#[[opportunity cost]] (e.g., watching television is expensive)
#Liberal values have destructive personal consequences (e.g., [[Hollywood Values]])
#Nurture trust in those who have earned it, but beware of There is more [[deceit]]in the world than you expect
#Trying an addictive activity is like stepping on a slippery slope: you may be unable to save yourself from destruction
#If you are with someone who commits a crime, the law may hold you fully responsible
#Bad ideas will be suggested to you by nearly everyone, including yourself, except a bad idea will never come from both your parents
#Much of our behavior is governed by habits. It is therefore critical to consciously cultivate good habits, and to work to overcome bad habits. Good habits don't just happen.
#Constant questioning of authority, on the [[Liberal]] notion that authority is neccesarily necessarily wrong, is counter-productive and destructive. Respect experience and the wisdom that it brings, and you will benefit from it.
#Resist peer pressure to do things which conflict with the values your family and church taught you.
#It is fine to say No: say No to temptation, to illegal drugs, to underage drinking, to crime, to pre-marital sex and indecent behaviour.
#Pre-marital virginity isn't 'square' or boring. It's cool to keep yourself for 'the one'.
#You are the master of your body, and not vice-versa.
#You might think it’s it's fun to make decisions. But if you make a decision and you decide incorrectly then it’s your fault. Your friends told you? Your fault. Your government told you? Your fault. Your spouse told you? Your fault. I told you? ''Still'' your fault. Welcome to responsibility.#(more)
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