There is plenty I'd give. I'd talk about what to look for in a man, not to sweat the small stuff, that so much of what seems important won't matter 10 years from now, that some high school friends will remain lifelong, others fade away.
I'd have a lot to say about having children and taking time to enjoy life and fully savor being 16. Of course, I liked being 16. Did you?
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Seems like the best advice I could give myself. xD
My only advice is that if you do what you do out of love you will always have love and that's the most important thing you can ever hope to attain.
I guess I would tell myself to do everything harder faster and longer than I did before.
Oh...and to get on some ADHD medication :)
dale c. - author of Bear Country, a science fiction/suspense romance
And if you have to marry that guy when you are in your early 20's.....listen to your instincts, hes not a good man but rather, a liar, cheat and a thief. But I Would marry him anyway because we had 2 beautiful children that have grown into awesome adults!
I was sooo naive then, so trusting and true.
I would also say....start writing Now, you could be published and able to take care of yourself financially when he takes the money and runs to an ugly old woman.
(Im just a little bitter)
I'd be angry too if someone did that. I would tell myself that I had brace myself for the death of my mother in law, father in law, my own father and my husband's aunt, all pretty close together. THAT was a rough year!
I'd also tell myself that having a baby is hard work! I had no idea until after I gave birth that it was going to be so time-consuming. I wouldn't have changed a thing but I'd have known what to expect and not be too proud to ask for help.
I married someone else and thank my lucky stars. We have 3 children. He went on to be unhappy, marry, never have kids and his wife had a breakdown. That could have been me!
However, when my kid was 16 he was so smart and I so stupid, I don't think anything went through.
Richard - True, so true. I've survived two teenagers and have the grey hairs to prove it. I'm on my third teenager and I think my hair will be snow white by the time he gets through those teen years. AAAGH!
Family always comes first - they are your foundation.
Babies & old people MUST be taken care of.
You may love many people in your life - no one is worth your life.
Respect yourself if you want others to respect you.
If you want more then the basics, you have to earn it yourself.
If you break the law, I'll break your neck.
I raised 6 kids by myself and they all turned out to be decent human beings that I'm proud of. Stern as I was, they still love me.
I think I'd have to warn her that little boys are the devil, and have a way of changing your dreams! lol
1. Just because they're your parents does not mean you deserve to be treated like that.
2. Everything is not your fault.
3. Never marry anyone out of pity.
4. You don't have to do everything yourself. It's OK to need people, not just be there for them.
5. Playing is a useful skill and you should learn how.
6. You deserve happiness too.
7. Someday, you sister will be the best family you ever had, even if she seems to hate you now.
8. Someday, someone will love you for who you are. Don't settle for less.
9. You really are beautiful.
Wow, I loved reading all of those!
I would say be good to yourself, laugh alot, and see life as an adventure.
JK
I hated being sixteen.
The only thing I would tell my sixteen year old self is - insist on college, find a way to make it happen. Yes, it would change the course of my life, but I'd like the chance to live my life a different way.
I'm fine with my life as it was, not thrilled, but fine, - but, I am curious to know what if and Jo C, this time I want a crystal ball so I will make better choices along the way:)