Also, do not let them attend parties that are unsupervised by adults and let your child know that they can communicate openly with you about these difficult subjects. Watch for the warning signs of drug use, including a sudden change in your child's behavior or personality, decreased performance in school, or changes in what friends they associate with. If you child has a scooter, be sure that he uses the proper safety equipment, including a helmet and knee and elbow pads. Passive Smoking Children that are exposed to parents that smoke have been shown to have more problems with allergies and asthma, have higher rates of SIDS, and more ear and upper respiratory tract infections and it is therefore important to raise your child in a smoke free environment . It is not enough to simply smoke outside or in another room from your child.
Children are also more likely to smoke when they are older if a parent smokes.
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