So I've been smoking for about a year. I'm only 14 and my parents don't know. I'm really good at hiding it. I really want to quit and want my parents to help me but I'm afraid that I'll get in major trouble for it. What do I do to tell them?
2007-04-26 10:45:59 · 28 answers · asked by Keyleigh 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Honey, I'm sure they already know or at least suspect. Most people who smoke don't realize that they stink all the time. It's nothing you can hide, it gets in your clothes, your hair, everywhere. You can't smell it, but everyone else can. Just fess up to your folks. I'm sure they will be happy to help you quit.
2007-04-26 10:51:24 · answer #1 · answered by e_imommy 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Look sweetie like everyone will say you should have not started in the first place, but whatever whats done is done ok.. so this is what you can try to do, just tell your mom, moms are usually the most understanding ones :) let her know that you want to share something with her and spill the beans.. and ask her for help let her know that you want to quit because you know it is not good for you and you noticed that it is turning into a habit.. Hopefully she will help you.. or also just don't say nothing and try to quit on your own... you just pick a another habit but make it a good one like for example when you are craving a smoke chew a piece of gum or drink your favorite soda or punch or pick up a book and read, call your friends or you know look on the web for a hot line number that maybe you can call when you feel the smoke etc.. you get what I'm saying try to pick up on a good habit to quit you old and bad habit.. Good Luck
2007-04-26 17:56:10 · answer #2 · answered by Veee Smitten 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Mom, dad, i need 2 tell u guys something, i've been smoking for about a year now, and i'm sorry about it so i'd like your help 2 quit."
PS. U will get in major trouble!
2007-04-26 17:58:02 · answer #3 · answered by Deb-angel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you are approaching your parents for help I think they will be more forgiving. They will definitely be disappointed to learn you have been sneaking around and damaging your health, but I am sure they will be more than willing to help you kick the habit. You probably will get in major trouble for sneaking (and by the way, it is illegal to smoke when you are under 18!)
Just sit them down and tell them you have to confess something, but before you do you need to know you can depend on them to help you sort out your problem. The sooner you tell them, the better!
2007-04-26 17:54:26 · answer #4 · answered by western b 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I started smoking when I was fourteen, My parents knew for a while, but I convinced them I quit.
anyways I quit with a ton of will power, I had friends who supported me, and I told the people who bought for me not to any, even if I begged. Its been over two months since my last cig, and I've never been happier
2007-04-26 19:25:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. I'm not sure how my parents would react. I think they would be too mad, and I know they wouldn't understand. I probably would just quit without letting them know. If you want to talk a little more, send me a message. I'm an underaged smoker too, so I know how it is. I've quit a couple times, but started back up again both times.
2007-04-26 17:56:57 · answer #6 · answered by milan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, I have to say its really sad that you are only 14 and having a hard time trying to quit smoking. Don't you think you have learned enough to know it is not good for you?
Just tell your parents that it was a mistake and you deeply regret starting, just make them sympathize. You shouldn't have a hard time trying to stop smoking anyway. You aren't even old enough to buy them, so just stop asking someone else to buy them for you or however you get them. If you don't have them, you can't smoke them!
2007-04-26 17:54:06 · answer #7 · answered by ;-) 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its best to get it over and done with now. Its much much easier to quit when you've been smoking for 1 year than it is when its been 15 years since you first started (I started when I was 13 too and probably wouldnt have quit if it wasnt for this pregnancy). Sit your parents down and tell them that you know they will be upset but you need their help with something. Then just let it out. If they get really upset, tell them that they have every right to be upset and you will excpet any punishment they feel is right but remind them that you are asking for their help to quit. If you were my daughter, I wouldnt punish you for coming to me and being honest. Good Luck honey!
2007-04-26 17:51:49 · answer #8 · answered by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would think you'd get some sort of credit for coming clean about it. If I were you, I'd just sit down with them, either one at a time or both at the same time (depending on who's easier to talk to) and tell them you tried smoking, you kept on with it, and now you've realized you want to quit and are asking for their help. If nothing else, you will be right and they'll be upset, but they'll be sure to help you quit! Good luck!
2007-04-26 17:52:14 · answer #9 · answered by musikchik0415 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You will get in trouble there's no way around that. But they might be easier on you because you did go to them help. Just suck it up, tell them the truth, and give them your full cooperation. I'm sure you'll be fine. And it's really mature of you to even want to go to them for help, by the way. Good Luck
2007-04-26 17:53:33 · answer #10 · answered by stephanie7938 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋