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Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive
This past week I spent a few days with my son up in Minnesota. During the visit we talked about (among other things) parenting. He recalled a time that his son was in high school and he and his son were working on some project or other and he imparted some wisdom to his son that HIS dad had given him.
"Son, don't ____ it up".
It got me thinking though. All joking aside, what was the best advice my parents ever gave me? I was about 15, the age when the lads of that small rural community went to work summers for local loggers and farmers. Their advice: "No matter who you work for, always remember that you agreed to to the job for a certain wage, and no matter what other people are being paid, you always do the best job you can".
It was wisdom no doubt born of the Depression, but it has stood me in good stead throughout my life. I doubt it is something that many kids hear these days, but maybe more should.
How about others? What is the best piece of advice YOUR parents gave you?
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