Experts advise parents who discover their teen is vaping to react in a calm and measured manner. Ask questions and listen to the answers they give. While there should be consequences for certain behaviors, the delivery of these consequences needs to come from a calm, rational place.
Full Answer
How can I talk to my mom about vaping?
Share your thoughts about vaping and the reasons you decided to use e-cigarettes. When they better understand your frame of mind, they can give you better support and guidance. Your mother finding your vape could be the beginning of a more open and honest relationship.
How do I tell my parents that I vape?
Just tell them that you hid it because you were worried about what they’d say about it and that vaping is something you do because it helps you cope with whatever it is that it helps you cope with. If it doesn’t help you cope, then throw the dang thing away!
How do I get my parents to return a stolen vape?
If you’re legal, then tell them it’s your property and you would like it returned. If you aren’t legal, find a better hiding spot next time, parents snoop so hide your shit or suck it up and listen to the lecture you’re about to get and THEN HIDE YOUR SHIT BETTER. LOL. I found my daughters vape.
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.
What do you say when caught with a vape?
Say things like, “Tell me more about what led you to vape.” and “What are some of the reasons?” Let them know you are concerned about their vape use becoming more frequent, but try to encourage them to keep talking by asking open-ended, non-judgmental questions.
How do you tell your mom you vape?
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 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.
What happens if a kid uses a vape?
Vaping puts nicotine into the body. Nicotine is highly addictive and can: slow brain development in kids and teens and affect memory, concentration, learning, self-control, attention, and mood. increase the risk of other types of addiction as adults.
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.
Why do teens vape?
addiction, they like the “hit” they get from nicotine. appealing flavors (e.g. fruit, candy, dessert) devices are seen as trendy, or a status symbol. they consider vaping “harmless” and “safer than smoking” in order to quit or cut down on smoking.
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.
Can 10 year olds vape?
Part of the Food and Drug Administration's 2016 Deeming Rule was a federal ban on the sales of vapor products to those under age 18. By deeming the tobacco-free devices and e-liquids to be tobacco products, they automatically fell under the existing federal restriction on selling tobacco products to minors.
What happens if a 1 year old hits a vape?
The situation The consequences for a toddler-age child ingesting vaping liquids could be devastating or even fatal. Symptoms include vomiting and, in a small percentage of cases, irregular heartbeat and seizures. One child died in 2014 after drinking from a refill bottle.
How can I tell if my kid is vaping?
Olorunnisola, these are some signs parents can look for that may suggest if a child is vaping:Increased thirst. Vaping removes hydration from the skin, especially around the mouth and throat. ... Nosebleeds. ... 'Vaper's tongue. ... Skin damage. ... Sleep disturbance. ... Emotional problems. ... Passing on caffeine.
Does vaping cause acne?
Propylene glycol from e-cigarettes can dry your mouth and throat. It's possible that it could also dry your skin and cause acne breakouts. When our skin gets too dry, our bodies produce excess sebum. Sebum is an oily, waxy substance that can clog pores and hold dirt and dead skin, which can lead to acne.
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Ketsuban Full Member
I'm not even sure what else to say. My parents are very old school and they don't understand new tech as well as they should.
RobinBanks Ultra Member Verified Member ECF Veteran
I don't think you need to say anything else. You said she found these in your house, right?
Completely Average Vaping Master ECF Veteran
Perhaps it's time you grow up, and tell your parents they need to grow up.
Timbuck55 Super Member ECF Veteran
I don't think you need to say anything else. You said she found these in your house, right?
djsvapour ECF Guru ECF Veteran
I sat down my Mum and explained the whole thing. She was pleased for me.
NealBJr Ultra Member ECF Veteran
I know just the type of person you're referring to. I have someone that insists that Propylene Glycol is a deadly antifreeze used in cars. No matter what I say, they will not listen.
VapoKev Full Member
Fortunately, my parents have always respected my privacy in my home. But if I found my mother going through my drawers, there'd have to be a long, and probably not altogether pleasant conversation about it, before I invited her back.
What Your Parents Are Thinking
The Law
- Are you old enough to be smoking or vaping? In December 2019, the federal minimum legal age to buy e-cigarettesand other tobacco products was raised from 18 to 21 in all states. It’s illegal for stores to sell vaping devices, e-liquid, or vape pods to people under age 21. Naturally, your parents are worried that you’re breaking law if you are under the age of 21. If you are caught vaping by la…
Health & Addiction
- There’s no doubt that nicotine is an addictive substance and can have serious health consequences. Vaping pens can be modified to use tobacco, liquid nicotine, or marijuana – all addictive substances. Addiction is very sneaky and you may think that you can stop vaping any time you choose but it won’t be as easy as throwing out your vape pen. These urges come back …
What’s in Your Vape Pen?
- Maybe you’ll tell your folks that you don’t use nicotine so that makes it safer. You should know that research is still ongoing and it’s really too early to tell the long-term impacts of e-cigarettes, with or without nicotine. The vape flavorings that sound so yummy to eat become harmful when they are vaporized and inhaled. Many teens also believe that vaping is better than smoking cigar…
Are All Your Friends Vaping?
- Whatever you say, please don’t tell your mom and dad that all your friends are vaping. It won’t matter to them that 3.6 million middle and high school students are using e-cigarettes. If you do go ahead with the ‘all my friends’ defense, they’ll most likely tell you to stay away from them because of their bad influence. Parents know all about how teens need to “fit in”. In fact, you don…
Targeting Children & Teens
- The e-cigarette industry targets most of its advertising toward young people. One well-known e-cigarette company has advertised its products on popular youth media such as Nickelodeon, the Cartoon Network, and Seventeen magazine, as well as on educational sites for middle school and high school students. Maybe you’re an independent thinker and you wanted to vape to feel what …
Final Thoughts
- It can be hard to have open discussions on difficult topics with your parents. There will be a time when you don’t know what to say when your parents find your vape. You will become nervous and scared from the reaction they might give. If you are also under 18, your parents might start restricting your freedom. Share your thoughts about vaping and the reasons you decided to use …