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AshleyMartin · 11-02-2007, 09:41 AM

Life in the city was hard but it was OK,
then it was transformed in a wonderful way.
It all came about by a divine request,
someone prayed for God's forgiveness.
A few said separation of church and state,
but many still changed because God is Great!
Then some argued forget kindness, educate,
we've blood and airborne diseases to debate.
Yet travelers there, were now asked to pray,
for those less fortunate they saw that day.
Patiently waiting instead of honking a horn,
drivers now tried to make it their norm.
On public transit -bus, trolly or train,
people offered up their seat once again.
Courtesy, kindness, politeness, and more,
had all taken hold as had never before.
The streets got cleaner, the buildings too,
even the skyrises were painted like new.
Genuine kind greetings now came cheerfully,
and the city became a great place to be.

Did you like that poem? If so, try reading more of this author's works. He co-authored the book "College By Twelve" and there you can read how he and his wife raised their first four children to start college by the age of 12. Just go to collegebytwelve. com

fallon · 11-02-2007, 09:43 AM

I think it would be very sad for a child to miss out on their childhood by starting college at 12 yrs old. Seems to me by rushing their life away like that you are doing them a serious disservice

Kaytee · 11-02-2007, 09:58 AM

I also think it is sad. Not all children are ready for college at 12!!! Sure there are the rare geniuses out there, but even some of them cannot handle the pressure of being in college

FooserX · 11-02-2007, 10:11 AM

Ditto to KT and Grumpy Bear!

Name me one adult that wishes they would have played less as a child, and had less time having fun without responsibilites.

Kaytee · 11-02-2007, 12:19 PM

yay fun sucks!

Trina · 11-02-2007, 03:42 PM

To echo the others, WHY on earth would parents want their kids in college by 12?! Very few kids would be able to handle it. For most kids, this would simply be setting them up for failure. WHAT is wrong with going to highschool and then college afterwards? Kids need to grow and mature before entering the adult world.

jenilouise · 11-03-2007, 12:41 AM

My parents wouldn't skip me grades and I am grateful for it. I needed my childhood and I want my kids to have theirs.

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