oldtimer Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Our parents always had some sayings as they brought us up. Let's share them and see how common they can be. I'll start with "straighten up and fly right." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 eat your Broccoli ---------no way 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 some german " parents sentences" that shaped my life , think they´re still valid.... * What you can do today, don't put it off until tomorrow * Organization is half of life * The calm comes before the storm * In the calmness lies the power * The early bird catches the worm * Who does not honor the Cent is not worth the Euro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 In for a penny, in for a pound. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 My mother used to say, "As long as all of your problems can be solved with money, you're actually in pretty good shape." I didn't fully understand until I faced some medical problems that no amount of money could solve. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NADman Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 My grandmother, shaking her finger, in German "Shame dei". Ouch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Treat others like you want to be treated. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Spare the rod, spoil the child If this had been interpreted... a little quaint but, sure could have saved a whole lot of grief for some. Lots of misunderstood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Always remember... Whoever smelt it dealt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Do scoldings count - “Don’t you talk back to me young man” - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 All I know is if dad called us "Buster" we knew we were in big trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 28 minutes ago, Jeff Matthews said: Always remember... Whoever smelt it dealt it. I think that one pretty much stuck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 You go to your room until your father gets home! (That always felt like eternity but gave me time to put on a few extra underwear) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Dad "When I'm not here your Mom's the boss". Mom "so straighten out or I'll come over there and smack you upside the snoot". 2 hours ago, Zen Traveler said: Treat others like you want to be treated. Ah...... the Golden Rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 39 minutes ago, Zen Traveler said: I think that one pretty much stuck... If it sticks it's more than just gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff. Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 “Do as I say, not as I do.” ...welcome to the world of hypocrisy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Because I said so. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 If your friend jumped off a cliff...does that mean you would too? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 My moms " wait till your dad gets home " meant shit since she had already kicked my *** and my dad knew it . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Do you want me to tell your dad about this? No mom, I'm good at keeping secrets! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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