Smoking question from my 13 year old?
345797
your child has and excellent point - and your husband/partner should lead by example and give up - not only for his health but for the health of his child\n\ni'm sure your 13 year old would never want to see their father dying from lung cancer
481216
One thing it is illegal no matter if he smokes every once in a while or if he smokes it all the time. There is a reason that it is illegal it is not good for you. Even thoug he is 18 his parents still can make a impact on his life parents are usually role modles in kids lives. If his father is a pastor he will definetly show a concern and want to give his son help that he needs. If you are having these thoughts that  it is not okay then you need to go with your intuition and act on it.
183947
Did you tell her that shes under age for smoking? And excuse me, but just who is the parent in your home? Her? It sounds like it. What you do as adults is none of her childish business. When she is 18 then there will be a talk about her smoking in the house. Where is your backbone? \n\nAnd when she asks again why her UNDERAGE self cant smoke in the house...tell her "BECAUSE I SAID SO!!!!"\nYOU pay the bills, YOU rent/own the home, If she wants a say in anything then she can get her butt out there, get a job, pay her fair way and then maybe you will hear what she has to say.  Also tell her she's grounded for smokeing in the first place. \n\nAnd as far as her acting like a smart butt...she must not be to smart. People know more now about the harm of smoking then when we all did when we started. If she was all that smart, she would'nt have started in the first place. \n\nSo Dad, who rules your house? Where are your rules? Let alone the state laws? Shes a minor. \nYour 15 year old little baby needs a grounding. Shes no where even close to being or acting like an adult. Her even asking you that shows it.\n\nAnd as far as you people above go....I drive a car. I have driven a car all my sons life. Does that mean his 13 year old self can drive a car, too? So take smoking and drinking out of it...whats your answer now? Should a child be able to do adult things just because mom and dad do them? Think about it.
119343
First thing is encourage him and give some self confidence to quit the smoking. After that tell him what are the problem when smoking and advantages of quitting smoking. then say the way. Some easy way is ask him to use whenever willing to smoke means chewwing gum, and tablet is available it gives the effect of smoking. ask him to take medidation. when mind is ask to smoke take small pencil and imagine that it is cigarrete and smoke it. definitely he will stop the smoking habit. ok all the best try these tips now itself my dear friend.
757796
I have never honestly tried it but a lot of my family members have and it is a huge family fight right now because some of them DO smoke around their kids.  I just can't imagine ever putting a child at risk like that or being so selfish.\n\nCongrats on you quitting though. That's very admirable.
50668
Yes, definitely. You are obviously doing this because you love them both and make her see this. Don't go on telling her to quit smoking because she'll only keep on doing this, she knows by now that it's bad for both of them, so try to make a compromise with her to make it alot healthier for her daughter even when she smokes. Like don't smoke when she's there, step outside or go to another room. Maybe in her own time she will quit smoking but make her understand that she can't continue smoking when her daughter is there.
613726
I have 3 kids. 11, 8 and 18 months. My hubby and I both smoked before and during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. NO cigaretes though. My kids were all 7 or 8 lbs and no problems. Not even 11 years later. Most people smoke cigs as well so most research is tainted. I have many friends who only smoke weed as well and there children, up to 16, are fine. Even my mother says she smoked occasionally. I have heard that the seeds can reduce a mans sperm count but who smokes seeds.
501610
I used to smoke Cigs. I quit in 1994. I now smoke anywhere from 1 - 8 cigars per day. BY CHOICE. If I'm in my house and smoke bothers you there is a choice. Hold your breath until I'm finished smoking or LEAVE.
1078869
Honey,it's a sign of the times. Don't try to figure it out.I'm a smoker too,but I have three grown son's and none of them smoke.It's my smoke.So I'm careful to keep it out of other peoples air space.
107376
Don't!!!    Not sure how you are hiding it anyway.  I can smell smoke on people.  I get my nieces sometimes and I smell them as soon as they get into the car....why? because their mother smokes....    Smoking stinks.  Advice?  Don't keep it from him.  If you want to do it, just do it outside.  Stand up for what you believe in or quit.  Good luck.  Keep it honest though.  Don't keep things.
419047
ok first off...your 15 and he's 16 and you both smoke? yea thats your first mistake..its bad to smoke at 30 much less 15 when your lungs arent near as strong..first you gotta stop smoking..are you selfish to ask him to and for you to keep doing it..YES..as long as you do, he's going too..As for what you can do..Nothing really..Just be there for him..Lung cancer is a tough and usually unpleasent thing..But its not necessarily an immediate death sentance..Just be there and be supportive..AND STOP SMOKING..STOP SMOKING EVERYTHING
786066
?????  What are you smoking??
424585
Nonsmokers have some serious issues with "control" when they start talking about not smoking outside. Just walk around the smoker huddled next to the ash can, it's really not that difficult. If he's not huddled next to the ash can do that silly fake cough thing, that will show him. Sigh.
164435
DONT DO IT!!!!!!!!  I started at age 16 (Im old now) and its extremely hard to quit.  Save your lungs and body and just dont do it.  Its not a cool thing to do anymore.  I wish I could quit but I am overly addicted right now.  And think of it like this, while your friends are spending a lot of money on cigarettes, you are spending yours on cooler things.
232371
Usually, people do not get emphysema at such a young age.  Make sure she gets tested for a genetic condition called alpha 1 trypsin deficiency.  In any case, her early diagnosis needs to be discussed with a pulmonary doctor.  And definitely, stop smoking.  Emphysema is progressive, but quitting smoking will slow it down. Cheers.
784445
I smoked from the age of 11 until I got pregnant with my daughter at 24. I was able to quit because I was pregnant and didn't want to put her at risk, but after I had my son, it seemed my reason to quit had disappeared. I only wanted 2 kids, so I knew I would never be pregnant again, When she was 2 and he was 9 months, i started again. I smoked for 3 more years, before I quit again. You have to find the inspiration to quit. I did it for 2 reason, my children, and because I watched my father die from lung cancer. I don't want to put my children through that torture if I don't have to. It may be too late, but at least I'm doing what I can to prevent it now.\nI quit slowly. First I only smoked outdoors, never in the house. In the summer it's fine, but during the cold windy days, smoking started to lose it appeal. I stopped smoking in my car. And I avoided alcohol. Then I started smoking half of the cigarette. I got to the point that a pack would last me 2 weeks, then 3 and at that point I stopped all together. The wole process probably took me about 3 months, but it was the only way that worked for me. I tried the patch and it made my arm feel weird, I tried cold turkey, but that only lasted a couple of days for me. The gradual method was best for me, but everybody is different. My step-uncle quit after 35 years cold turkey, but he would cut up carrots and celery and other veges and snack on them whenever he had a craving. It worked fo him, I had a friend quit using the nicitine gum. and I had another friend go to the doctor for a prescrition antidepressent that helped her quit. So far we are all still smoke free.\nJust try to find a reason that is very important to you, your health, the health of people around you, money, the smell on your clothes or hair, bad breath or whatever motivates you.\nIt's still not always easy (July of 05 was the last time I smoked). Stress triggers cravings and so does alcohol still, but I just focus on my reasons for stopping. If you can make it through the next five minutes without smoking, you can do it for a lifetime. A craving only last that long. Distract yourself in thos e five minutes by checking the mail, calling a friend, fold a load of laundry, or something that needs your hands to do it. \n\nYou can do it!!\n\nP.S. I feel better about myself now too, I don't feel like a lepper for smoking. I always felt a little ashamed whenever I lit up, not to mention that I have so much more money since I quit too. Not only do I save on the cigarettes and lighters, but breath mints, and air fresheners too!
233174
What is with your questions? Sex with the babysitter, buying morphine...what kind of 13 year old are you? Go tell your parents right now what's going on with you. You'll thank me later...\n  Also, one of your other questions were about patches for chronic pain...Seriously, what kind of chronic pain does a 13 year old have? For real, I'm worried about you...