For a worried parent, smoking may be a minor concern. 2 Be direct. Don't mince words. Tell your parents that you smoke and that you want them to know because you're concerned for yourself and for their opinion. Consider something to the point, i.e. "Dad, all I want to tell you is that I smoke" or "Mom, I'm sorry but I smoke."
Should I tell my parents that I vape?
I find it odd your parents didn’t already know since the first rule of vaping is that you must always mention that you vape. You could try reassuring your folks that you won’t blow all your money on blueberry juice and mixtapes, and are still going to make the payments on your ‘04 WRX, though the stage 2 mods might take longer to save up for.
How do you know if you've been vaping?
Craving more salt or spice could be a sign of a drier mouth, which could be caused from vaping. That in combination with having nosebleeds from a drier nose can also be a clue into vaping.
Is Your Teen vaping?
Parents are left wondering if there are clues that may suggest their teen is vaping and in direct harm. Here are some signs that your child may be vaping: Increased thirst. Vaping is hydroscopic, meaning the process of vaping removes hydration from skin of the mouth and throat.
Why does my 13 year old son vape?
Young people his age have a tendency to do things like vaping to look cool or simply to piss you off.. Another reason is he may actually enjoy it. Don’t sit with him and nag him about how you don’t want him vaping. Send him information on how dangerous vaping is and how it presents risks to his health.
Can my doctor tell my parents I vape?
A: No, your doctor will not share this information with your parents unless there are serious concerns about your safety, such as if you were feeling so sad that you were thinking of hurting yourself.
Is it good to vape at 13?
Vaping puts nicotine into the body. Nicotine is highly addictive and can: slow brain development in teens and affect memory, concentration, learning, self-control, attention, and mood. increase the risk of other types of addiction later in life.
Should I let my daughter vape?
Q: Is it safe to vape around children? A: The answer is no. The same chemicals a person breathes into their body through vaping devices are then breathed out to anyone around them. There is secondhand damage that can happen from vaping just like with cigarettes.
How can I tell if my daughter is vaping?
5 Warning Signs Your Child May Be VapingNew health issues. Vape – whether nicotine or marijuana – contains poisonous chemicals that can affect your child's lung and heart health. ... Behavior changes. ... Finding strange items around the house. ... Weird smells. ... Suspicious behavior or conversations with friends.
Can dentist tell if you vape?
The answer is yes. While some people switch from smoking to vaping because they may think vaping is a safer alternative to smoking, studies show that it is just bad for your teeth and gums. Vaping has the same adverse effects on your oral health as smoking and your dentist WILL be able to tell.
What happens if a 14 year old vapes?
Nicotine can harm the developing adolescent brain. The brain keeps developing until about age 25. Using nicotine in adolescence can harm the parts of the brain that control attention, learning, mood, and impulse control.
Is it OK for a 16 year old to vape?
In short, this habit is dangerous for a 16-year-old. For one thing, vaping damages the brain which is developing until the age of 25. The chemicals cause more wear on the neurons which means that a teen may start experiencing dementia at a very young age. It will eventually slow their growth.
Why do teens vape?
About 1 in 5 high school students vape, exposing them to nicotine, a highly addictive substance found in tobacco. Adults may use vaping to quit a nicotine addiction, but youth often start with vaping and graduate to cigarettes later. Vaping is likely to keep young people hooked for years.
Can a 13 year old vape without nicotine UK?
We have been very clear that retailers have a duty to make sure e-cigarettes are not sold to children.” Since October 2015 in England and Wales it has been illegal for retailers to sell e-cig devices, with or without nicotine included, or e-liquids which contain nicotine to someone under 18.
How do I hide my vape?
Try hiding your e-cigarette use behind loose or bulky clothing. A comfy jacket can obscure a lot of your vaping. Consider a smaller, more discreet device for these occasions. After all, if you're stealth vaping, then you're probably more concerned with getting your nicotine hit than you are with cloud chasing.
What do I do if I catch my kid vaping?
If your child is caught vaping or admits to vaping, try to stay calm and non-judgmental. Listen, don't lecture. Try to understand their feelings. Avoid showing judgment.
Can you smell vaping?
Vapor from vaping can have no odor at all or it can smell like one of the many available flavors of vape juice, like MBYC (praline, ice cream, and vanilla custard), Surf Cake (wild blueberries and cheesecake), Hawaiian Pog (pineapple, orange, and guava), or Mother's Milk (smooth custard dessert with sweet strawberry).
Sir2fyablyNutz ECF Guru Verified Member ECF Veteran
hi @StealthVape96 and welcome to the forum. I doubt there is an easy way to do this. But.... (there's always a but)... Why not just try the truth, like you just told us? You made a wise decision getting off the cigs. The second part will be in educating them, as some people are rather uninformed.
roxynoodle Unregistered Supplier ECF Veteran
Just tell the truth. That's always the easiest. "Dad, I know you never wanted me to smoke, but unfortunately I did. And now I'm using vaping to quit."
roxynoodle Unregistered Supplier ECF Veteran
I know its not the end of the world, I'm just looking for a way to come out with the truth, I'd rather be honest about it then him find out, I think my dad would be way more hurt if he caught me doing it.
Jman8 Vaping Master ECF Veteran
Ok so I've been vaping for a long while now, just over a year and I still don't think my parents know that I vape. I used to smoke for a little while socially and then just an average smoker for a little while. After two or three months of smoking I finally decided to try and tame my addiction and got onto vaping.
kkiet Ultra Member Verified Member ECF Veteran
Just be honest, my son used to smoke and really had a hard time quitting. I would have rather had him vape than smoke.
kieranwilson07 Full Member
Honesty is the best policy. I started smoking when I was about 16. A year later my dad found out. He was more disappointed I have kept it from him than he was I was smoking. Just tell him. He'll be angry and upset to start with but ultimately you are his child... he will forgive you eventually
WickedSick Ultra Member ECF Veteran
Be honest This is your only option if you don't want being under constant surveillance after you are inevitably found out.
