When dad knows best

It’s an oldie but a goodie and I try to live by it – “Treat others as you would like to be treated.” – Rochelle

My father-in-law gave me one of the best pieces of parenting advice I ever had. He told me, “When your kids fall over, let them pick themselves up. Otherwise they will always expect you to be there to do it.” – Jenny

My dad used to come out with all sorts of gems but I think the one that has had the most impact on me is, “You can’t always control what happens to you, but you can control how you respond to it.” – Jackie

“Sometimes the things you don’t say are more important than those you do,” was one of my dad’s favourite sayings. He would add, “Think before you speak because you can’t take your words back. Will they make the situation better or worse?” There have been quite a few times when I wish I had remembered that before opening my big mouth! – Lisa

“Life is not a dress rehearsal,” is something my dad says all the time. – Emma

My grandfather always used to say, “Never judge another person until you have walked a mile in their shoes.” It took me a long time to understand what that meant, but now it is something I try to remember when I wonder why someone is behaving the way they are. – Leanne

When I was a kid, my dad used to always quote the words of that well-known philosopher Mick Jagger, “You can’t always get what you want.” Actually, he’d sing the words to us. He thought it was hilarious. We weren’t amused. – Suzanne

My dad is very astute when it comes to money and always told my brothers and me to save 20 cents out of every dollar we earn. One of my brothers and I followed his advice, and had enough money to put down deposits on homes before we were 25. My other brother is 33 and still renting. – Olivia

When I was stressing out about my wedding in the car on the way to the church, my dad said, “Forget about your wedding, it’s just one day in your life. It’s the marriage that is important.” He was so right. – Sheryl

“It’s nice to be important, but more important to be nice,” is the one I always remember. – Faye