Hi everyone.
So first off ... I'm an 18 year old boy. I've been smoking cigarettes for the past few months and my mom just recently found out. While I did not get grounded or punished, she asked if I would stop. I told her yes, but I just don't see that happening. I'm pretty set on continuing but I just don't know how to have this discussion with her. While many of you will use the "you're 18 ... you're legal" excuse, that doesn't fly with my mom.
I guess in all reality I just want to tell her that I'm in control of my life and really don't need the guidance or advice about this that she will give. I more so just want her to know that I'm smoking and be alright with it and accept it then get me in trouble. I don't drink or do drugs (never have) like around 95% of my whole high school, and I really don't see this as big of an ordeal as it will be made out to be.
If anything, I just don't want her to be disappointed with me knowing that I will continue to smoke, and let me live my own life instead of molding me into her role of perfection.
I plan on discussing this with her tomorrow so if I could get some help I'd greatly appreciate it.
By the way ... please none of the "don't smoke, it's bad for you" responses. I obviously know the risks and harms of smoking, and yes, that really doesn't bother me at all. ↓
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