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10. The loud finger snap that will stop kids dead in their tracks 
9. The “I’m not angry, I’m disappointed” speech 
8. The fine art of the peanut butter and jelly sandwich 
7. The ability to separate mixed modeling clay colours 
6. The rule about not mixing the modeling clay colours
5. The keen sense that a child is probably sitting too close to the TV
4. The “How do you know you don’t like it if you haven’t tried it?” line
3. The appropriate amount of time to spend in the corner
2. The various comebacks to “But all my friends are doing it”.
And the #1 thing handed down from mom to mom…
1. The terrified look that follows the question “Where do babies come from?”
What Mom Says & What Mom Means
1. Put on a sweater / I’m cold
2. Young people need their rest / Go to bed so I can have some peace and quiet.
3. You’re too young to stay out that late / I’m too old to stay up late.
4. Choose your friends wisely / Ditch the weirdos pronto!
5. You’ll learn a few things when you’re on your own / The landlord won’t let your stereo on “STUN” either.
6. Where are you going? / I LOVE YOU
7. Who else will be there? / I LOVE YOU
8. When will you be home? / I LOVE YOU
9. Be careful! / I LOVE YOU
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