To Puff or Not to Puff Smoking cigarettes is not a good habit; it is a dangerous addiction that has the possibility of a fatal result. Yet, I knowingly have picked up, and continued this stress relieving ritual. I am a smoker of two years, and have found nothing but scrutiny from my parents, far too many times. It is time to accept the fact that your son or daughter is a smoker. Your biggest …showed first 75 words of 480 total…

…showed last 75 words of 480 total…know that it would be in my best interest to quit as soon as possible. That takes twice as long as the period of time it takes for ones lungs to recover completely. Knowing how much I know about the hazards of smoking, and choosing to continue to smoke, should show them that I am an "educated" smoker, and should be left alone to do what I feel is the best thing for me.