1. Never trust a dog to watch your food. – Patrick, age 10
  2. When your dad is mad and asks you, ‘Do I look stupid?’ don’t answer him. – Michael, 14
  3. Never tell your mom her diet’s not working. – Michael, 14
  4. Stay away from prunes. – Randy, 9
  5. Never pee on an electric fence. – Robert, 13
  6. Don’t squat with your spurs on. – Noronha, 13
  7. Don’t pull dad’s finger when he tells you to. – Emily, 10
  8. When your mom is mad at your dad, don’t let her brush your hair. – Taylia, 11
  9. Never allow your three-year old brother in the same room as your school assignment. – Traci, 14
  10. Never hold a dust buster and a cat at the same time. – Kyoyo, 9
  11. You can’t hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. – Armir, 9
  12. Felt markers are not good to use as lipstick. – Lauren, 9
  13. Don’t pick on your sister when she’s holding a baseball bat. – Joel, 10
  14. When you get a bad grade in school, show it to your mom when she’s on the phone. – Alyesha, 13
  15. Never try to baptize a cat. – Eileen, 8