This article, extracted from the New Paper, is about teenage smoking. The first question that should be asked is “Should any person smoke at all?” I personally feel that smoking should be banned altogether. Smoking not only affects the person who smokes, but also affects the people around him or her, otherwise known as the passive smokers. Generally, people smoke to relieve themselves. A person can easily start smoking due to peer pressure, and influence from friends and even family.
Smoking is an issue which is currently being tackled by the Singapore Government. Smoking has been banned in most indoor places and soon, more outdoor areas like playgrounds. Smoking, as everyone knows, has adverse effects, both to our health and also our appearance. Smoking is one of the main causes of lung cancer, respiratory diseases and also cardiovascular diseases. Smoking can cause bad breath and can result in the damaging of teeth and also gums. If most smokers know this flat fact, then why do they still smoke? Simple! The nicotine found in cigarettes is extremely addictive and affects the nervous system after just one puff. It is said to relief anxiety, thus giving smokers a feeling of relaxation and pleasure. Once started it is indeed hard to quit.
To some, smoking is cool and hip, especially to teenagers. The two mischievous brothers, in the article, out of curiosity nicked a cigarette from their father. Just one stick of cigarette, led them gradually to serious addiction. They smoked with their friends in void decks and later on, bravely in school. Their secret solace was then found out by the teachers. They were then brought to a counselor.
I personally feel that teens nowadays need to be watched closely. It is the parents’ responsibility to raise their children with proper discipline. The father of the two teens smoked. He was the main reason his boys started smoking in the first place. It was difficult for him to advise his children to quit smoking as he was a smoker himself.
John, one of the teenagers, soon felt the adverse effects of smoking after a couple of years. His stamina and fitness level was deteriorating. He was experiencing breathing difficulties. He eventually quit, with advice from his friends. If he had continued smoking, it would have badly affected him; spiritually, mentally and also physically.
Their family soon became smoke free with John’s help. A little family support always helps makes things better. The three ex-smokers have faced various problems and consequences, and understand the adverse effects of smoking. However, their past smoking habit could have left permanent health effects on their lives.
Smoking is an issue which is currently being tackled by the Singapore Government. Smoking has been banned in most indoor places and soon, more outdoor areas like playgrounds. Smoking, as everyone knows, has adverse effects, both to our health and also our appearance. Smoking is one of the main causes of lung cancer, respiratory diseases and also cardiovascular diseases. Smoking can cause bad breath and can result in the damaging of teeth and also gums. If most smokers know this flat fact, then why do they still smoke? Simple! The nicotine found in cigarettes is extremely addictive and affects the nervous system after just one puff. It is said to relief anxiety, thus giving smokers a feeling of relaxation and pleasure. Once started it is indeed hard to quit.
To some, smoking is cool and hip, especially to teenagers. The two mischievous brothers, in the article, out of curiosity nicked a cigarette from their father. Just one stick of cigarette, led them gradually to serious addiction. They smoked with their friends in void decks and later on, bravely in school. Their secret solace was then found out by the teachers. They were then brought to a counselor.
I personally feel that teens nowadays need to be watched closely. It is the parents’ responsibility to raise their children with proper discipline. The father of the two teens smoked. He was the main reason his boys started smoking in the first place. It was difficult for him to advise his children to quit smoking as he was a smoker himself.
John, one of the teenagers, soon felt the adverse effects of smoking after a couple of years. His stamina and fitness level was deteriorating. He was experiencing breathing difficulties. He eventually quit, with advice from his friends. If he had continued smoking, it would have badly affected him; spiritually, mentally and also physically.
Their family soon became smoke free with John’s help. A little family support always helps makes things better. The three ex-smokers have faced various problems and consequences, and understand the adverse effects of smoking. However, their past smoking habit could have left permanent health effects on their lives.
From this article, I have learnt most importantly that influence from friends and families have a great impact on our lives. It is important that we, as family and friends support one another in doing the right thing. Prevention is definitely better than cure. Without support from family and friends, who knows how far our loved ones can go astray.
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