Why is Smoking Dangerous?
We are two fourth grade girls. We became interested in this topic because our parents smoke. We are afraid that they might get cancer. They have been smoking for a long time. We want them to quit. Whenever we hug them they smell. Sometimes we get mad because we try to get them to stop smoking but they ignore us. So we decided to fill out a light bulb form and give it to Mr. Polack. We met with Mr. Polack and decided to make a website that might convince our parents to stop smoking. We also hope that our site will help convince kids not to start smoking.
Why is Smoking Dangerous?
Everybody knows that smoking is dangerous. Smoking can damage our body, For Example, your lungs, your brain, and your heart. The poisonous chemicals in a cigarette can cause death. Think about this, if you smoke you won't be able to run fast or jump as high if you can't breathe properly. Another problem is that you can get addicted easily by one of the chemicals called Nicotine. Nicotine can make you feel hyper sometimes. The more you smoke, the more you want to continue to smoke. Your body becomes physically dependent on the drug and begins to crave it.
What are the Parts of a Cigarette?
Did you know that there are over 4,000 chemicals in a cigarette? The Nicotine in a cigarette is also used in bug spray. Tar is an ingredient that gives cigarettes flavor. It's the same ingredient that people use to pave roads and driveways. Acetone is a common ingredient in a cigarette that is also used in nail polish remover.
Carbon monoxide is a common pollutant and the same stuff that escapes from the exhaust in cars. Hydrazine is a chemical used in jets and rocket fuel. When you smoke a lot you get this thick gooey ness of tar. Another thing is that tar also hurts the "cilia" in a person's airway, which are tiny hairs that protect the lungs by sweeping out mucus and germs. Tar, like many other chemicals in cigarettes, can cause diseases related to how we breathe, like emphysema and bronchitis.
Carbon monoxide is a common pollutant and the same stuff that escapes from the exhaust in cars. Hydrazine is a chemical used in jets and rocket fuel. When you smoke a lot you get this thick gooey ness of tar. Another thing is that tar also hurts the "cilia" in a person's airway, which are tiny hairs that protect the lungs by sweeping out mucus and germs. Tar, like many other chemicals in cigarettes, can cause diseases related to how we breathe, like emphysema and bronchitis.
Are They Really Your Friends?
Peer pressure is when someone is telling you what to do but you don't want to because you think it's bad. Sometimes, people think that it is popular to smoke. Sometimes peers try to get you to smoke with them. You don't always have to say yes even if you think you will be popular. Smoking doesn't make you popular it makes you have cancer. There are two things you have to remember. You don't have to do anything you don't want to do and it is perfectly okay to say no. You don't have to give an explanation.
Can You Help Someone Stop?
It is important to know that smoking is not just a habit it is an addiction. It's likely that your friend or family member wants you to stop smoking. Make sure you tell them that you want them to stop because if they don't they might get cancer. Let them know that it makes you scared. You are afraid they will get sick and also get you sick from the second hand smoke. When that person is not ready to quit yet, you might make a deal with them. You might say that you can do the dishes for three weeks if they stop smoking.
No comments:
Post a Comment