As you grow up, you will begin to realize more and more that those silly things your mom said when you were younger may actually have been true. Nobody wants to admit when they're wrong, especially when it means that mom was right, but here are some examples of when she really did know what she was talking about:

1. When she told you that "friend" wasn't really your friend.

We've all had at least one friend our mom warned us about, but we never listened to her. We always had fun when we were with this friend and we really thought we were true friends at the time. We got into trouble with them and let them get us to try things we wouldn't usually be into. But in the end, we usually realized that mom was right and we were just being used. They were never really a true friend after all. But we would never admit that!

2. When she told you not to take that boy back after he broke your heart.

You may be able to convince yourself that he's changed and that things will work this time, but once you tell your mom about the time he hurt you, she will never forgive him like you will. She will remind you of what he did and why you two aren't meant to be, but you will probably end up getting back with him anyways to prove her wrong. When he breaks your heart once again, she will still be there to hold and comfort you and no matter how bad she wants to say “I told you so," she probably won't. Maybe it'll work out between you two, and maybe it won't, but regardless of the outcome, your mom will be there.

3. When she told you to stop trying to grow up so fast.

When we were young teens all we wanted was to grow up and be older. We started to wear more makeup and dress more mature. We thought certain rules didn't apply to us anymore so we tried to break them. We fought with our mom about our curfew and why we couldn't go out to a party on the weekend. She would tell us to enjoy being a kid because we would have time for freedom when we were older. We all thought that was ridiculous and we wanted to be 18 already, but now we're college students wishing we could go back home and not have to worry about bills and jobs anymore.

4. When she told you to get along with your siblings.

If you were anything like me as a kid, that would mean you had 5 younger siblings and you fought all the time. Fighting was something that you saw as normal, and if you got along for a day, your parents started to think something was up. Your siblings probably all copied off of you and asked for the same things for Christmas even though they were significantly younger. This really annoyed you and you just wanted to be your own person. Your mom told you that “they just look up to you and love you," but you didn't care at the time. You just wanted them off your back. Now you realize how much you miss your siblings while being away at college and would do anything to see them all the time again. Thank mom for being right Again!

5. When she told you she was cool.

My mom always used to brag about how she was a “cool mom" and my response was always something like, “Whatever, Mom, you're lame." I never really pegged her as a cool mom because I had friends with later curfews and who were allowed to go out and do things that I couldn't. I thought my mom was strict. Well now that I look back, she wasn't lame at all, and I actually really like that I was raised with rules and boundaries. It has really shaped me into being a well-rounded girl with morals and class. As much as I wanted a cool mom at the time, I'm glad my mom was a tough mom rather than a friend to me. It made our relationship stronger over time and I wouldn't trade what we have for the world.

6. When she told you that the best years of your life are still to come.

I know that high school can seem like a big deal, and it is... in a way. But college is so much better. It is where you really find yourself and become something greater than you have ever been. It's too easy to sweat over high school drama and think that your life is over in 10th grade, but it's really not. In fact, it hasn't even begun yet.

7. When she told you that you would miss home.

You probably couldn't wait to get out of the house as a senior in high school. Your mom probably told you that you would miss the house and the rules and want to come back. With freedom on your mind, you could never imagine missing living with your parents again. But you will.

8. When she told you “being popular" doesn't matter.

Being popular in high school may seem like such a big deal. You get all the hot jocks, everyone knows your name and people want to dress like you. My mom would always tell me that there's nothing that great about it. People who “peak" in high school usually get to college and think everything is about them, but when they realize it's not, they struggle. I've witnessed this far too many times. It just proves that once again, moms really do know more than you think they do.

9. All those times she told you not to wait until the last minute.

Procrastination is something that is really easy to fall into, especially in high school. All the times your mom told you to do your homework and not wait until the last minute… She was right. In college, there is no way to get by if you wait until the last minute to do anything. Do yourself a favor, and listen to this advice early on so you don't fall into bad habits.

10. When she told you not to waste your time on things that don't matter.

Whether your clothes don't fit right, you get a huge zit on your face, you get a bad grade on a homework assignment, or you just are having a bad day, your mom probably told you not to sweat the small stuff. Many things seem like a big deal when you're young and you think the world is ending, when in reality, you'll be OK. We always think our moms are old and don't know anything about being a teen, but they were one not too long ago and they can relate to a lot more than you'd think. Odds are, they know what they're talking about.

11. When she told you life goes on after a broken heart.

The first cut truly is the deepest... But it does get better. Breakups can make you feel like your entire world is falling apart. You can't even imagine how you'll ever feel whole again. You think you're going to be sad for the rest of your life. When your mom is hugging you at 1 a.m. telling you things are gonna be alright, believe her. It's going to take time and she knows that. But it will happen. It will be OK. Life will go on. She knows. She's had experience with it too. There's nothing a mother hates more than seeing her baby upset. But the best thing you can do it listen and thank her for being there like she always is.

A lot of times we underestimate our mom's abilities to know ourselves better than we do. Even though listening to your mom may not be the "cool" thing to do, she's almost always right. And she will be there for you when all else fails. My mom is my #1 support system and I don't know what I would do without her. Remember to always tell your mom how much you love and appreciate her before it's too late. She deserves it.

And remember... Even when she's wrong, she's right.