DON'T MESS WITH MOM! My son came home from school one day, A smirk upon his face. He decided he was smart enough To put me in my place. (Child speaks) "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 and nose. I can read & watch just what I like, And 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. "So don't you ever touch me! mM 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 speaks) 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! Next day I took him shopping At the local Goodwill store. I told him, "Pick out all you want. There are shirts and 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. "I've cancelled that appointment To take your dirver'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. 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 RV for new tires on my car. "I also rented out your room. You'll take the couch intead. The C.S.D.'s only requirement Is a roof over your sweet head. "Your clothing won't be trendy now. I'll choose just what we eat. That allowance that you used to get Will buy me something neat. "I'm selling off your jet ski, Dirt-bike, and 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?" This is signed, "From a mean old Mother." 'Sorry, we don't have any additional information about the author. Our support group leader read it at our last meeting, and we all thought it was great!
I will have to print that one and post it on the refrig. Dgs just told me today that I cannot spank him - it's against the law!!! I just looked at him and told him "don't try my patience today" I also told him to find it in "the Law" that I can't spank him. Dh will love this poem too. My little sweet Elijah has just turned into that pre-teenager. I think I will do what (I think) Samuel Clemens said - When they are pre-teens put them in a barrel with a hole in it - when they become teenagers - plug the hole. Hee Hee
Ohio Gma, and anyone else who may be there, there is a husband and wife team that started "Empowered Living Ministries". The wife has written 4 books on raising children. They are GREAT. They are about Parenting your Child by the Spirit. I just got one that I am starting to read that is called, "Parenting Your Teen by the Spirit". I would HIGHLY suggest these books! www.EmpoweredLivingMinistries.org
Deena, thanks for the insight on this. Sounds like a good book to read while I am on vacation. I will get these books - and read them. I also want to get the book by Stormie Ormartian - Praying for your children, I borrowed it and read it once, but think I need to read that one again, too.
I have that one too, it's good! Thanks for bringing it up, I need to pull it out and read it again. I'm only on chapter 2 of the Teenager one, but it's good so far! By the way, this is a family that homeschooled their two boys. Those two boys are now grown and married, and very good Christians!
