Apparantly those who smoke under 14 are much much more suseptable to the damage, my mate started smokin at about 12 an he was your typical slightly dopey, had a stupid laugh stonery type for about 2 years after he quit completely (apart from the very, very rare toke) hes alright now, a lot more of a clearer, more "with it person"

Whereas all the slightly later starters including myself (around the age of 16) I think my first was about a month before 16, havnt had any problems, and I am a daily toker.

Regardless, I think 90% of it depends on the person.,

The correct age to start? You can't put an age on it, I was ready when I started, I had opportunities earlier in life but passed them by and I think it was for the best and I'm glad I left it till about 16, but thats just me!

Jon