CERTIFICATE FOR THE RIGHT TO PLAY


By this certificate, know ye that YOU are a lifetime member in good standing in the
SOCIETY OF CHILDLIKE PERSONS
and are thereby and forever entitled to:

walk in the rain, jump in mud puddles, collect rainbows, smell flowers, blow bubbles, stop along the way, build sandcastles, watch the moon and stars come out, say hello to everyone, go barefoot, go on adventures, sing in the shower, have a merry heart, read children's books, act silly, take bubble baths, get new sneakers, hold hands, hug and kiss, dance, fly kites, laugh and cry for the health of it, wander around, feel happy, give up worry, stay innocent, say the magic word, ask lots of questions, ride bicycles, draw and paint, see things differently, fall down and get up again, talk with animals, look at the sky, trust the universe, stay up late, climb trees, take naps, daydream, play with toys, have pillow fights, learn new stuff, be a clown, listen to music, tell stories, make friends, and do anything else that brings more happiness, celebration, relaxation, health, love, joy, creativity, grace, self-esteem, courage, balance, spontaneity, beauty, peace and energy to the above named member and to other human beings on this planet.



Further, the above named member is hereby officially authorized to:


frequent amusement parks, beaches, meadows, mountain tops, swimming pools, forests, playgrounds, picnic areas, summer camps, birthday parties, circuses, cookie shops, ice cream parlors, theatres, aquariums, zoos, museums, planetariums, toy stores, festivals,
and is encouraged to always remember the motto of the
SOCIETY OF CHILDLIKE PERSONS

"IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO HAVE A HAPPY CHILDHOOD"