My mom taught me to respect other people’s labor: ’All right boys, if you’re going to tear each other’s heads off — do it outside! I’ve just cleaned the floor!’
My mom taught me to believe in something higher: ’You’d better pray this yuckiness comes off in the wash!’
My mom taught me to think logically: ’Why? Because I say so, that’s why!’
My mom taught me to consider the consequences of my actions: ’If you fall out of this window now, don’t even think about asking me to take you to the mall this afternoon!’
My mom introduced me to the notion of cause and effect: ’Quit crying, or I’ll spank you!’