If asked what is the most important thing that you taught to your kid? You will have many answers.
But if asked do you set a good example? What will your answer be? Are you aware that your kids idolize you and would want to become like you when they grow up? They watch each and every movement you make and what you do.
Just imagine them seeing you smoking and drinking and getting fascinated by your actions.
Do you think you are setting a good example for them? Being a mother, do you want your children to follow your bad habits? I remember a little girl I met on a train once; she was playing with her mothers cigarette pack.
She took out one of the long thin sticks and said, "This is so attractive mommy, I will surely smoke when I grow up.
" That is the innocent impression of a kid.
In her mind smoking is good and one gets the right to smoke when one becomes an adult.
A little boy was pleading for an ice cream, from his beautiful mom.
She explained to him how unhealthy it was and instead she bought him fruit juice telling him it was good for his health.
I was so impressed to see this lady explain about healthy food to her little boy.
I watched them till they left the store but my admiration was shattered when I saw her lighting a cigarette before starting her car.
Being a mother you should be more aware of the hazards of smoking as it attacks women more vigorously.
Besides cancers of various kinds, it dries up the skin, it makes you look aged and give you a bad stink.
Smoking during pregnancy has a very bad effect on the unborn child.
Sudden infant death (cot death), miscarriage and premature delivery are not uncommon to smoking mothers.
Infant whose mother smokes during pregnancy are more likely to be under weight and may also suffer chest diseases.
Further, smoking during pregnancy affects the brain structure of the foetus which makes them more likely to develop the smoking habit.
Therefore, stop your bad habit today and be a more responsible mother.
Do you want your kids to smoke when they grow up? Besides setting a bad example to your tiny tots, smoking can kill you any time then who will take care of your little ones? If you are a hardcore smoker it will be hard to give up at once.
Fortunately there are many anti-smoking medications available now in the market like replacement therapy and oral medicines.
Chantix is one such medicine which is showing good results.
It not only helps you quit but also helps in overcoming the cravings.
Even if you smoke, cigarette won't taste as good as it used to.
Consult your doctor, take Chantix and be the most loving and responsible mom.