It can start with simple curiosity or peer pressure, but teen smoking can become a lifelong habit that will eventually be hard to quit. As a parent, helping teens resist taking that first puff will help their children live a healthier life ahead. Sometimes, teen smoking can be a form of rebellion, or a way to fit in with the crowd. Some teenagers light up in an attempt to lose weight or feel better. Other teens tend to smoke so that they can be cool or feel independent. For a concerned parent, asking the teen about his or her thoughts on smoking can start them on a conversation about quitting or preventing the start of such a habit. It is also good to have a friendly discussion with teenagers about the power of choice, and how their choices could eventually make or break them in the future.
Even if parents feel that their children are not listening, say it to them anyway. Simply tell them that smoking is not allowed, and that your disapproval would have more impact than they or even you think. According to one study, teens who think that their parents disapprove of smoking were less than half as likely to smoke as those who thought their parents wouldn’t care. To...
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