This article was originally published by the Conversation. Position yourself as someone they can rely on. Lecturing, criticising and being punitive won’t help them quit. So be compassionate and try not to judge your teen. Among them is a vaping industry, with deep pockets, that’s expert at manipulating young people to start and continue vaping. Having snacks or gum they can grab when they have the urge to vape. Helping them practise saying “no” to a vape. Reminding your teen about the reasons they want to quit and the costs of not quitting. They can go to the gym, outside for a walk or head to the footy. Encourage your teen to get out and about. Keeping busy by doing puzzles, drawing or playing games on the phone.Ĭhanging locations. P6CmiKrcU0- Queensland Health August 11, 2022 If you'd like more information and support visit or call #Quitline on 13 78 48. Here's some things you can do instead of reaching for a cigarette or vape. You might experience cravings or withdrawal symptoms. Once achieved, these goals can be made more challenging until gradually, your teen has succeeded in quitting vaping.
This might mean “This week, I will only vape on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.” But your teen may need to set smaller goals first. That goal might be to quit vaping by a certain date. Work with your teen to develop a SMART goal that is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, with a Timeframe. Once your child is motivated, it’s time to set a goal to quit. It might also help to tap into their values and use these to highlight that their vaping isn’t aligned with who they want to be.įor example, if they are skipping class to vape but are usually a diligent student, discuss this discrepancy and the longer-term impact of their dependence (for example, not getting into uni).
For example, if they have been using vapes to relax, help them find other ways of reducing stress. Once you have an idea of the costs and benefits your child perceives, you’ll be in a better position to help them. A 17-year-old girl wrote: “Some of us aren’t doing it to look cool, some of us are genuinely struggling with addictions or using them as coping mechanisms like a stress reliever.” #Vaping #TGA - Quit March 26, 2023 Staggered anyone can argue against tightening access to vaping. What is your teen worried will happen if they try to quit? Have they been using vaping to relax and are worried they will become more anxious? Are they worried about losing friends? Do they think they won’t be able to quit? You can do this using a practical exercise.ĭiscuss potential barriers that might get in the way of quitting. Use that knowledge to balance the benefits of quitting with the costs of not quitting. You can both use those reasons to help motivate quitting. Ask them what led to them wanting to quit and their reasons for wanting to give up. We know motivation is critical to behaviour change.īut if you’re a parent of a teen who isn’t ready to try quitting, you need to work on boosting their motivation to quit first. So, what do you do?įirst, acknowledge it’s a great sign your teen wants to quit and is asking for help. You might want to reprimand your child, or say, “If your friends jumped off a cliff, would you do it?” But you know criticism and lecturing don’t work.
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