What is the Legal Smoking Age?

One can smoke if one is eighteen years old. Legally, one is permitted to do so. There are suggestions that it should be increased to 21 years. No doubt, youngsters, who are habituated to smoking, would prefer it to remain at 18. Adults, particularly, conscientious parents would prefer it to be higher in order for youngsters to refrain from smoking. Many young people, still in school, have become habituated to smoking. What is right age to smoke?

When Should One Smoke?

Smoking at an early age is definitely not advisable as the smokers are at a risk of developing cancer at an early age. Their tender bodies get exposed to the smoke, and in due course their health is badly affected. Children in their early teens should refrain from smoking, as they will develop serious health problems later on in their adult lives.

4 Responses to “What is the Legal Smoking Age?”

  1. Trent Says:

    it should be lowered

  2. Rachel Says:

    It should be increased. Stupid teens dont even know whats right for them and get into drugs and become addicts. The age limit should be 21 or MORE.

  3. Samantha Says:

    Yes the age limit should be increased. Smokers are not only harming themselves, but victims like me who become passive smokers. Infact smokign should be BANNED

  4. sam Says:

    it should be higher

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