They tell me they are worried

Worried that I will have a baby

But then question my ability to make judgements

Act like I am too young

I am not a child

If you think I am a child

How could I even have a baby

I am an adult

I can plan and prepare just like you

I am not a child

I am tired of everyone treating me like a baby

People refer to me as kiddo

They tell me I look young

I sound young

I am not a child

I do not like being called cute for my voice

Not being taken seriously

Of being laughed at when I'm mad

Of my abilities being questioned

I am not a child

I am not to young to make my own decisions

My parents do not control me

God does not control me

No one ever controls me

I am not a child

I understand actions have consequences

I understand that what I do will follow me

If I want to do something I will

If I want to be with someone I will

I am not a child

No one can pressure me into anything

No one is forcing me to do anything

You act like someone has changed my mind

Without considering that I have grown up

I am not a child

I can take care of myself

I can defend myself

And you can not

And you will not stop me

I am not a child

Madeleine