Wise Advice From Children



"Everyone has feelings, except for snakes and principals."
Donna Maria G, age 9

"Laugh and the world laughs with you, cry and the world laughs at you."
Rob P, age 8

"If life gives you nothing but lemons, make up a better shopping list for it."
Steven B, age 8

"Moses came down with the Ten Amendments, which were God's Bill of Wrongs."
Susie F., age 7

"Doctors automatically know what's wrong with you. They have a sick sense."
Beau M., age 10

"My dog had worms. I think he was going fishing."
Emma B., age 4

"Never trust a dog to watch your food."
Patrick, age 10

"When your dad is mad and asks you, 'Do I look stupid?' Don't answer."
Hannah, age 9

"Never tell your Mom her diet's not working."
Michael, age 14

"Stay away from prunes."
Randy, age 9

"When your Mom is mad at your dad, don't let her brush your hair."
Taylia, age 11

"Never let your three-year old brother in the same room as your school assignment."
Traci, age 14

"A puppy always has bad breath--even after eating a Tic-Tac."
Andrew, age 9

"Never hold a dustbuster and a cat at the same time."
Kyoyo, age 11

"You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk."
Amir, age 9

"If you want a kitten, start out by asking for a horse."
Naomi, age 15

"Felt-tip markers are not good to use as lipstick."
Lauren, age 9

"Don't pick on your sister when she's holding a baseball bat."
Joel, age 10

"When you get a bad grade in school, show it to your Mom when she's on the phone."
Alyesha, age 13

"Never try to baptize a cat."
Eileen, age 8

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