10 Myths Parents Tell Their Children

5. Put Your Jacket On Or You Will Catch A Death Of A Cold

This piece of advice is similar to the one about sitting on cold rocks giving you piles and the extreme theory that if you untie the knot in your belly button your bum will fall off. With such a strange interpretation of medicine being given to tomorrow's doctors, nurses and scientists, it€™s a wonder we have not retreated into the Middle Ages, burning witches and hanging left handed people for being warlocks. No, not wearing a jacket when there is a light breeze does not kill and cold rocks don€™t give you piles. Having kids gives you piles, sorry ladies.