Quote from Forum Archives on February 13, 2001, 4:11 pm

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My son came home from school one day, a smirk was on his face. He'd decided he
was smart enough to put me in my place.

HE SAID: 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 don't have to clean my room, don't have to cut my hair. No one can tell me
what to think, how to 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, be tattooed 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.

HE SAID: Don't you ever touch me, this body's for MY use, not for your hugs
and kisses, that's just more child abuse.

HE CONTINUED WITH: Don't preach about your morals, like your mama did to you.
That's nothing but your 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, better known as C.S.D.

MY TURN!

Well, of course, my natural 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 little smile crept to my
face... He was messing with a pro!

AND AWAY WE GO!

Next day I took him shopping, at the local Good Will store, I told him, "pick
out all you want! There are shirts & pants galore."

I've called and checked with C.S.D., they said they didn't care, if I bought
you K-Mart shoes, instead of Nike Airs.

OH! 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 until dinner time. We're having liver
and onions. It's a favorite dish of mine.

He ASKED: Can we stop to rent a movie, so I can watch the VCR? Sorry, I said,
I sold your TV, for new tires on my car.

I also rented out your room, you can take the couch instead. The C.S.D.
requires just a roof above your head.

Your clothing won't be trendy now, I'll choose the food 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? GO CALL THE C.S.D.

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