How To Help Prevent Your Youth From Using Tobacco

The subject matter in this article is about youth tobacco use. In today’s world it is a little harder for children and adolescents to acquire tobacco products. I can remember when I was 12 years old my dad would give me money and I would walk to the store two blocks away and buy him a pack of cigarettes with no questions asked not even my age.

Step one- When you talk to your children make it clear to them they are not to use any type tobacco product.

Step two- Always be aware of tobacco use such as burn holes on clothing, smell of smoke on clothing, loose tobacco in pockets, thin small pieces of paper in pockets, bad breath, yellowish-brown stains on teeth, sores or white patches in the mouth. Go through your Childs room and look around while they are at school and don’t be afraid to invade their privacy. It’s your home and your rules.

Step three- Always ask your child what his or her friends are doing when they are alone playing in someone else home. Be their parent not a friend.

Step four- Just because your child is involved in athletics don’t assume that your child is not using tobacco.

Step five- Inform your child that all forms of tobacco has serious health risks.

Step six- If you as an adult use any form of tobacco you still need to talk with your children about smoking or using any tobacco product and advise them of all the health risks that tobacco use causes.

Warnings-All tobacco use of any type have health risks and can cause cancer or cardiovascular disease.

Tips- Be a good parent and care enough to intrude, inquire. And invade your child’s life.