Life lessons

Friday, March 28, 2008 - Weekend homework. Write a persuasive essay explaining, "what is the most important lesson your parents have ever taught you?" Be as specific as possible and tell how others can benefit from this lesson. Due by Monday, March 31, 2008 by 8:00 a.m.

In life their are many lessons to learn. Weather they are big lessons or litte, the decisions you make can be very crucial. Some people decide to go through these stages without the help of their parental figures. In this case I am one of those people. Many lessons I learned I learned them on my own.

I have been through life changing experiences and dealt with them on my own. Not because I did not have anyone their but because I really consider myself an independent young lady and I always try and do things on my own first. I realized that some people might call me selfish for that however, I feel it's my life and my decision. I still don't comprehend the concept of other people getting hurt from my decision.

The biggest life lesson that I have learned from my parents was to be honest. No matter what the situation is, telling the truth always feels better and sets you free. I have applied this rule to my life and things seem to have gotten a little bit better. The truth can really set you free, especially if you know you are in the wrong and an apology wouldn't hurt either.

I have also learned that you should talk to your parents about ANYTHING! I know it sounds crazy but it will save you a lot of trouble and hurt. Unfortunately I had to learn that the hard way. Some people ask me would I go back and change anything that took place in my past and truthfully, no because everything happens for a reason. We make mistakes to learn from them in the future so I believe that the things that occurred in my life were to help me and not hurt me.

In conclusion, the biggest life lessons come from your mistakes. So unless you make them, you will never have the opportunity to correct them. I believe that all my mistakes and soon to be mistakes are gonna help me build my future and a new way of life. I actually thank the people who snitched on me, all the teachers who called my house, all the boys who spread rumors thank you because it made me stronger.