More and more teenagers are now smoking. So why do they smoke in the first place? Actually, there are four common reasons if you ask the kids, although they won’t really tell you:

1. Image projection – Most of the boys think that smoking means a projection of fun, coolness and individualism. For girls, it would mean desirability and sexiness.

2. Peer pressure – When their friends smoke, they also smoke for the mere reason that they want to stay in the group, and maintain that certain acceptance.

3. Rebellion – Some teenagers smoke because they want to annoy parents and other adults. Perhaps they want to be noticed. Some want independence for that matter.

4. Adult aspiration – There are teenagers who believe that smoking gives them a sense of being an adult. Also, when

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