How do I convince my Dad to stop smoking?I've told him so many times that it puts harmful chemicals in his body and he still doesnt believe it. And please dont tell me to call quitline or those other things because he wont. Please tell me what should I do or say to convince him? Most helpful answer will get best answer!
Erica H
If he doesn't believe that he's hurting himself, let himself read the warning message on the cigarrete packs lol.
erin g
you probably wont like the answer but you cant convince someone to stop they have to make that choice on their own. the more you talk the less they here.as him how he would feel if you started a bad habit. and see what his answer is. tell him you love him and that wont change if he chooses not to, but that you would really like to be able to love him longer.good luck
lil m
You tell him that if he continues to smoke that he will someday leave you all alone and that's not fair. Tell him that its not right for you to have to suffer a loss because he won't quit smoking, that not only will it affect him but you too. You deserve to have your father around for as long as possible. Then I want you to go to www.whyquit.com and scroll down and look at the the pics. Then if you can print them and give them to your dad. When he asks whats this you tell him his lungs. Good Luck to you
Madelyn B
First off, and I know this sounds a little preachy, pray. It never hurts even if you aren't a believer. Just saying a little pray for help was never anything that could affect you superficially, right?
Well anyways, you could try doing little things at first. If he starts smoking, you can ask him to please put it away for a little while and help you with something to do, maybe like helping with the dishes or even asking him to take you somewhere. Get him away from having the time to sit and smoke, that is what I would do.
Otherwise, I would say don't try throwing away his packages, that would only make him buy more. Just show him he can survive without them by doing stuff that doesn't require smoking, swimming would be a good one too!
Well all I can say is good luck, and I'll be praying for your dad. No one should go down smoking...
ProudMomof3
Harmful chemicals? You can say the same about soda and big macs. I bet you put some of those in your body from time to time.
As for your dad. He is a big boy, and can make his own decisions. You are the child and have to respect them. That's the benefit of being a parent. Telling your kids what to do, not vice versa.
My grandparents are 87 and 83 and have been smoking for over 60 years, with no signs of quitting. They are probably healthier than most non smokers in their 50's.
Your dad will probably live just as long too. However, if you keep stressing, you'll be cutting your life span down some years.
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