I learned everything I need to know by 5 years of age:
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Painful things are WORTHWHILE - I was born and I don't regret it.
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FAITH - I will be taken care of basically - fed, cleaned and talked to.
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AFFECTION - we both like hugs and someone to lean on.
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Things make SENSE later - but BE THERE or you'll miss it, and it never will make sense.
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You have to PAY someday, better sooner than later
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There are INSIDE SELF things and OUTSIDE SELF things - as in I feel annoyed and uncomfortable inside; I need to look cooperative outside.
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I have to COMPETE - I have a sibling who is smart, and I need to be ready for school later.
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I have to get things RIGHT even if I'm slow - and it helps if when you get things right, you look like you always did. It makes your parents look smart.
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Keep CLEAN - it looks more put together.
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I have CONTROL over me some - eat the rough stuff, it keeps you firm and on the go.
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Be patient, there is generally an opportunity later, and if not then speak up. PATIENCE is waiting to find a bathroom.
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TALK and you'll LEARN a lot about the big stuff and the little stuff.
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All things are INTERCONNECTED - the positive things I did today will be remembered and appreciated. So will the negative things.
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KINDERGARTEN is your first real JOB - follow instructions, don't mess up, apologize when needed, and ACCOMPLISH for both THEM and YOURSELF.
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