Why do adults smoke around childen?

Question

We know the risks. So, why is it OK to smoke in the car, across the table , or outside near children? What are smokers thinking?

Thanks everyone for the answers. This will be tough to pick a favorite. Many good points have been stated.

Answer 1

it's crack.

nicotine is a very addictive substance and just as addictive as cocaine. in recent studies, they provided the same amount of cocaine as they did nicotine and found that the high and addiction is equal. the only difference was that nicotine was actually harsher to ingest for the people.

the reality of the situation is that cigarette smokers are really no different from crack heads other than the actual amount they get per hit. that's the only leg up cigarette smokers have - they don't get a serious dose of the drug which enables them to function.

that pretty much explains why cigarette smokers HAVE to light up around anybody. for all purposes, they are crack heads and they can't control themselves.

Answer 2

I smoke; however I do not do it in my house I go outside and If im in the car I will not light up around my children, so basically Im a smoker but I dont do it around my children, I even quit when I was pregnant with both of them!!!!

Answer 3

That's the thing people don't think about what their doing because it always has been the "norm" for years! A habit is hard to break specially if it's gone on from generation to generation. For the kids out there that think they are not loved because parents smoke in front of them...you need to have a heart to heart talk with your parents. You'd be surprised how well it works when you let them know your not feeling loved when they smoke in front of you. Communication goes a long way!

Answer 4

There are some areas where it's illegal to smoke inside cars. I think people do it because there's a lot of the idea that "Sure, it happens but it won't happen to me." They can fool themselves into thinking that while they smoke around their children it's not like their children breathe that much of it in and it won't hurt them. It's all propoganda. Let me tell you, we watched my Mother-in-law die from 50 years of the habit and it's not a pretty or fun way to go. No matter how much you educate, there are people who simply won't get the point and they have every right to kill themselves if they'd like but not the children.

Answer 5

smokers arent thinking. they really dont believe that second hand smoke is bad for their children because they dont want to believe it. i had a friend who smoked when she was pregnant because her mother did and she said there was nothing wrong with her. smokers are only thinking about their addiction and who not thinking about their health or anyone elses. However, i heard that there soon may be a law where pregnant women cant buy cigarrettes. wouldnt that be good.

Answer 6

Omgosh, I feel the exact same way! I hate when people smoke around other people. O.K. so if you want to slowly kill yourself, then go fo rit, but don't put me and other in danger at the same time! They are just so inconsiderate towards others. It should be illegal to smoke in public. All states should make it illegal to smoke in restuarants, cars, everywhere in public.

Answer 7

They are addicted to their nicotine. They are well aware of the problems it poses to their health as well as the health of others. They are then being completely ignorant and inconsiderate to continuing to do so around others. I love the bans that are being implemented in different areas. Someone needs to stand up for the health and welfare of others.

Answer 8

Because those types are selfish people. Many smokers are not that way though.

Answer 9

They are selfish and stupid.Really amazes me how come they do it in front of the children..maybe they don¸t love them enough?

Answer 10

Becuase they are terrible parents and they should go to counculing---wait no PRISON (i want to make a law)