What do you think of being a parent and keeping your smoking habits?

I have an ongoing conversation with someone, who will remain nameless, about whether or not keeping your habits when entering a parenting lifestyle is a responsible decision. I don't smoke anymore, but I know one day I'll likely give in and get it going again. I figured that if I ever had kids, I'd just keep the smoke private, and use all my known and practiced techniques to completely illiminate the smoke/smell factor (thanks to the spoof, a.k.a. doobtube), so as to not corrupt the lungs or brain of the child. Of course, you'd also need to definitely think through the times you're going to be smoking, as when the kid begins to grow up, you're going to have to drive him/her to this function and that, to soccer practice and the friend's sleepover, etc.

The person I'm having the conversation with, however, disagrees, stating that smoking at all (even though he/she used to be quite the heavy smoker) and being a parent at the same time is completely irresponsible, and when the time comes to become a parent, the potential dad or mom should put fun behind and really get serious.

I'd like to hear whatever anyone has to say, especially the slightly older crowd who've needed to ponder this before. I know you're out there!
lateralus Reviewed by lateralus on . Potsmoking Parenting What do you think of being a parent and keeping your smoking habits? I have an ongoing conversation with someone, who will remain nameless, about whether or not keeping your habits when entering a parenting lifestyle is a responsible decision. I don't smoke anymore, but I know one day I'll likely give in and get it going again. I figured that if I ever had kids, I'd just keep the smoke private, and use all my known and practiced techniques to completely illiminate the smoke/smell factor Rating: 5