The Naughty Boy

Beware of the Naughty boy, I was told
He is both cheeky and bold
He will always try to undermine you
Sometimes he will even anger you
So I strengthened my resolve
Surely this was a problem only I could solve
I befriended him and told him of my expectations
I listened to his problems and tales of his limitations
There were times when he displayed some defiance
but I always remembered to give him a second chance
He began to listen to me, to respect me
The changes in him were plain for all to see
We laughed together and bonded over soccer games
The others were shocked, for he was never the same
They asked me, how did you do it, Did you do it yourself
I told them it was easy, once I was a naughty boy myself