How can I convince my teenage daughter to stop smoking?
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Similar story myself with smoking and not listening to parent, so I think you are doing the right thing not going crazy, as it didnt work for me. I think maybe she may be smoking as she thinks it is cool and out of subtle peer pressure to fit in with friends.  Perhaps you could try bribery.  It is best to deal with it now so that she does not get addicted.  What is her weak spot, is she very concerned about her appearance? Cos you could talk about her ageing faster is she smokes.  I dont know as kids dont see themselves as ever getting old and they think they are immortal.  I would explain that young people can get lung cancer too and they can also get cancer of the tongue and mouth which is becoming more common, and this would be awful, and not glamarous at all.  I do think bribery may be the best option, I do sympathise, every parent wants to protect their children, if only they could learn from our mistakes. good luck.                 Also the other comment gave me an idea you could get her to exhale smoke out through a tissue, it will come out yellow and will give her an idea of how black her lungs will turn if she keeps smoking\n\nCould I add  that I dont think you should be buying her cigarettes (if you are), that is sanctioning it and you cant appear to be that in favour of it.      Maybe she doesn't even like smoking and it is all show.  My guess is like most kids she may not be inhaling smoke properly anyway - (lots of kids do grow out of this phase)                                        \n\nIf you want to stop smoking yourself I found Paul Mckennas hypnotheraphy dvd combined with 4 mg nicotine gum made it suprisingly easy to give up (you still need a bit of will power, but the dvd helps you forget as long as you listen to it for 1st week or 2 once a day.  I failed 1st time as I did not listen to it enough but 2nd time it worked brilliantly and that is after 14 years smoking.
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Don't smoke, but my mom can't stop
653466
Who cares if he smokes just let him and tell him that you dont care as long as he doesnt do it around you. You cant make someone quit it is a hard thing to do so dont waste your time good luck
61146
Well...you cannot make her quit if she doesn't want to. That would be a very selfish thing to do. I suggest that you and her come to some sort of agreement in regard to where and when it happens. She should respect you enough to consider your feelings and agree to it. If not then I dunno.
890406
You can't. Smoking is an addiction. Like any addition the addict has to decide themselves that it is time to stop.  It is your choice on your reaction.\n\nThere are actions you can take, but they will put your in conflict or endanger your marraige. If you do not want him smoking around your kids tell him to stop smoking in the house. If he refuses, throw his cigerettes away where ever you find them. Another option is to simply move yourself and your children from the house. These may seem like extreme reations but you have to make him realize you are prepared to make him choose between his family and his addiction.
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first smokers can use or abuse if they want, \ni agree she is a bit young and school can be affected by it it slows things down and makes it hard to remember even what you are doing or have done i n the last 30 seconds. \nshe should think of her safty guys that are takingadvatage of her have a good chance while high and she should have a buddy with her that can keep a sober eye on her or make a plan to do it where she is safe and can get help easily.  and not make it a priority in her life, it can be recreational useage but its illegal still and she should really think about if its doing more good than harm. don't let her get fuucked up and tell her always stay in control and if she is not tell her she should stop before she can't do something over again. it is done and she has to live with it. \ni would talk to her i talk with my 14 yo cousin about it and how she done it and her experiences and she quit and realized it was not worth keep doing it with all the things she has going in her life. \ni smoke it \nit is not a priority i don't need it i don't get really stoned jsut enought to put a smile on my face and to see life as it is something to enjoy. for me it relaxes me enought so i can see how life is and not just seeing the worries and problems i have, and it is beautiful. iam a happier person but can be happy on my own too. if i don't have it its fine but when i do a $20 bag can last 2-3 weeks. i smoke it hwere i am safe and be around people that don't have a problem with it and things get done that i need to do \nit works like an upper for me but smoking too much can be a bad dragg coming down, so she should think about what it really is to her anad if its what she really wants to do for it to be a part of her life. it is a big choice and needs t osee if it will fit in and not interupt her safety her memory or her control. good luck and enjoy life as you want.
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Wow... i smoke but i go outside and change clothing when i come back in so my kids wont be around it. Your mom sounds like one tuff lady. have you voiced your concern to her about YOUR HEALTH? if not you should. If she still doesnt want to stop you could always move out or make her move out if it bothers you that much. Geez i cant beleave how stubborn your mom is. I dont see the big deal on going outside to smoke. I feel for you. \n\nGood Luck. one more thought maybe you could show her one of those videos about what happens to your body when you smoke and you could start crying while watching it with her and tell her you dont want her to end up with cancer and die.
223248
The doctor suggested that she stop smoking. (Many of the following answers are wrong - beware. I am aware that Yahoo Answers puts the question mark in.)
447600
Have you tried telling them that smoking will lead to CO PD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and that you don't want to "watch them die".  I went through that with both my mom and dad and had to watch both of them die a horrible death.  Try being "honest" and tell them you don't think it's fair for them to put you through watching them "die" from something they are doing by choice!  Good luck to you, however it turns out.  I wouldn't wish what I went through on anyone!  If you want, print my answer out and show it to them!  I've been there, what you are going to have to go through if they don't stop!  Good luck, and God Speed, no matter how it turns out.
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Yup, ask her to do it outside and when you are not home. Thats what my husband does (I dont like him to smoke around me either).
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Put the cigarettes down, throw away everything pertaining to them, and then walk away. Do not gravitate towards people who do smoke, don't have long fantasizing conversations about how you used to smoke, and do not give in to the urge to smoke. Just say NO!\n\nThink of it this way: When you put a cigarette in your mouth and start to smoke, and then after a while you get the urge to do it again, and you can't control that urge, who is really in charge of your life? A little rolled up ball of tobacco? Give me a break, I used to smoke and I could never stop until I decided to walk away. It was a life changing moment, and between me and God, I told Him I would not smoke any more. That was over 6 years ago, no patches, classes, gum or anything! Every time I saw a smoke, I told my self "You will not smoke that." \nI can honestly say that it did take a few months for the thought of smoking to go away, but it was nothing I could not handle, and after 6 months I realized I do not even like the smell of smokers around me. And I haven't considered picking up that nasty habit since. Thank God!
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Give her your stash and parapheallia.  Then ask her for whatever you need for a smoke.  She will see that you have cut down, and maybe you can arrange with her to help you quit.\n\nReal people don't need drugs.  Just losers!
868406
Every kind of smoking is dangerous, even second hand or directly inhaling it. If you haven't asked to stop I would try and ask her to stop smoking. To much smoking can cause Bronchitis, bronchitis is a condition, (if you don't already know), when her bronchial tubes(which bring air to the lungs) are inflamed. Severe bronchitis can lead to pneumonia, which is a sharp increase in the amount of fluid in the lungs. If pneumonia isn't treated it can be fatal. If she doesn't listen to you I would try and call a doctor to try and help her stop smoking. I'll pray for you to.\n\n, Good luck, and God bless.
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I'm 37 my mother smoked (dad wasn't around) I tried it when I was 13 but like Clinton Didn't inhale :D So I didn't get the habit. \nI chose not to smoke because it is a dirty nasty habit.. and just not something I'd want to spend my money on.  My mother is a 2 pack a day smoker to this day. So she spends more than 200.00 amonth on cigarettes. What a waste. Her skin looks like hell, and her car stinks. Gross.  BTW she is overweight.. as am I and you are right.. why would you want to further decrease your lung capacity?
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She has to WANT to quit, and if she doesn't, nothing you say can get her to quit. Smokers have an "I'll do it if I want to, dammit!" reflex that makes them get pissed off if you try to help them and they don't want help. This is true even if she tried to quit and then decided it was easier to keep smoking. There's not really a lot you can do other than drop the subject.
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I reccomend visiting the American Lung Association. Their web site link is below. There is a wealth of information and there is a link and phone number to e-mail or call questions to a health professional. I hope this helps. If you need more advice or support, I've been smoking since I was fifteen and am going to quit for good in a few weeks. Good luck. :^)\n\nhttp://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22940
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Are they her issues or your issues?  If it is bothering her, take her to her peds doc and ask for advice.  She isn't going to listen to you--trust me on this. I have a teenager that would listen to another 13 year old, rather than me. She will have to make some changes in her life, that you can help her with, such as choosing the right food, and exercise.  But she is going to have to be disciplined to follow through with the regimen.  Which is why I asked whose issue it is.