I feel like I am constantly seeking the advice of my parents. Sometimes I listen to their ideas and sometimes I don't but I love that I have the option to always hear their ideas. I was thinking after spending time with my Grandma Partridge, what kind of advice did she offer to my Dad while he was a kid.
Mom: I think the best advice my Dad gave me was to get a college education. He was a firm believer of women getting their education just as much as their male counterparts. An education for women was really not pushed back in the early seventies. My Dad firmly believed that I needed something to fall back on if anything happened to my husband... death, sickness or loss of a job. He wanted me to also be educated so that I could properly teach my children in an intelligent manner. I was always thankful for his advice. My degree from the University of Utah has given me a lot of help throughout my life and a lot of confidence. I have also raised four "brilliant" children. Great advice!
Dad: The best advice my parents ever gave me was that I could be come anything I wanted to be. They taught me not be afraid of things, but be cautious. Make good friends and stay away from people who may bring you down. Keep the commandments; be honest; love the Lord and all will work out. Obviously, they did not tell me one single idea, but continued, and still encourage me and our family to this day.
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