In sunny Southern California
When children ought to be having fun
with life full of singing and swimming
the school year begins
It seems as if things are so different
than when we were growing up
A child lived most of their leisure time
outside playing and interacting with other children.
Now they play lots of computer games
and their social interactions seem to be waning.
We wonder why they are overweight
Could it be that they sit and wait
Wait for their parents to come home from work
Daring not to do anything that might cause them
to exert
Lord, help our kids as they return to school
to be able to focus in the classroom
and learn, learn, learn
Their futures are so bright if only they could see
As the teachers teach them with patience and understanding
and lead them by imparting knowledge that is key
to making them into the successful adults of tomorrow.
