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advicegirl13
advicegirl13: 5 months ago | Last edited at 10:17PM on 12/28/2012

Why are all the teenagers and young kids smoking these days?

I'm 14 and almost all my friends have tried it.. it upsets me that they smoke actually. I've almost smoked before.. but I know I shouldn't so I didn't. But with all this talk about smoking weed and cigarettes.. peer pressure is really getting to me >_< I feel so left out because I don't smoke..

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NAFTA
NAFTA: 5 months ago

Oh come on!! Smoking is SOOOOOO COOL!!! Everyone should follow the crowd and smoke their brains out like industrial chimneys!!! Plus smoking has the added bonus of acting like a sweet smelling perfume or cologne......heavenly smell it is. It also stains fingers and lips.....not to mention how it makes your breath smell good enough to eat!!! Cigarettes are cheap too.....I mean,come on, 8 bucks a pack?? That's pocket change!! And if you are a smoker in New York you and the rest of your smoking buddies get to go hang out outside to smoke together....even in the dead of winter!! Best part of it all......CANCER....yeah baby!! I want a hole in my throat and half my jaw removed.....8( I used to smoke, now I don't.....and NO ONE SHOULD SMOKE EVER.....

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advicegirl13: 5 months ago
Woaahh.. I never said I was going to smoke!! xD chill!! Haha! Star! ;)
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NAFTA: 5 months ago
Good to hear 8)
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jacqueline3: 5 months ago via iPhone
Great spokesman you are NAFTA!
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religousman: 5 months ago via iPhone
Great answer
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Thoramer
Thoramer: 5 months ago

Because they're really dumb nowadays. Don't feel left out.

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GinaPayne
GinaPayne: 5 months ago via Android

cause they think its cool and they think it will make them cool But They Learn When They Might Get lung Cancer.

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mzdodgers
mzdodgers: 5 months ago

Maybe out of curiosity, want to fit in or want to look like the cool one

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Buttercup_
Buttercup_: 5 months ago

feeling left out is better then feeling lung cancer and dead brain cells

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Brooke160166
Brooke160166: 5 months ago | Last edited at 10:23PM on 12/28/2012

Don't do something you'll regret but just try to stay away from it. No every kid does it so try to find friends who don't do that stuff.

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JL201
JL201: 5 months ago

no idea, i never smoked, never intend too.

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Zaruna
Zaruna: 5 months ago

Define "all". Because last time I checked, I don't smoke.
Don't worry about it. I'm pretty sure you aren't missing anything.
They've already given into peer pressure, obviously.

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advicegirl13: 5 months ago
I said "almost all MY friends" and "with all this talk" not meaning everyone does it. I meant with all my friends talking about it. I never said ALL people do it..
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Zaruna: 5 months ago
"Why are all the teenagers and young kids smoking these days?" Im sorry, is that not the question? ._.
...That aside, I understand what you're saying.
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advicegirl13: 5 months ago
Well I obviously didn't mean it like that. And I'm sure you know that... I don't understand why people are so specific on details.. Like really.
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Zaruna: 5 months ago
Yes, really. It was a generalization...
As you can see, I can spot those well. :Y But anyway, I was just saying.
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advicegirl13: 5 months ago
Not the point. You know what I meant so you didn't have to say it.. Make me feel like a dumb@$$ -_-
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Zaruna: 5 months ago
Oh, well.. Sorry you felt that way!
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advicegirl13: 5 months ago
And I'm sorry I made a mistake ._.
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RexViatores: 5 months ago

All the adults are smoking pot too lol it's the latest thing apparently. As for tobacco none of my teenage friends have tried. So I dont thibk thats really a thing anymore.

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RexViatores: 5 months ago
Dammit if they hadnt removed this for like ten minutes it'd be at the top... mad at you ask.com
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kaylovee
kaylovee: 5 months ago via iPhone

They think it cool getting high. Don't listen think about your lungs! Lol

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Noe7113
Noe7113: 5 months ago via Android

Thats a reason I hate certian people. i dont know why. but my friends say its the nicotine. its very addicting. but its what i heard.

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MerCrusader
MerCrusader: 5 months ago via iPhone

Thier idiots

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Majaaa
Majaaa: 5 months ago

Don't feel left out.....there stupid for doing that, there just putting there health at risk. Try to hang out with people that don't smoke, that should help from peer presure.And don't think about doing it, your going to really regret trying it.

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fierce_snakes
fierce_snakes: 5 months ago

There parents might do it that is how it is with my family

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theCreepinyourcloset: 5 months ago via Android

... idk good question, though lol. but I don't and I'm a teen..

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irishrose27
irishrose27: 5 months ago via Android

I don't know very many young people that smoke. I know more people that chew. its yucky. I think they are dumbaheads.

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jacqueline3
jacqueline3: 5 months ago via iPhone

It's tempting to join, but I know you will be 10 times prouder when you look back and didn't give in... The cigarettes anyway, they are disgusting things.

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MsStina
MsStina: 5 months ago via iPhone

None of my friends smoke.. There are plenty of people who are very well rounded and popular and don't get involved in stuff like that. There's this one guy Kevin at my school who's president of SADD (students against destructive decisions) so he clearly never takes part in anything like that but he is very popular and liked and he is the senior class president. People would only lose respect for him if he ever did something like that. Don't do it, it will only compromise your future.

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cookiemonster722: 5 months ago via iPhone

Oh because, YOLO. That's their lame excuse. This generation makes me sick, most aren't even above 16 years old and smoke. They can't see the bad it can cause and that there aren't really any good benefits.

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CountryGirl_Pride: 5 months ago

You need to remove yourself from that group of friends and surround yourself with good friends, good influences. When you feel uncomfortable in a situation, walk away from it. Don't let them pressure you!

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