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My
son came home from school one day, with a silly grin
on his face. He thought he was smarter than
me,
his Mom, and could put me in my place. He said: "Guess what
I learned in Civics Two, that's taught by Mr. Wright... It's about
the Laws of the Land today... It's called The Children's Bill Of
Rights. It said: I don't have to clean my room , I
don't have
to cut my hair. Nobody can tell me what to eat...
My freedom of speech is guaranteed. It's my choice of what I read, or
watch on T.V. I have freedom of religion, and regardless of what you
say, I don't have to ask your God for help... I don't have to pray. I can
wear
an earring in my ear, and if I want, can pierce my nose. It's my
choice, if
I so desire , to tattoo Satan's numbers across my toes. AND if you
try to
spank me, I will charge you with the crime, and I can back up all my
charges, with the marks on my behind . He said: Don't ever touch
me...this
body is only for my use, not for your hugs and kisses and stuff...that's just
another form of child abuse. He continued with: Don't fill my
head with
morals, like your mama did to you...that's what's called mind
control...and it's illegal, too! Mom, I have these children's rights...You
can't do a thing to me. I can call Children's Services, better known as
C.S.D.
MY TURN! My very first impression was to toss this boy out the door,
but here was a chance to teach him a lesson, for once and ever more. I
took my
time and mulled it over...I couldn't let this go. This kid of mine didn't
realize that he was messing with a pro...and away we go!
The next day we went shopping, and in spite of every plea, I didn't buy
him 501's or shirts designed by Nike. I had called and talked to C.S.D.,
they said they didn't care if I bought him K-Mart shoes or a pair of Nike Airs.
And then: I cancelled his appointment to test his driving skills.
I'd
probably be dead by now, if only looks could kill! I said: There's
no time
to stop and eat, or pick up stuff to munch...I think you should follow C.S.D.'s
advice, and make yourself a sack lunch. So what, if you are too hungry
to wait 'till dinner time? Well, we're having liver and onions,
'cause it's a
favorite dish of mine. He asked: Can we stop to get a movie, so I
can watch it on the
VCR? Absolutely not! I sold the T.V. in your room and bought new
tires for my car.
I also rented out your room, you really don't need a bed. C.S.D. says all
that's
required of me is to put a roof over your head. I only have to buy your
clothes, and
the food that you must eat...The money you used to get for an allowance, will
buy me something neat. No more eating after we shop, no more joking along
the way...
I, too, have a Bill Of Rights, that goes into effect today!
What's the matter, are you crying? Are you down on your knees?
Why are you asking God for help?
Why not call the C.S.D.?
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