Hi, I'm 15 years old and my parents smoke.
Actually my Mom also smoked during pregnancy.
Now I have varicosities (Remember, at the age of 15!)
I really think it's unfair, I've tried to get my parents to quit smoking but they just won't listen to me.
Also is there anything I can do against the consequences I have to take? (Like getting rid of the varicosities)
Please help me, thanks!
2007-06-20 08:45:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Start leaving Quit Smoking brochures around. Tell them that second hand smoke is just as dangerous as smoking the cigarette yourself. If this doesn't work, tell them you are going to take them to court. That would be an interesting case. Child sues parents over second hand smoke. This really could work, look at all the cities that are banning smoking from restaurants, etc. It might even be a landmark case.
2007-06-20 08:56:13 · answer #1 · answered by CRAIG C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt seriously if your mother's smoking caused your varicose veins. They may well be heriditary. Your veins are the least of your worries with two parents who smoke. The consequence you should be worried about are the longterm effects of inhaling all that secondhand smoke. I'm very sorry you have to live in an environment like that.
2007-06-20 08:56:13 · answer #2 · answered by clarity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Varicose veins have NOTHING to do with your parents smoking. Not sure where you got that idea but that did not cause them.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/varicoseveins.html
If you meant something else by the term varicosities then you used the wrong term as varicose veins is what varicosities is.
2007-06-20 08:54:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T SUE YOUR PARENTS!!!! Are you guys crazy? most of the ppl say to sue. What is wrong with america today? just keep talking to ur parents and I think that the previous guy is right. Leave signs around the house. :D Tell them to quit smoking! My friend used to hide her mom's cigarettes. (hide them in the trash can) your parents might get angry, though. It is really hard for smokers to quit. My dad quit when my older sister was 3, i came 5 years later, and it was just off of my mom's convincing (they don't have stop smoking programs in Bulgaria, most ppl smoke) My dad just decided to stop and he did. He used to smoke 1 pack a day and he said it wasn't hard to quit. weird. My mom said she once saw a 98 year old man who smoked at least 1 cigarette a day since he was 20. You might live long. Good Luck!
2007-06-20 10:29:44 · answer #4 · answered by DiKi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Move out of your parents house, get a lawyer and sue your parents for damages, collect the money and buy the best healing foods on earth that will regenerate your health so you can live a normal or better life.
This might sound weird but I think this might be the best thing for you to get your health back. Your parents addictions has caused you pain and suffering and I think they need to be held responsible...
I can help you with regenerating your health back...
2007-06-20 09:02:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a lawyer and apply for early adulthood.
If they are paying your health insurance they are not so bad, if they really have no regard for your health and well being, leave. You seem smart, what is best for you?
2007-06-20 09:18:21 · answer #6 · answered by sliverofdignity 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Learn for their mistakes.
Don't put your kids though the same thing.
2007-06-20 08:54:39 · answer #7 · answered by Atlanta29 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋