What's something that your parents taught you?

Question

My father taught me the ethics of hard work and good leadership, and to understand the responsibilities of being the a servant to all. What about you?

AmandaYVR · Accepted Answer

Things like...

Think for yourself. Critical thinking is important and groupthink is detrimental.
The world caves to the lowest common denominator all too often. Concessions are made for the stupid and reckless, as the world gets tamped and locked down, as we all pay the price with more rules for the rest of us, simply because some act before they think.
(An example of this is my city is talking about making it a law that all commercial vehicles should now have to have guard rails installed on the sides, so that cyclists don't get hurt. In the past week, two different cyclists got hit by trucks. One died. Which is sad. But how about not riding your bike through a red light, into oncoming traffic. The extra cost of this is unnecessary. Also, every commercial vehicle here is equipped with a horrifically annoying beep, every time they put their vehicles into reverse. It's noise pollution in an already loud city.
Take accountability for yourself, such as your own driving. The world doesn't owe you being bubble-wrapped for you.)

There is no such thing beyond 100% when it comes to measuring the unmeasurable, such as effort, or enthusiasm. So saying "I put in 110%!" or "150%" is meaningless.

All heat is not lost out the top of the head. "If it was, people could walk around naked, but with a hat, and never lose heat."

letuswaltzforthedead · Accepted Answer

Watch people's actions first then their words. People will lie and betray you in your face, but their body language and/or the actions they've taken tell you most of what you need. Unironically, they both taught me this in different, almost opposite, ways. My mother taught me that people are just stories being written and later to be told. She always put a strong emphasis on heritage/family as examples, haven't seen that idea been wrong yet. That and a lot of practical skills too but that was when I was younger.

Lionman95 · Accepted Answer

my parents taught me how to behave at a dinner table and eat everything I´m served besides that they taught me humility, curiosity and a way good way to discuss and talk to people.

They also told that knowledge is better than comfort and fun. They taught me how to swim and how to look something up.

But there is a lot of stuff that they didn´t teach me like a how to handle money and how to lead people. They also didn´t teach me how to handle all the questions concerning inscurance and tax and other financial stuff. Another problem I had growing up was that I never had a clear father-son like my father didn´t teach how to be a man and what it means to be a man nearly my whole up-bringing came through my mum or through school.

FinneasWilson · Accepted Answer

My father taught me to be abusive and violent, lie about everything and that I don't matter,

I taught myself that abuse is wrong violence isn't the key lying can help but in moderation and I do matter.

My mum passed when I was 12 I don't remember much about her.

My nan taught me how to be kind, how to care, how to treat people and what love really was.

I admit I do hate people and don't want to associate myself with them but at least I'm not nasty to them.

Most of the stuff I know now I've learned myself from my past experiences.

wheresmrcunnunglis · Answer

How not to be like them. Riddled with anger, never letting go of grudges, allowing my circumstances to keep me from thinking of or even pursuing a better future for myself simply because others don't think it's possible. Never going outside my comfort zone and that means meeting people who are different from me as well (not drastically so). Thinking I'm too good to change how I think continously as i get older. Those who never change their way of thinking are destined to stay stagnant and remain complacent.

Ευδεμονια · Answer

From father I learnt the importance of thinking about my rights and to make myself respect through giving others the same respect I want them give me.

From mother I learnt the importance of dialogue to settle things and to have healthy relationships.

Anonymous · Answer

my father taught me many things- marriage can be terrible, how not to be a good parent, never show up for your kids, prioritize material things than family, always choose to have a drink with friends rather than having a dinner with family.

okay I know that sounds really problematic and harsh lol but despite what my father taught me I'm still thankful because I have my mother and this is the important thing that she have taught me- being strong is the only choice I have, never let a man disrespect you and belittle you just because you are a woman. work hard every day, wake up early so you won't miss a lot in a day, don't depend on anyone, find happiness in the littlest of things that's going on with your life, always look at the brighter side and lastly my mother taught me that some good things never lasts and that's okay.

Middleman · Answer

My mum taught me to rely on oneself (and not others) to do a job properly.
My dad taught me the value of forgiveness, to love others and learn to be happy. He taught me the values of real happiness - to stop comparing myself to others, and that not everything in life is centred around money.
My grandad taught me to never be greedy or take advantage of others.

Blackcosmo · Answer

My parents always tell me making mistakes is ok and no one can be perfect. It's important to look on the positive side of things and mistakes help you learn. This advice is very difficult for me to follow due to my pessimistic nature and hyper perfectionism.

GurlMaster40 · Answer

My dad has taught me a lot of really good skills I have been needing a lot. I do tech at my church and him teaching me some things when he would build computers has helped me a lot along the way.

My mom has taught me to be the kindest I can. She has been there for me all the time and has taught me to be there for others even if they aren’t there for me.

TransAm85 · Answer

My mother wasn't a very kind parental figure, but she did teach my brothers and I how to respect people and not pass judgement immediately. She was part of the hippie movement in the '70's so she was very open minded to everyone from anywhere. My Grandma also helped raise us and she taught us manners, values, and a good work ethic. I didn't get to know my father until my late 20's and he didn't teach me anything.

HighValue · Answer

My dad taught me how to replace wall sockets, how to service a house cooler, change oil in a car, change the spark plugs, mow the lawn, use a chainsaw to trim trees, basic fighting when I was in elementary school, how to use guns, and my mom taught me how to save up money for something better, how to cook some meals, and got me interested in fantasy role playing games (started with Hero Quest).

Bee-Hatch · Answer

Respect yourself and others will too Do the right thing even if it goes against your instincts Always wipe front to back.  All good advice that's still valid today.

Sour-rose · Answer

If you decide to kill anyone on this earth due to them not shuttin' tf up, you will never get away with it. lawfully and spirtitually. :) That guilt will eat you alive  -my mom who cannot stfu

LovingLoverReturned · Answer

Thıngs I dont follow 100% of the tıme *how to enjoy lıfe *manners  * how to love *how to cook * etc

Prettygurl12 · Answer

My dad taught me how to fight 😂  My mom taught me how to swim.  My parents taught me all the typical stuff - integrity, honor, etc.

Pinay_ako · Answer

My parents always taught me to be respectful, be grateful, be forgiving and understanding… Never hold a grudge because a grudge will hurt you for life as long as you hold it in your heart.

Bob92220 · Answer

My Mom taught me some things about women. "5 minutes of pleasure and 18-years of hell!" "Women have a lot of power between their legs."

Daniela1982 · Answer

My mom taught me a thing or two.

Telekinetic-Potato · Answer

My dad taught me that being a man is about knowing what your priorities are and upholding them, my mom taught me about what love is.

Jen_27 · Answer

My parents taught me to apologise for my bad behaviour. If they're not tell me to do like that I'll be a rude one. cuz I'm stubborn

AviatorTom · Answer

My parents taught me to tie my shoes. I'm amazed how many kids don't know how to do that today... everything is velcro.

crossdressingrihno · Answer

If I've learned anything from my parents it's that trust is very valuable and trust should always be earned never inherited.

Phoenix98 · Answer

Hard work, integrity, honesty, personal responsibility, value of a dollar. some of the things I was taught.

LilyoftheLake · Answer

They taught me to be open-minded and curious.

Puppystarfish23 · Answer

Respect and kindness. My family were always extremely strict when it came to respec

Rockstarrrrr · Answer

They only taught me one thing... that Parenting is not for everybody 😏

Brandi555 · Answer

Money will not give you happiness. Money will solve some problems but will create others.

TexasRed95 · Answer

To get used to pain. Because you will almost always be in some kind of pain.

Therisinghero12 · Answer

How to now be an enabler, wasn't an intentional lesson but i got it

RandomGuy1030 · Answer

I didn't learn anything from my parents. At all.

Anonymous · Answer

To get my ass in the house on school nights or I’ll get a whooping

Agape93 · Answer

How not to treat those who depend on you.

sheikalana · Answer

They taught me how to cook.

Freyke · Answer

What's right and what's wrong

Fuentes · Answer

How to not be stupid

Lyndsielee666 · Answer

What parents

jahaims · Answer

What not to do

one2many · Answer

Recycling,

peedy · Answer

Gardening

jimmy2 · Answer

To be a drunk

Anonymous · Answer

not much

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