Whats the one bit of advice you will give your children...

useful_contacts · 05-03-2009 1:30am #1

Mine is "save 10% of your pay packet no matter what and save it in a credit union so your not tempted to dip into it when your out shopping/drinking

I myself only started doing this a few months ago and im so pissed at myself it took me until i was 23 to start saving, if id copped on at 18 id have my house deposit by now

Stupid dumb young me:(

So Whats the one bit of advice you will give your children...

Jonathan · 05-03-2009 1:31am

Keep credit to a minimum.

Overheal · 05-03-2009 1:34am

Learn from other people's mistakes.

hatrickpatrick · 05-03-2009 1:37am

"No matter what you do, don't force yourself to be an actor just to make everyone happy, because you'll make everyone happy except yourself."

I speak from bitter experience

Sea Sharp · 05-03-2009 1:38am

Don't do drugs.
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until you're 21. No use burning yourself out at an early age

SeantheMan · 05-03-2009 1:38am

Don't trust whitey !

Xavi6 · 05-03-2009 1:42am

Don't eat yellow snow

Holsten · 05-03-2009 1:42am

Play football till your legs bleed, son... Then play some more.

Sleepy · 05-03-2009 1:45am

Live deliberately.

MIN2511 · 05-03-2009 1:47am

When you die, you take nothing with you... No house, no car, no booze and no money!

Life is short! Enjoy it to the fullest!

useful_contacts · 05-03-2009 1:47am

Xavi6 wrote: »

Don't eat yellow snow

the scary thing i was going to write on my orginal post "no one say dont eat yellow snow":rolleyes:

Xavi6 · 05-03-2009 1:49am

useful_contacts wrote: »

the scary thing i was going to write on my orginal post "no one say dont eat yellow snow":rolleyes:

Well it's pretty solid advice.

Thought you were leaving anyway?

Professey Chin · 05-03-2009 1:51am

None. Little bastards can learn from their own mistakes :pac:

cormie · 05-03-2009 1:54am

useful_contacts wrote: »

Mine is "save 10% of your pay packet no matter what and save it in a credit union so your not tempted to dip into it when your out shopping/drinking

I myself only started doing this a few months ago and im so pissed at myself it took me until i was 23 to start saving, if id copped on at 18 id have my house deposit by now

I would disagree, if you're sensible with money you could have far greater fortune by having that 10% available to you to invest in ideas etc. So credit union is ok as you can access it, but stuff like pension schemes and the likes I mean :cool:

Riddle101 · 05-03-2009 1:55am

Don't look back on Anger....................... or Wonderwall are the best of their songs son, everything else is just alright.

I would also tell my children to live life to the fullest but watch your money

useful_contacts · 05-03-2009 1:55am

Xavi6 wrote: »

Well it's pretty solid advice.

Thought you were leaving anyway?

what can i say- i saw your pic and lets just say i changed my mind:D

Ruu_Old · 05-03-2009 1:57am

If you intend to bet the company payroll, throw it ALL on 23 red!

useful_contacts · 05-03-2009 1:57am

cormie wrote: »

I would disagree, if you're sensible with money you could have far greater fortune by having that 10% available to you to invest in ideas etc. So credit union is ok as you can access it, but stuff like pension schemes and the likes I mean :cool:

ya but if iv 10c in my pocket i spend it- money burns a hole in my pocket! Hence it works for me, and if my genes are anything to go by(family of alcos, gambleres) my poor kids should heed that advice

Saibh · 05-03-2009 1:59am

Believe in yourself

cormie · 05-03-2009 2:00am

How about you spend give 10% of your earnings to me, I'll put it to good use and give you 100.01% back?

humberklog · 05-03-2009 2:02am

I've done it already with my 5 year old: Learn to play a musical instrument.
(Oh and don't give your kids Irish names...I want to be able to pronounce and spell my grandkids names. It always feels like parallel(sic) parking a Hummer on a busy street to me).

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 05-03-2009 2:14am

DON'T Take the Leaving Cert too seriously.

PrettyInPunk · 05-03-2009 2:18am

That being happy in general and in yourself is one of the most important things in the world.

useful_contacts · 05-03-2009 2:26am

Ikky Poo2 wrote: »

DON'T Take the Leaving Cert too seriously.

+ 1 on that - i was up 5 hours before my 1st exam cramming and crying

so ill be telling my little ones that, cos its just not worth it

m5ex9oqjawdg2i · 05-03-2009 2:51am

Follow your heart when it comes to careers...

Unfortunately I listened to someone else, I decided it was a mistake to listen to someone else when it was too late

javaboy · 05-03-2009 2:54am

Never... no no always...

Call Me Jimmy · 05-03-2009 2:56am

Don't have sex with your only son in his sleep, son.

useful_contacts · 05-03-2009 2:59am

Call Me Jimmy wrote: »

Don't have sex with your only son in his sleep, son.

he wasnt asleep

he was being "comforted after having a fit"
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article92642.ece

:D:D:D

Gummy Panda · 05-03-2009 3:01am

useful_contacts wrote: »

Mine is "save 10% of your pay packet no matter what and save it in a credit union so your not tempted to dip into it when your out shopping/drinking

You were watching Friends?

My advice to my son, going on his first date (can't think of a better word), would be: Beer before you lick her, not as bitter.

Call Me Jimmy · 05-03-2009 3:01am

she's hawt

book smarts · 05-03-2009 3:03am

Kick the s.hit out of someone on the first day.

Xavi6 · 05-03-2009 3:12am

javaboy wrote: »

Never... no no always...

I KNOW that's a humorous pop culture reference and want to thank the post but I just can't put my finger on where it's from

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 05-03-2009 3:16am

Xavi6 wrote: »

I KNOW that's a humorous pop culture reference and want to thank the post but I just can't put my finger on where it's from

I think it was an 80s Val Kilmer movie about scientific genii (or whatever the plural of 'genius' is). Looking up title now...

EDIT: "Real Genius"
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089886/
Dr. Meredith: A bit of advice...
Mitch: Oh, uh, thank you...
Dr. Meredith: Always... no, no... never... forget to check your references.
Mitch: Uh... ok... thank you. I'd better be going.
[leaves]
Dr. Meredith: [to his wife] I think the young people enjoy it when I "get down" verbally, don't you?

Sir Gallagher · 05-03-2009 3:16am

Treat her right!

Xavi6 · 05-03-2009 3:19am

Ikky Poo2 wrote: »

I think it was an 80s Val Kilmer movie about scientific genii (or whatever the plural is). Looking up title now...

EDIT: "Real Genius"
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089886/
Dr. Meredith: A bit of advice...
Mitch: Oh, uh, thank you...
Dr. Meredith: Always... no, no... never... forget to check your references.
Mitch: Uh... ok... thank you. I'd better be going.
[leaves]
Dr. Meredith: [to his wife] I think the young people enjoy it when I "get down" verbally, don't you?

Hmmm that's not where I know it from. Could it have been parodied by Family Guy or the like?

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 05-03-2009 3:24am

Xavi6 wrote: »

Hmmm that's not where I know it from. Could it have been parodied by Family Guy or the like?

Ya got me there... sorry. Tis possible. Let's ask youtube.

EDIT - no joy.
Son, you're on your own...

tech77 · 05-03-2009 3:37am

If you ever travel back in time, don't step on anything because even the tiniest change can alter the future in ways you can't imagine.

Xavi6 · 05-03-2009 3:47am

Ikky Poo2 wrote: »

Ya got me there... sorry. Tis possible. Let's ask youtube.

EDIT - no joy.
Son, you're on your own...

Aha! Victory is mine!

It was Father Ted -

FATHER PURCELL: Well this is a piece of advice my father gave to me. This refers not only to lagging, but all forms of insulation. He said "dont ever"...no, wait, it was "always"...no, "never" - oh, I forgot now. Never mind. Whats your favourite humming noise? Would it be mmm-mmmmm or would it be mmmm-mm? The first one there, now thats the sound of a fridge; and the second one, thats the sound of a man humming. You never hear a woman humming. I knew a woman once, but she died soon afterwards. Now if you push me to it, I'd have to say my favourite colour is grey. No, blue. A soft blue with a hint of grey. No, orange. Yes, orange. I remember now.

My head is no longer melted.

Snowie · 05-03-2009 3:49am

teach them risk is sometimes worth regarless of what schools and healkth a saftey say...

Oh and to make there own dission's.... (risk) face the consaquence's and if they wanna pull back flips on mx bikes il build them a foam pit...

Oh and play team sport's.....

Gummy Panda · 05-03-2009 3:53am

Snow-Monkey wrote: »

teach them risk is sometimes worth regarless of what schools and healkth a saftey say...

Oh and to make there own dission's.... (risk) face the consaquence's and if they wanna pull back flips on mx bikes il build them a foam pit...

Oh and play team sport's.....

and don't post on boards when drunk :pac:

Reganio 2 · 05-03-2009 3:59am

Best advise I could ever give my future son

Pull out

Mc Love · 05-03-2009 4:03am

useful_contacts wrote: »

I myself only started doing this a few months ago and im so pissed at myself it took me until i was 23 to start saving, if id copped on at 18 id have my house deposit by now

Stupid dumb young me:(

I know I probably would have bought my house if i has started when i was 15!

Although when i was 15 all i got was a lousy 30 pounds for two days hard slogging, delivering furniture. its all they gave me, it was illegal

me_right_one · 05-03-2009 4:07am

Xavi6 wrote: »

Hmmm that's not where I know it from. Could it have been parodied by Family Guy or the like?

Father Ted.

useful_contacts · 05-03-2009 4:08am

sparkysrovers wrote: »

I know I probably would have bought my house if i has started when i was 15!

Although when i was 15 all i got was a lousy 30 pounds for two days hard slogging, delivering furniture. its all they gave me, it was illegal

OMG ya just reminded me

when i was 14 (15 later that year) i got 45 quid for 3 days 8-5 in a kitchen washing dishes

when i got it i was delighted though it was way under what i was owed (according to daddy)

Snowie · 05-03-2009 4:46am

useful_contacts wrote: »

OMG ya just reminded me

when i was 14 (15 later that year) i got 45 quid for 3 days 8-5 in a kitchen washing dishes

when i got it i was delighted though it was way under what i was owed (according to daddy)

did you become any corupted in your mentlity ?

Jamfan · 05-03-2009 7:14am

Well, I dunno. Fair is foul and foul is fair. Read Macbeth.

Live for the moment, I guess. Oh yeah, and when that girlfriend mentions that she wouldn't mind a threesome - ARRANGE IT. Don't just go 'ah yeah, deadly, it wouldn't be bad'. You'll rue the day and your next girlfriend will have absolutely no interest in such an arrangement. You will be left with what ifs while someone else contends with having to satisty two girls!

There is no economic wisdom that I can offer... solicitors and architects are on the dole applying for jobs in McDonalds... Irish bank shares have lost more than 99% of their value... THE IMF IS GOING TO BE CALLED IN BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR.

Run. Leave now. Invest your money in German Bonds. Emigrate.

gamer · 05-03-2009 9:41am

save 10 per cent of your income per week,do not buy stocks or shares.do not use drugs,unless you wish to destroy your life.Use condoms to prevent unwanted pregnancy and sti,s.Never buy a new car on finance ,thats a scam.

togster · 05-03-2009 9:46am

Always make sure you pop him back in before pulling your zip up

Indie18 · 05-03-2009 10:15am

I would tell them, never bother voting on referendums because if the government don't get the answer they want you will have to do it all over again until they do.

Quazzie · 05-03-2009 10:23am

You can buy sex but you can't buy love

Mena · 05-03-2009 10:29am

Think for yourself. Always.

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