When I am grown, I hope my children will show respect for me.
When I am grown, I hope my children will show respect for me.

I show my respect for my parents.
I show my respect for my parents.

I don’t talk back,
I don’t argue,
I am grateful,
Show them how:

Saying, “Thank you,”
Being thoughtful,
Appreciating all they do for me.

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When I am grown, if I have children myself, I will tell them this,
When I am grown, if I have children myself, I will tell them this:

I showed my respect for my parents.
I showed my respect for my parents.

Didn’t talk back,
Didn’t argue,
I was grateful,
Showed them how:

I said, “Thank you,”
I was thoughtful,
Appreciated all they did for me,
Each and every day.

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