Tough Love

Whatever happened to tough love?
No matter at what age
To saying I love you, but you are being dumb
And we can’t support you at this stage

Whatever happened to letting them know?
That you love them unconditionally
But you will not stand idly by
And watch them repeat history

Whatever happened to family values?
When did it become ok to give up?
How is quitting such an easy choice
Is there any value to the word love?

Whatever happened to leading by example?
To being firm but fair
Your child does not need a best friend
They need to know you care

Whatever happened to right and wrong?
And being a parent when it counts?
So go on and be the good time friend
And see what all that amounts


What will you say, years down the road?
When your child hangs his head in shame
And you hear their regret and see their tears
And you only have yourself to blame