How do i convince my sister to stop smoking? -
How do i convince my sister to stop smoking? -
Im 16 and she just turned 18.i know shes been smoking for at least 6-7 months, maybe even longer.
my parents found out last week. they blocked her card, took her fags and told her not to bring any into the house but thats all they can really do.
she has some really messed up friends who think its cool to ruin her life as well as her families.
this is tearing our family apart and i hate her for it.
my dad offered her help, he said he-d get someone round to talk to her but she had none of it.
theres constant arguments and im always crying, my little sister is too young to understand whats going on and my mums a mess.
my older sister stinks, her friends are drug and smoking addicts and i feel like i want to scream!
can you convince someone to stop smoking?
whats the best way to go about it?
help would be much appreciated!Hey I-m 16 too =] good age!
Several of my friends started smoking last year i had a few here/there but fell pregnant (not good!) and got out of that circle but my good friend carried on, smoked for about 12months then the next time her sister (14) saw her smoking she asked for one and her older sister ( my friend) realised then that she was being really stupid and her little sister was copying her so maybe that migh work....i dunno...lol!
Another option is to show her this question, tell her how worried you are just cry and beg her to stop give her a reality check on how shes ruining her life convince her thats she-s notaddicted and can stop gd luck xYou or your family can-t convince her unless she opens her mind to the reality of the situation and what it can cause or lead to. It is the same with alcoholics. The best thing any of you can do is establish rules which I think your parents have done but don-t throw her out of your life. You must be there to help when the time comes she asks for it. You can provide very short bits of information, make it uncomfortable, or monitor but you don-t have to support her habit or life-style. This could be even placing smoke detectors in her room to show you are serious. As far as friends you yourself know you can-t choose the friends for someone. The last thought you must keep in mind is she is family and you must be there to do what you can to help. That being said, you don-t need to condone, support or assist her habit but be available. Be patient and open. Good luck
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