Adolescence is a tough age without adding the addiction of nicotine. Teen smoking is on the rise. There is no amount of information on the health hazards of these children. They really do not realize the impact of these warnings. A teenager who smokes maintains it is an issue of style. It is chance to show his or her peers that they are cool.
Smoking is not a habit most people pick up after their teenage years. After 20 a person is able to decide what is right or wrong for them with a clearer perception. Peer pressure at this age is not an issue. As most people at that age can stand up to that.
Teenagers do not understand that smoking is an easy habit to pick up. They do not realize that it brings with it a host of health problems. People who start smoking early find it hard or nearly impossible to quit. They might be able to sustain a smoke free life for a while. They are sure to relapse. Those who have not had a relapse face will have an eternal struggle to stay smoke free for the rest of their lives. The time is wasted where one could use all those hours and days channeling the energy doing something more useful and meaningful.
Understanding this disease one has to revolve the whole life and activities around it. Smoking is not only is troubling the individual but instead are giving out this smoke to those who are involuntarily becoming passive smokers.
Children are vulnerable to popular images. This may be the reason why the tobacco companies uses images that can deliver to the audience an impression that smoking is a cool habit. It brings a lot of health issues. The life span is shortened. It also affects those that are close to and deprive them of a healthy life too. An adult should take responsibility for the choices one makes. Making responsible choices is what adulthood is about. It is very difficult to get rid of bad habit. Later ti will be a struggle for life. Therefore, a teenager should plan to start smoking along with the awareness of the health hazards. The child must also be aware of the host of other issues that come with this addiction. This may be a means for them to make responsible choices.
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