" why do you cry? "

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Why do you cry, my dear sister?
Why do you think you're ugly?

Why do you cry, my dear mother?
Why are you hiding?

Why do you cry, my dear father?
Why do you need to work?

Why do you cry, my dear brother?
Why do you feel the need to be tough?

Why do you cry, my dear child?
Why are you afraid?

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"Because I don't have perfect teeth"
Answers the sister

"Because I don't want to see your father"
Answers the mother

"Because we need the money"
Answers the father

"Because I have to be more masculine"
Answers the brother

"Because I don't want to grow up"
Answers the child

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You are beautiful just the way you are

You should stick up for yourself

You should get a job you are comfortable with

You don't have to be tough to be a man

And you can grow up when you're ready

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⏰ Last updated: May 12 ⏰

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