What lesson would you like to pass on to your kids?

Life teaches us many lessons – some we learn from our parents, others in school and still others from our friends. As parents, my husband and I try to impart as many lessons as we can to our children. I am a firm believer in the saying: "Lessons are caught, not taught." I try my best not to be preachy with my kids, rather I try to show teach them by example. But many times this is hard because I have such a busy schedule. It is my wish to make my children’s generation a better generation and I know that this can start I start guiding them in the best way possible. However, the most important lesson I would like my kids to catch is love for God and value for a good family life. Each day, I pray that God will guide me so that I will be able to raise my kids the best way possible.

Bea Zobel Jr., member of the board of trustees, Metropolitan Museum: I constantly tell my children that nothing comes free and that they have to work hard for what they want. I want them to learn the value of money. And to value the important things in life like family, friends and love of country.

Dorcie Guingona, partner of Anita Chan, Rockwell: It’s the same lesson that was taught to me by my father. With a pinch of hard work, a dash of perseverance and a measure of honesty, you’re most likely to lead a fulfilling life.

Mariko Jacinto, artist, painter, buyer and fashion consultant for Rustan’s: Nirvana is not the absence of suffering. Enjoy what there is to enjoy, suffer what there is to suffer and regard suffering and joy as facts of life. Polish their life day by day by chanting nam myoho renge kyo.

Albert Martinez, actor and director: Let your love be stronger than your hate, anger and hurt. Learn the wisdom of compromise for it is better to bend a little than to break.

Marc Logan, news/TV personality: I can teach Justin and Mara how to be humble. That’s a lesson I learned in the industry. It is the reason that until now people see me as someone they can always trust, depend on and approach. It’s flattering to hear people say: "Wala ka palang ka ere ere at ang bait mo pala kahit sa personal!" It pays to be humble kasi ang lakas ng good karma.

Joey Concepcion, president and CEO, RFM Corporation: My wife Marissa and I continue to pray that our kids follow the examples that we try to set for them. Especially to keep a strong relationship with God. We also want them to be close to the family and love their country.

Joanne Matschuck, businesswoman: What you plant is what you harvest whatever you do in your life, what you build or create for yourself now is what you will receive or acquire in the future, so make sure you do the right thing! And always be positive, never say you can’t do things because more often than not in the end you will realize that you can do it after all.

Yoli Ayson, businesswoman: Education is very important and no one can take it away from you. From a good education you gain many things such as respect, knowledge and it opens unending possibilities in your life journey. I also tell my kids that life is full of challenges, but they must never give up, they must persevere, have faith in God and keep their self-confidence intact because these are key factors to success. Struggles should be viewed in a positive light because through suffering my kids will learn important lessons in life. After all, God will never give them problems that they can’t solve.