I am wondering what other people think about a situation. We know that my step son whom is 14 that we are raising has smoked cigarettes for a couple years now. Recently my husband whom smokes cigars has began to smoke with him outside of course…
I think that it is wrong and it is encouraging my son to smoke more. My son’s counsellor does not really approve of it, but told me to leave this one alone because my husband and my step son are having some much needed bonding time out side when they do this. My step son will not stop smoking anyways, but I just think it is wrong. What do you think?
Chosen Answer:
Oh wow, that’s a tough one. Well, you can look at from two views. If you tell your child not to do something, then chances are they will do it behind your back…and that goes with drinking, drugs, and other things. And yes, the bonding time is important, esp. when there is another man involved. However, the flip side to that is all about the health risk. Try not to be the “nagging mom” and just print up some articles on the health risks and show them to him in a easy, calm manner.