kids are smart

[Gladman]

I HAVE LEARNED never trust a dog to watch your food. Eric, Age 10.

I HAVE LEARNED When you want something expensive, ask your grandparents. Matthew, Age 12.

I HAVE LEARNED never smart off to a teacher whose eyes and ears are twitching. Andrew, Age 9.

I HAVE LEARNED Wear a hat when feeding seagulls. Bob, Age 9.

I HAVE LEARNED Sleep in your clothes so you'll be dressed in the morning. Stephanie, Age 8.

I HAVE LEARNED never try to hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. Rosemary, Age 7.

I HAVE LEARNED don't flush the toilet when you dad's in the shower. Lamar, Age 10.

I HAVE LEARNED never ask for anything that costs more than five dollars when your parents are doing taxes. Carrol, Age 9.

I HAVE LEARNED never bug a pregnant mom. Nicholas, Age 11.

I HAVE LEARNED don't ever be too full for dessert. Kelly, Age 10.

I HAVE LEARNED When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don't answer him. Heather, Age 16.

I HAVE LEARNED never tell your mom her diet's not working. Michael, Age 14.

I HAVE LEARNED don't pick on your sister when she's holding a baseball bat. Joel, Age 12.

I HAVE LEARNED When you get a bad grade in school, show it to your mom when she's on the phone. Alyesha, Age 13.

I HAVE LEARNED never try to baptize a cat. Laura, Age 13.

I HAVE LEARNED never spit when on a roller coaster. Scott, Age 11.

I HAVE LEARNED never do pranks at a police station. Sam, Age 10.

I HAVE LEARNED Beware of cafeteria food when it looks like it's moving. Rob, Age 10.

I HAVE LEARNED never tell your little brother that you're not going to do what your mom told you to do. Hank, Age 12.

I HAVE LEARNED Remember you're never too old to hold your father's hand. Molly, Age 11.

I HAVE LEARNED Listen to your brain. It has lots of information. Chelsey, Age 7.

I HAVE LEARNED Stay away from prunes. Randy, Age 9.

I HAVE LEARNED never dare your little brother to paint the family car. Phillip, Age 13.

I HAVE LEARNED Forget the cake, go for the icing. Cynthia, Age 8.