Well, just because I'm in my teens
And I still go to school
Don't think that I dream childlish dreams
I'm nobody's fool
Don't mother me
That makes me wild.
And please don't treat me
Like a child.

It's often said that youngsters should
Be seen and not be heard.
But I want you to realize
That is quite absurd.
Don't wanna be so meek and mild.
So, please don't treat me like a child.

Gonna be my own adviser
'Cause my mind's my own.
Then I will be much the wiser
My point of view has got to be known.

The best years of my life I know
Are those when I am young.
And since I'm sure that this is so
Gonna have my fun.
So, if I feel like running wild
Well, please don't treat me like a child.

Gonna be my own adviser
'Cause my mind's my own.
Then I will be much the wiser
My point of view has got to be known.

The best years of my life I know
Are those when I am young.
And since I'm sure that this is so
Gonna have my fun.
So, if I feel like running wild
Well, please don't treat me like a child.

Don't ever treat me like a child.

