More Children’s Advice

-Patrick, age 10
"When your dad is mad and asks you, 'Do I look stupid?' Don't answer."
-Hannah, age 9
Never tell your Mom her diet's not working."
-Michael, age 14
"Stay away from prunes."
-Randy, age 9
"Don't pull Dad's finger when he tells you to."
-Emily, age 10
"Never let your three-year old brother in the same room as your school assignment."
-Traci, age 14
"A puppy always has bad breath--even after eating a Tic-Tac."
- Andrew, age 9
"Never hold a dustbuster and a cat at the same time."
- Kyoyo, age 11
"You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk."
-Amir, age 9
"If you want a kitten, start out by asking for a horse."
-Naomi, age 15
"Felt-tip markers are not good to use as lipstick."
-Lauren, age 9
"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."
-Bubba, age 12
Originally published June 12, 2009.