The children are the future of Humanity so teach the children well br And as their teacher your knowledge of Life and Nature to them you ought to tell br And teach them to respect our Mother Earth the one who feeds us all br And in years from now to you they will be grateful when memories of you they will recall. br br The children are the future of Humanity but for guidance on you they do depend br They need you as a mentor and they need you as a friend br Children are innocent and easily led astray good role models they do need br That you have been chosen as their mentor to you is a great honour indeed. br br Children who do not have good role models in life are easily led astray br That they do not receive a fair go does seem so sad to say br Far too many young children become victims of abuse br For wronging children in any way there cannot be an excuse. br br As the teacher of the children you've been chosen for to lead br And though of good mentors and teachers we seldom hear about or read br That you do your best as a teacher for you enough of success br To young people that you mentor you bring hope and happiness.