Below is a list of possible reasons why teenagers start smoking:
•Parents: Children learn from mom and dad. Don’t be one of those parents who practice “do as I say not as I doâ€.
•Peer Pressure: The teenage years are one of the most challenging times in any one’s life. So many times kids just want to fit in and be accepted. This pressure may make them make bad choices, like smoking!
•Advertising: Most smoking ads are geared towards young people. The make it seem like smoking is cool and popular.
•Movies: Smoking is usually depicted in the movies as being cool.
•Biology: One of the side effects of smoking is that it’s an appetite suppressant. Teenage girls will sometimes use this as a way to help control their weight.
Compared to other people, it may seem harder to convince teens to quite. However there are things we can do. Parents need to talk to their children about the harmful effects of smoking. If mom or dad happens to be a smoker, they need to quit now. Not only will it make it healthier around the house, but it will also set a good example. It will show your children that you are willing to “walk the walkâ€. In the long run, your kids will think you for it.
Author Tim Bock: For more information on the harmful effects of smoking and how help your children quit, please visit: Stop Smoking Today a website thats dedicated to help fight smoking in teenagers. Ways to Quit Smoking.
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