TALKING WITH YOUR TEEN ABOUT VAPING:
TA K E A CT I O N
Keeping Your Kids Safe
Use these tips to talk with your teen: •
Check in frequently to see how they are doing;
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Choose informal times to talk, such as in the car, during dinner, or while watching TV;
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Be clear and consistent about your expectations regarding vaping and other substance use;
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Establish family agreements together for social and extracurricular activities;
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Let them know you care and are always there for them; and
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Continue talking with your teens as they get older.
Help your teen create an “exit plan” in case he or she is offered an e-cigarette or faced with a difficult decision about vaping (such as texting a code word to a family member). Peer pressure can be powerful, so coming up with realistic action steps and practicing them together in a safe environment will prepare and empower your teen to make good choices when it matters.
Research suggests that one of the most influential factors when a teen is growing up is a strong, open relationship with a parent or caregiver. For more information about how to talk with your teen about vaping, visit www.underagedrinking.samhsa.gov and www.samhsa.gov.
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