When Disney announced that there would be a spin-off of the popular show "Boy Meets World," some die-hard fans were skeptical. Topanga and Cory were going to be brought back almost 15 years later, and their children, Riley and Auggie, were going to be introduced. But how could this new show possibly capture the character and charm of the original series? Since the show began, I have watched many of the episodes with my lifelong best friend—the Riley to my Maya, if you will—and at some point during every episode, tears have been shed. Our tears aren't because the show is sad, but the writing seems to always strike a chord with us. And even though the lessons taught to the students in the show are ones that we thought we already knew, it is amazing how much even adults can learn from it.

I wasn't one of those die-hard fans who committed the original story lines of the Matthews family and their friends to heart, but this new show has affected me in ways I never knew possible. I am confident that, when my children are struggling with growing up and my advice falls short, this show will be a guide to help them. Here are just a few lessons that children or adults who have lost their way can learn from "Girl Meets World."

1. "Lose one friend, lose all friends, lose yourself."

These famous words were first said by Eric Matthews in the "Boy Meets World" episode "Plays With Squirrels." The meaning is simple: if you lose your friends, some part of you is lost too, and if you don't fix what's broken, you may not ever be the same. Eric said that nothing other than this mantra seemed important, and this is something that not only kids should learn, but adults too as they grow up.

2. "...we need to circle the ones we love for as long as they're here."

Auggie Matthews, Riley's younger brother, grows so much between Season One and Two of "Girl Meets World." I can only hope that my children will someday realize how special the people are who care for them, even if they're only around those people for a short time. Dealing with the death of a loved one is never easy, but the writers show with Riley's speech about her brother caring for an old woman who dies that just being there for someone and showing them you care can be the greatest thing in the world.

3. "I love that little girl, and I won't pretend with her."

This line is said by Katy Hart, Maya's mother. Katy tells Riley this after she misses an art show where Maya is showing her work. Katy struggles as an actress and as a mother to provide for Maya and as a result is hardly ever around to see her grow up. Katy is doing her best, as so many parents do, and she knows that Maya knows that. She understands that the life she's chosen may not be the best, but that no matter what she won't lie to Maya about the hard truth of it. Even though Riley can't fix Maya's family, she addresses the problem and forces them to think about it.

4. Relationships happen because you notice everything.

This is something that I think a lot people don't understand, and "Girl Meets World" addresses it beautifully. Normally, when someone wants to be in a relationship and you ask them why, they can't explain it. When Maya has a crush on Riley's 17-year-old uncle, Josh, the writers could have easily just made it that--a crush. Instead, the lesson they taught was that liking someone can happen, and sometimes you can't explain it. But if there's really something there, you'll have reasons for liking that person.Throughout its two-season run thus far, "Girl Meets World" has become a show that not only entertains, but teaches. The episodes are clever and the characters well-rounded. Even though I'm 19, I've learned so much from watching these characters interact. I wish that I was able to watch this when I was in middle and high school because unfortunately I was of the generation that could really only watch "Boy Meets World" when re-runs aired.

"Girl Meets World" airs on Disney Channel at 8:30/7:30c on Fridays.