Question: How can I help my teen quit smoking?
Answer: Recognizing that your teen is going to need help to quit smoking is the first step to helping him/her be successful. Your teen needs your loving and firm support. Here are three steps that should help:
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Talk to your teen. Say out loud that you know this is going to be hard and you will be there for him/her. Don’t assume your teen knows this already.
Get help. See a professional and seek their advice on how to go about quitting. Which types of smoking cession aids your teen can use should be used under the guidance of a doctor. Ask your teen’s doctor about smoking cession classes in your area.
Know that most smokers fail the first couple of times they try to quit. If your teen has a set back, be understanding. Nicotine is an awful drug addiction and your teen will need your positive attitude to continue fighting it.
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Parenting Poll: Have you talked to your teen about smoking?
- Yes.
- No..
- Not yet, but I will today.
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