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Nothing But Respect
January 2, 2012
Don't call me sweetie
I'm not your grandchild
I'm an informed student
Don't call me honey
I'm not an old needy person
I'm a determined young women
Don't patronize me
Hear me out
I have a valid point, now and always
Don't talk down to me
I know more then you'd think
I've lived 13 mature years
Don't judge me
Because I'm a teenager
Or because I'm not up to your standards
Don't objectify me
I'm not for your amusement
I'm a smart teenage girl
I'm capable, and I know what I'm doing
If I'm here, it's with a reason
I've been trained, prepped and I've lived life
Now don't you dare
Do anything
But treat me with respect
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