my dad is 45 and he has been smoking ever sense i was born and way before. i am twelve, will he ever get to be 80? im afraid for him.
2006-08-15 09:45:40 · 16 answers · asked by Erin(: 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
A lot of it is in the genes.
My mom is 79, still smokes (menthol cigs, about a pack a day) and this, despite several minor strokes and staying in a nursing home.
On the other hand, my wife's' dad died when he was 53.
A heavy smoker, he refused to give it up after two heart attacks.
The third one did him in.
Do you smoke?
If not - have you been checked for all the second-hand smoke from your dad?
Its oddly funny, my mom was so concerned about me taking any drugs when I was growing up (okay, so I did a bit of weed in college), but I never really got into any drug use.
Yet she is addicted to Americas' favorite drug: tobacco!
If you are wanting your dad to quit, start bugging him about his life insurance and make sure he will leave you financially set when he gets lung cancer and kicks the bucket.
Maybe some stark comment like that will get his attention.
On the other hand, it might make him mad enough to whip your hiney.
Either way - it'll be tough to get him to stop unless you find his trigger point and make him see the danger in this.
2006-08-15 09:55:45 · answer #1 · answered by docscholl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people will eventually see damaging effects of smoking, but some don't. It just depends on the individual. My grandpa smoked 3 packs a day for 30 years and has emphysema now, but doesn't have cancer. My grandma smoked probably a pack a day for the same length of time and has no lasting effects. They both quit about 20 years ago. My dad (their son) has also smoked about a pack a day for over 30 years and doesn't plan to quit. He doesn't have any problems.
But my other grandfather did die of lung cancer after a lifetime of smoking. It just depends on the person and their genetics.
I know how you feel, I'm 25 and have been trying to get my dad to quit as long as I can remember. Whether he quits or not doesn't have anything to do with you, believe me. He may quit eventually, what finally made my grandparents stop was when I they picked me up from kindergarten one day after learning about how smoking was bad and was crying that I didn't want them to die! So he may well make it to 80, or he may not. I would just make sure that, even if he won't quit, he does get regular checkups from the doctor so if he does have problems, they can be caught early. Your mom may be a better influence on him than you.
2006-08-15 10:18:41 · answer #2 · answered by BB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he stops now, he might be able to reverse the damage over the next 10 years. If he smokes, is not very active, and a little overweight, you need to really turn up the nagging. Try a little incentive program. You do some good behavior in exchange for him stopping smoking. There are new products to help. This is an important issue and you can make a difference.
2006-08-15 10:39:11 · answer #3 · answered by united9198 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust me, being worried about your dad is the last thing you should be doing. I'm sure he doensn't want you worrying either. Many people have lived long lives, despite smoking and other bad habits. Your very smart and good hearted for your age, and this is one of the only good questions I've read on here in months.
Don't be afraid to talk to him about it. I'm sure he'd be proud that you care so much.
2006-08-15 09:54:51 · answer #4 · answered by Patrick F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask him to stop and tell him how bad it is for him. My friend has 2 parents who smoke and she was talking to them and telling them how bad it is. Her mom stopped, but not her dad. One day her dad got really sick and then he stopped. When he sees that you are trying to stop him.. He is going to know that he will be doing a big favor to you and he willl stop. Tell him that this is a favor. I'm not sure how long he will last when he is smoking, but when he stops I KNOW he will live longer. You have a chance. Go for it. Hope I helped and I hope he stops smoking.
2006-08-15 10:18:36 · answer #5 · answered by this is me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My great grandma smoked and chew tabacco since she was 40, shes 99 now and the doctor said shes the picture of health!
2006-08-15 10:37:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who knows. Probably not but I know people who have smoked most of their lives who are alive and kicking in their 70s so nobody ever knows. That second hand smoke is worse for you than it is for him though!!
2006-08-15 09:53:03 · answer #7 · answered by BeC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wll i got a question for you what the heck are you doin on here when you 12 lol im just kidding well sweet heart nobody knows my dad is like that ok so i know how that is and im 13 lol ok listen to me nobody knows when some one is bout to die exept god ok so im sorry i couldnt be any help
2006-08-15 10:03:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandfather smoked his whole life until he was in his 70's and now he's 86 and doing fine.
2006-08-15 09:52:00 · answer #9 · answered by weaponspervert 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i kno ppl who smoked there whole life and they r still alive and they r 70 so there rlly is no way 2 tell
2006-08-15 10:43:29 · answer #10 · answered by ... 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋