Perfecting the Blame Game

“ Mommy, mommy…MOM!”
“ What baby?”
“ Mommy, can I smoke?”
“ What? Of course not!”
“ But why not mama? Why not?”
“ Because smoking is bad, that’s why.”
“ But how can I make sure? What if you are lying to me?”
“ Mommies never lie.”
“ At least let me try.”
“ Okay, but remember this is just a trial.”
“ Thank you mommy, you’re the best.”

“Who gave you this cigarette?”
“ No one.”
“ Who gave it to you?”
“ Mommy! She said I should try it. She said that’s how I learn that smoking is bad.”

“ Now repeat to the judge what you have just told me….”
…”YOU ARE A DISQUALIFIED MOTHER!”