Smoking is one of the negative habits that can lead to serious health problems. Despite the threat of fatal diseases, more and more young people and adolescents become addicted to smoking. It is necessary to intervene immediately if there is a possibility that the child is addicted to cigarettes.
Helpful hints
Many people know that today cigarettes are not a cheap pleasure. Considering that the pocket money of a student or schoolchild is not so large, it is necessary to monitor their order. Perhaps the child will be able to convey that such a waste goes only to his harm.
If your child is suspicious of the information that smoking causes the development of cancer, invite him on a special tour. Today, you can often find specialized expositions of smokers' organs. There is also a lot of such information on the Internet. Children are deeply impressed by such spectacles. Such exhibitions, which depict the liver, lungs and other organs of people who use nicotine for a long period, make even heavy smokers quit it. At the end of the exhibition, as a rule, there is a special box, into which “former smokers” throw their cigarettes after looking at all the exhibits. Usually, this effect is so strong that this box is always full.
Try talking to your child about the goals of the tobacco companies. After all, manufacturers of these products will always position cigarettes as a symbol of grace and beauty. Their main task is to make people believe that cigarettes will make them more successful, smarter, more popular and more beautiful.
While peer pressure and image are good reasons to start smoking as a teenager, there may be other reasons. Make sure your child has enough of your companionship. Often, adolescents seek relief from loneliness and depression in cigarettes.
There are few smokers who can argue the answer to the question: "Why do you think that smoking is good?" Perhaps, in search of an answer to this question, the teenager will rethink his worldview.
Ways to Quit Smoking
Schedule a cigarette goodbye day. Remember: the first day is the most dangerous period. At this time, there is a special craving for the cigarette. Stay close to a teenager. Talk and communicate with him. Try to support him in every possible way.
Think about how a teenager can seize cravings for cigarettes. For this, seeds, nuts or dried fruits are perfect.
Follow your teen's sleep schedule. Make sure your child goes to bed on time in a well-ventilated room. A breath of oxygen will help refresh your brain and eliminate the need for toxins.
Of course, the main thing is personal example. None of the ways a child learns the correct model of behavior will help as much as a personal example. Try to help the teenager, not force him to quit smoking.
