Proverbs don't come only from the Bible. Sometimes Middle School Kids can be quite wise. Read these and see if you agree:
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 him.
Unknown
Never tell your mom her diet's not working.
Michael, 14
Never pee on an electric fence.
Robert, 13
Stay away from prunes.
Randy, 9
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
Puppies still have bad breath even after eating a tic tac.
Andrew, 10
Never hold a dust buster and a cat at the same time.
Kyoyo, 10
You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
Armir, 10
Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.
Kellie, 11
If you want a kitten, start out by asking for a horse.
Naomi, 14
Felt markers are not good to use as lipstick.
Lauren, 10
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, ever, try to baptize a cat.
Eileene, 11
Patrick, age 10
When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don't answer him.
Unknown
Never tell your mom her diet's not working.
Michael, 14
Never pee on an electric fence.
Robert, 13
Stay away from prunes.
Randy, 9
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
Puppies still have bad breath even after eating a tic tac.
Andrew, 10
Never hold a dust buster and a cat at the same time.
Kyoyo, 10
You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
Armir, 10
Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.
Kellie, 11
If you want a kitten, start out by asking for a horse.
Naomi, 14
Felt markers are not good to use as lipstick.
Lauren, 10
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, ever, try to baptize a cat.
Eileene, 11