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8 Things Kids Can Learn from Prince

By Joni Gilder-Rone May 6, 2016
I brought my kids to Paisley Park to show them Prince's Memorial. We played Music and watched videos, but I felt I needed to explain to my kids how he was influential and was someone they could truly look up to.

8 Things Kids Can Learn from Prince

1. Never give up - Prince never gave up his career even after becoming rich and famous. 

2. Be giving - He donated to so many organizations, without any recognition. 

3. Always be yourself - He wasn't afraid to be himself (or his alter ego). 

4. Stay grounded - He remained part of his community. His neighbors often saw him riding his bike, going out and about, just like them.

5. Share your talent with others - He wrote great songs for to share with others. 

6. Never cheat - He never copied other's music. 

7. Keep good friends - He threw great parties and invited his friends. 

8. You can be good at more than one thing - Prince played over 20 instruments.