2007-10-06 19:38:28 · 17 answers · asked by Mr. Dog 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Take them to visit a person dying of lung cancer due to a lifetime of smoking. Something about seeing a person who can't speak with their own voice box and in excruciating pain seems to get through to some people...
2007-10-06 19:41:46 · answer #1 · answered by Paul T 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, if it's your family, you start by example. If you're close to them, you could suggest that they be each other's support group. They can start by instituting rules such as no smoking in the house and only smoking between 6-10 pm. They can then cut back until they have quit completely.
2007-10-07 02:41:34 · answer #2 · answered by nondescript 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't really make them stop smoking. If they are adults, let them know of the health risks and your concern for thier well-being. Other than that, remain respectful and allow them the freedom to make thier own decisions without being constantly reminded of what you don't want them to do.
2007-10-07 02:42:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't. You let them know your feelings and educate them in a loving manner then let them make their own choices.
If they smoke inside, I think you could convince them to at least go outside for the sake of everyone's health though.
2007-10-07 02:57:35 · answer #4 · answered by rorybuns 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't. Leave them alone. It's their life to live as they see fit. Did it ever occur to you that you do plenty of things they find offensive? The Chinese got a saying. Don't complain about the snow on your neighbor's roof when you still need to sweep your own floor.
2007-10-07 04:37:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm trying to get my mom to stop smoking. Nothing is working. :(
2007-10-07 02:46:22 · answer #6 · answered by DoLz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show them pictures of lungs destroyed by smoking, or show them family members that passed away because of it (if they all smoke, there are bound to be numerous family members who have already died because of it).
2007-10-07 02:41:21 · answer #7 · answered by Pieter K 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Buy the family pack of patches
2007-10-07 02:40:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hard to stop...
You could make a power point presentation to your parents that explains the causes of deaths from cigars and etc.
2007-10-07 02:42:30 · answer #9 · answered by redyoshi125 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
tell them how much it worries you, but i don't really think that will work you have to want to quit to quit so you might have to just wait until they are ready, and be supportive when the time comes, maybe you could express you dis like toward smokers
2007-10-07 02:41:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋