Renee'
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How do I help my son stop using tobacco?
My son is 14 and is Dipping Scoal. All of his friends do this, and so do their dad's, brothers, uncles, etc..., therefore it is easily accessible to him. Aside, from the tobacco use, these kids are really good kids, and are good in school and sports. My son has gone through the DARE program at school a few years ago, so knows the dangers of doing this. And I have talked with him about these dangers, and how he is hurting his body. How do I get him to stop? Or get him to understand that he does not have to be like everyone else in order to be "cool"?
In Topics:
Teen alcohol and substance abuse
> 60 days ago
What the Expert Says:
Additional Answers (2)
Hi Cheryl,<br />
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It is understandable to be concerned about your son's tobacco use. That is great that you have communicated with your son about the risks involved in his use. Perhaps there are new ways to communicate with him that you have not yet tried, like asking open ended questions in conversation. Also, learning more about your son's decision process will help. A great article on education.com that discusses reasons why teens use substances and communication tools for parents is:<br />
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http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Substance_Use_Abuse/<br />
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Also, an article that focuses on alcohol, but has great info on how to talk to your teen is: http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Make_Difference_Talk/<br />
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I hope this helps,<br />
Kelly<br />
<br />
It is understandable to be concerned about your son's tobacco use. That is great that you have communicated with your son about the risks involved in his use. Perhaps there are new ways to communicate with him that you have not yet tried, like asking open ended questions in conversation. Also, learning more about your son's decision process will help. A great article on education.com that discusses reasons why teens use substances and communication tools for parents is:<br />
<br />
http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Substance_Use_Abuse/<br />
<br />
Also, an article that focuses on alcohol, but has great info on how to talk to your teen is: http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Make_Difference_Talk/<br />
<br />
I hope this helps,<br />
Kelly<br />
> 60 days ago
Maybe showing him pictures of the damage after long use will have the effect you're looking for.<br />
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I know it was effective when they showed us brutal car accidents pictures in my school. most kids understood the consequences.<br />
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Good luck.<br />
Eliad<br />
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I know it was effective when they showed us brutal car accidents pictures in my school. most kids understood the consequences.<br />
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Good luck.<br />
Eliad<br />
> 60 days ago
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