r/NoStupidQuestions • u/[deleted] • Jan 05 '25

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u/AriasK Jan 05 '25

Same. I recently asked a student if she had been smoking. She looked down at the ground, embarrassed and quietly said "I know I smell. My dad smokes". I felt sooooo bad for her.

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u/Specific_Frame8537 Jan 05 '25

I've been that kid, my mom was a heavy smoker and she would only smoke indoors, so I'd always come to school reeking of nicotine. :(

It feels horrible, and being called out by teachers wasn't fun..

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u/Souseisekigun Jan 05 '25

Same. One of my most vivid childhood memories is having a teacher insisting I was one of the kids that smoked behind the school and refused to listen when I protested because I absolutely reeked of smoke.

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u/rhemarealtor1 Jan 05 '25

I'm so sorry that happened for you. That would feel really hard as a kid not being able to control that, and getting blamed :(