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There's that old saying that goes: “What's bred in the bone, comes out in the marrow”, and I'd like to think that this applies to almost everyone when it comes to being shaped into the person that we are today (ok, maybe not serial killers, but you know what I mean).
My parents taught me everything that I need to know about life; from being kind to people when they least deserve it, to being thankful for what I have even during the times when I've had little.
There's so many things that I could list, but the one life lesson that I've taught to revere above all others is to never change my system of values for anyone else.
We've asked you to tells us what some of the most important things your folk have taught you and what you're teaching or planning to teach your kids. Here's what you had to say
Things I'm teaching my kids
-Don't be callous with people's feelings
-Don't let anyone be callous with your feelings
-Allow Faith to lead the way
-Be thankful and respectful of your body
-Always be there for your sibling
-Honour your parents, even though we'll suck sometimes
-Know the your uniqueness is what sets you apart from the world, seriously, don't be a sheep
The most important thing of all:
-There's nothing you can't tell us. We may freak out and go ape shit at first, but together we will get through anything.
Jacqui
Things my mom taught me,
-In Mooi Afrikaans “Vroeg Ryp Vroeg Vrot” – don't go kissing every boy you see.
- Another one in Afrikaans “My hart is soos n bus – altyd plek vir nog een”
- Trust God – He's always there. No matter how far you travel on or off the road
- Mistakes are what make you stronger (I made a lot of them – really)
- I will always be your MOM
- I will always be there for you
- Smoking – I did that, was caught doing it and had to chew it. Not good.
All the above was what I had to go through while growing up. Wise words when you realize you're all grown up. Just a pity I had to learn the hard way and run a full circle only to realize my MOM was Always Right.
Liesl
An inspiration of note
It's funny how life works, just the other day I was thinking that if I could be a fraction of my mother to my kids one day I would be so blessed.
My mother raised her four children alone in difficult circumstances and she did a damn good job of it. There are many things that my mom tought me through the years but one golden rule would be that no matter what your kids do, never ever give up on them.
My mom were blessed with two boys and two girls and all with different personalities and habits. Like all kids they go through their rebel stages and no matter what we did being it the smallest action to "3rd degree on the verge of illegal" things she always stood by us! I can't remember of one situation where she did not go into "mommy protection mode" just to defend and protect us.
My mother is my inspiration to be a better person and not a day goes by that I don't have this urge just to hear her voice. She is my guidance and I would not be the person that I am today if is wasn't for her who raised me to the best of her ability!
Stephnie
What we are trying to teach our (four) boys, of varying ages…
-Everyone belongs to someone. Everyone’s job is important to them and nobody is beneath you.
-Be kind to everybody and treat everybody the way you want to be treated.
- Always stick up for each other no matter what, where and in front of whom. Friends / girlfriends come and go, you will always, always be brothers.
-You are allowed to hate each other sometimes.
-If you mess it, clean it.
-If you make a promise, keep it.
-Treat girls with respect… always.
- If you have sex (along with precautions, STD’s and AIDS) – be prepared to have a baby – and be prepared to look after this baby for the rest of your life. Once you are aware and have accepted all this, you are then ready for sex.
-Smoking is not cool – look at your stupid mom standing in the cold! Neither are drugs.
-No matter where you are, no matter what time, if you are uncomfortable or in trouble you can call or bbm us and we will come and get you – without question.
-Trust is earned.
-Respect is earned.
-A good education opens many doors for you.
-You are very loved and will always be no matter what.
Tandi
There are so many more things, that I can think of as I am writing, but I think most of what we learn is what we see isn’t it?
What are some of the things that your parents have taught you? And what do you hope your kids will learn from you? Share your thoughts with us below.
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My parents taught me everything that I need to know about life; from being kind to people when they least deserve it, to being thankful for what I have even during the times when I've had little.
There's so many things that I could list, but the one life lesson that I've taught to revere above all others is to never change my system of values for anyone else.
We've asked you to tells us what some of the most important things your folk have taught you and what you're teaching or planning to teach your kids. Here's what you had to say
Things I'm teaching my kids
-Don't be callous with people's feelings
-Don't let anyone be callous with your feelings
-Allow Faith to lead the way
-Be thankful and respectful of your body
-Always be there for your sibling
-Honour your parents, even though we'll suck sometimes
-Know the your uniqueness is what sets you apart from the world, seriously, don't be a sheep
The most important thing of all:
-There's nothing you can't tell us. We may freak out and go ape shit at first, but together we will get through anything.
Jacqui
Things my mom taught me,
-In Mooi Afrikaans “Vroeg Ryp Vroeg Vrot” – don't go kissing every boy you see.
- Another one in Afrikaans “My hart is soos n bus – altyd plek vir nog een”
- Trust God – He's always there. No matter how far you travel on or off the road
- Mistakes are what make you stronger (I made a lot of them – really)
- I will always be your MOM
- I will always be there for you
- Smoking – I did that, was caught doing it and had to chew it. Not good.
All the above was what I had to go through while growing up. Wise words when you realize you're all grown up. Just a pity I had to learn the hard way and run a full circle only to realize my MOM was Always Right.
Liesl
An inspiration of note
It's funny how life works, just the other day I was thinking that if I could be a fraction of my mother to my kids one day I would be so blessed.
My mother raised her four children alone in difficult circumstances and she did a damn good job of it. There are many things that my mom tought me through the years but one golden rule would be that no matter what your kids do, never ever give up on them.
My mom were blessed with two boys and two girls and all with different personalities and habits. Like all kids they go through their rebel stages and no matter what we did being it the smallest action to "3rd degree on the verge of illegal" things she always stood by us! I can't remember of one situation where she did not go into "mommy protection mode" just to defend and protect us.
My mother is my inspiration to be a better person and not a day goes by that I don't have this urge just to hear her voice. She is my guidance and I would not be the person that I am today if is wasn't for her who raised me to the best of her ability!
Stephnie
What we are trying to teach our (four) boys, of varying ages…
-Everyone belongs to someone. Everyone’s job is important to them and nobody is beneath you.
-Be kind to everybody and treat everybody the way you want to be treated.
- Always stick up for each other no matter what, where and in front of whom. Friends / girlfriends come and go, you will always, always be brothers.
-You are allowed to hate each other sometimes.
-If you mess it, clean it.
-If you make a promise, keep it.
-Treat girls with respect… always.
- If you have sex (along with precautions, STD’s and AIDS) – be prepared to have a baby – and be prepared to look after this baby for the rest of your life. Once you are aware and have accepted all this, you are then ready for sex.
-Smoking is not cool – look at your stupid mom standing in the cold! Neither are drugs.
-No matter where you are, no matter what time, if you are uncomfortable or in trouble you can call or bbm us and we will come and get you – without question.
-Trust is earned.
-Respect is earned.
-A good education opens many doors for you.
-You are very loved and will always be no matter what.
Tandi
There are so many more things, that I can think of as I am writing, but I think most of what we learn is what we see isn’t it?
What are some of the things that your parents have taught you? And what do you hope your kids will learn from you? Share your thoughts with us below.
Follow Women24 on Twitter.
