Been meaning to post this for a while. How did you dads approach the topic of smoking with your kids when they were old enough to ask? My wife and I just have a 9month old right now, but I have been contemplating if I should still smoke or not. It is not a good example, but I guess the same argument could be made for drinking alcohol.

Just curious. Keep it civil.
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i will be in the same boat. i have a 16 month old and i guess he will ask at some time.
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I would tell them they are not allowed to smoke cigars until they are at least 10.
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I tell my son and daughter that they cannot smoke a cigar until they are 18. I have let them pick out a cigar that I will keep till they are old enough to smoke.
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My kids are 16 and 14, we've discussed it at length. Both my wife and I smoked cigarettes, I quit 5 years ago, she quit almost a year ago. I explained to them, that although I don't inhale the smoke, it's still not a 'healthy' activity. But at the same time it helps me relax and relieving stress is also important. They seem to understand the difference and they both think it's 'gross', so I guess I'm doing my job by informing them, not necessarily preaching to them. I preach to them about so many other things... :-)
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While I do not have kids myself I think it is important to teach my nieces that most things on moderation are OK

Its extremes in either direction that create problems
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In my grandson's case, simple.

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I have talked about it with my stepsons, 15 and 11. As mentioned, I told them its bad for you, but good to relax and moderation. They do not see me smoke more then once a week if that. I told them the same thing about alcohol and they will never see me drink and drive. And I explained, when they are adults they will be able to try and decide.
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My kids know its not a healthy thing to do, but they also know its relaxing for me. Hopefully they don't take after me. But its better than other drugs I guess.
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Until about age 12, I think that they should be restricted to the patch.
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My kids have known I smoke cigars for a while, but I've never smoked in front of then until recently. We talked. They accept it for what it is. A once in a while thing that I enjoy.
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OK, I'd let 'em smoke a cigar at 9, but wait until 10 to wash it down with gin.
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Thanks a bunch guys. This helps me out a bit. I have cut way back on the smoking already, but still enjoy it. I do most of my smoking when I am traveling, but this gives me some points to consider for the next few years. I'll try to keep him out of my humi until at least 11.
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