Smoking With Children - What Would You Do?

Friday nights episode of “What would You Do?’ was interesting as the topic of one segment was; If you saw parents out carrying their infant baby in one hand and a cigarette in the other, would you say something to them?


The show was filmed on a boardwalk in New Jersey. Some people said they felt it was none of their business and one man even lit up with the parents. Fortunately, quite a few decided it was in the interest of the child to at least say something to the parents about second hand smoke. Many told the parents about a family member or friend that suffers from lung cancer or chronic bronchial problems. One lady said her husband suffered lung cancer and then later told the show’s host that it was a lie she told just for impact. Many wonderful people showed concern for the child and tried to educate the young couple and yet it is hard sometimes to say something, even if you think it.

We are so much more educated these days about the adverse affects of smoking, both directly inhaled and second-hand that it’s hard to see someone ignore the facts. Adults can choose for themselves but it’s horrifyingly difficult to see a parent with no concern for their tiny baby and his/her delicate developing lungs.

To see a blurb about this show, go here:

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2012/02/parents-smoke-near-baby-would-you-say-something/

How much do you think you could speak up and say to the parents?