Smoke-Free Family… it IS for me!
Why?
- Because there’s proof: a smoke-free home is much more healthy for a child. It means no more health risks related to second-hand smoke! It also means children in elementary and secondary schools are less tempted to try smoking.
- Because the experts agree: whether they’re smokers or not, parents can help their children to never smoke by taking a clear position against smoking – remembering that it’s the cigarettes, not the smoker who are not wanted.
- Because it’s important to continue to have my decision to live in a smoke-free environment respected by my teen as well as others.
The benefits
- Prohibiting smoking in my home and car, even if I am a smoker, can help my kids never to light up.
- The more Smoke-Free Families there are, the easier and more commonplace it will be to live smoke-free.
I’m in! What do I do?
- I continue to make my home and car "smoke-free zones." No cigarettes, cigars or pipes!
- I talk about it with my teen.
- I clearly identify myself as part of a Smoke-Free Family to remind everyone that smoking is prohibited in my home and car.
Ready to go? It’s time to become a Smoke-Free Family!
Las update: 28 august 2009
