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Youth Smoking Prevention
5 Knows and Nos: Parenting Advice for Raising Kids Who Don't Smoke

"I was at a party and somebody offered me a cigarette," says Sarah, 14. "I said 'no thanks,' and it was cool. I thought it would be a big deal, but it was so easy."

When faced with tough choices, will your child be as self-confident as Sarah? Teach her the 5 Knows and the 5 Nos.

Text in this section from: Peer pressure & smoking (2005)

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