Got this in my email today and wanted to share! (although, as a mom, I'll bet I could come up with even more stuff! lol)




DON'T MESS WITH MOM
>
> 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 I have 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."
>
> 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 your 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 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 son 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,
> and 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..?"
>
> Send to all people that have teenagers or have
> already raised teenagers,
> or have children who will soon be teenagers or
> those who will be parents
> someday OR ANYONE WHO'D JUST GET A LAUGH ...I love
> this One!!!
> from a MOM (Mean Old Mother.)





>

I'm a dad and could add a few as well. Boy does that hit home. Thanks!

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Restart LC 7/05/08

If I ever have to disclipine my child in public, I always give this disclaimer: ...."And if anyone doesn't like it, here's a dollar for the phone or they can borrow my cell and call CPS (Child Protective Services). When those people finally come to our nice home in the suburbs to investigate 3-6 weeks from now, they will see you sitting in your room, watching a DVD on your flat-screen TV, wondering how you have time to watch TV with all the toys in there. Then, if they don't trip over your scooter or bicycle on their way out, they'll file charges of false allegations against the person who called them for wasting their time. Any takers???"

Ya know what, there never are. Most of them just move on, knowing they have a brat of their own at home! My DD won't even go there with me. I just tell her how it is.

But, they are kids and they don't know. They need to!

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I used to tell my kids that if they were going to call for the CPS they should tell them to send an ambulance instead. Cuz in this state you get the same penalty for spanking as if you broke all their bones. I'm gonna get my monies worth. They never crossed that line.

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Tom
Restart LC 7/05/08

LOL!
My dad used to tell me and my sister that he "was never worried about us getting pregnant and making him a grandpa" (while we were in school). He said "once he found out, we'd never live long enough to have the kid". His words, not mine. And a great deterrant. "Nuff said, 'cuz my dad's just crazy enough to have done it!

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