5. Judge panel
Good morning one,
good morning all.
We are gathered here
For an airing of grievances.
A trial of error.
To talk it out once and for all.
7. Judge panel
We call for silence
The utter attention of those
in attendance.
With that, we present to you
‘parents who just don’t
understand’
And ‘kids these days’.
(1,2,3)
8. Parents
We’re a rather big group
Kids
Like duh…
So let’s get right down to it
Parents
Oh, shall we?
10. Kids
Not once!
Did you! ever support me!
You never ask how I feel!
You just scold me alllllll
day.
11. Nag, nag, nag, is alllll I
hear
Every time of the day
Every day of the year!
(1,2,3)
12. Parents
What?! We don’t care
about you?
Is that what you think?
Is that what you really
feel? (1,2)
13. We want the best for you
Give up so much for you
We only do what we do
Because We. Love. You.
Kids
Ha!
14. Parents
Ha?! Don’t you ‘ha’ me!
If you balanced your time
This wouldn’t be an issue
Kids
There you go, nagging
again.
15. Kid solo
Balancing time?
You think it’s that easy r?!
(1,2,3)
Parents
You could at least try!
Instead of being so defensive
all the time (1,2)
16. No, no, no is all I hear
Every time of the day
Every day of the year!
Judge panel
Alright!
Settle down, settle down
(1,2)
17. There is no error here
Not for any
Not at all
A difference in perspective
Is what seems to be the cause
buut….
That doesn’t mean all effort
must be lost (1,2)
18. Judge Panel (To kids)
No, it’s not easy but
You still have to try
You reap what you sow
Be wise and walk the line
(1,2)
19. Judge panel (To parents)
Fathers and mothers
Intentions are right and
well, but..
Do not let them suppress
the child
For whom they were meant
Proceed! (1,2)
20. Parents
Well, it would be nice if
you could make us a
priority
It’s always friends,
friends, friends (1,2)
21. Amanda Solo
Blood is thicker than
water (1,2)
So they say and for good
reason (1,2)
23. KIDS
Okay, while we’re at it, then
I’ll be honest too!
I feel my friends get me more
than you!
We don’t have to fight,
scream, slam doors at every
conversation!
24. They don’t blame me for
everything or make me feel
small.
Why is everything I do so
wrong in your eyes?
You constantly make me feel
bad
About how I handle life. (1,2)
25. JUDGE PANEL
Uh pardon me, if I may,
This could all very well be
just a simple lack of
communication.
Misunderstandings and
unfair accusations lead
nowhere
26. But neither side says what
they should
To truly clear the air.
Even through fear, discomfort
or doubt,
Say what you must to sort it
out. (1,2)
27. PARENTS
The intention is never to put
you down,
it’s to help you grow!
We tell you these things
because we care for you so.
(1,2)
28. It doesn't make sense! To hurt
those whom we adore.
Just see things from our side
before you say anymore! (1,2)
KIDS
I can’t read your mind! (1,2)
You can be hard to understand,
I’m sure I am.
29. Sometimes I can’t find the
words,
Sometimes it all makes no
sense!
We are all so angry!
It’s more than we can stand.
(1,2)
30. JUDGE PANEL
If I may once more,
Interrupt the proceedings
Indeed communication is the
key to a happy home,
No need for arguments or
petty disdain.
31. Effort from both sides is
what really matters,
Forgive instead of holding
grudges.
Move on each time you fail,
Try and try again,
Push past the pain. . .
32. Parents and Kids
Are you supposed to
interrupt this often?
JUDGE PANEL
please, clearly we all know I
give GREAT advice. (1,2)
33. PARENTS
Maybe…. we just see things
differently,
you and me.
The looooooong and short-
sight of it all, sometimes you
can’t see beyond your own
opinion and that’s where we
start to fall. (1,2)
35. JUDGE PANEL
Proceed. (1,2)
Parents and Kids
Different doesn’t automatically mean
wrong,
Different is perspective, to not see this was
a fault.
There are many things we both have to put
up with.
Tolerance and understanding will be our
new guide. (1,2)
36. ALL (TO JUDGE PANEL)
Don’t you have anything to say this
time? (1,2)
JUDGE PANEL
As a matter of fact we do
In fact, we’ll rhyme it all, just for you
Life is a struggle,
And through it, we muddle
But know this good folks,
Put Him first and the rest will follow.
37. Try on your own and try you must
You’ll be just fine, in the Lord you will
trust
We’re all in the same boat really,
In our different ways
That’s what keeps things interesting,
Every, single, day. (1,2)
Hear ye! Hear ye! Hear Ye! (1,2)
38. JUDGE PANEL
Our duty here is done
We thank you for your
patience
And now, we bid you farewell
For this hearing is over!
39. Malachi 4:6
“He will turn the hearts of the parents to their
children, and the hearts of the children to their
parents; or else I will come and strike the land
with total destruction.”
41. “No child ever leaves God’s sight …”
“God has his eye on every child of his. The
Holy Spirit will follow your child down every
back road, every dark alley, every dead end
and always remind him of the foundation of
belief you showed him.”
42. Luke 12:6-7
“6 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet
not one of them is forgotten in God’s sight.
7 But even the hairs of your head are all counted.
Do not be afraid; you are of more value than
many sparrows.”
