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15 Invaluable Pieces Of Advice I Got From My Parents

These were the pieces of advice that applied then and still apply now from my loving parents.

Sharmilee Rahman

Feb 15, 2019

Towson University

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15 Invaluable Pieces Of Advice I Got From My Parents

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My parents and I have a close relationship. Like every young adult, I fought with my parents growing up. As I moved further away from them, I realized how invaluable they are to me. I could not imagine life without them. Even when we disagree on things about my life, we still find the time to forgive one another and go back to the loving post-fight.

My family is special in the sense that growing up, there were few people who looked like me in our Silver Spring neighborhood. The school I attended had few brown children. All my friends were of other races and ethnicities. When I went to their homes, I learned just how different my family is from theirs.

The advice my parents gave me didn't feel like it would make a difference in my life. It sure does make a lot more sense now, whether it is about making friends, dating and relationships, or my choice in fashion.

These are 15 golden nuggets of wisdom my parents graced me with as a child growing up in their home:

1. When we're gone, your brothers and sisters will be all you have.

2. We won't be with you forever.

3. Respect your elders and all authority figures.

4. When in public, dress for the future.

5. Become educated or be a hobo living out of a box.

6. Be something where you can do good things for the world.

7....Or become famous.

8. Do what you love, even if it's not medicine.

9. Find someone who respects you and understands your love of literature.

10. Don't wear a top and a bottom that both have patterns on them.

11. Forgive people; don't hold on to past hurt.

12. Even if someone is bad to you, be good to them.

13. Don't judge someone harshly the first time you meet them, they could be having a bad day.

14. Choose to marry someone who will make you happy and make us proud.

15. Think positive and good things will happen.

Looking back, I really should have listened more. These pieces of advice would have changed my life in huge ways if I would have listened to them then.

My parents still influence me now. I often hear their voices when I make decisions.

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1. When we're gone, your brothers and sisters will be all you have.

2. We won't be with you forever.

3. Respect your elders and all authority figures.

4. When in public, dress for the future.

5. Become educated or be a hobo living out of a box.

6. Be something where you can do good things for the world.

7....Or become famous.

8. Do what you love, even if it's not medicine.

9. Find someone who respects you and understands your love of literature.

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11. Forgive people; don't hold on to past hurt.

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13. Don't judge someone harshly the first time you meet them, they could be having a bad day.

14. Choose to marry someone who will make you happy and make us proud.

15. Think positive and good things will happen.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

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He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

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It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

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Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

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All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

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Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

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