Talking to children about Vaping

[Vermonster13]

Denial does nothing for us. I accept the risk and have put myself there. I won't put a child there or recommend a PV to a non-smoker. That is irresponsible. You're arguments are weak. It is a harm reduction device, absolutely nothing wrong with that, don't make it into more than what it is, that will really give antis material to work with.

 

[Uma]

I've been lucky I guess, because the kids who've shown great interest in my vaping are kids who are dying for their own families to give up their stinky cigarette habits. They listen attentively. They ask me lots of questions. I've been able to divulge:
1. It allows us to cut back our nicotine gradually so that one day we are down to Zero nicotine and then we have only the hand to mouth to habit to conquer. We are "happy to quit". We're pleasant to be around, yes?
2. It is close to 99% safer than smoking traditional cigarettes with their known 2-4000 carcinigens. (sp)
3. Is it safer than not inhaling anything at all? NO!! It's much safer to not inhale anything at all, whether it be fumes from the truck in front of you on the freeway, the spray pam on the pancake griddle, or your uncles cologne.
4. It is for adults only because the TAX man prefers for us to keep smoking cigarettes and if they see or hear of children vaping these then they will take them away from us adults. We'd have to go back to smoking. Not everyone can quit smoking, unfortunately. So, please, refrain from trying these out of curiosity for your loved ones sakes. We want to quit smoking and this is the only method that works so far.
5. Don't despair if your parent (loved one) doesn't listen right now. They are tired of failing, they are scared. But you will be scattering seeds of hope and one day they will indeed research it and then one day they too will finally be on the road to a life without tar and fumes.

They totally agree, they applaud.

Sometimes it frightens me how much support the young ones give me. Sometimes they seem too eager. But they're totally stoked for me, and hopeful for their loved ones. (for the first time in their anti-smoking careers).

They understand about things being taken away from them. No xbox til homework is done, no soda til summer when they can run off the energy, no no no....
They feel for us. They KNOW.
They want us to NOT SMOKE.
They love to help. They love to be in charge.
Give them ammo to help us help ourselves.


P.S. and if you're really worried about them trying it out of curiosity, then for heaven's sakes rig up an ecig and carto with ZERO nic and Liver and onions juice.

 

[wdave]

Just be honest,tell them your using it to quit smoking.Its like medicine and can be harmful to people who dont need it.We wouldnt let them chew nic gum or wear a patch.Its always best to try to explain it.

I disagree. I only explain myself to someone who truly deserves an explanation. The ONLY people I know who deserve one are my children.

Denial does nothing for us. I accept the risk and have put myself there. I won't put a child there or recommend a PV to a non-smoker. That is irresponsible. You're arguments are weak. It is a harm reduction device, absolutely nothing wrong with that, don't make it into more than what it is, that will really give antis material to work with.

Ecigs are a VICE that can easily turn into an ADDICTION.

Nothing more. Nothing less.

 

[keyzygirl]

I disagree. I only explain myself to someone who truly deserves an explanation. The ONLY people I know who deserve one are my children.




Ecigs are a VICE that can easily turn into an ADDICTION.



Nothing more. Nothing less.

.I dont understand what you disagree with.I said its best to explain it to our children and be honest with them.

 

[wdave]

.I dont understand what you disagree with.I said its best to explain it to our children and be honest with them.

I misinterpreted what you were saying. Now that I understand what you meant I agree with you completely.

 

[Twisty]

Kids. I can see it now. "I want an EQ for Christmas or I will just die"

 

[Cassie]

My problem is that my son wants to vape. I keep telling him he can't and he just says he will start smoking cigarettes then. He is 17-1/2 yrs old. I try to explain all the reasons to not start either but he continues to argue. He says he can just vape no nic juice.
My eldest daughter(24) and her husband live here and they both smoke (outside of course) My ex (their father) smokes as does most our family. My brother(24) has started vaping and I think this is contributing to my son wanting to vape as well. In 6 months I won't be able to stop him from doing either. The best I can do is keep my stuff put up and hope he doesn't find a way to get into it. Anyone have a better suggestion? Talking to him sensibly is not an option...been there, done that. (more times than I can count)

 

[keyzygirl]

Most teens that age would have a hard time paying for supplies.Maybe that will deter him.

 

[Uma]

I hate to say this, because it's just a hunch, but chances are he already smokes and is hoping to quit via the eCig. Or his girlfriend is smoking and he wants to get her to quit. I would explain to him that he has to wait until he's 18 so that you and millions of other over 18 vapers don't lose your right to vape. He made his bed now he has to coff-in it. In the meantime, don't come down hard on him, just let him learn the talk (terms) as you naturally go along. Don't judge, just be there for him to answer his questions. and you're right to not let him have one. He has to wait. Just my humble opinion, please don't take it as gospel.

 

[wdave]

My problem is that my son wants to vape. I keep telling him he can't and he just says he will start smoking cigarettes then. He is 17-1/2 yrs old. I try to explain all the reasons to not start either but he continues to argue. He says he can just vape no nic juice.
My eldest daughter(24) and her husband live here and they both smoke (outside of course) My ex (their father) smokes as does most our family. My brother(24) has started vaping and I think this is contributing to my son wanting to vape as well. In 6 months I won't be able to stop him from doing either. The best I can do is keep my stuff put up and hope he doesn't find a way to get into it. Anyone have a better suggestion? Talking to him sensibly is not an option...been there, done that. (more times than I can count)

Ahh the magic word: No.

Though it's a good idea to give the kids a humble exlanation of why you vape. You don't have to explain why they should not vape.

HTH,
Dave