No easy way out of this one. I smoked and still do from time to time but it's hard to tell teens what to do.
All you really can do is try to show what a bad idea that it is in the long run, money, looks, health and hope that she is smart enough to make good choices.
Teens are always going to try things and push boundaries like we all did and there is nothing that will stop it. Best case scenario is that they have some good sense as to where those boundaries should stop and grow out of it over time.
Having a good relationship with your parents helps as you can at least talk about these things rather than try to hide all of it. Talking goes a long way in life.
Teachers used to join us behind the church for a few sneaky fags back in the day as they couldn't be seen smoking on school grounds. Nobody cared that much back then and ou teachers were sound enough about most things. Not even that long ago really.
Yes I think so. Her mum will likely take a harder approach, but that is where she lives so I think that's expected. I mentioned the shitty lungs being no good for swimming, and how much they cost - she didn't know as was given it by a mate who had got older mates to buy them.
I'm fairly laid back, and do remind her that she can talk to me about whatever, it hasn't really happened much so far though.
Quality. I don't remember seeing any teachers smoking, although we knew which ones did. Times have changed - they'd be sacked for that these days?!
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