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How do you address a teenager for vaping?
- Updated on Oct. 23 5:14 p.m. ET.
- Explain the health risks, because some kids really don’t know.
- Highlight vaping’s ties to Big Tobacco.
- Establish open dialogue.
- Help your kid practice saying, “No”
- Teach, don’t preach.
- Go easy on yourself: You’re not a bad parent if your kid vapes.
- Get smart, and get help.
What do you say when your child is vaping?
Say things like, “Tell me more about what led you to vape.” and “What are some of the reasons?” Let them know you are concerned about their vape use becoming more frequent, but try to encourage them to keep talking by asking open-ended, non-judgmental questions.
What should teenagers know about vaping?
Vaping puts nicotine into the body. Nicotine is highly addictive and can: slow brain development in teens and affect memory, concentration, learning, self-control, attention, and mood. increase the risk of other types of addiction later in life.
How do I talk to my son about vaping?
- Talk with Your Teen About E-cigarettes: A Tip Sheet for Parents.
- Know the facts.
- Be patient and ready to listen.
- not to deliver a lecture.
- Set a positive example by being tobacco-free.
- Find the right moment.
- Ask for support.
- coaches, or counselors whom you know are aware of the risks of e-cigarettes.
How do I talk to my parents about vaping?
What are questions to ask about vaping?
Your questions about vaping, answered
- What is vaping?
- When is vaping legal? Illegal?
- What is in e-liquids/vape juice?
- Is vaping ever safe?
- Does vaping always involve nicotine?
- Is vaping addictive?
- Are there any advantages of vaping compared to smoking traditional cigarettes?
- Does vaping help people quit smoking?
What are the symptoms of vaping in teens?
Increased Thirst and Dry Mouth: Vaping is hydroscopic – meaning it dries out the mouth and throat. Drinking an abnormal amount of liquids, and consequently urinating more frequently, is a warning sign your teen may be vaping. Caffeine Intake: Nicotine and caffeine together increase irritability,…
How does vaping affect children’s mental health?
Caffeine Intake: Nicotine and caffeine together increase irritability, mood swings, and anxiety. Young people who vape will typically cut back on or avoid caffeine intake to offset these effects. If your child stops asking for coca-cola on the grocery list, they may have taken up a more damaging substance.
How can you tell if someone is vaping?
Most vape juice is flavored and gives off a sweet smell. This is one of the easiest ways to detect vaping. Unfamiliar devices. Vaping involves heating up a liquid and there are some basic parts to most vaping devices.
Does parental support for vaping increase teen drinking habits?
From research on drinking behaviors, we know that teens are more likely to engage in risky drinking behaviors if their parents accept it (and encourage it by allowing underage drinking at their home). Vaping is too new a behavior for this kind of research yet, but there’s no doubt about the importance of parent messaging.
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