Things our parents said

Don't sit so close to the television,you'll go blind.
Don't read in bed with a flashlight,you'll go blind.
You can't go in the water for at least thirty minutes after eating,you'll get cramps and drown.
Quit making that face or it will stay that way.
Put on clean underwear,you might get in an accident.
Because I said so !
Stop crying or I'll give you something to cry about.
Before a spanking ; this is going to hurt me more than you. (I don't think so )
You need to buckle down and apply yourself. (also popular with teachers)
Don't crack your knuckles,you'll get arthritis.
Wash behind your ears. (the most important part to be kept clean)
Get out of the night air,it'll make you sick.
Save your money.
Money doesn't grow on trees.
Maybe Santa Claus will bring it.
Wait until your birthday.
You don't need that.
Those clothes look ridiculous.
The music is too loud.
You can't understand the lyrics.
The person can't sing.
Eating chocolate gives you pimples.
While chewing gum; you sound like a cow.
Respect your elders.
Children should be seen and not heard.
I don't care what the other kids are doing.
I don't care what other parents allow.
I don't care what your sister said.
I don't care what is in style.
I don't care.
Ask your father (or mother)
What did your father(or mother) say ?
Go to the bathroom.
Try
That's too much ketchup.
That's too much salt.
Eat your vegetables.
Don't play with your food.
There are children in Africa starving to death that would love to have that food.
When I was a kid we had to eat everything on our plate.
If you stare at the tip of your nose too long, you'll become cross eyed
Don't blow your nose too hard or you'll break your eardrums.
Don't hold your nose shut while sneezing,you'll break your eardrums.
I had to walk to school. uphill,in winter,both ways.
Make your bed.
Clean your room.
Your room looks like a pig sty.
Chew your food.
Don't wolf down your food.
Use a tissue.
Sit up straight.
Stand up straight.
Quit slouching.
Brush your teeth.
Comb your hair.
You need a haircut.
Sit still.
It won't kill you to ( fill in the blank here )
Go to bed.
Get out of bed.
Wear a sweater.
Wear a coat.
Bundle up.
Say Please.
Say Thank You.
And a lot of NO's, Not Now,and we'll see.

These are just a few of the phrases and instructions that come to mind. I'm sure you can add your own favorites. How many times have you caught yourself saying the very same things to your children ? LOL I'm starting on the Grand Children with these tid bits of advice. Parents have probably been doing it since the beginning of time. Napoleon ! Get your hand out of your jacket. You'll pull the buttons off !

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