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"Playing on a teacher on television requires serious smarts. After all, they educate the masses on morality.\nWhile some shows that take place in a classroom had to teach lessons that no longer have relevancy to adults, most of the big picture advice still applies years after you graduate.\nSee also: 15 Best Cat Memes Ever [MEOW]\nSo the next time you suffer an existential crisis (or just need some decision making help), let Mr. Feeny teach you all you need to know. \n\n\nClassroom Life Lessons\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Don't Put Things Off, But If You Do, Really Sell It (Even Stevens)\nWhen Ren forgot about the due date for her science project, it almost undid her. When she finally had to give her presentation, she didn't have enough facts to earn a passing grade, but she did keep everyone engaged. Distracting with spectacle should be a last resort, but it can help.\n\nVideo: YouTube, James Mcashan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. Friendship Is More Important Than Image (Lizzie McGuire)\nLizzie was willing to jump in front of a middle school bullet to protect her friend, and any solid friendship should be built on that kind of love. So let your friend borrow your best dress for her date and don't think about the potential stains.\n\nVideo: YouTube, m4010149\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. You Can't Always Help Your Friends (Boy Meets World)\nMr. Feeny was kind of like a life lesson machine. This is one of his more important ones. Whether a friend is being self-destructive or just not living up to their potential, you can only give guidance and support, you can't solve their problems for them.\n\nVideo: YouTube, SexuaI Tyrannosaurus\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Trust Your Instincts (7th Heaven)\nNot everyone has Annie's super-mom instincts to listen to, but Mary's decision to pull away and voice the fact that she was uncomfortable is an example everyone can follow. Whether it's something a boss asks or a friend, you never have to go along with something that feels wrong to you.\n\nVideo: YouTube, MultiAnette84\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. The Promise of Fame Can Make People Crazy (Hey Arnold) \nWhen someone gets their five minutes of fame, it can go to their head. But, the person you know isn't gone forever, they just need to be reminded of their true self.\n\nVideo: YouTube, LoveableMacey\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6. Remember Who Really Cares About You (Boy Meets World)\nOn the surface, the moral of this episode is very simple -- don't join cults. But what Shawn forgot is the fact that his friends and mentors are the ones that have always supported him.\n\nVideo: YouTube, bbaseballboy1234\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7. Resolve Personal Issues Before They Interfere With Work (Gilmore Girls)\nSometimes there's no way to get around the awkward situation of having a fight or break-up with someone you work with. But sometimes a simple discussion and promise to keep any animosity out of meetings can help.\n\nVideo: YouTube, lilac028\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8. Don't Try To Have a Private Conversation in Public (Dawson's Creek)\nAlso, don't have a romantic relationship with your teenage student. More universally, Pacey's teacher probably would have been more willing to discuss their kiss if he had chosen a time and place with less of an audience.\n\nVideo: YouTube, masterwitter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9. You Can't Always Pick Who You Work With (The Baby-Sitter's Club)\nFinding common ground with co-workers and roommates helps productivity. So just because you clash with someone doesn't mean you can be rude or difficult if sharing space or a project.\n\nVideo: YouTube, Leilani6543\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImage: Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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