Blatantly raised by the inept
then, shuffled off to school;

being taught to love thy neighbor
and understand the "golden rule".

Their pencils become weapons
but, it's all cookies, and lemonade;

remember to keep your nose, "clean"
study hard...and make the "grade"!

Always listen to the teacher
because the teacher's who's in charge;

and, when the final bell does ring
they see, a "latch-key world"...so large.

Usually a man will know in his heart
what to, and what not...to do;

but, it's too much for the children
worry for them, for they're the "few".

Make it a habit to listen to your elders
and, at least pretend...at church to pray;

for, these are the children of the future
teach them the skills to build a brighter day !