A Whole Lot Different Than Yesterday

To see the looks on their faces
Each morning when they awake.
Trying to figure out what’s on their minds
A lot more than a genius it will take.
The kids of today
A whole lot different than yesterday.
Most of their time is spent indoors
When we were forced to go outside and play.
From laptops, to videos, to Play Station 2
From their elaborate toy chests they’ve got their pick.
If we were lucky enough to even have a toy chest
Fanciest thing inside may have been a horsey stick.
Having all of the niceties of today
However comes with a very high price.
Kids today bore quickly and have nothing to do
When we’d make up a game and wouldn’t think twice.
And to make matters worse
Childhood obesity is on the rise.
Due to their almost sedentary lifestyles
This really comes as no big surprise.
Parents need to get their kids hooked on going to the park
They’ll be doing the kids a really big favor
‘Cause when it comes to having a well-rounded life
It’s the time spent outside the kids will truly savor.

12-14-06
KCASR