atomicbrh Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I do not know if this is an original quote by my wife but she often gave the kids this quote of advice when they were growing up: "Do not go along just to get along!" Meaning stand up for what is right even if it is not popular. If a group you are with is going to do something wrong, say something to stop it or leave. If someone is being mistreated, stand up for that person. Help them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Can't argue with THAT. My mom once told me, "Don't be afraid to be different." Well, I ended up remembering that one... made for a slightly lonely life, but my integrity and pride is intact as a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 My favorite quote from my wife, "Oh Baby Oh Baby!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Harrington Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I do not know if this is an original quote by my wife but she often gave the kids this quote of advice when they were growing up: "Do not go along just to get along!" Meaning stand up for what is right even if it is not popular. If a group you are with is going to do something wrong, say something to stop it or leave. If someone is being mistreated, stand up for that person. Help them. Too few people are willing to do this nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 My favorite quote from my wife, "Oh Baby Oh Baby!" Another nice, meaningful conversation, ruined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) My favorite quote from my wife, "Oh Baby Oh Baby!" Another nice, meaningful conversation, ruined. You're right Sarge,I posted before I thought. My apologies atomicbrh. Your post deserved a little more respect. Edited July 21, 2012 by Youngeyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrick Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I agree my parents raised me with morals ex. In Walmart the other night shopping we were In a check out line and older black woman and family waked behind us she was behind them and just fell to the floor bout 20ft from us right in front of these two guys basically on there feet to saw it and watched for a second they just stared didn't try to help nothing I walked over there and went to help her up but her family had seen and came and got her before I could help her up. She looked slightly mentally tetarded ( I worked with them for a year and that will be what I do when I get out of school) but it pissed me off to no end that those pos did nothing Idc what color or age you are if you need help I'm going to give it if I can .. End rant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheperd80 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 This is something i try to instill in the kids constantly. Its hard to know how they act when ur not around but atleast the boy isnt following fashion trends (skinny jeans and sparkly shirts) so thats a good sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicbrh Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 (edited) but atleast the boy isnt following fashion trends (skinny jeans and sparkly shirts) so thats a good sign. When I started my job in 1983 (where a lot of career military people also worked) I had the typical 80's hair. I had to comb it. That hair did not last long by my own choice. My son started the mil-spec hair(not shaved short) fairly soon after his first few haircuts. Around age 7, he told his mother he had "never combed hair" and he wanted to let it grow so that he could comb it. I did not say anything. A few weeks later he got up one morning with hair going in every direction. He kept trying up until time to leave for school to wet it down and get it to behave. He asked his mother if she could cut it back to mil-spec that night and his hair (now almost 21 y/o) has been the same way since then. Your son's ability to give up trendy fashions and other things(like my son gave up hair) is very hard for some people to do but to my family it shows a strong mind. Maybe this is drifting to the Zen area. Edited July 22, 2012 by atomicbrh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 My Grandmother used to say this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4444 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 A favorite of my wife said to one of our tired/cranky kids one day... "I'm tired, you need a nap..." It was only said once, but cracked me up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleL Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 "Everything happens for a reason, son." If only I had seen the full wisdom in those words from my mom when I was 17! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattYvip Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Can't argue with THAT. My mom once told me, "Don't be afraid to be different." Well, I ended up remembering that one... made for a slightly lonely life, but my integrity and pride is intact as a result. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicktater_Pete Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 On 7/20/2012 at 7:00 PM, atomicbrh said: I do not know if this is an original quote by my wife but she often gave the kids this quote of advice when they were growing up: "Do not go along just to get along!" Meaning stand up for what is right even if it is not popular. If a group you are with is going to do something wrong, say something to stop it or leave. If someone is being mistreated, stand up for that person. Help them. I hope your wife isn't designing roadways and traffic systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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