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March 18, 2016
By randompanda18 GOLD, Irvington, New York
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a child I may be,
but unaware I am not,
my age can't prevent
independent thought!
and to my elders,
whom I'm told to respect
I refuse to follow blindly-
That I won't accept!
Please teach us,
Don't instruct on what to do,
Tell us why,
And we'll be grateful for you!

© Nicholas K., Weldon Spring, MO

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Age should not be the sole factor in deciding authority.

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