they suffer, these children

they suffer,
these children, wanting
so much, feeling entitled
to nearly everything
we have,
not knowing
that it took work
to acquire these things.
they suffer
with boredom,
angst about tomorrow,
which beach
to lie on,
which city to visit,
should I wear black or
white to the show.
how does my hair look?
they suffer, these children,
staying young
for as long as they can,
with help
from mom and dad,
as you keep growing old.