At what age should I officially allow my niece to smoke?

Anti-smoking people go away now.

My daughter was allowed to smoke from 14. Now I have a 14 yo niece to look after. She smokes anyway, this I know, but when do you make it "official"?

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SW-User

Isn't the legal age 18? If so, I would not condone smoking at such a young age.

BlueRain · F

@SW-User It is 18 and in some states 21.

chrisCA · M

@SW-User In Ontario, Canada, the legal age to purchase tobacco products is 19.

Rosejilly · 56-60, F

@BlueRain All the kids here (I'm UK, but same round Yoorp) start smoking in early teens. Suspect the same in US? No point trying to stop them. Best move is to ration it. (happy to chat to any parent in same situation) But my main aim is to keep them off the "recreational" drugs and also keep a sharp eye on alcohol intake. THEY are the ones that kill you.

Anyone else reading this, thanks for the sensible responses. Rest of you can....