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Even though this sounds a little harsh, I found it a good read! ************************************* Mom Wins! My teen 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 regarless what you say, I don't have to bow my head, and sure don't have to pray. I can wear earrings if I want, and pierce my tongue and nose. I can read and watch whatever I like, be tattooed from head to toes. 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!" He said: Don't you ever touch me Mom, this body's 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 short of mind control and it's illegal too! Mom, I have these children's rights, so you can't influence me, and YES, I WILL call Child Protective Services, better known as CPS. 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 and pants galore! I've called and checked with CPS, 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 CPS is unconcerned, so I'll decide what's best. I said: No time to stop and eat, or pick up stuff to munch, Oh, and no more lunch in the cafeteria, you can make your own sack lunch! Just save that raging appetite, and wait until dinner time. We're having liver and onions tonight, it's a favorite dish of mine. He asked: Can we stop to rent a movie, so I can watch it on the VCR? Sorry, I said, I sold your TV, to buy new tires for my car. I also rented out your room, you can take the couch instead. All that CPS requires is just a roof above your head. Your clothing won't be trendy now, and 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 and roller blades. It's in the PARENTS BILL OF RIGHTS, and it's in effect today! Hey, Hot Shot, are you crying? Not too happy I guess? Are you asking, God to help you? ....Go call the CPS!

You know, this has got to be the saddest, yet, nicest post I've read in a while. My hugs go out to you and all your loved ones. J

I am so sorry. Know that we are all thinking of you at this time! J

"where the new vcr can see them" LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! J

Good for you! I hope my VCR never has the nerve to eat one of my good tapes! It would be toast, for sure! J

She is right! Don't waste your money, upkeep costs could be spent on jump tickets! Think about it!!!!! Girls are not going to judge you on your hair, but who you are.

Post your picture, so we can see a before shot....... J

What is even more sad is the fact he was dead for 2 weeks and no one missed him enough to check on him. He may have wanted things that way and probably did isolate himself, but I still find it depressing. J

Yes!!!!!!!! If you say something, you better stick to it! That is so important. If they know you will 'give in', it won't work AT ALL! And again, sometimes they just have to learn the hard way---by their mistakes. J

Oh, I am so glad my boys are grown, gone and married!!! I can't begin to understand how difficult it would be to raise them now. Just know, that it will get better, and they do eventually move out!!! Sometimes though, it might have to get worse to get better (Do you know what I mean?) Sometimes it just takes a good "wake-up call" for them to realize how good they really have it at home. Hang in there, you are doing the best you can do! J

That was nice Chris. It is not as though I was offended, it just seemed like an odd remark! His death is one of those that just don't make sense. I personally cannot understand the drug use to the point that it takes your life. J

"Who took their serious pill"??????????????? It is a death, man! It should be serious and not taken lightly. What's wrong with grunge rock? J

I totally agree! That's why I asked what his (Chris') remark meant. Living in the Seattle area, I think we all feel the affects of losing another musician. Even though everyone doesn't listen to all formats of music it is still a tragic death and such a waste. J

What's that suppose to mean? J

WAHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is just great news! J

ROMANCE MATHEMATICS Smart man + Smart woman = romance Smart man + Dumb woman = affair Dumb man + Smart woman = marriage Dumb man + Dumb woman = pregnancy OFFICE ARITHMETIC Smart boss + Smart employee = profit Smart boss + Dumb employee = production Dumb boss + Smart employee = promotion Dumb boss + Dumb employee = overtime DISCUSSION TECHNIQUE A woman has the last word in any argument. Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument.

You must have missed the past thread that had this very poem in it--Are you a morning person? Funny though!!!! J

I HATE it when someone comes up to me and asks me "why aren't you smiling" or says "smile"! Why? I'm by myself, sitting by myself, why should I be smiling? People don't go around smiling all the time...... or do they? J

Paybacks are Hell, sometimes!! J

Ah! Tough one. I'd say leave this particular incident alone, unless it has happened before. If it is a real problem, then I would definitely say something though. Maybe this was a one time occurance? J

Oh my God!!!! Do you think you should start running? Now he will know someone else uses "photoshop" too! Yikes, no one will be submitting photos! Funny!!!! J

This show was so "cool"! But, I can't believe how stupid some of those stunts were. I can maybe understand trying the bridge thing (I said maybe understand), but that log stunt is asking for injuries! The cave or base jumps now, those were cool!!! J

Why don't you smile very often? Hehehe, I don't either! J

Ha, you and your "photoshop"!!!!! J

Darn!!!!!!!!! I did it as fast as I could! Oh well, great job! J