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Lesson 15: Don't force your children to do things they don't want to do

(''Youth Will Be Served,'' season 2, episode 12)

Jillian may be an aspiring singer-songwriter, but that doesn't mean that at 12 years old she's ready or willing to perform in front of an audience. When she expressed fears about singing at Christine's Sweet 16, Danielle, ever the supportive mother, told her that performing was the only option: ''You have to do this!''

Lesson 14: Don't reward bad grades and rotten behavior

(''Not One of Us,'' season 1, episode 3)

After Ashley failed two classes and showed complete disregard for authority and family, Chris bought her a brand new car. So much for working toward something.

Lesson 13: Nobody likes a stage mom

(''Thicker Than Water,'' season 1, episode 1)

Teresa insists she's ''so not a stage mom,'' yet she can perform every move to Gia's dance routine by heart. No child should ever say no to lip gloss. It's just a little sparkle!

Lesson 12: Don't let your child move out of the house if they have no life plan

(''Generation Vexed,'' season 2, episode 2)

Jacqueline's 18-year-old daughter Ashley was tired of her parents' rules, so naturally, she moved out of their house — without a job, plan, or place to live. She ended up crashing with friends...but returned home to do her laundry.

Lesson 11: Don't overshadow your kids

(''Generation Vexed,'' season 2, episode 2)

When Christine did a photo shoot for her own magazine spread, Danielle couldn't help but talk about the good ol' days of her once-promising modeling career. If having her mother shouting from the sidelines wasn't embarrassing enough for Christine, Danielle later jumped in front of the camera with her daughter for a few quick snapshots (which will most likely end up in the garbage).

Lesson 10: Violence/processed meat is never the answer

(''Staub Wounds,'' season 2, episode 11)

Joe was a little too interested in seeing his daughters beat each other up in Taekwondo class. Luckily, there was a method to his madness: ''Beat your sister up and I'll buy you a hot dog!'' he told them. The loser, presumably, goes hungry.

Lesson 9: Violence is never the answer: Part 2

(''Country Clubbed,'' season 2, episode 10)

The Posche fashion show at the North Jersey Country Club turned into complete mayhem, culminating with Ashley's infamous pull of Danielle's hair (extensions). Instead of being horrified, Kim D. — the host of the event! — laughed it up and defended Ashley's actions, saying she was only protecting her mother.

Lesson 8: If you teach your children not to talk to strangers, you shouldn't make them hug them

(''Hills Are Alive with Giudice,'' season 2, episode 15)

After her dramatic showdown with Caroline Manzo, Danielle returned home in one piece, thanks to the menacing presence of her bodyguards. After Danielle told her (seemingly uninterested) daughters what happened, she then urged them to hug the burly strangers as a thank you.

Lesson 7: Buy your children age-appropriate gifts

(''Into the Lion's Den,'' season 2, episode 5)

Teresa hosted a makeover party for Gia, which included facials and spa treatments, both unnecessary for nine-year-old skin. Joe also bought his daughter an ATV and let her ride around the yard, much to the horror of his wife.

Lesson 6: Let your children grow up

(''Staub Wounds.'' season 2, episode 11)

As her children grew older, Caroline developed a nasty case of impending empty-nest syndrome. Loneliness doesn't mean you can keep your grown children living in their childhood bedrooms forever, though. (Or can you?) Come on, Mama Manzo, Christopher has a strip club/car wash empire to run!

Lesson 5: Be gentle with little girls' feelings

(''Catty-Walk,'' season 2, episode 3)

On the way to Gia's New York Fashion Week runway debut, her father called her ugly and told her that she'll be walking down the ''ugly catwalk.'' Aww. Nice confidence boost, dad.

Lesson 4: Keep private discussions and examinations off camera

(''Don't Drink the Holy Water,'' season 2, episode 13)

It's one thing if Danielle is willing to undergo plastic surgery for millions of people to see. It's another to bring her 16-year-old daughter to her very first gynecologist appointment, documented by Bravo. To make an awkward experience even more uncomfortable, Danielle grilled Christine about boys and repeatedly asked her if she was a ''good girl.''

Lesson 3: Caroline — Don't threaten kids while you're stuck on a cruise

(''The Chanels of Venice,'' season 2, episode 14)

While babysitting Teresa and Joe's pack, a frustrated Caroline threatens them with ''going swimming'' in the big pool, aka the Mediterranean Sea. There were also several references to the Titanic, and large ''sea rats,'' on the trip, which probably didn't help these already unruly children settle down.

Lesson 2: Don't force your children to wear hideous clothing

(''Hills Are Alive with Giudice,'' season 2, episode 15)

Even if you want to live out the lingering Barbie fantasies from your youth, do not make your daughters your personal dolls. Teresa had custom made dresses for her daughters to wear during their trip to Italy, complete with matching headbands. Were they lace, crinoline, or leopard? Just saying.

Lesson 1: You probably shouldn't share everything with your teenage daughters

(''Casinos and C-Cups,'' season 1, episode 5...and pretty much every other episode)

Danielle desperately wants to be best friends with her teenage daughters. Maybe it's loneliness, maybe she watched too many episodes of Gilmore Girls. But she treats them like her peers and divulges way too much information about her love life and drama with the Manzo/Laurita clan. Give these poor girls a break — they're already on a reality show.

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