Tips for Parents Cigarette smoking is the most avoidable cause of death in our society. Most teenagers already know the risks, yet 3,000 young people become regular smokers every day. Lung diseases, such as asthma, can worsen.
Smoking causes yellow stains on teeth, bad breath and early signs of aging.
Cigarette smoking often leads to experimentation with other substances. Physical addiction to tobacco is very hard to overcome. You need to talk to your child. Remind your child about the dangers of cigarette smoking. Talk about addiction, the power of nicotine and how hard it is to quit smoking.