Raise them and praise them

Of young people we frequently speak ill,

Lacking in character and without any skill.

Grouping on street corners,smoking and drinking,

Breaking and smashing,our opinions still sinking.

Our views of the young ones must not get too low,

Otherwise their egos will suffer a blow.

Praise them and raise them to pedestals high,

Well done,excellent,reach for the sky.

You are the future ,get up and burn,

The flame of passion to live and learn.