Cigarette Smoke Affects Children Even If You Don't Smoke Near Them

Cigarette smoke has long been known to cause many different problems. Lung Cancer, Asthma, and Emphysema are just a few of those problems. Many mistakenly believe that if they only smoke outside, away from their children and never in the home, that the effects will go away. This is simply not the case. The side effects from second-hand smoke can still be serious even if you think you are being careful. The cigarette smoke remains on your clothing, in your hair, and even on your skin. There is no way to completely avoid cigarette smoke from remaining on you if you smoke.
Children who have Asthma, GERD, Acid Reflux, Lung Cancer, Emphysema, and other disorders are especially at risk, In fact, just by being a smoking parent, you may have unintentionally caused the disorder. Children who suffer from these symptoms should not be exposed to further cigarette smoke. It can worsen the symptoms and effects of these disorders.
As parents, we all want what's best for our children. While it is not a parent's fault for causing these disorders because of being uneducated, a parent who does know these facts is wrong for continuing to smoke.
Parental smoking is a leading preventable cause for Asthma and many other childhood diseases and conditions. see video below.

As stated above, even if you take all the necessary precautions, you are still carrying the smoke wherever you go. When you hug your child or even sit in the same room as your child, you are emitting harmful chemicals. These chemicals remain on clothing and in hair as long as you continue to smoke and for months after you quit. by Lyn Lomasi