> > > >>  San Bernardino Superior Court
> > > >>  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,
> > > >>  and get tattoos from head to toes.
> > > >>
> > > >>  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.
> > > >>
> > > >>  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.
> > > >>
> > > >>  The 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 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 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.
> > > >>  All the C.S.D. requires is
> > > >>  a roof for over 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 "Parents 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..?