Odd Question, But I Am New haha

[TcsTuba]

So, here's a question of mine that I just can't seem to find an answer to. I have been smoking tobacco cigs on and off for a couple years, and just now got into vaping as a solution. So far, I love it, and cigarettes are no longer attractive to me, having realized what I used to put in my body vs. what I am now. The problem is, I just recently came of age to legally smoke and buy e-cig materials. I'm not quite sure, however, to break it to my parents, that what I had promised as a child I would never do (smoke... obviously) is now a hobby. Yes, I know, they've seen the facts of regular cigarettes having 5,000+ chemicals in them, whereas e-cigs literally contain 3, none of which are carcinogenic or harmful. However, they still do not like the idea of smoking. I pointed out to them that it's not smoking, it's "vaping" and their definition of vaping is associated with drugs (they grew up in the hippie movement.) How do I tell them? Any advice at all would be appreciated. ;-)

 

[*deleon517*]

I guess I was one of the lucky ones that never got grief from anything I did even if my family doesn't totally agree with it. Then again I stopped living at home at 15 so there was no rules or requirements of me so they couldn't say much. Any time you need to break things to a love one that has been a secret its never easy.

fox news recently did a pro e-cig story, you could come out telling them about your habits and showing them the footage so that you have some type of reputation behind your decision.

 

[monkey801]

I'd just say hey look, I've been smoking for a little while and I'm sorry I didn't stay away from it like I said I would, but what I'm doing now has helped me quit and it's so much safer. Tell them that you plan to eventually quit vaping too even if you don't.

 

[keonee]

I'd just be respectful and not vape in front of your parents.

Good Luck to on whatever decision you make.

 

[TcsTuba]

I actually broke it to them this morning using articles such as the one you mentioned and they actually ended up being fine with it! They said that 90% of kids my age are doing so much worse things that a little harmless vapor won't hurt a thing!!!

 

[*deleon517*]

good to hear