3/14 #1 Clearette
Myth#1‐ Electronic cigarettes are a
threat to children/teens. FALSE.
Where it comes from:
Legislators and anti‐smoking groups assume that children will be drawn to the“electronic gadgets,”the fruit/candy flavors and ease of access on the internet & mall kiosks.
Why it’s a wrong:
First, they aren’t easy to purchase on the internet. A credit card or bank account is required. So, unless the child steals a parent’s credit card and then hides the card statement later on, the risk of being discovered is high.The majority of kiosk vendors have already implemented a policy of forbidding sales to minors. The opportunity for minors to purchase electronic cigarettes at those kiosks is no better than purchasing
tobacco cigarettes at a gas station – probably less.
Second, the least expensive electronic cigarette starter kits run between $35‐$50 (plus shipping) online and
$90‐ $150 at mall kiosks.This price point is considerable for the average adult, let alone a child. Children would be more likely to spend that money on music, clothes or video games than an electronic cigarette– especially when they can easily get a $7 pack of cigarettes at the corner store or from friends. Electronic cigarettes also require the additional purchases of accessories and replacement parts. A single battery costs over $10. Heating elements, which require frequent replacement, cost over $8 each.
Third, anecdotal accounts indicate that children/teens view electronic cigarettes as a way for adults to quit smoking. They lack the “danger factor,” which reduces appeal. Additionally, surveys of electronic cigarette owners show that the average consumer is overwhelmingly between 30‐50 years old and a smoker1, indicating that even young adults do not find them particularly appealing.
60vg/40pg 6mg
Peppermint Patty
Banana Split
Mummys Tomb
Banana Lemon Merange Pie
Loch Ness Modster
Lions Heart
Devils
juice
