOT grow on trees, there is no such thing as the money fairy. You do not need the most expensive brands of clothes, and all the fancy tech gear to survive life...not fair, tough! There is a value to a dollar, and nothing in life is free.


9.... Tie your shoes or you will trip....Life presents more than enough chances for you to fall on your face, why beg for it?

10.... If you can't say anything nice, do us a favor and say nothing at all. Open mouth, insert shoe is a saying for a reason....words are a guaranteed way to make an enemy, a fool out of yourself, a life long friend, or even a lover.

11.... Don't talk to me like that! Why not? Because some day you will have children and they will be just like YOU...insert maniacal parental laughter here.

12.... Mommy spit is not gross, it is the world's best facial cleanser so deal with it!


13.... from an episode of Reba
When next your child screams, "I hate it here!"
Calmly reply, "Me too, who should we call about that?"
The look on their face will be simply priceless!

Get the Thursday Thirteen code here!


The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others' comments. It’s easy, and fun! Trackbacks, pings, comment links accepted!

View More Thursday Thirteen Participants