No lectures about the dangers of smoking please. I know the risks. Now, to details...
We moved into our new house in July, & I vowed when we left our old house that I wouldn't smoke in the new one. I got tired of washing walls & furniture, my kids' clothes always stunk, and everything turned yellow.
It's winter, now, and I stand outside in 15 degree weather to have a smoke. I know it's better for my kids, and I smoke a LOT less than I used to, but am I INSANE for doing this, or do other smokers do this too? I know my sister in law does, but does anyone else???
2006-12-19 17:26:19 · 20 answers · asked by patience3987 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
insane? no, smart. Especially with kids around. I don't condone smoking, but I applaud you for being responsible with it
2006-12-19 17:27:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you are not INSANE for smoking outside your own house. I think you are being a responsible parent to keep the smoke away from the kids. Plus like you said if you smoke in the house it smells and you can never get that stale smoke smell out of a house. It permeates the walls, carpet, ceiling tiles etc. Plus everything that you bring into the house will also smell of smoke, so good job in taking it outside!
Now, since you know the dangers of smoking and you know that it is not good for you, why don't you try and quit for the sake of your children. Let them grow up with a healthy parent, you do want to be around to watch them grow-up right?
Try the nicotine patch!
2006-12-20 01:40:52 · answer #2 · answered by ohsgal 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You ar complately normal . My mom does not want me to smoke in the house so I go outside all of the time. Just last week i sat out side in 7 degree weather. I even respect you that you arent smokin in front of your kids especially if they are young. If you do decide to start to smoke in the house designate a room where the kids do not go often. also open a window or turn on a fan. this will reduce second hand smoke.
2006-12-20 01:29:54 · answer #3 · answered by Bauz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No ur not insane... i dont smoke but everybody i know does... and hey if u smoke less then maybe it will get lesser and lesser but its ur body u can do what u want.. but its much better for u kids cuz what would u rather have kids breathin it in? or standin outside to maybe have time to refresh ur mind and smoke u a cigg takin u a breather and i say it probably relaxes ya more i could be wrong but... i say ur not insane ur doin something in respect of ur family and still havin a nice lookin home!! but its all about what u want for u life......... but thats how i feel about it!
2006-12-20 01:30:51 · answer #4 · answered by Kiley Marie's Mommy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried to quit for a period of time early in this year and while I wasn't smoking I got rid of the smell and nicotine stains in my house. When I restarted smoking to preserve my sanity, I only allow smoking outside. It also gets very cold here but like you said it reduces the amount you smoke. You gotta really be desperate for nicotine to stand outside in the cold/wind/rain/etc to smoke and we both know that desperate feeling for nicotine.
2006-12-20 01:33:42 · answer #5 · answered by Country girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only choose to live in places where I can smoke. I don't smoke outside at home and I never will. But what you do is your business. It looks like you could pick one room in your house and smoke in it.
2006-12-20 09:03:45 · answer #6 · answered by Beth T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is crazy to be outside in severe weather to smoke cause you are only making health problems worse. Destinate a place somewhere within the house with air circualation and smoke there but not heavy smoking of course.
2006-12-20 01:35:32 · answer #7 · answered by JoJoBa 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
not crazy at all if you do it away from non-smokers. I like your caution. Non-smokers but especially those who had once been smokers are often fond of all long-winded health and moralistic lectures which they can churn until you go to sleep. . . .as if smokers have no idea about the health risks!
2006-12-20 01:50:09 · answer #8 · answered by ari-pup 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With all the laws they're passing now, we'll all be smoking outdoors as a "normal" thing to do in ten years or less, if they don't try to outlaw it altogether (like they tried to do in Prohibition).
2006-12-20 02:58:20 · answer #9 · answered by curious cat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
insane?.....ooh no no no you are actually being really logical. because cigeratte smoke will lower the value of your house considerably. like you said. you know the risk of smoking ands its best not to expose your children to the cig smoke. so stepping outside isn't insane..its smart..i wish more people were like you
2006-12-20 01:32:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋