O/T I know but wish Cindy would have taken a page out of this book:
Mean Old Mother
>Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:49:51 -0400
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>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 those 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..?'
>
>MOM (Mean Old Mother)