Top Ten Kids' Instructions On Life

1. "Wear a hat when feeding seagulls."
   - Rocky, age 9
2. "Sleep in your clothes so you'll be dressed in the morning."
   - Stephanie, age 8
3. "Never bug a pregnant mom."
   - Nicholas, age 11
4. "When your dad is mad and asks you, 'Do I look stupid?' don't answer him."
   - Heather, age 16
5. "Never tell your mom her diet's not working."
   - Michael, age 14
6. "When you get a bad grade in school, show it to your mom when she's on the phone."
   - Alyesha, age 13
7. "Never tell your little brother that you're not going to do what your mom told you to do."
   - Hank, age 12
8. "Never dare your little brother to paint the family car."
   - Phillip, age 13
9. "Remember the two places you are always welcome-church and Grandma's house."
   - Joanne, age 11
10. "When you want something expensive, ask your grandparents."
    - Matthew, age 12