Things your parents were totally right about

Those responsible for us when we are children are usually the first people to give us advice. They're often—though not always—our parents. Growing up, we all listened to our parents tell us to "do this" or "don't do that", constantly warning us to be careful with such and such things; and when we challenged them, we'd most likely get an answer like "you'll understand when you're older," or something along those lines.

It turns out, our parents were actually right about a lot of stuff! Perhaps even more than we care to admit. Click through the gallery and see if you agree.   

Save your money

Ah, the good old financial advice we ought to have followed from our very first paycheck. Can you imagine if you’d started saving money from the very beginning? Luckily, it’s never too late to start saving!

Go to the bathroom before you leave the house

How many times have you left the house in a rush, only to find yourself in need of a toilet and having none nearby? If only you had listened to your parents’ advice…

Turn off the light when you leave the room

This piece of advice certainly resonates differently now that you have to pay the electricity bill yourself! Also, it’s pretty bad for the planet to waste energy unnecessarily.

Admit when you’re wrong

Everyone makes mistakes, but denying responsibility by rejecting or ignoring them is not the way to go. Owning your mistakes is good for you and those around you.

Stand up straight

You probably now recognize that good posture is important. To be fair, you’ve probably known that all your life, but just didn’t listen to your parents. We’ve all been there.

There are plenty of fish in the sea

You probably remember your first heartbreak, and how the world was crumbling around you because, well, that was the only person in the world for you, right? Well, not according to your parents. There are indeed plenty of fish in the sea, and they knew it. And now, so do you.

If you have health, you have everything

It’s all good to chase money and have lofty material goals, but unless you’re healthy, what is any of it worth? Health is the base of our lives, and it’s a lot more important than anything else in the grand scheme of things.

Real friends like you for who you are

Recognizing who your real friends are when you are a kid is not as easy, but in the end, they should like you when you're truly being yourself. 

You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar

You’ve probably heard this proverb, and you’ve probably ignored it when it came out of your parents’ mouths. Weren’t they right, though?

You’ll understand when you’re a parent

This is yet another classic, that those who become parents end up recognizing the truth in it.

Respect your elders

If we're lucky, we'll eventually become one of those “elders.” And like previous generations, we too will probably complain that some younger people don’t respect us.

Wear a coat

Hey, if it’s too hot, you can always take your coat off, but if it gets cold you can’t put one on if you haven’t got one with you!

Drink water

It’s safe to say that most of us are now aware of how important hydration is. Drinking water is the easiest and best way to stay hydrated. Such a simple and valuable piece of advice, right?

The world owes you nothing

This is a hard lesson to learn, but it’s one that signals maturity. The world owes us nothing, even if we feel like we deserve something.