- Ricky Schroder: ...Who are you kidding? Lies might get you off the hook once in a while; but when you're caught lying, it's awful. And, if you lie all the time, people won't pay attention to what you say anymore. So why not tell the truth and face the music? It's hardly ever as bad as you think it's gonna be.
- Rene Enriquez: ...If you know me, you shouldn't - because that likely means you watch TV past your bedtime, which you shouldn't. You see, your body needs lots of rest to make it through the day. And when you stay up late, it's a good bet you'll be too tired for school - and too tired to play after school. Come on - be nice to your body, and give it the rest it needs.
- Michael Gross: ...Hey, divorce is a sad thing. No one ever plans on it happening, but it does - in a lot of families. So don't blame yourself, or push away your friends. You're not alone; a lot of people have divorced parents. So don't stop living - life goes on.
- Sarah Purcell: ...It's never easy when someone you really care about dies. Of course it makes you sad, but YOU have to go on living. Your friend wouldn't want you to spend your whole life feeling the way you feel now. And remember, even though your friend's gone, he can keep living in all those good memories you carry with you.
- Betty White: ...Don't panic. If you know you're going to be alone in the house, make sure you have the phone number of a neighbor or a relative handy - to call in case of an emergency. Ask your parents where they'll be, and keep numbers for the police and fire departments by the phone. Knowing who to reach in a hurry will take away the need to worry.
- Lisa Whelchel: ..."Oh, no" is right! Just because your parents aren't home doesn't mean there's a new set of rules, or an absence of them, to go by. What it means is responsibility; when you're alone, YOU'RE the head of the house. So don't let your parents down; remember, they're counting on you to be in control of what happens - and that means not letting the house collapse around your ears.
- Valerie Harper: ...Rochelle DID tell Emily it was private, and Emily read it anyway. Now, that wasn't good. It's not nice to be nosy; on the other hand, if you truly don't want people to snoop around in your business, then don't help them by leaving it out in plain sight. Instead, put it away.
- Richard Moll: ...You don't have to do anything but enjoy yourself. Your parents are only going away for the weekend, not forever. Sure, you'll miss them when they're away. That's a natural feeling, just like when they miss you, when you go away to camp or to school. But you always come back, right? So will your parents. So don't worry - everything will be just fine.
- Justine Bateman: [on "Sid Haircut vs. Johnny Sincere"] ... Hey, wait a minute. Calling someone a nerd is one thing; a difference of opinion is another. The fact that someone doesn't agree with you doesn't make them crazy; it doesn't even make them wrong; it just means they think differently than you do about something. In a world as big as ours, there's plenty of room for other ways of seeing things - and that's kind of nice.
- Justine Bateman: ...With an attitude like THAT, your project IS doomed to failure. If you're gonna have to work with someone all year long, give them a chance and get to know them. And if it doesn't work out, talk to your teacher. Either way, you'll feel better... And you'll do better, too.
- Perry King: ...Now, I'm not a big accordion fan myself. But, when you think something isn't fair, throwing a fit is NOT the way to get your point across. Believe it or not, people WILL listen to your side of the story, if you just approach them the right way. So, instead of making like Attila the Hun, take a deep breath and try making sense instead.
- Perry King: ...Don't imitate EVERYTHING you see. If your dad has a beer after the game, so what? That doesn't mean YOU have to. He also goes to work every day, pays taxes and bills; you don't do THAT stuff, do you? Right now, do what's good for YOU. Instead of beer, cool it with fruit juice - or a tall glass of milk.
- Perry King: ...Girls, girls! Bragging's no way to keep a friendship rolling. Showing off only means that we really don't feel so good about ourselves, so we try to make somebody else feel even worse - and that's a lonely feeling. It's not what we have that makes us good people; it's how nice we really are. That's what being a buddy, and not a braggart, is all about.
- Nancy McKeon: ...Hold it! You don't know who's on the other side of the door. And if you don't know who it is, don't let them in. If they're delivering something, tell them to leave it at the door. And if they want to come in, tell them to come back later.
- Nancy McKeon: ...So Bobby's an oddball, right? Wrong. It's funny, but - believe it or not - some people thought *I* was strange. But, once they got to know me, they realized I wasn't. You see, it goes back to that old saying, "You don't really know someone until you know that someone." People have a way of surprising you, if you give them a chance.
- Mr. T: ...Hey, hold it a second. That kid thinks he can look like Mr. T overnight? It took me years of slow, steady training before I became the specimen that you see today. You got to take one step at a time: you got to start small and build up; then you go on to the next size; and, when you're really prepared, then you can move on to the big time.
- [He attempts to lift an Olympic-caliber barbell, with two loud grunts, but to no great effect]
- Mr. T: Well! See? There are some things even T ain't ready for yet. Nothing comes easy! So, if you want to get bigger, start smaller.
- Mr. T: ...Someone's acting like a chump. Who says, just because you brought the ball, that you get to make the call? Even Mr. T doesn't call ALL the shots. When you're part of a team - and I know something about teams - you got to work together. Sports should be fun, all about having a good time, and learning to play together; that's IT. If you take the ball and leave, you'll ruin everyone's fun - including your own. It's that simple.
- Thom Bray: ...Wait a minute! What I just heard wasn't exactly music to my ears. Who's to say what religion is best or worst? Everyone is entitled to their own individual belief and faith; that's what the Constitution says. So be proud of who you are and what your religion is. Don't let anyone tell you differently; anybody who does is singing off-key.
- Thom Bray: ...Oh, wait a minute here; something's wrong. When you take on a babysitting job, you take on the responsibility that goes with it. If you have a job to do, you owe it to everyone - including yourself - to do it right, and to the best of your ability.
- Thom Bray: ...Every time you leave your toys and other things out where they don't belong, a lot can happen: they can get stolen; your mom might throw them away; or someone could get hurt. Toys are fun to play with; but, when you're done, please - put 'em in their place, before they put YOU in YOUR place.
- Thom Bray: ...Hey. What kind of game are you guys playing, huh? I mean, you shouldn't need a computer to tell you that it's wrong to be late. If you're supposed to go home after school and you don't, you're gonna worry your parents sick. And sick parents are not fun to be around; no computer should have to tell you that, either. So unless your parents know where you are, and they tell you it's okay, please - don't be late. Go home, already!
- Dwight Schultz: ...Fire is frightening and dangerous. But, if a fire does break out, DON'T PANIC. Just hit the deck as fast as you can, crawl to the nearest door, and get out of the house. Don't try to be a hero by putting the fire out yourself. And once you're outside, call the fire department. So learn their number; also, be prepared to give them your name and address. But STAY COOL. Remember, being calm can mean the difference between getting hurt and getting out unharmed.
- Dwight Schultz: ...Boy, it can be tough when your parents think differently about your friends than you do. But there IS a way to solve the problem of choosing between dropping the friend and disobeying the parent. Find out what it is your folks don't like about your friends; that, at the same time, will help assure your parents you're not crazy enough to let somebody else rope you into trouble. That way, your folks can give your friends a chance AND rest easy about you.
- Dwight Schultz: ...There's really nothing to be scared of! You see, the dark is scary because we can't see as well. Darkness by itself is no big thing. When you can't see, it makes you afraid. But, as long as you're in a safe place - like your own house, or your own room - what's to fear, except fear itself?
- Dwight Schultz: ...Boy, do I know the name of THAT tune! Convincing your parents that you're right, and that another adult is wrong, is about as tricky as flying around the world without an airplane... At least, that's what I used to think. But, since then, I've found that - if you're truly right, and if you honestly explain the situation to your parents - nine times out of ten, they'll understand.
- Dwight Schultz: ...Whew! Taking your fair portion of food is one thing, but taking enough for half the Washington Redskins is something else! If you hog all the food, what's left for all the others? Listen to old "Howling Mad" here: you might be tempted because that food looks great, but leave something for the next person; remember, your eyes are often bigger than your belly.
- Tempestt Bledsoe: ...You'd be surprised by what you can do, when you put your mind to it. Why not make a list of different ways to earn a buck, like: mowing the lawn; babysitting; asking your neighbors if there's any chores they need done - I bet you'll find yourself richer in more ways than you can count.
- Michael J. Fox: ...What's so hot about playing with matches? Every year, thousands of people are hurt, or left homeless, by the careless use of fire. Fire is a tool; you cook with it, it keeps us warm, it gives us light. But it can be very dangerous if it's used improperly, or if it's played with like some kind of toy. If you don't treat fire with the respect it deserves, it can cause a lot of trouble. It could even cost somebody's life, perhaps your own.
- Michael J. Fox: ...It sounds like Uncle George has a problem keeping his hands to himself, and that's a problem that can become very serious. Your body belongs to YOU; remember that. No one should touch you in ways that make you uncomfortable. And if someone's touching you in ways that seem strange - whether it's a teacher, or a friend, or your favorite uncle - tell your parents, or another adult you trust. Maybe there's nothing wrong; but, if there is, someone ought to know about it right away.
- David Hasselhoff: ...That's right - you didn't do anything; it has nothing to do with you. You got the cold shoulder from your best friend, probably, because she's having a real tough day and she just has something else on her mind. Don't take it personally, or jump to conclusions. If a friend acts weird, it's most likely because you caught them at a bad time. So wait a while; when the pressure's off, you'll find out she's still your best friend.
- David Hasselhoff: ...Everybody's been sold a bill of goods about keeping a secret, but some secrets need to get in the open. If an adult - or anyone else - has done something to you that you think is not right, you should tell your parents or someone else you trust. Tell them, even if you were told to keep it a secret. There's a big difference between secrets that should be kept, and ones that shouldn't. That difference is as simple as day and night. So, if you're carrying around the kind of secret that you know should be told, don't be afraid to ask for help.
- David Hasselhoff: ...We all know we shouldn't cross the street against the light, but sometimes we listen to our own sense of adventure. Still, you're never too old - or too young - to be careful. Personally, I think it's worth an extra minute to look out for your own safety; after all, it can only take a split second to make you real sorry you didn't.
- Kim Fields: ...That's a tough one. There's nothing wrong with playing a practical joke once in a while - I've played a few in my day - but if you see that somebody's idea of a joke is likely to hurt somebody else, then you should do something about it. That's not being a tattletale; that's just plain old-fashioned common sense.
- Kim Fields: ...Yeah, you'll get used to it all right; and then, how are you going to quit? Believe me, smoking is a habit - a bad one. I don't need experience to know that, and neither should you. People might tell you that having cigarettes will make you look older, but let me tell you: I've known too many adults who smoke, and most of them are struggling to quit. Smoking is neither healthy nor cool, so do yourself and your friends a favor: act smart, and don't start.
- Soleil Moon Frye: ...The way she's acting, you'd think she was being thrown to a hungry alligator! If you're sick, doctors will HELP; you know your parents wouldn't take you someplace to HURT you. Just bear with it; that's so you can do all the things you ENJOY doing. Remember, your parents and doctors only want you to feel good; there's nothing scary about that.
- Soleil Moon Frye: ...Getting lost is one of the scariest things that can happen to any kid. So when you're lost in public, like at a store, find someone - not just any stranger, but a security guard or a salesperson or the like - and ask for help. So long as there's people around, you won't STAY lost!
- Jason Bateman: ...Not noisy or anything! Enjoying music is one thing; driving people around you crazy is another. There's a time and a place for everything; if your right to blast your music conflicts with other people's right to peace and quiet, then SOMETHING'S gotta give. Not everybody cares to hear your favorite music when you do, and blasting it publicly is even illegal in some parts. So, rather than ask for trouble, why not just turn it down some? That way, you can have your music without forcing people around you to eat it too.
- Jackee Harry: ...What's the point of doing all that stuff? Not only is the teacher mad, but your classmates aren't gonna be happy with you either. You know what I think? You should take responsibility for your own actions. And you know what else I think? Your classmates will respect you for that.
- Jackee Harry: ...How do you know whether or not you're going to be good at something, anything, if you don't even try? And, for that matter, nobody said you need to be a champ to have fun! Having a good time with friends is more than enough. So don't worry about trying yourself! If it's not going to work, you'll know. But give it a chance; you just might surprise yourself.