Raising Awareness of the Dangers of Smoking, by Marco

It is a well known fact that the number of young smokers all over the world is increasing at an alarming rate, even though most of them are not aware of the detrimental effects this can have in their lives. This is why teenagers' awareness regarding this matter must be raised.

Adolescents' primary source of information about the harmful side-effects of smoking is their own family. From a very young age, family members can teach children how unhealthy and harmful long-term smoking can be. They could refer to various examples of its detrimental effects including stress, coughing and even lung cancer! Parents also have to set a good example first by not smoking themselves. After all, as they say, "Actions speak louder than words". As a result, teens will at least know what the severity of their actions. 

Another big source of info from which teenagers can learn about smoking is school. There, they can be educated by doctors and scientists the head teacher could invite, ask questions openly and even participate in surveys or projects about smoking. Consequently, they will be able to witness real case studies of patients who have been long-term smokers.

Last but not least, the media can play an equally important role in raising youngsters' awareness of the dangers of smoking. Adolescents can easily read scientific articles and see many medical videos online, so they can be warned against this harmful habit.

To sum up, there are countless sources of info on the detrimental effects of smoking available to teens. In order to become more aware, one should find the source that suits them best.