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Real life story of a pre-teen smoker
I have seen other posts on here about the issue of young children becoming addicted cigarette smokers, and I would love to ignite a discussion with others who have been faced with this issue. For my part, I was guided, encouraged and taught how to inhale cigarette smoke into my lungs when I was just 8 years old. Oh my goodness, the feeling of smoke going into my young body was astonishing. Even though I was just a kid, and I knew I was doing something quite forbidden, I almost immediately fell in love with the sensation. I knew on my first night of smoking, that I wanted my aunty to let me keep smoking with her. She, as kindly as you can imagine, told me, if she were to do this, it would be very likely that I would soon become addicted like she was. Not only did this not bother me, I actually wanted to know how she felt and to have no choice but to smoke, regularly, everyday.
Not surprisingly, aunty let me keep smoking, and, within a week of my 2-week stay with aunty, I knew I was hooked. Even though my aunty's younger daughters thought I was some kind of freak, becoming a smoker so young was a wonderous experience for me. In hardly any time, I was smoking a packet of 25 Winfield Menthol every two days, and I was lighting up as and when I felt the desire. Aunty gave me my own ashtray and lighter and her permission to smoke with her, even when we were out in public. Even though I was just a kid, I learnt quickly how to take a cheek hollowing drag, double pump my smoke, and, truth be told, I was smoking just like any adult. I felt so grown up and soothed by my new addiction. Smoking gave me comfort that I came to rely upon as I went through the rest of my childhood years.
I was pretty mature for my age, and I took on board my new status as a smoker with complete sincerity. From those first two weeks on, every time I was with Aunty, I smoked as heavily as my little body could handle, and I had the same need to smoke as my aunty. When I was with my anti-smoking Mum & Dad, I became an opportunist and devised ways for me to covertly smoke, usually, as a minimum, at least 4 or 5 times a day.
I know from my personal experience, that if a child is guided by a supportive adult, they are not too young to become a smoker. Millions of people worldwide enjoy smoking, and, in my opinion, there is no reason why, if a child is curious, they too should not be able to take up the habit.
I know I am different, but I would love to chat with others who have had a similar experience, either as an adult letting a child smoke, or a child themselves who started smoking.
I find this whole issue intiguing.
Love Paula
Good on you, I think 5 going on 6 is a wonderful age to start smoking because you'll be able to explain to him everything that will be involved. But if I were you, I wouldn't wait until he begs. The best way to move forward is to raise the issue of smoking and let him feel safe to tell you his thoughts and his feelings about smoking. With a burning cigarette between your fingers, ask him if he would like a little try and if he does, bring your cigarette to his lips so he can try his first puff. Keep doing this for a while, perhaps while he is sitting on your lap. I think its really important as this is happening to tell him how beautiful being a smoker is and all of the lovely things about it. You need to tell him that because he is such a good boy, you have decided that he can start now to, and, if he would like, you'll guide him through how to inhale so that he can feel the sensation of smoke hitting his lungs. It will be such a beautiful experience for your whole family and you should make sure your wee boy feels special and grown up. You'll also need to explain to him about addiction, and be by his side as he develops a nicotine dependence. I think your son will be over the moon that he is allowed, but I would recommend regular cuddles and lots of heart to heart chats about how he is feeling as he becomes a smoker. Please feel free to email if you like. Warm regards, P
Thank you so much for your suggestions. It is so hard to find anyone to discuss this with without being threatened with beheading!
I know how you feel - & I understand that what we are doing helping our kids start smoking so young is crossing a forbidden line - but there are so many much more worse things in the world &, from my experience, what we are doing is so very special for both the child & the adult that I feel very comfortable about things.
How is your little boy going & have you let him try smoking yet. I really believe that once you give him a try, everything will fall into place, and you can begin showing him all the things he needs to know in order to become a smoker, just like his parents. I am sure, from what you say, that your little boy really wants to be allowed to smoke, and by letting him, you will give him and your whole family a very special gift. Smoking a cigarette, even for me after years of smoking since i was a child myself, still feels very beautiful and sensual, and I honestly believe your son, once he learns how to inhale will fall in love with the feeling and the whole cigarette smoking lifestyle.
Let me know how you are getting on.
Lots of love, P
P.s., email me if you like...