...."TEENAGE KIDS NEED TO KNOW HARMFUL EFFECTS OF SMOKING"....

    
     Our country remains a smoking hot spot.  It is the parents who are the last to know that their teenage kid is on the hook.  The number of male and female teenagers especially in the trendy places, bars or club and even in school, is on the rise.  Young kids often emulate teen idols they see smoking in movies, televisions and concerts.  They hang out of malls and act like grown ups, and curiosity or trying out something thrilling and new are the few reasons why they are lured early into the smoking habit.  Parents ought to lead by example.
     children need to know the harmful effects of smoking from an early age.  The best thing a parent can do is to help the kids learn the facts and risks of smoking.  Help them and understand them.  Teenagers need something to substitute the desire for smoking---sports, maybe swimming, basketball, etc.  Never over react.  Just explain to your teenager what he needs to know about smoking.....
     * Smoking at an early age increases the risk of lung cancer.
     * Cigarette smokers cause of heart disease and stroke.
     * Someone who smokes a pack or more of cigarettes each day lives seven years less than someone  
faster than non smokers.
     * Teens who smoke are three times more likely than non-smokers to use alcohol, 8 times more likely to use marijuana, and 22 times more.  Smoking is associated with other risky behaviors and violence such as fighting and even engaging in unprotected sex.
      * Teenage smokers are more likely to have seen a doctor or other health professionals for an emotional and psychological problem and complaints.
        Parents should spend more quality time with their teenage kids in order to gave them love and guidance through their adolescent years.
        The government should never stop the war against smoking and lawmakers should work on creating a good tobacco control program.....