Don't let the sun set on your anger - forgive and move on. All advice is subject to change except God's. Every child needs the unconditional love of another human being - help where you can. Polish your shoes, be polite, and remember table manners are still important. Don't get too busy for your family.
Winners prepare harder than losers.
Never have a home mortgage larger than three times your income. Join a local church and tithe. The most important book on law, love and life is the Bible. Good folks are everywhere, but the South has an unusually large number of them. Don't be judgmental if you don't have all the facts.