What is the greatest lesson you have learned from your parents (guardians)?

Spiritually speaking, what is the greatest lesson you have learned from your parents/guardian. If not from them, then the greatest lesson from an adult you looked up to while growing up.

For me - my parents live "judge not, lest ye be judged" everyday. This is the greatest lesson I have learned from them - how to not judge people because of their choices. People will make choices that are different than mine and I cannot judge them based on their choices. Some people are different than me and it's not by choice - I need to accept them. My parents taught me how to accept those who are different than me.

Jesus said "love everyone" - He never said "love everyone, except" My parents are great examples of following this commandment. They love and accept everyone despite their differences.

2008-08-02T14:02:52Z

I'm liking all the answers so far. Even from those who feel their parents really didn't teach you much.

2008-08-02T14:03:51Z

Michael P - you answered my question just fine. You still learned something - even if it was to be different from your parents.

2008-08-02T14:15:09Z

Still great answers. We have all learned something from someone - even if it wasn't from our parents.

LeLe ( RIP Bernie Mac)2008-08-02T13:56:17Z

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My mom wouldn't really baby me, she always told me to shake stuff off and keep stepping....that has really helped me out alot, another thing my mom always told me was that I have to know God for myself and not based my belief on what everyone else said

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its so hot2008-08-02T14:04:28Z

I learned from my aunt and my uncle how to keep a marriage alive! They still act like they're young and the love in their eyes is so genuine even after 30 years!
My parents have taught me how NOT to fight with my husband. All they ever did was yell off top andnever allow some thinking or breathing time.

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Prof Fruitcake2008-08-02T14:03:03Z

Whenever I would whine and complain about something someone did to me, my mother always said, "well, it's not happening now". That used to really make me mad. But I see her point now.

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~michael P.2008-08-02T13:57:41Z

To be honest, my parents messed up my sister and me big style. We've learned to be different and better parents for our own children. Hope this answers your question.

edit: thanks, kdollmusic. It means a lot to us.

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debbie22432008-08-02T13:56:36Z

That it takes a lifetime to build a good reputation and a moment to destroy it.

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