What life advice would you tell your future children that your parents haven't told you during your childhood?

[Oliverlogan263]

Hey guys, I've got a question for you all about life advice and what you would want to pass on to your future kids that your own parents maybe didn't cover.

What are some important lessons or pieces of wisdom that you think are crucial for the next generation to hear but maybe aren't things your parents emphasized or discussed with you when you were growing up?

I'm really curious to get your perspectives on this. What are the key things you wish your parents had told you, or the advice you know you'll want to make sure your own kids understand someday?

It could be anything—whether it's about taking risks, mental health, finding your own path, or just feeling unconditionally loved and supported. Whatever lessons or guidance you think are important for young people to have that maybe got overlooked in your own upbringing.

I think it's such a fascinating question, because our parents' experiences and perspectives inevitably shape the advice they give us. But there's always going to be stuff they miss or don't fully understand the importance of.

So I'd love to hear from you guys—what are the life lessons you'll want to impart on the next generation that your parents didn't necessarily pass down to you? What do you think is crucial for young people to know that maybe gets overlooked?

Can't wait to read your thoughts!

[Zack-Bann]

Two things you need to succeed in life:
Thick skin, and sharp elbows


I will of course elaborate and tell them that success requires being willing to do the hard and messy thing and not being afraid of taking no for an answer
If you ask for nothing you get nothing


My parents are very proud and uphold a certain standard of self worth that often hinders their success because they’re unwilling to challenge their own world views


The few times they did they saw great success and yet they always revert back


When I moved away to study and work abroad that world view was swiftly crushed by the reality of the dog eats dog world we live in


My kids will be more prepared than I was

[DrPepper12]

They're always watching so be careful what you model.

Start a Roth IRA in TRUST at birth and Max it out with relatives each year

Stop at two. You always wanna play a man-to-man-man defense not a zone.

[19magic]

That getting good education isn't the be all and end all, it helps but confidence helps 10 times more than anything else. That you should make small decisions before makeing any large ones. That its okay to take a gap year, it's okay to work before doing specialised education and it's okay to not know what you want and to change your mind later.

[Anonymous]

I will tell and encourage my children not to use social media because it’s bad for people’s mental health.

[Oliverlogan263]

I love that and I agree wholeheartedly

[Opinion Owner]

Yes. Unfortunately the government makes too much money from people using social media so it’s likely never going to be banned.
Business and influencers publish clothes items etc online to attract buyers which creates money and business have to pay tax money to the government. The government needs money to run the country.
Social media is not mandatory to use those thankfully but it’s likely most social media users won’t give you on using it yet because it’s just so popular. Maybe in 100 years from now it will not exist.

[strateguy632]

Know your teacher and "say answers that the teacher want (to hear, or test answers,) when you believe it is a lie."

[lorenzomichael]

This is what I tell my children.
“Watch your back at all times.” I can't stress that enough. Also “Don’t believe anything you hear and half of what you see.”

[Manuelwe]

To never use apps to get dates. Better live one to one contact