Parents often feel powerless against the tough issues teens face because they cannot control their teen's choices. While it is true that teens need to make their own choices, parents do have more influence than they think. So, as a first step to prevent teen into smoking is talk.
Talk about smoking addiction. Ask your teen how he/she likes making his/her own choices. Tell him/her that while the first cigarette is their choice, smoking becomes addictive very quickly. Therefore, it will soon be the cigarettes making the choice for them
Talk to your teen about the financial cost of smoking. Smoking is an expensive habit and it will only get more expensive as time goes on. Does your teen really want to spend all of their allowance on cigarettes? Smoking means less money for other fun activities
Know the facts about smoking and your health. Bring them up when someone you know is suffering from them. This sounds harsh, but it is life. Don’t shield your teen from it. When Aunt Millie calls and her voice is raspy due to cigarette smoking, you should make it clear to your teen that smoking is the reason her voice sounds like that.
But, If your teen is already smoking, he/she needs professional help to quit. Talk to your teen’s doctor about getting resources to help. Teens do become addicted and aren’t able to quit on their own.
post by Nazirah
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