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)