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23 Lessons You Learned From Your Latino Parents

The good, the superstitious, and everything in between.

1. DON'T TALK BACK.

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This isn't even an option — it's the sacred rule you must live by at all times.

2. Never put your bag on the ground because it's bad luck.

3. If you don't cover yourself up 100 percent during the winter, you will get sick.

4. Sleeping with your hair wet means you will get pneumonia.

5. "Sana Sana colita de rana," solved everything.

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This rhyme + vapor rub = a godsend that would cure whatever sickness you had.

6. Wear slippers or else you will get sick.

7. Anything can and will become tupperware.

8. Everything has multiple purposes.

9. Don't let anyone sweep near or on your feet or you'll never get married.

10. Don't ever open an umbrella inside the house because it's also bad luck.

11. Don't act up or else the chancla will come at you.

12. To always eat your three meals a day or be forced to make up for it one meal.

13. Everyone in your family has worked harder than you.

14. Respect your elders because they know EVERYTHING.

15. Don't ask to sleepover at your friend's house.

16. You'll learn all your moves from them.

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You better dance, you better move, and you better keep up.

17. To always over exaggerate what time it actually is.

18. Don't ask for money to eat out.

19. They'll send you outside but only to complain about how you're out too much.

20. If you want to whine, they'll give you something actually to whine about.

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Whether it was a quiet "ow," or a playful fight with your sibling, be prepared for the backlash.

21. They taught you how to cook from the moment you could walk.

22. They'll never stop reminding you that you'll need to take care of them when they're old.

23. And that no matter what, they love you and will always continue to love you.