> > My son came home from school one day,
> > with a smirk upon his face.
> > He'd decided he was smart enough,
> > to put me in my place.
> >
> > Guess what I learned in Civics Two,
> > that's taught by Mr. Wright?
> > It's all about the laws today,
> > The "Children's Bill of Rights."
> >
> > It says I need not clean my room,
> > don't have to cut my hair.
> > No one can tell me what to think,
> > or speak, or what to wear.
> >
> > I have freedom from religion,
> > and regardless what you say,
> > I don't have to bow my head
,> > and I sure don't have to pray.
> >
> > I can wear earrings if I want,
> > and pierce my tongue & nose.
> > I can read & watch just what I like,
> > and get tattoos from head to toes.
> >
> > And if you ever spank me,
> > I'll charge you with the crime.
> > I'll back up all my charges,>
> with the marks on my behind.
> >>
> Don't you ever touch me,
> > my body's only for my use,
> > not for your hugs and kisses,
> > that's just more child abuse.
> >
> > Don't preach about your morals,
> > like your mama did to you.
> > That's nothing more than mind control,
> > And it's illegal too!
> >
> > Mom, I have these children's rights,
> > so you can't influence me,
> > or I'll call Children's Services Division,
> > better known as C.S.D.
> >>
> Of course my first instinct was
> > to toss him out the door.
> > But the chance to teach a lesson
> > made me think a little more
.> >
> > I mulled it over carefully,
> > I couldn't let this go
.> > A smile crept upon my face,
> > he's messing with a pro.
> >
> > The next day I took him shopping
> > to the local Good Will store.
> > I told him, "Pick out all you want,
> > there's shirts & pants galore."
> >
> > I've called and checked with C.S.D.
,> > who said they didn't care
> > if I bought you K-Mart shoes
> > instead of those Nike Airs.
> >
> > And I've canceled that appointment
> > to take your driver's test
.> > The C.S.D. is unconcerned
> > so I'll decide what's best! .
> >
> > I said "No time to stop and eat,
> > or pick up stuff to munch.
> > And tomorrow you can start to learn
> > to make your own sack lunch.
> >
> > Just save that raging appetite,
> > and wait 'til dinner time
.> > We're having liver and onions
,> > a favorite dish of mine.
> >
> > He asked "Can I please rent a movie,
> > To watch on my VCR?"
> > Sorry, but I sold your TV,
> > for new tires on my car.
> >
> > I also rented out your room,
> > you'll take the couch instead.
> > The C.S.D. requires> > just a roof above your head.
> >
> > Your clothing won't be trendy now,
> > and I'll choose what we eat.
> > That allowance that you used to get,
> > will buy me something neat.
> >
> > I'm selling off your jet ski,
> > dirt-bike & roller blades.
> > Check out the "Parent's Bill of Rights",
> > It's in effect today!
> >
> > Hey hot shot, are you crying,
> > and why are you on your knees?
> > Are you asking God to help you out,
> > instead of C.S.D.?
-Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it-