If The Climate Invites Crime Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

A child will always try to do,
What others they see doing too.
A child will always choose to prove,
What's done by others...
They will imitate until someone approves.

Children return what they get.
To reflect it.
Children return what they get.
Whether lack of discipline or disrespect.
Children return what they get.

If,
The climate invites crime.
Children return what they get.
If,
Violence is on the streets to believe.
Children return what they get.

Children return what they get.
To reflect it.
Children return what they get.
Whether lack of discipline or disrespect.
Children return what they get.

If,
Neglect is effective and shown to accept.
Children return what they get.
If,
Everywhere they go they step in mess.
Children return what they get.
If,
Every other word heard demeans their best.
Children return what they get.

Children return what they get.
To reflect it.
Children return what they get.
If,
The climate invites crime and violence too.
Children return what they get.
And if this is all they see to do,
Children return what they get....
To feel accepted!