Babies must not eat the coal <br />And they must not make grimaces, <br />Nor in party dresses roll <br />And must never black their faces. <br /> <br />They must learn that pointing's rude, <br />They must sit quite still at table, <br />And must always eat the food <br />Put before them--if they're able. <br /> <br />If they fall, they must not cry, <br />Though it's known how painful this is; <br />No--there's always Mother by <br />Who will comfort them with kisses.<br /><br />Katherine Mansfield<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-few-rules-for-beginners/
