2/21/2013 10:39:06 AM: May I live up to these standards... '20 Things a Father Should Tell His Daughter.' 1. Explore your creativity. Never pass up the opportunity to sing, dance, write or play a musical instrument. Draw and paint. Cut, glue and shape. You will never know where your gifts lie if you do not try. 2. Be honest with your feelings. If a boy is wasting his time with you let him down gently, but do let him down. He will get over it. But toying with his affections just because it builds your ego is just cruel. 3. Never turn someone down when he asks you to dance. You have no idea how long he struggled with mustering up the courage to ask you. And after all, it's only a dance. See #2 to avoid leading him on. 4. Learn to take care of yourself. Get a job as soon as you can and save money so you will never be totally dependent on someone else. 5. Help out around the house, learn to cook and clean, but also learn to change your own oil, fill up your tires and maybe even change a flat. 6. Be a lady. Don't use foul language unless you really, really hurt yourself. Pass gas discreetly and blow your nose in private.7. Be kind at all times, in big and little ways. Don't expect anything in return.8. Get an education. Become an expert in your field of interest. Find something you love to do.9. When in a relationship, never speak unkindly, with blame or accusation. Jealousy is a waste of energy. Just don't go there.10. Take pride in your appearance, but strive to be low-maintenance. True beauty is created through health and happiness, not makeup and designer clothing.11. Be confident, but never be afraid to admit when you are wrong. 12. Never underestimate your power to emasculate. Take the high road in an argument. 13. Remember that 'forgiveness' is for the giver. Because no matter how much negative energy you spend on resenting someone for the wrongs they have done to you, they won't feel it but you will. Let it go. 14. Always close the door when going to the bathroom. And never allow someone in there with you. Some things should never be shared.15-When your mate disappoints you, tell him (or her!). And always let them in on your expectations.16. Write love notes. Every chance you get. They don't have to be long but they let your lover know you were thinking of them.17. Be proud of your family, your community, your place of work and your country. 18. Brush and floss your teeth and see your dentist regularly. Your smile will always be your biggest asset.19. Remember there is someone out there just for you and you will find each other when you least expect it. No one is perfect but that doesn't mean you should ever settle for someone who doesn't cherish you.20. Last but not least, remember you were put on this Earth for a reason. Now go out there and find it.

2/20/2013 4:27:33 AM: TWENTY THINGS A MOM SHOULD TELL HER SON1. Play a sport. It will teach you how to win honorably, lose gracefully, respect authority, ... work with others, manage your time and stay out of trouble. And maybe even throw or catch.2. You will set the tone for the sexual relationship, so don't take something away from her that you can't give back.3. Use careful aim when you pee. Somebody's got to clean that up, you know.4. Save money when you're young because you're going to need it someday.5. Allow me to introduce you to the dishwasher, oven, washing machine, iron, vacuum, mop and broom. Now please go use them.6. Pray and be a spiritual leader.7. Don't ever be a bully and don't ever start a fight, but if some idiot clocks you, please defend yourself.8. Your knowledge and education is something that nobody can take away from you.9. Treat women kindly. Forever is a long time to live alone and it's even longer to live with somebody who hates your guts.10. Take pride in your appearance.11. Be strong and tender at the same time.12. A woman can do everything that you can do. This includes her having a successful career and you changing diapers at 3 A.M. Mutual respect is the key to a good relationship.13. 'Yes ma'am' and 'yes sir' still go a long way.14. The reason that they're called 'private parts' is because they're 'private'. Please do not scratch them in public.15. Peer pressure is a scary thing. Be a good leader and others will follow.16. Bringing her flowers for no reason is always a good idea.17. It is better to be kindthan to be right.18. A sense of humorgoes a long way in the healing process.19. Please choose your spouse wisely. My daughter-in-law will be the gatekeeper for me spending time with you and my grandchildren.20. Remember to call your mother because I might be missing you.