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friend starting to smoke.
hi.. so i'm 13 like you and my friend is 14 and people at her school are starting to sell e-cigs she is my neighbor and we have been friends for2 years and she is planning on buying one and smoking it.. I really do not want her too even though she says they are just water vapor and aren't bad she is only doing it because she thinks it's 'hipster' and cool.. she also wants to be a heart surgeon but if she does this i'm scared she's at risk of loosing that and her spot on the cheer team! what should I tell her or do?
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Hi! First of all, I would like to say that it's good that you want to prevent your friend from smoking e-cigarettes. It means you're a good friend.
I don't know too much about smoking e-cigarettes. But I did some research on it and will do my best.
I can tell from your question that your friend has only heard about the advantages of using e-cigarettes. There are several disadvantages that she has yet to learn about.
E-cigarettes don't have tobacco in them. They can be purchased without proof of age because they aren't subject to tobacco laws. But they can contain at least as much nicotine as a regular cigarette.
Your friend said that e-cigarettes only contain harmless water vapor. But the vapor can be irritating to people's eyes, noses, and throats, and it can also make people feel nauseous. Who knows what other health problems they cause? After all, e-cigarettes cannot truly be considered harmless until manufacturers have proven it to be safe.
I think you should find a chance to talk to your friend about this. Tell her that you're concerned about her health, and say that you're worried she could possibly loose her spot on the cheer team or her chance of being a heart surgeon. Tell her about some of the disadvantages I mentioned previously. E-cigarettes usually cost a lot, so you can mention that as well. Try making a point of talking to her often, especially if she ends up starting.
Make sure she understands that you care about her. Don't say things like, "I won't be your friend anymore if you start smoking." It doesn't work that well.
I cannot understand why your friend thinks it's cool to smoke. There isn't anything cool about having an unhealthy addiction. Besides, there are many other, and better, ways to be cool.
I also recommend telling an adult about this, because I don't think e-cigarettes should be sold at schools. By doing this, you won't only stop your friend from using them but possibly others as well.
Your friend is lucky to have a friend like you. In the end, she'll be glad that you helped her out.
Good luck! I hope the best for both of you.
~Athena
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