"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, 9 
 
 "Never tell your mom her diet's not working. " Michael, 14 
 
 "Stay away from prunes. " Randy, 9 
 
 "Never pee on an electric fence. " Robert, 13 
 
 "Don't squat with your spurs on. " Noronha, 13 
 
 "Don't pull dad's finger when he tells you to. " Emily, 10 
 
 "When your mom is mad at your dad, don't let her brush 
 your hair. " Taylia,11 
 
 "Never allow your three-year old brother in the same 
 room as your school assignment. " Traci, 14 
 
 "Don't sneeze in front of mum when you're eating 
 crackers. " Mitchell,12 
 
 "Puppies still have bad breath even after eating a Tic- 
 Tac. " Andrew, 9 
 
 "Never hold a dust buster and a cat at the same time. " 
 Kyoyo, 9 
 
 "You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. " 
 Armir, 9 
 
 "Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts. " 
 Kellie, 11 
 
 "If you want a kitten, start out by asking for a horse. " 
 Naomi, 15 
 
 "Felt markers are not good to use as lipstick. " Lauren, 9 
 
 "Don't pick on your sister when she's holding a baseball 
 bat. " Joel,10 
 
 "When you get a bad grade in school, show it to your 
 mom when she's on the phone. " Alyesha, 13 
 
 "Never try to baptize a cat. " Eileen, 8