Tips on life from the little ones

Never trust a dog to watch your food - Patrick, Age 10.

When you want something expensive, ask your grandparents - Matthew, Age 12.

Wear a hat when feeding seagulls - Rocky, Age 9.

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

Don't flush the toilet when you dad's in the shower - Lamar, Age 10.

Never ask for anything that costs more than five dollars when your parents are doing taxes - Carrol, Age 9.

Never bug a pregnant mum - Nicholas, Age 11.

Don't ever be too full for dessert - Kelly, Age 10.

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

Never tell your mum her diet's not working - Michael, Age 14.

Don't pick on your sister when she's holding a baseball bat - Joel, Age 12.

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

Never spit when on a roller coaster - Scott, Age 11.

Never do pranks at a police station - Sam, Age 10.

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

Never tell your little brother that you're not going to do what your mum told you to do - Hank, Age 12.

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

Listen to your brain. It has lots of information - Chelsey, Age 7.

Stay away from prunes - Randy, Age 9.

Never dare your little brother to paint the family car - Phillip, Age 13.

Forget the cake. Go for the icing! - Cynthia, Age 8.

Advice From Kids

Never pee on an electric fence. (Robert, 13)

Don't squat with your spurs on. (Noronha, 13)

Don't pull dad's finger when he tells you to. (Emily, 10)

When your mom is mad at your dad, don't let her brush your hair. (Taylia, 11)

Never allow your three-year old brother in the same room as your school assignment. (Traci, 14)

Don't sneeze in front of mum when you're eating crackers. (Mitchell,12)

Puppies still have bad breath even after eating a tic tac. (Andrew,9)

Never hold a dust buster and a cat at the same time. (Kyoyo, 9)

You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. (Armir, 9)

Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts. (Kellie, 11)

If you want a kitten, start out by asking for a horse. (Naomi,15)

Felt markers are not good to use as lipstick. (Lauren, 9)

Never try to baptize a cat. (Eileen, 8)

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