My son is smoking cigarettes

1. What to do when you catch your kid smoking cigarettes?
2. What happens if a kid smokes a cigarette?
3. How can I help my son who is smoking?
4. Is it OK for a kid to smoke?

What to do when you catch your kid smoking cigarettes?

If you catch your teen smoking or vaping, avoid threats and ultimatums. Ask a few questions and find out why your child is smoking or vaping; they may want to be accepted by a peer group or want your attention. Talk about what changes can be made in your teen's life to help them stop smoking.

What happens if a kid smokes a cigarette?

Children and teens who smoke are affected by the same health problems that affect adults. Secondhand smoke may cause problems for children later in life including: Poor lung development (meaning that their lungs never grow to their full potential) Lung cancer.

How can I help my son who is smoking?

How to Talk with Your Child About Smoking

1. Start early. It is a good idea to start talking with your children about the dangers of cigarettes when they are 5 or 6 years old. ...
2. Stay connected. ...
3. Be clear about your rules and expectations. ...
4. Talk about the risks of tobacco. ...
5. Know your kids' friends.

Is it OK for a kid to smoke?

Secondhand smoke exposure causes acute lower respiratory infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia in infants and young children. Secondhand smoke exposure causes children who already have asthma to experience more frequent and severe attacks.