I learned that I could/would lay my life on the line for another human being.

I learned how scary it is to have that much love for another person.

I learned that age 7 to 12 is the best age for kids

I agree about not really understanding a parents love or truly appreciating your parents until you have your own child. My parents passed away when my children were small, I would have loved to laugh with my mom about the teenage years from this side of it.