People are sharing the very sensible life advice from their parents that has stuck
When we were children, words of wisdom from our parents was often greeted with a shudder, and washed over us never to be thought about again.
But people have heartwarmingly been revealing the life advice from mum and dad which has stuck with them into adulthood.
And it turns out its the most sensible titbits which have the best staying power in our heads.
It all started when writer Dan Diamond asked Twitter: “What’s the best advice your parents ever gave you?”
What’s the best advice your parents ever gave you?
— Dan Diamond (@ddiamond) April 13, 2019
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He then shared what his own had passed on, writing: “Dad: The most important quality in a partner is kindness.
“Mom: Be brave and powerful forces will come to your aid.”
His post soon racked up over a thousand ‘likes’ and more than two thousand people shared their own sweet stories of loving parental guidance.
Dad: The most important quality in a partner is kindness
Mom: Be brave and powerful forces will come to your aid
— Dan Diamond (@ddiamond) April 13, 2019
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One person replied: “Among others: always tip well. If you can make someone’s day better with an extra dollar, then do it.”
Another commented: “Always look back at your seat and the ground around it when standing up to leave a room, car, subway, etc.”
A third shared: “My father: Never belittle someone for what they do for a job. All work is noble
“My mother: things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.”
Meanwhile, a fourth added: “Everyone is struggling in some way, so try to be kind.”
Among others: always tip well. If you can make someone’s day better with an extra dollar, then do it. https://t.co/rulYkrtP7e
— Megan Kingery (@megansarak) April 13, 2019
Always look back at your seat and the ground around it when standing up to leave a room, car, subway, etc.
— Peter F. Martin (@peter_f_martin) April 13, 2019
My father: Never belittle someone for what they do for a job. All work is noble
My mother: things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.
Me to my kids: Never try to impress me. I’ll always think you’re amazing. Do what you think is right.
— Dan in Boulder (@danmclellan) April 13, 2019
Everyone is struggling in some way, so try to be kind
— Greg Davis (@GregDavis625) April 13, 2019
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And some of the responses were very tongue-in-cheek.
One person wrote simply that their parents had instilled in them: “Don’t speed.”
In one of the more relatable replies, another commented: “Send thank you notes.”
Don’t speed.
— Emily Hahn (@EHahnMD) April 13, 2019
Send thank you notes.
— Zach Marcum (@zacharyamarcum) April 13, 2019
So, if you’re a parent, remember that the important advice you pass on to your children is likely to stay with them for years to come.