my mom and dad smoked since I can remember, fairly openly...but they never smoked with me until I was 18 and had my own apartment. I wouldnt say I am messed up now because I saw my parents getting high, but I am glad that they waited until I was an adult to smoke with me because I always had strong parental guidance. When kids start drinking and stuff with their parents they get a mixed message about right and wrong. Parents need to stay parents until their kids are grown up.
muncheemama Reviewed by muncheemama on . Question for Parents I'm curious about your policies regarding your kids, especially teens, & smoking. Here's my sitch: I have a 15 yr. old cousin visiting me from out-of-state for a couple of weeks. She has smoked, & openly admitted it to me (I'm nearly 28, & sortof a cool big sis figure). When she asked if I did, I admitted it because I'm not big on lying & deceit. She hasn't really pushed the issue of smoking much since she arrived, & I'm reluctant to do it with her (I don't want her mom to find out & Rating: 5