Dont Scold

Dont scold him in the bitter truth,
That he is cheeky, impertinant, and rude,
And oh, dont tell him he is bad !
For 'scuse it all,
He's but a lad.
Dont shout and scold and scream,
Give him a chance to redeem,
For he thought he was having honest fun,
And anyway,
The deed is done !