Important things you teach a child Tell them that Failure is an Option. Tell them how to be yourself more and not try to imitate Tom Cruise(Top Gun) confidence. Tell them there's a difference between friends and drinking buddies. Tell them honesty , in all situations , is always , always , always the best policy . Tell them how to be assertive. Tell them how much your Mum and Dad really loved you . Tell them life's goal is not earning money. Tell them that home really is where the heart is. Tell them that being positive can really change your thoughts which can indeed change your life. Tell them how to say No ! Tell them that the phrase ' just try it' should apply to everything we do in life. Tell them that not being perfect is okay , and ,in fact , striving for perfectionis an impossible task. Tell them that losing yourself in a book wasn't a substitute for living. Tell them th...