What should I do when my mom smokes in the car with me, I smell like smoke and then kids think that I smoke too?

Officer Response

Explain your concerns to your mother and request that she at least not smoke when you are in the car. If you really must ride with your mother when she is smoking consider lowering a window or even explaining to your mother that you would rather not ride with her. Also explain to her the consequences of second hand smoke.

Parents Response

Tell her that kids are accusing you of smoking and that you are getting in trouble at school because smoking is not allowed.

Kid Response

Tell her that second hand smoke is very bad for your lungs and that it hurts you as much as it’s hurting her to smoke.