Helping my child quit vaping

[Rleacock]

I recently found an empty vape cartridge after in my teens car after she's already been to court for underage possession after an incident at school, and is on probation with her school facing expulsion if she re-offends. I was a 15 year smoker who finally kicked the habit and feel somewhat responsible. Anyone have suggestions for consequences that are appropriate for lying and continuing to use vapes? I know how hard it is to kick this habit, and I'm devastated she made this choice. I want her to understand there are consequences but also work toward helping her make the decision to quit. I'd welcome any suggestions or advice. 

[Barbscloud]

@Rleacock  I certainly understand your concern for your daughters health.  As you probably know, its not easy to make someone else stop an addiction.  It's hard and the person has to be willing to do the work involved. 

Becomeanx is part of the Truth Initiative in conjunction with the Mayo clinic.  This link to the Truth Initiative that addresses young people and vaping.  Hopefully you can find something here that will be helpful. 

https://truthinitiative.org/thisisquitting

Best wishes.

Barb

[CommunityAdmin]

@Rleacock Glad you found us.  As a parent of a teen myself I can only imagine what this feels like to you.  Hopefully This is Quitting is helpful to your daughter. Thanks @Barbscloud for directing to that resource.  Additionally we have some resources for parents in the form of text messages in addition to our other website resources and the EX Community.  Be sure to have "To help my child quit vaping" as your reason you signed up for EX if you sign up for text messages.

https://www.becomeanex.org/vaping-101/
https://www.becomeanex.org/managing-stress/ 

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