Age 6 – I’ve learned that if you spread the peas out on your plate, it looks like you ate more.
Age 8 – I’ve learned that if you laugh and drink soda pop at the same time, it will come out your nose.
Age 10 – I’ve learned that you should never jump out of a second story window using a sheet for a parachute.
Age 11 – I’ve learned that if you want to get even with someone at camp, you rub their underwear in poison ivy.
Age 13 – I’ve learned that just when I get my room the way I like it, Mom makes me clean it up.
Age 16 – I’ve learned that when my parents are in a bad mood, it’s best to agree to everything they say or things get nasty.