Quote by Loretta Lynn

Mommy smoked but she didn't want us to. She saw smoke coming out of the barn one time, so we got whipped.

Mommy smoked but she didn't want us to. She saw smoke coming

Summary

This quote illustrates a parent's hypocrisy and inconsistency when it comes to smoking. The mother in this scenario smokes despite not wanting her children to follow her footsteps. However, when the children witness smoke coming out of a barn, they get punished for it. This quote highlights the contradicting behavior of the mother, who enforces strict rules on her children while disregarding them herself. It raises questions about the fairness in her actions and the impact it may have on her children's understanding of rules and consequences.

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