Food for thought

[Jumptrout51]

My son came home from school one day,
> > with a smirk upon his face.
> > He 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,
> > get tattoos from head to toe.
> >
> > And if you ever spank me,
> > I'll charge you with a 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."
> >
> >
> >
> > Mom's Reply and Thoughts
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Of course my first instinct was
> > to toss him out the door.
> > But the chance to teach him 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.
> >
> > Next day I took him shopping
> > at the local Goodwill 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 Nike Airs.
> >
> > 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 the raging appetite,
> > and wait till 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 over your head.
> >
> > Your clothing won't be trendy now,
> > 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 'Parents Bill of Rights',
> > It's in effect today!
> >
> > Hey hot shot, are you crying,
> > Why are you on your knees?
> > Are you asking God to help you out,
> > instead of C.S.D..?"

[lizbeth]

i love that jumptrout..that is perfect, i will make sure to force my son
to read it.

[FUTCHCAIRO]

HEY JT THAT IS GREAT, I AM SENDING IT TO ALL OF MY GRANDKIDS,AND NEPHEWS.
PA THE OLD MAN OF THE SEA

[RHTFISH]

Numerous younger members of the Thomas Clan are receiving
a copy as I type!

Thanks for sharing!