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 opinion of you 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... The best years... Don't ever treat me like a child.