Letter to a 10 year old

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The following is a letter to a 10 year old girl.

Dear Little Girl,

I would like you to remember the following as you live your life and march towards your dreams:

• The friendships you forge now shall stay with you for life. So make them wisely.
• Respect your parents even though they may not always be worthy of it.
• Be as involved in extra-curriculars in school as with studies. You will not regret it later.
• Let nobody undermine your confidence if you fail in a certain activity.
• Be close to your siblings even if you might want to rip their arms apart. They will be among your best friends later on.
• You will have plenty of time to be fashionable once you are an adult. Don't waste your childhood putting on make-up and branded clothes.
• Fall in love with books. They will never let you be alone. They will never let you down.
• Respect your teachers. They are doing the best job they possibly can with limited resources.
• Learn to respect your body. Let no stranger touch it.
• Develop a hobby be it painting, dancing, whatever.
• Have plenty of friends both male and female. The interactions would help both of you later.
• Do not ever lie to your parents.
• Avoid foul language. Do not associate with people who use foul language.
• Last, but not the least, enjoy your childhood. It is the only carefree time you have. Do not be in a hurry to grow up too fast, too soon. You will repent later.