Our book, The Glass Castle, is about family, survival, identity, and lessons. Think about all of the lessons you have been taught by your family. These lessons may have come deliberately by your parents or family telling you directly, through your observation of family behaviors, or through movies, media, books, your family reads together.
My family has taught me many lessons. My Grandma Stella was a frugal woman. She was raised in a world where people didn't have much. She grew up in a holler--at the base of a mountain in West Virginia. She raised her children and her grandchildren to be spiritual. Religion was woven into the fabric of our family by her quoting of scriptures, running a Bible camp, and through her daily prayer.
My mother also taught us many lesson. One lesson that she taught her daughters had to do with fashion. She always would tell us when we went shopping to buy clothes because they looked good on us, not because they just looked good. Clothes should accent the parts of your shape that you like and hide the stuff you don't want people to see.
My Grandma Murphy taught me through her actions that it is our job in the world to be nice. Everyone deserves to be spoken to with respect, given the right to have kindness put upon them, and that silence in the presence of meanness doesn't make you weak, but wise. I never saw her speak harshly to another person. She was always gentle and kind to everyone.
These are three lessons that have been taught to me by the three woman who have most impacted my life. My daughters and my mother-in-law have also taught me many lessons.
For this post, list three lessons that have been taught to you by three different members of your family. Give a little background about the lesson and the person who taught it to you. How did you learn the lesson? Was it told directly to you, implied by their actions, a family tradition?
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My mother taught me a lesson that had to do with the world. She taught me to respect the earth and all its creatures. She taught me this through example and she told me bits and parts at diffrent times. She would tell me not to litter and to not vandalize (such as carving not to carve words into trees or rip leaves and branches off of plants), among many others.
My grandmother taught me how to use my imagination to make life more fun. When i was younger i would sit around all the time and whine that i was bored. My grandmother directly told me that I had too much creativity to say i was bored, so she never let me say i was bored. I learned how to be imagnitive and i have helped my sisters and cousins to be like that to.
Anouther lesson i have learned is from my cousin Austin. He taught me anything was possible and never to say no. He taught me this through example, if I thought something was impossible he would try just to prove that it could be done.
Tia lenhoff
Some of my lessons learned from my parents would be not to run with scissors, treat people the way you want to be treated, don't judge a book by its cover, and when you are pointing fingers at someone else the finger is really pointing at you.
~Katlin Fields~
Some of the lessons i learned from my familly was to never wear open toed shoes while cutting the grass;always use tableside manners; always do your best; and never point fingers because while you point one finger, then youve got four back at cha.
My mother taught me to always be respectful. She told me that I should never be rude to anyone while they were talking to me, and little by little I picked up on different ways to communicate with people in respectful ways. I started to notice the ways my mom would talk to her friends and professional people. That was a very helpful lesson I learned.
My dad taught me eye contact. As a kid he always made sure that I was always looking at him when he was talking. This really helped because now presentations and speaches are a lot easier for me. I gladly appreciate that because it isn't as scary as it was at first.
My grandma taught me to shop wisely. She always told me to wait when stuff was on sale rather than buying it right away. This isn't anything huge but it helped a lot with personal finance.
Throughout the course of my life, I have learned numerous lessons, both gracefully and.. not as gracefully as I would have liked to. I know that in the future, I will continue to learn lessons in this "black or white" manner; that is, either with ease or with humility.
My maternal grandfather, who I affectionately call "Poppy," grew up with severe poverty in the woods of West Virginia. While a child, his large family split apart, causing him to go from home to home, never staying in one place very long. He never received a full education, a permanent place to call home, or a strong family unit. However, rather than allowing his misfortunes to set his standard in life, he rose above his restrictions condemned to him and has become one of the most succesful and financially secure people I've come to know. He has taught me that regardless of the environment of which you're raised in, and despite the misfortunes life brutally hands you, you can overcome the restrictions and become succesful.
I consider my maternal grandmother to be some sort of saint. Like my Poppy, her childhood was a time of pain and abuse. From an early age, the idea of "all work and no play" was incorporated by her alcoholic mother and abusive/alcoholic step-father. At age seventeen her mother forced her out onto the streets, where she, still a child, now had to provide for herself. I often times imagine myself in her shoes. I would have harbored such hate for my mother and step-father if they behaved in such a manner. I believe that my faith in God would have been exterminated, for I would blame Him in every way possible for not being kind to me. From time to time I ask my grandmother, "Why did you never turn from your faith in Him?" And she simply replied, "Because He's not the one to blame." It takes someone great to understand that blame cannot be put upon one's God, but rather the tendancy of this world; the prime instigator causing the misfortunes so many of us are raised in.
My Aunt Teresa was always an underdog. She was never the most beautiful girl in highschool, nor was she the smartest. She never possessed some sort of talent, nor was she particularly good at everything she set to. She was, more or less, the Loser. The one people looked through. The one who popular people payed no mind to. A couple years back, I sort of had the same mind set of the ones who looked thorugh truly unique individuals such as Teresa, the ones labeled "The Underdogs." I quickly came to terms with my problem, and realized that the weakest of us, the ones who aren't popular, and the ones who claim to be nobodies, should be treated as individuals with just as much respect as those who take the favor and spotlight of the majority of the people.
-Marissa Pappas
My one grandma taught me to always try my best and stay in school and always do my homework and try my best in school. She is always telling me how important it is to pay attention, get good grades and be a good student and she always wants me to be happy and have fun in school.
My dad taught me to always respect myself and other people. He has said to me before that I need to respect my elders and to be a nice person to everyone and respect myself in everything I do.
My sister taught me how to talk to people the right way. She always says how you need to make eye contact and stay on topic. Also to be respectful and caring when people ned you to care and when people need help. She has helped me in other ways to.
My mom taught me to be who i really am, and not to let other people influence me negatively. Just to be who i am, not who everyone else is.
My dad taught me to be nice to others no matter what. you should always treat others as you want to be treated.
My grandpa taught me about having respect for others. I learned from him becuase he is always calm. He never gets mad and i learn to let things go, and not get mad over everything from him.
those are 3 of the lessons i have learned.
Allison Haynes
My mom taught me many things. one the important things she taught me was to be respectful to everyone because if you want to be respected then you have to respect people and they will do the same back. she also told me that manners are very important.she said to always say please and thank-you.
My dad always said if you dont have nothing to say nice then dont say anything at all. this was important because if you dont want something said bad about you then you shouldnt say stuff bad about other people. this is also important so you know when you open your mouth and so you dont get introuble for saying something mean.
My grandma always told me not to point. this is important because its rude and if your pointing at something a person could think that your pointing at them and then they could assume things. this is very useful because i always tell my brother not to point.
A lesson that I was taught by dad was to always shake hands with someone, but the lesson was to always have a firm handshake because no matter what you say that is truly the first impression you always give and I think this will hel me if i ever go into buisness because I want people to know who I am by my handshake.
A lesson that always used to confuse me was taught to me by my grandma and that is when someone says something she said to "Consider the source" which I think means think of the original person who statrted the rumor or whatever consider who they are more than what they say.
This is a lesson i have learned to teach myself over my 14 years of wisdom and that is that women are the most complicated people on the planet because they need to always have the best stuff or always change their mind and i don't live with like 5 sisters or anything, but i have 2 sisters and a mom and believe me it only takes one girl to get the full effect. My lesson is don't argue with girls let them learn from their mistakes and let them yell at you saying you should of said something.
-zack
My mom taught me in liffe you don't always get what you want. Also that if you really want something in life you will go after it. She also taught me to try to be friends with everyone and just put a smile on your fae to welcome others. My grandmother taught me to be happy you must try hard in school and face your fears because how will anyone achive anything if they don't go through ups and downs.
A lesson i learned from my mom is to respect people and treat them nicley the way i would want to be treated.
A lesson that i learned from my grandmother is to help other people when they need help so when you need help they will help you.
A lesson i learned from my dad is to be honest and responsible, so people can trust you for jobs and other stuff
My father taught me to be patient always, no matter the circumstance. When I was younger, and even now at times, I was very impatient. My father picked up on this and would constantly remind me to be patient. He told me that was the first world I really understood as a toddler. I took something from his many lessons, and I can remember him saying "patience" over and over again as if it were happening right now.
My mother taught me a lesson on self control. From kindergarten to around 3rd grade, I would get in trouble in school for talking while the teacher was. My mother referenced The Fruits of the Spirit in the Bible. One of those "fruits" is self control. She told me to watch how I acted and to be careful of what I said and when I said it. My parents even bought me a charm bracelet with charms that represented different things. The charm that represented self control was a violin because I was taught to be controlled like an instrument. Eventually I grew out of this talkative stage in school, and the teacher's realized it was because I wasn't challenged enough in my classes.
My lesson taught me another important lesson on absence. My dad has always loved to go on motorcycle trips with his old friends, and in the winter he snow plows for different businesses. Due to the fact he would be gone for different periods of time, I missed him a lot. Even though he would always come back, I still didn't like the fact I didn't see him as much. My dad always told me "absence makes the heart grow fonder." At first, I was confused about what he was teaching me, but that was because I was only 5. As I grew up, I figured out what he was saying. When someone leaves and they return, you miss them even more and you cherish the moments you do have with them. Of course, around the age of 10, I stopped crying every time he would leave for a motorcycle excursion or to plow snow. I knew he would be back soon and that I had nothing to worry about. I still remember the lesson he taught me and now it will apply to other things, or people, in the future.
I just want to thank my family members for being there and for teaching me lessons that would help me in life. Without them I would be a confused, helpless, little girl. Thanks guys (:
Mine is simple stuff like my mom taught me how to ride a bike, my aunt michele taught me how to tie my shoes, and my dad taught me how to play soccer. This was all directly to me and its not usually a family tradition.
My family has taught me many lessons throughout my life which have helped improve my person, and shape who I am today.
One very important lesson I learned was that if I think I can do something, and I work hard, then I can do it. If I think I can't do something though, then I will not be able to do it. My dad taught this to me by directly telling me, and throught example. He told me this when I was playing basketball one day, and he also said it applies to all aspects of my life, not just sports. I found that he was right. Most of the things I wanted do do I could if I thought I could. It has helped me accomplish a lot.
Another lesson I learned, was from my mom. My mom taught me not to put all my eggs in one basket. She meant to have variety, like focusing my life on school, friends, sports, and other things not just one. She also told me to have more then one friend, andmore then one person to relay one. She told me these things directly, then I learned through example. I focused to much attention on school and was not happy about it. Then I did what she told me and joined more activities. My lesson was learned.
A third lesson I learned was from my brother Ryan. I learned how to be patient, and how to avoid fighting with someone. He also taught me how to cook breakfast (eggs). He taught me how to keep thoughts to myself, and say nice things to avoid fighting through example. He and I would get into fights and trouble if I did not. He also taught me through demostrtation that you have to be patient and save money or work to get what you want. He taught me how to make eggs through telling me what to do and watching me while I tried.
All three people and lessons have had a positive impact on my life and the way I am today.
Holly Sarazin
My father had a horrible childhood. He grew up poor, and his family didn't really motivate him to do good in school. He has taught me to make the most of my school experience, and not to waste it like he did.
My grandfather died around the time my Uncle Matt was seventeen. He had to learn to cope with what was going on and to be strong for his family. He has taught me strategies to deal with any problems that might surface in my life. He also taught me that you can't change the past, but you can always change your future.
My Aunt Andrea taught me how to manage my stress. Her phrase is "There is always tomorrow". Whenever I'm put under pressure all I have to do is take a deep breath...and relax.
-Carly Fleck
One of the lessons that my mom taught me was to never be mean to people. She doesn't want to be mean to people and get a bad reputation and people not to think that i'm a mean person. She told me to treat everyone with respect. If they are mean to you then just don't talk to that person.
One of the lessons that my dad has taught me is to never blame your own fault on someone else. If you did something wrong then own up to it. There's nothing worse than lying about something and doing a bad thing. So just always be honest when you have messed up. Your not a bad person you have just done a bad thing.
Another lesson that my cousin taught me was to just always make the best out of any situation. He is probably my closest family member and i can always go to him for any thing. Even if you are having a bad day whats the point of making at worse? Just try your best to turn it around and be happy.
My mom taught me patience. She showed me that patience is stemmed from love and that you shouldnt only be patient to the ones that you love, but to everyone.
My dad taught me that without trying your not going to be successful and that nothing in life comes to you on a silve platter, anything in life thats worth having is worth working for.
My grandmother taught me that creativitey is what keeps life interesting. With out that spark of excitment and passion in our lives everything would be black and white.
( My grandmother has had alzheimers decease since I was six and the creativity that she put in her artwork is all I have to learn from, from her perspective. This is probably the number 1 reason that creativity is so important to me.)
My mom tells me many things. Like most moms she lectures me. ever since that i can remember it was "no drinking, no drugs, a bridge frezzes over faster than the road, do not talk to strangers...ect." she would tell me this and more all the time to the point were i could recite all of it. the one that stood out the most to me was one of the random ones just because she would allways tell me them at the most random times. it was "be carefull driving on the leaves they make the groung slippery" i dont know why that this comes in mind but it just does i know it is not the most important but it is just the most memorable. this was told directly to me.
another lesson was implied by my dads actions and sometimes told to me. my dad goes to work in the morning and comes home and makes dinner, he is a amazing dad and works hard. everyone in my family are close. his lesson that i get from his working so hard is that hard work pays off and has great rewards.
my sister also tought me to take control, be the resposible one. this was not told nor was it implied it was forced oppon me the day my sister was born. i am not saying that it is a bad thing or that it was right when she was born, it was just a gradual process. that is what came from her. i just had to become respsible, but its ok its a good lesson .
-kmcnamara
a lesson my dad taught me was to never give up. when i was youger id quit alot. now i never will. my mom taught me to treat others the way i want to be treated. its pretty self explanitory. my grand mother always made sure i used manners whereever i was.andrew steinhauser
my grandpa taught me a lesson by teaching me how to be a respectful person and a contributer to the community. he taght me this by giving me my first real job. he taught me how to manage money and be a hard worker. this will help me in many ways in the real world.
My dad taught me to persevere when you are having difficult times or places. He did this by telling me this when I was having difficult times. My mom taught me to always be nice to other people. She did this by example. My sister taught me to always get on a teachers good side that way you won't get in trouble.
My family has taught me many lessons. One lesson I have been taught by my mom is to have patience. Everyone will eventually do or say something that you may not agree with, you have to be patient and work it out.
Another lesson I have learned from my dad is that you act friendly to everyone. Even you don’t like them or they are annoying you still act kind and nice towards one another. No matter what you’re doing in life there is always going to be someone you disagree with and the best thing to do is kill them with kindness.
Lastly I have learned to be gentle. I learned this from my grandma. She was old and fragile. You always had to be careful and cautious. You should be gentle to all people and creatures on Earth.
Christina Baxter
_My dad has always been a good hard working guy. When he was a kid he barely EVER fought with his siblings and he's taught me to treat my siblings as well as others with respect.
My mom is a strong women. She never had the best life growing up but remained positive and has been able to teach me a lot. I think one of the most imprtant lessons she has taught me was to always try my best and be my life and never just coast through life but to work hard for what i want.
My older sisters are very independent and have lived growing up and having to deal with me. I think they, have taught me very important lessons as well. They have taught me to stay away form bad situations and ALWAYS treat women with respect and i think that is really important when you don't see that to much anyomre and i always try to be a gentlemen like they and my parents have taught me.
-Nick Rienerth
My papa has taught me many lessons, most of all was when you're going through a hard time to work through it. There are always people willing to help you, you just need to look around for those certain people. He's helped many people with addictions so he knows how it feels to help someone. He never judges you, only gives you advice.
My brother David taught me that you need to try your hardest and you can succeed. He is so succesful in all his sports and his acedemics. He's a person I will and always look up to. Thanks to him I'm more dedicated in my sports. :)
My mom has taught me that you should always be nice to people. Even if they are mean to you be nice back, in a way you will be rewarded for not acting badley towards them.
One of the most important lessons i have learned is sticks and stones may break my bones, but words may never hurt me. My great grandmother taught me this. This really means that no matter how mean the words may be they can will roll of eventually and you will forget about them.
My mother taught me that if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all. I think this means is to not call people names that i wouldn't want to be called. This lesson is important lesson. It gives you good character,and people will like you better.
Another lesson my family has taught me is from my sister, she once told me that not everyone will be on your good side and like you. What she really is saying is that you will have your enemies, and your friends. Not everyone will like you. People are different and there is anything you can do about it.
K.Misenko 4/5
My sister is very fun and loving. She's my step sister so she's my age, we are differnet and many ways. The lesson she taught me is you can never be perfect. She's the most perfect person i know, but i've seen her make mistakes.
My brother is my hero in my world. He's good at a lot of things like drawing and sports. So he teaches me how to improve my skills. He taught me to always try, never give up, he's proof of it. He's the greatest aristest i've known.
My mother taught me that hard work pays off. I never liked reading, i refused to read, i hated it. One day she made me read a book she liked and i loved it! I read more and more and my grades began getting higher and i felt smarter. I also found a hobby both my mom and i like.
Jessi 4-5
I have been taught many lessons by my friends, family and people who have not treated me as well as i thought they would.
My mom taught me to be kind to others and to work my hardest for something that i really want even if it means putting all of my strength and effort forth to do so.
My sister who is 12 years older than me would always do things with me like take me to movies, plays, concerts, restaurants, and every week to watch browns games. She has taught me to be myself and that me that friends and family are important to have around.
Poeple who i have trusted and thought would treat me respectibally have taught me to be more conciderate to others and to respect people who are around me the same way that i would want to be treated.
I have learned many lessons throughout my life. I have learned them from many people, but the main 3 lessons that stick out in my mind were taught to me by my mom, my grandmother, and my sister.
My mother grew up in a house with 4other kids, making that 5 kids total. She is the youngest just like me, which explains why I get along so well with her. Anyway, she also has had alot of experience. One of the lessons she has taught me is to make the best out of every experience. Don't worry if it is the worst day of your life, just make it fun. Make something good out of your bad day.
The next lesson comes from my grandma. My grandma grew up during a war in Croatia. She had 4 or 5 brothers, but only one is living today. She had watched her best friend die. She met her dad for the first time when she was 18. She has been through sooooo much and I respect her for that. She has a lot of wisdom and experience. The lesson she has told me for a while was to love your siblings no matter what because you never know when they will be gone. She also never had a sister, but always wanted one. Anytime I fight with my sister she says that she would have loved to have a sister. You don't know how lucky you are. So that stands out in my mind even though I constantly bicker with my sister.
The last lesson I learned was from my sister. She is only 4 years older than me and had graduated highschool not long before I started it. She always gives me advice about how to deal with things, but one really stands out. She told me not to listen to the mean comments girls may make because they don't know me that well. They don't know my reasons or motives for doing something. They don;t know the real me. They only see my appearance and the little I say.
-Schaffner
my mom taught me a lesson that had to with being yourself. she always said to me its better to be an individual instead of blending in. she said to never be embarrassed of who you are.
my grandma thomas taught me a lesson which had to deal with manners. she said that if you wanted any respect all that you must treat others the same. she is a very influential person, and always told me to be a role model for my younger siblings.
my aunt cheryl taught me a lesson which had to do with style or fasion. she said that you had to "dress your best" and love what you have.
-allison thomas 6/7•
Many people have taught me lessons like my mom, sister, and poeple who have not treated me as well as i thought they would.
My mom taught me to be kind to others and to work towards what i want event if that means putting all of my strength, time, and effort into getting it.
My sister who is 12 years older than me takes the time to make sure that we do things together like going to movies, concerts, restaurants, and watching Browns games together. she has taught me to be myself no matter what and that family is an important aspect of my life.
People who have not treated me as well as i thought they would even thought i trusted them and was close to them have taught me not to act like they have towards me. I now respect other people now because of them.
my mom taught me to remember if it doesnt make sense its not right. this has to do with making sure i dont say stupid stuff. when i was little i used to say some weird stuff. so from then on everyday she would tell me that, that way i dont get myself in trouble or an awkward situation. now i always remember to think through what im going to say.
my dad told me that cool heads prevail. my family is known for having a short temper. so when im upest i need to think calming thoughts that way i dont get too mad or sad.
my sister told me to always use my head. she told me this b/c when you dont use your head on important decisition then it will always come out the wrong way. this has helped me on many diffrent essays throught 8th grade for our autobiography projects.
A lesson myd dad has taught me was not to give up. I was at this basketball tournament and we didn't win a game. I wanted to stop playing in that tournament. But he told me not to stop playing and even if you don't win you are getting better.
Another lesson I learned was from my grandpa. He told me that if you try hard enough you can overcome anything. He told me he used to be not that good at basketball, but he kept practicing and became All-State team member.
The last lesson I was taught was by my mom. She told me to be polite to everyone and use "your welcome and thank you." Now I always say thank you when someone does something for me and your welcome when I do something for somebody else.
My mom taught me to always be respectful to people, especially to your elders. She always tells me, "Treat people the way you would want to be treated." It's sometimes very hard to be respesctful to everyone because everyone can be mean. When they are mean to you, you automatically want to be mean to them, but trying to be respectful helps you control yourself. Sometimes I have a hard time respecting people, so this is a lesson I'm still learning.
My dad taught me to never give up. He is a very big sports person, so playing sports is in my blood. He taught me to play softball and at times I wanted to quit and never play again. He helped me a lot and I became a really good player. He supported me and believed in me when I didn't. He still helps me with softball today even though I've been playing for 8 years.
My Uncle Ted taught me that everything can be fun if you make it fun. He is always cracking jokes or goofing around so you just automatically have fun with him. When we were camping and we were setting up everything (which is the most boring part I think) he would make a game out of it, like who can set up their tent the fastest. Whenever I'm bored I always think "What would Uncle Ted do?"
One thing i learned is from my Aunt is to always stay positive and value your time. Second is from my grandpa is that you should always maintain a sense of humor. Third is that may mom and my grandma always say try your hardest or dont do it at all.
When I was growing up, my mother would always make sure I used good manners and to be polite to everyone. She told me that first impressions mean alot, and that being polite is a first step in the right direction.
My dad taught me a lot. He taught me how to act around adults, and how to make them like me. I can fake nice quite well, and they'll never know.
My grandpa stressed using proper language and grammer in speech. Aint was not acceptable to him, he constantly corrected me. He always told me I slouch too much and had poor posture, too. I never really corrected that but oh well.
My father taught me a lot about the world around me, like publicity, popularity and how to get through in life. When he was telling me all of these life lessons the one that got me the most was this one. " People don't get ahead in the world by just being quiet, they've gotta be loose and know how to talk with the people." I didn't believe it at first but after some years I've seen how this could be done.
Grandma always told me, " Never be with mean people, be mean, or even try to get along with such things." I've always been kind to people, not to ashame anyone, try to make the playing field easy for everyone in the world. I take all of my lessons seriously when I know that a reliable person is telling me these things. That's why most people only trust family rather then friends.
Which goes with my 3rd person that taught me a lesson. One of my old teachers, they told me that if you would ever want to be the smart person of the deal you always have to be smarter than the other guy. If you know what to do you're sure to do it right. If you are willing to do what you do best then you're for sure going to become a successful person with your talent.
My mom taught me that no matter what, God is always with you. She always said to trust him no matter what happens. She has always been a mostly posotive person and whenever I have been dissapointed or let down, she always says to trust God.
My Grandma taught me to try new things and to try a variety of things. Whenever I tell her what I am doing, she is always saying to try new things, not just one.
My Dad taught me that it is okay to make mistakes. Whenever I get really worked up because I made a huge mistake, he is always saying that it is okay.
My family has taught me to always be nice. And if you have nothing nice to say just don't say anything.They also taught me to never judge a book from its cover and i have learned that people may look scary, but turn out really nice.
1.one lesson i learned was from my sister. She always taught me to be polite and to listen when others are talking. I still act polite and listen today. I never do not listen to someone because i think its very disrespectful.
2.Another lesson i learned was from my brother. He taught me that you should always put your needs before your wants. Don't waste your money on something you want, but on something you need.
3.Last, i learned from my dad to always be myself and to never let anyone push you around.
the last message was from emily p from you 1 period class
My great-grandmother taught me a very important lesson. Everytime I was around her I was scared to act out. I was scared to mess up. My grandmother was not a mean or cruel person. She never yelled. I was just always scared to disappoint her. She thought to much of me, and I felt if I messed up she wouldn't think as highly of me. She taught me to always try my hardest, and to definately think before I acted. She never told me this in words, but in her actions. She passed away last year at 99, but I will never forget her or what she taught me.
My dad taught me that there is no such thing as raw talent. He says "nothing is just given to you... you have to work for everything". So, when I really want something, like to be on the track team, he works with me. He helps me until I get where I need to be. He taught me that if I want to have a good job I need to go to school, and many other things along that line.
My grandmother taught me how to use proper english. She always says "Ain't is not a word", and she always corrects me when I say things like "Me and Brittany are going to school". Now I know right from wrong. She helped me to know that the correct way to say that would be "Brittany and I are going to school". She still to this day teaches me how to dress. She absolutely hates it when i have crazy colored nails that are chipping, or when I wear heels that are a little bit to high for my age. She doesn't like it when something is too tight, or even when I wear flip flops... "flip flops are not classy" she would say.
Many other people have influenced my life, and taught me lessons, but these are just the first ones that popped into my head. Without them I would be a mess. My family is the best!
-Samantha Hoyt
My mom always taught me to be respectful and honest. no matter who they are they deserve respect. "nothing but the truth" she would always say and still does from time to time.
My dad always told me to put education first. he says it will get you far in life and get you where you want to go. he wants me to succed in life and asks me almost everyday "so are you still planning to go to college?"
My grandma always taught me to be the best i can be to my parents, because one day they wont be there when you need them the most. no matter what the situation is, treat them with respect.
one of the greatest lesson ive ever been taught was by my dad. he tought me to always try your hardest no matter what it is or what your doing.wheither it be sports or school or just simply cleaning your room, always do your best.if you give your best and never give up you cant be ashamed of yoursle fand hold your head high.
Another important lesson i learned was from a teacher/basketball coach. he told us to rise above adversity one day and those words have stuck with me ever since. he said no matter what the stakes or odds are, play your game. theres always that chance for the underdog to come through.
my mom tauhgt me that its good to be nice to everyone because you dont know what there life might be like so you souldnt judge people at first glance.
my grandma taught me that you cant get any were if you dont work hard if you dont try your best you wont reach your goals
my other grandma taught me to treat people the way you want to be treated if you want to be treated with respect then you have to treat others with the level of respaect you want
kourtney thomas
I have been taught a few lessons in life. One lesson i have learned (from my grandma) is to respect others. If you dont respect others then others wont respect you. That's how it goes everytime.
Another lesson learned is from my step-dad. He has taught me that you shouldn't judge people by what they are or how they look, rather by who they are. It's not really nice to judge someone by how they look.Some people can't control how they look. But looks can be decieving.
Another lesson I have learned is from my aunt, it is that people are who they are, and you can't change that like it or not. People choose to be who they want to be. And noone can stop what makes a person happy. You just have to like them for who they are.
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My mother taught me a lesson. The lesson she taught me was how to always be repectful. I learned this by her actions. She is always nice to other people even if they are rude to her. She is also polite to everyone around her.
My cousin, Kaitlin, also taught me a lesson. She taught me how to look good with make-up and clothing. She showed me how to do my make-up and everytime she would go shopping with me, she would pick my clothes for me. She would tell me what looked good and what didn't. She is in college now, and I still look up to her.
My dad has taught me a lesson also. He taught me how to be responsible. He taught me by telling me what to do and what not to do but he also showed me by always doing his work. He is always working around the house working on something and does what he's suppose to so he doesn't get hurt.
* Amanda Stertzbach *
My brother taught me the lesson of respect and he taught me it through weightlifting. before i lifted with him i was arragent and thougt i was unstopable and knew as much as him and through hard work and knowledge he proved i was wrong about myself.
My dad taught me the lesson of discipline. at a young age if i would back talk or misbehave hed not accept it and would make me stop through timeout or pain either way i think it shaped me.
My mom taught me the lesson of freedom butboundries. she showed me i could be independent to a point but never disrespect or isobey her orders.
my dad taught me the lesson about how you should ack with boys. my dad grew up in the bad part of cleveland and so he saw girls who would be with a guy that treated them with no respect at all. my dad taught me that i should just be myself around guys, never ask a guy myself, never be the first to call a guy and if they are my boy friend that i should make sure that they are treating me how a guy should, and that they don't pressure me into doing things that i don't feel like doing. my dad says that if a guy really liked me then he will stay with me and treat me the way i should be treated.
my grandma taught me how to branch out to people. don't get me wrong i love my grandma, but the way she branches out is so funny. she is the kind of lady that nomater who the person is she will ack like they have known eachother for their whole life. my grandma has influenced my social life so much because now when i see someone that even thought i don't know them i don't feel weird around them, i act like we are best frineds and i've seen how that makes some people so happy.
my mom has taught me that my religion is everything and that i shouldn't give it up for anything. my mom and dad found the best church possible, one that will welcome people nomatter what their background is, and my parents took my sister and me every sunday even if we didn't want to go. my parents are very strong christians and they have such a good life because of it so they wanted my sister and me to have the same. she taught us that we should never be afraid to tell people about our religion and that we should envite people who have different backgrounds to the church. also my mother has taught me that i should except everyone one especially the people who don't have anyone. i take that subject very seriously and if there is ever a person who doesn't have anyone to be with then i will go over to them and start talking to them and i never know, but they could become my best friend one day.
My aunt taught me to always be respectful. She told me that I should never be rude to anyone while they were talking to me, and little by little I picked up on different ways to communicate with people in respectful ways. I started to notice the ways she would talk to people.
My friends mom taught me to filter. I use to never think about what i said before I said it. And everything I said was usually bad. I would always argue with people cause I wanted my way. But in life you don't always get what you want.
My cousin taught me to stick up for myself and to not give into peer pressure. I use to never be able to say no to anything but then he told me it was dumb to follow the crowd.That i should be a leader and not care about what other people thought.
my mom taught me to be kind to all creatures. she read us a bedtime story all the time about being kind to all living things and she also showed us how o be kind likemaking sure plants have water hepls the plants and the anilmals that live off the plants.
my grandma taught me that if you want something done you have to do it yourself.she said this many times after someone else messed up on of her projects. she showed me that you can never trust someone with you work umless they are a profetional at it.
my last lesson i have observed over the years through many examples.it is that there are 4 basic personalities for guys.
the mamas boy who cant do any thing for themseves. the lazy guy doesnt want to do muchand doesnt care that much about women. the control freak who only wants a weak woman to control. the fourth is mr. right who does what he can to help and is not lazy and treats women right. he is the guy with the right lifestyle for you and the right qualities,not onlynall thoose things but he actually loves you.
"Men aren't like us. They're much more fragile and needy. The fact that they think we're the needy ones is a testament to our superiority."
-angela montenegro(Bones)
Danielle 4/5
My whole life I have been taught important lessons by my family. One of the important lessons that I have learned from BOTH of my parents is to not do drugs. Just about every single year, my parents have showed me at least one of their aquaintances from high school in the obituaries that died from drugs. My parents taught me how bad doing drugs was, how it would affect your life, and how doing drugs could result. My parents have taught this to me directly, and their parents didn't talk to them about drugs as much as they should have, so my parents made sure that they raise(d) me well enough to make the smart choice and not do drugs.
Since I was a little kid, my dad has taught me to be a leader, not a follower. He has raised me to stand up for what I think is right, even if I'm standing alone. He taught me to not care what other people thought about me for doing so. And it worked, because I can recall countless times from my past where I decided to do what I thought was right. For example, one year we had 10 kids in our class and then a new girl came; everybody was mean to her and they teased her, except for me. I treated her the way she should of been treated, stuck up for her, and then eventually people started being friends with her.
My grandma taught/told me and my brothers to try and be kind to one another and try not to fight as much as we do. She was one out of eleven children, and she was raised to be really loving and caring with them. My family is always going to be there for me. Even if we get each other into trouble sometimes, they are always going to be my brothers and we still love each other. My grandma taught us not to fight so we would be doing what's right, to be closer, and have a better realationship with each other.
Kelly C. 4-5th Period
My mom taught me a lesson about getting along with other people. She taught me to respect adults because they were older and they deserve respect no matter who they are. I was taught to say please, thank you, and just to be nice and polite to strangers. It has served me well because most adults like me.
My dad taught me that I need to think before I act. I can't just do whatever I want and hope for the best. I have to think about what will happen if I do something. I have to consider whether it will have a good result or a bad result.
My sister taught me that I have to work hard in order to succeed. She showed me through her own success that hard work can produce huge results. She is now attending either two or three college classes at Tri C and she's only a junior. She worked very hard last year and her freshman year. She told me that in order to take college classes like she does I have to work really hard.
one lesson the my mom and my brother taught withch has become the family joke is you took a breath witch means if you stop talking and someone else starts talking that ok.
another lesson is one that my mother taught is if you can't say anything nice then don't say anything at all is what orginally from bambi but she always loved that and always told me and my brothers that.
my grandpa taught me that just because the the date on food said its no good dosen't me that it is no good like he always has stale cookies and that kind of stuff right by his chair and his house.
my mother taught me that the sky is not the limit. my father taught me to leave well enough alone and to leave wild creatures (wild as in catterpillars, snails and such) where they belong, outside. my brother taught me that people were so much nicer and less judging when they were younger.
my dad lesson never get married because once you do everything goes straight downhill.Acording to him they dont stop talking and theydont listen to you.
My aunt danny say to never be afraid when trying to sell fundraising stuff.Usally someone in your family wants to buy this stuff.
My moms lesson is to always keep up with your work.If you don't for say in high school then you get low grades and have to quit a sports team or club you are participating in.
my mother taught me a very good lesson. she always told me to always forgive. people will do things that you will not like, or that are not right, but you always need to be the bigger person and put it behind you. forget and forgive. it is not good to live holding something over someone forever.
my youth leader taught me a very good lesson also. he taught me to not hate anyone. i love this lesson and apply it to my life. i now think it is wrong to hate someone. it is a very strong word and i have learned to avoid it.
last, my father has taught me to never give up on my dreams. he is right and i need to do everything i can to get where i want in life. i will always try my hardest to do what i want.
-audra
My mom taught me a very important lesson that you should never let regret get in the way of something you want or have to do, and that forgiveness is virtue and grudges will break you down until there is nothing left.
My dad taught me that change is neccessary, and that even if it feels like all change is bad-something good will always come out of it.
My sister taught me not to give into peer pressure and to stay strong throughout the hard times. Also, she taught me to let out my emotions instead of bottling them inside.
Even though my family members learned these lessons the hard way they still had a huge impact on the way I live my life and the decisions I make today.
aught me to be organized because to be organized is to be successful. I learned this the hard way when i cant find my papers or homework because its not in the right folder.
My grandparents on my dad's side of the family have taught me that matertial things are unnesscessary and usually pointless. They go a bit overboard buying everything used, NEVER buying the latest gadgets, and saving and reusing everything. I know I'll never be as thrifty as them, but they've showed me it's possible to be happy without material items. Also to never judge someone by what they own, if I didn't know better I'd think my grandparents where a charity case.
My grandma on my mom's side taught me some of the greatest life lessons before she died and I'm still learning some from just hearing stories about her. She taught me to be stubborn, bossy, and to break the rules. These may sound like awful life lessons, but they're actually some of the best. Sometimes you need to be stubborn to get your way and sometimes your way is the best way to go. I'm not exactly bossy, but this trait comes out whenever it comes to group work. It's not that I boss people around, but I take the role as the boss usually because I don't trust other people with my grades. Lastly, sometimes breaking the rules is the right thing to do and even if it isn't, sometimes it will pay off for the rest of your life. Like at 16 my grandma ran away and married my grandpa, they were in love and still are even after her death.
I think I've learned the most important life lessons from my brother, Ray. They're also my favorite. Ray has taught me how to be a real friend. He's always been there for me and is literally my best friend. We both hate leaving Brunswick without the other, making plans with me usually means you're making plans with Ray too. I spend so much time with him I've learned so much. To be nice, to find my special talent, to talk about things, everything. He's awesome.
Well from my dad, he taught 3 really important lessons in one you could say, 1 try your hardest 2 don't get discouraged 3 don't give up. He drilled those into my head so well, I'll definetly never forget. My mom taught me not not get to all mad at yourself if you don't do something perfectly right, shes the same way so it helped me out. My grandma has always taught me to be faithful she'd always, ALWAYS say be grateful for what you have, and if you look at the world the right way, that's an incredibly true statement, it got me thinking a little differently. And she would say some things you can't control just let faith guide you, that was a big one to. Alex M.
My mom has never been the one to buy me everything I wanted. From a very early age, I was getting allowence and was in charge of my own funds. They tought me how to save up my money to reach a goal.
My Grandma has taught me to enjoy life. She is always laughing. It can get annoying at times, but it is a sign that she is enjoying life to the fullest. She taught me to live life in the present, and not in the past or future.
One of the lessons I learned from my father is that I have to work for everything in life. He is a runner and I watch him train. HE trains for his half marathosd for months, and he works hard.
A. Muir
My family has taught me many things. My mom taught me how to be successful; try everything that you want to try, and always follow through to the end with your best. My dad taught me that being popular isn't everything; it's more important to let people accept you for who you are. They both taught me to never give up no matter what. Because of them I now know how to be the best person I can.
-N. Rouge
My father taught me an important lesson when I was very young. He taught me to pray and put god first. I have seen in my recent life when I set aside time to pray my life goes good, when i don't my life doesn't go so good. Because of this I take advice from my father no matter what it is, because he is almost always right.
Nathanael Hunter
My dad taught me not to stare at people because it is rude. When he said this to me i did not know better because i was younger. To me it was a good lesson because if you stare at someone they will most likely not like it or they will stare back at you. I dont like when people stare at me so i know how it fells. this was a very important lesson.
My mom had taught me how to be polite and kind to others. She taught me manners and how to greet people the right way. She also always told me to say thank you to people when they gave me something or when they offer me anything. She taught me that you always must be respectful to any adult.
My grandma also taught me many important lessons. One that means a lot to me is that you should never HATE anybody. You dont have to like everybody. You may dislike some people but you should never hate anyone for any reason.
My dad taught me to always treat everyone with respect. he also taught me to always have confidence.My mom taught me to appreciate everything that is given to you. no matter how small.My sister taught me to always believe in myself and not to be what people want me to be.
My mother taught me how to stand your ground and don't let people take advantage of you. She taught me this by being a strong mother and wife. No matter what obstacles came through she always came out strong.
My Father taught me how to treat women right and to not treat others like property. Everyone should be viewed the same way because it isnt our job to judge, thats gods job. He taught me this just by telling me and i sorta grew up with that attitude naturally.
The third is my Grandmother she taught me that no matter how alone you feel in the world that there is always someone near to hear you. That there is always someone to help you up and that you just have to look hard enough. She taught me this with her drug addiction to cigerettes. She wanted to stop so bad she went out for help.
Those are my three lessons i have learned from my family.
My father taught me to go down my own path. He lived in a small town and everyone did a lot of the same things and he wished that he had choose something that he was good at instead of doing what everyone else did. He told me to do something that i enjoy doing than doing what everyone else is doing.
My mother taught me to be nice to people who are different than me. Back in high school, she had a mentally slow friend. Everyone was making fun of my mother because she was friends with a mentally slow kid. My mother told me not to make fun of people who are different from me in any way.
My uncle taught me to be thankful for what i have. When he was little, he lived in a small town in Arizona. His family was poor and they didn't own a lot of things. Sometimes they had to sell the things he had to get by. He tought me to be thankful because some people have less than you have.
My mom has always been a fighter. She gives it her all if she really wants something. She has taught me to fight for what i want and never give up.
My brother has always been a hard worker. He taught me to be the best i can be at anything and everything i do.
My cousin is very outspoken and great at giving advice. She has taught me over the years to stand up for what i believe in and to not be afraid to stand up for what is right.
My dad taught me a lesson about being hardworking. He said to the best you can be. My mom always said to try your hardest and to do your best at everything you do. I really don't have a third person that taught me a life lesson but mabye in the future I will learn something new.
D. Hovanetz
One lesson I was taught was from my mom. She said to always be friends with everybody and be nice and kind to everyone. If you are kind to people, then they will be kind back and treat you how you want to be treated. When my mom was younger she was friendly to everyone and never picked or made fun of anybody, so she is teaching me the same thing. It is nice to be liked by everyone from different "groups" and talk to all different people. It makes you a more well-rounded and social person.
Another lesson I learned was from my dad. He said to never quit. "Quitters never win, and winners never quit." That was one of his favorite sayings. Quitting gets you no where in life and you can never accomplish anything by quitting. When he was in sports and always worked out and had practices, he always kept that saying in his head to help him push through it, whcih would make him better. My dad teaches my sisters and I that he doesn't care what we try or do, we can pick whatever, but if we start it, or the season, he does not let us give up or quit in the middle, we have to finish.
The last lesson I was taught was from my gymnastics coach. They always were telling me and the other gymnasts to work hard, try our best, and not cut our practices short. Don't skip stretches or conditioning or the actual workout. Not trying your best is only hurting yourself and you won't do as good as you can do in the meets. Don't take short cuts.
my mom taught me many things, she taught me to always be respectful and trustworthy, she taught me that nothing comes good out of lying, and to express myself and now care what anyone else thinks.
my dad taught me to stick up for myself when times are really tough. He taught me to always stay true to myself no matter what.
my brothers taught me how to be kind to other people because dealing with them is like dealing with the whole world at once.
-shannon 4-5 period.
My mother has taught me very important lessons that I will use throughout life. She has taught me to respect people and treat people with kindess. My mother is always a role model to me because she is such a sweet and caring women.
My father has taught me very important lessons as I was growing up and he still does. He has taught me to try my hardest in everything I do and to always be confident in myself. My father is a great man with a big heart.
My grandmother has taught me how to be polite and use manners. She has taught me to use manners in my everyday life and to use manners when I meet someone new. Also she taught me dinner table manners. My grandmother is a very nice and polite women.
I really appreciate my family and all that they have done for me.
My dad taught me how to swing a softball bat, and how to field a softball. My mom always taught me to say please and thank you, even if I didn't like the person. My grandpa taught me to always have fun and to be myself. These lessons all make up a huge part of me. I consider myself a fun, athletic, kind person. I owe it all to them.
I think the person in my family I have learned the most from is my older brother, Nick. He has taught me not to take anything from anybody, and to stand my ground and not let people belittle me. My brother is never afraid to speak his opinion and stand up for himself, and I have wished to follow this example. I have also learned from my brother by his poor actions. I have learned not to act the way he has as I grow up through my teenage years.
I have also learned lessons from my younger brother, CJ. His insane actions and strange ways have showed me that you shouldn't be afraid to be who you are, and act the way you are comfortable acting. Also, my own attitude towards CJ has taught me a lesson. I need to be kinder to the people who care about me. I spend so much time pushing him away, when really, I should be spending more time with my little brother while I can.
The final person I have learned from is my dad. He has taught me so much. He is the smartest person I have ever met, and he never fails to impress me. My dad has showed me so many ways to make it through life and so many ways to stay ahead. He always tells me what I should and should not be doing, and I know that this will come in handy for me one day.
my mom raised me to believe that i should never be grounded. i'd never even known the word 'grounded' until school when other kids would talk about being grounded. she taught me that there was no reason to ground me, and there was no lesson learned in being grounded. therefore, to this day i have never been grounded. yet i have good self-discipline anyway.
<3marna kebberly
My mom taught me to treat others the way I want to be treated and to always be polite because she knows that I don't like it when people act like that. My dad taught me to stick up for myself and others because I'd want them to do that for me. Another lesson i learned from my aunt was how to not procrastonate as much as I do now.
C Sims
My granpa always teaches me some kind of lesson through events that have happened in his life. He grew up during the Great Depression, so he taught me at a young age to value what I had and not want too much. When I was younger I would stay over his house and he taught me that you don't need anything except for imagination to have fun. My gramma was always very dainty and lady-like, and even though I am not always the same way, she did teach me that there are times to be a lady and times to have fun. They both taught me that sometimes less is more and that you don't need alot of stuff to be happy.
My dad has always taught me to do what I love and not care what anyone else thinks about it. He also taught me that reading is better than television or movies.
Ever since I was little my mom has always taught me to have fun without crossing any lines. Once you start getting in trouble things aren't fun anymore, and she's always taught me to make smart decisions.
-Erin Zaranec! :)
My father taught me how to question society. He always said that if i didn't believe in something or something didn't sound right to question and seek another way around. I have learned to look in between the lines and take things on with a different perspective.
My mother taught me how to talk to people. How to take what they mean and apply it to their body language and attitude.She taught me how to respect adults and how to act in a professional matter.
My grandmother taught me to have optimism with everything. Just because things are not going the way i had planned does not mean that everything has turned entirely bad.
Sierra Wick
One major lesson my parents have taught me was treat others how you'd want to be treated. They told me to be respectful of other people and also myself. This is a good lesson bacause even if you don't like a person you should still be nice.
Another lesson I learn is from my grandmother. She tells me to be creative. Whenever we go over her house we're always doing crafts.
My last lesson I learned was from my sister. She tells me to be who I and not care about what people think.
~Meghan Harkin
My Dad taught me a important lesson. Think before you speak, always imagine the outcome if you say something. He grew up a junky part of Cleavland for the majority of his childhood and he has said several times that if he said something that was offending or stupid he'd often end up on the bad side of a fight. The lesson makes a lot of sence.
My Mom has taught me the lesson, try to be nice to everybody, even if the aren't nice to you. She has told me she has held true to that message throughout her entire life. She has told stories of how she made great friends, had great adventures and gotten great things just by brightening somebodys day up.
My Grandpa has taught me to be myself and act natural. When he was in the army, he was friends with almost everyone in his group, not because of his ranking or the amount of pins he had, but because they really liked him for who he was. And now because of that, 30+ years later, he still keeps in touch with atleast 2 of his buddies from the group. He says that if you don't act like you to get friends then you aren't a friend with yourself anymore.
three lessons that have been taught to me are that you should
1.)go after your dreams. my uncle was always a good football player and he couldve got a scholarship but didnt want to put in the extra work. he says that it was a stupid mistake and that i should go after what i want and no that it could make a big diff in my life.
2.)my mom has always enfcouraged me to have a strong faith. my mom always tells me that no matter what u go through that God will help you through it and that it won't me permanent. she believes that all things happen for a reason that that you should take every mistake as a lesson.
3.)my dad tells me that its okay to be diffferent.. actually its more fun ha.. he haates when ppl all act the same and he loves things that are unique and out of the ordinary. he tries to teach me that if you are a little different have different interests or like different things, then thats actually a good thing. (he also yells a lot for me my bro and sis to "sit with your back straight!")--a.fitzroy
My dad tought me many different lessons. one lesson he tought me was to stay organized it helps you in any aspect of life. he proved this to me in my 7th grade year he told me be unorganized for the first half of the year, and i did alright grades wise but the second half of the year he told me and helped me be organized and i did alot better overall.
a lesson my mother taught me is make a good first impresson on people i meet. she taught me this because she said if your on their good side your more likely to get more kind treatment from them.
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