
Rules of Childhood
written by kids ages 8-15
- Never trust a dog to watch your food.
- When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don't answer.
- Never pee on an electric fence.
- Don't eat yellow snow.
- Don't squat with your spurs on.
- Don't pull dad's finger when he tells you to.
- When your mom is mad at your dad, don't let her brush your hair.
- Don't sneeze when you're eating crackers.
- Turn off the dust buster before you pick up the cat.
- Don't try to hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
- Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.
- If you want a kitten, start out by asking for a horse.
- Felt markers are not good to use as lipstick.
- Don't pick on your sister when she's holding a baseball bat.
- When you get a bad grade in school, show it to your mom when she's on the phone.
- Never try to baptize a cat.
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