When I was a child       
I knew no better


Than to ask daddy for
Money for the mall

 

When I was a child


 I knew no better
Than to ask mommy to


Cook me dinner

 

When I was a child

I knew no better


Than to ask my sisters to


Straighten my hair

           

When I was a child


I knew no better
Than to ask my brothers to


Walk the dog


Now an adult


I know no better


Than to tell my dad


I have my own gas money


Now an adult
I know no better

Than to tell my mom
I’ll pack my own lunch

Now an adult
I knew no better


Than to ask my boss for


A raise


To pay for school


For my car


For my own clothes

And for my fun