Ages 15-18
The older they get, the more exposed to tobacco they become. Talk to them regularly.

• First things first: set a good example. If you use tobacco, think about quitting. Children of parents who smoke are more likely to start smoking at an early age. For free help quitting, call 1-800-QUIT NOW or visit OKhelpline.com.
• Discuss the number of ways tobacco is harmful to their health. Be specific. You can learn more about tobacco’s health effects here.
• If you catch your teen using tobacco, avoid threats and ultimatums. Ask a few questions and find out why. Then talk about what can be done to help them stop.
• Always keep the line of dialogue open. If they ask a question you don’t know the answer to, research it together.
• Assure them that tobacco use isn’t as common or as cool as they might think. In fact, most adults and kids don’t smoke, vape or use tobacco products.
• Educate them on vaping and JUULing, and how these products are deceptive, addictive and dangerous — despite what tobacco companies and their peers suggest.
• Speak candidly about the issues you’ve faced, describing the physical, financial and social impacts it can have.
• Tell them how the tobacco industry markets their products to kids and empower them to resist.