8 Things Your Mom Got Right!

Diamond from Diamond Diploma knows just how I feel!  She was sure her mom was wrong about life too.  Then, she got older and realized that mother really does know best.

We all have that moment, the instant we realize our mom really did know what she was talking about and maybe she understood a lot more about us than we would like to admit.  In that moment, I found a new respect for my own mother.

So here are 8 things your mom got right:

1. Nothing good ever happens after midnight.

In high school I remember getting angry when my mother would say, “nothing good ever happens after midnight.” Well, thinking back on it… nothing good really did happen after 12, unless I was having a sleepover with my girlfriends. Staying out late typically ended in me making bad decisions. I don’t know, maybe I’ll be making my child’s curfew… let’s say… 9pm? Ha!

2. I just don’t like her.

My mom liked most of my girl friends, but there were some that she just didn’t like or trust. Those girls she didn’t like, well they ended up being terrible friends! Friends that shared secrets, stole boyfriends, and back-stabbed. Should have listened to mama.

3. Go change your clothes before you leave!

Once I tried leaving my house in a short skirt and a shirt that showed my stomach… my mom told me to change, and I threw a hissy fit. I was 15 years old! Thank God my mom made me change. Now when I see children dressed like that I feel disgusted. They’re attracting older men, and it’s terrible… and they’re using their bodies! There is no need to show that much. My mom was definitely right.

4. School is really important.

Back in high school my mom always stressed education and how important it is. I remember hating her for making me study so much. However, when I moved away and started college I thanked God for the discipline my mom taught me. I learned very quickly that a night out on the town isn’t worth retaking chemistry. Everyone realizes mom was right when it’s time to apply to grad school or land a job.

5. He doesn’t deserve you.

She was right, he didn’t back then, and he still doesn’t.

6. Wait.

We want to rush everything in our youth… We think we are so ready for everything… like relationships, sex, freedom, etc… Well, we’re not. Waiting allows you to mature so you can actually make the correct decisions. A life of regret is not a life at all. There are so many consequences that come out of rushing your life along… Sometimes it’s better to enjoy the time God’s given you, instead of trying to fast forward ahead.

7. You won’t be able to eat like that forever.

Ain’t that the truth! Yeah… no more queso all over those nachos or fries.  Actually, no nachos or fries period.

8. Kill them with kindness.

Stooping down to someone’s level is easy. Remaining cool, calm, and collected takes class. My mama always said you catch more flies with honey than vinegar.

Which of these truths was your mom fond of saying?  I can remember my dad telling me in college that nothing good ever happens after midnight. He was so right! Looking back, I can't really think of any good things that happened that late. … just bad choices.

I really wish I had listened when my mom warned that I shouldn't eat junk all the time. I was so skinny!  She was right, all that junk food did catch up to me. Now, I wish I could get back to weighing 120 lbs!

What else was your mom right about?  See the complete list of things your mom was right about at Diamond Diploma.