2006-09-25 03:15:02 · 7 answers · asked by me2u4_us 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
What worked for my husband when he was your child's age was his parents showing him a very graphic video of the effects of smoking on your lungs and inside of your body. My husband has mentioned to me numerous times that this video did the trick and he would never smoke after seeing the video. It also worked for his brother who never smoked a cigarette. If you can't find a video maybe try some photos.
Another idea might be to try to contact someone who speaks to kids that has cancer or lung problems associated to smoking. I think seeing the effects of smoking is probably the best way to deter kids from smoking.
Here are a couple other links to help you out with ideas. One is a parent resource center. Hope this helps!
Good luck!
2006-09-25 03:29:02 · answer #1 · answered by Ms M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try showing him videos of what it does to your body and the bodies of others. Point out that later in life he wont be able to take a deep breath. You could also monitor where he goes . I probably am a over protective parent my children do not have permission to go any where with out a parent near by.
2006-09-29 04:15:27 · answer #2 · answered by rahlyd swamp muffin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try talking to him/her about the harmful effects of smoking without getting too excited... i mean in a matter of fact kinda way...then get him a box of his favorite chewing gum and suggest eating one whenever he feels tempted... show him pictures of people wth cancer of different types.. caused by smoking... kids of this age can easily be scared of danger to their selves....only thing is just dont shout at him or scold him... ... he is trying to be a grown up... treat him like one ... by talking seriously to him.. and he will come ur way
2006-09-25 10:21:31 · answer #3 · answered by yashi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son got one of my ciggs so a freind of mine to some tabacco and made him eat it he has not tryed to smoke sence
2006-09-25 11:15:45 · answer #4 · answered by una 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a carton and make him smoke one right after another until the carton is gone.
2006-09-25 10:18:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You could do what I did. I made my granddaughter smoke cigs until it made her kinda sick. She hasnt touched one since.
2006-09-25 10:17:38 · answer #6 · answered by shirley e 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had to eat a cigarette made me puke but it didnt stop me
2006-09-25 11:35:11 · answer #7 · answered by jason p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋