Taken from H. Jackson's Brown Jr's "Wit & Wisdom -- a collection of
 wise words from young hearts"

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 When your mother is mad & asks you "Do I look stupid?", it's best not
 to answer her.

 Meghann, age 13

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 You shouldn't stand in a bucket of water and touch an electric fence
 just because your brother tells you to.

 Melissa, age 13

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 Parents don't get enough appreciation.

 Susanna, age 17

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 If your mom picks your clothes and you dislike them, tell her they
 don't fit.

 Christie, age 12

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 Everytime I am at home & I am getting on my parents' nerves, they wish
 I were at camp.  And everytime I am at camp and nothing's bothering
 them, they miss me.

 Ashley, age 12

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 My grandmother can say more in a sentence than a college professor can
 say in an hour and a half.

 Angela, age 14

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 You should never pick on your sister when she has a baseball bat in
 her hands.

 Joel, age 12.

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 I can remember what flavour of ice-cream  cone my grandmother & I
 shared at Disneyland; but, most of the time, I can't remember what day
 it is. I guess it depends on what you think is important.

 Katherine, age 13

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 If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. Parents always catch the
 second person.

 Michael, age 10

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 If mom says "no", she means it. If dad says "no", it means maybe.

 Joseph, age 13

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 It isn't the best thing to dump  a bowl of ice-cream over your
 brother's head -- no matter how mad you are.

 Laura, age 12

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 When you mom is mad at your dad, don't let her brush your hair.

 Morgan, age 11.

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 Once you've lost your parents' trust, it's hard to earn it back.

 Kara, age 13

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 One of the greatest feelings in the world is the feeling you get when
 your little sister shows that she admires you.

 Dawn, age 14

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 Despite all the loving and caring relationships in the world, there is
 nothing more loving than the feel of my mother's hand on my forehead
 when I am sick.

 Rosemary, age 17.

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 Parents should come with instructions.

 Shanna, age 14.

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 It's not always easy being a kid, but I bet its even harder being an
 adult.

 Julie, age 11.

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