They cannot be burdened with the future when they are already overwhelmed with the present. They tend to accept that if they experience serious illness due to cigarettes later in life, they will deal with the situation when it arises. Research also shows that there os a link between high risk activity. Smokers at a young age are more prone to be promiscuous, take drugs, drink alcohol and be abusive. Tobacco is often a stepping stone to heavier drugs in such people with 'addictive personalities'.
Many youth feel they start to smoke to rebel against their parents.
They feel they are invincible and that the health warning on packaging are not applicable to them. Smoking allows them to have some control over their lives. Up Boredom For many Native youth, boredom is a major factor in determining whether they will smoke or not. Many youth, particularly in smaller communities where there tends to be fewer opportunities, complain that there is nothing to do for people their age. If they are bussed to and from a nearby Native Reserve, they are unable to participate in after school sports or other extra-curricular activities that provide good opportunities to alleviate boredom smoking opportunities.