Cool Tools to Keep Your Kids From Smoking Many teenagers think
smoking is cool. This belief is supported in recent Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tobacco statistics. The CDC
states that while the number of teens who smoke continues to
drop each year, progress is slowing. This slowing decline in
cigarette use among teens suggests that smoking and the health
problems related to it will be issues as today's teens become
adults. This trend proves there's reason to be diligent as
parents. Cigarette advertising is more limited than in the past,
but still remains fairly obvious. Despite various forms of
advertising, parents who smoke and allow smoking in the home,
and peers who smoke have the greatest impact on whether
preadolescents and teens will take up smoking. Steps for parents
The CDC offers the following ideas to keep children from
smoking: Be a good role model. Don't use tobacco and don't let
others use it in your home. Give your children clear and
consistent messages about the risks of tob