Smoking in schools is banned in several countries. Adults will not be allowed to smoke on school premises. Staff and visitors will not be able to light a cigarette. In U.S. and U.K as well as Canada, legislation to this effect has been passed. The safety of the students has been kept in view while taking such a decision. In some schools, space has been set aside for smoking purposes. Several students have been smoking on highways as they have been prevented to do so on school premises. Schools have addressed this problem by providing space on school property. Why the ban?
Why Has Smoking Been Banned in Schools?
- The respective Governments are concerned with the increase in smoking and its effect on health
- The idea behind such a move is to discourage smoking per se
- Also the problem of second hand smoke is there. Children and those who do not smoke are exposed to smoking indirectly- they inhale the smoke released by others
- To cultivate an anti-smoking attitude among the youngsters
- Adults should set up an example in front of the children by refraining from smoking. Children tend to imitate adults
- A school should be a place where focus is on good heath. Smoking has ill-effects on health
Adults should set an example by not smoking. Children in schools should be protected from second-hand smoke. By banning smoking in schools, the bad effects of it can be highlighted.
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