Can a parent give their child cigarettes?

No, an individual cannot purchase cigarettes for a minor. Just as the sale of cigarettes to a minor is prohibited, so is the purchase for a minor. No person may purchase cigarettes for a minor.

Should parents smoke in front of their kids?

Smoking in front of your kids may increase their risk of heart disease as adults. Summary: Kids exposed to their parents’ smoking had a higher risk of developing clogged arteries in adulthood than those with non-smoking parents.

Does father smoking affect baby?

Paternal smoking is linked to increased risk of congenital heart defects. Summary: Fathers-to-be who smoke may increase the risk of congenital heart defects in their offspring, according to a new study. For mothers-to-be, both smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke were detrimental.

Why do teens smoke?

Peer pressure—their friends encourage them to try cigarettes and to keep smoking. They see smoking as a way of rebelling and showing independence. They think that everyone else is smoking and that they should, too. The tobacco industry has used clever marketing tactics to specifically target teenagers.

Do parents who smoke hurt their kids by setting an example?

Unfortunately, my brother still smokes today, even after he had a heart attack at the age of 45. Parents who smoke hurt their kids, not only by making them passive smokers, but also by setting an example that they can never take back. Do you know how many times since then I have heard my dad asking my brother to stop smoking?

Did your dad die of cancer from smoking?

We watched dad die of cancer, not CAUSED by the smoking, but certainly not HELPED by his continuing to smoke. Oh, he quit off and on, but only the last couple of years did he finally quit for good. If, he would start to smoke.

Can I smoke in my house if I don’t have kids?

I’m a smoker but I don’t have a child, that’s my advantage. lol. yes it could be posible when you smoked in your house your kids will gonna take your secondhand smoked. its too dangerous to be the secondhand smoked inhaled by your kids. so don’t smoke in your house while your kids around.

How to deal with a smoker in the family?

Family bonding or a strong emotional attachment inside the family, and The big problem happens when they are already smokers. In this case, it will be a good idea to get them to associate with people who consider smoking a weakness and use positive statements to encourage them to want a better life for themselves.