As everyone notice. In Singapore, more and more young and underage youths started smoking, even cigarettes is getting more expensive, yet it doesn't stop them.And what is the main thing that impact of smoking on the youths these days?

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I don't smoke and will not smoke ever. But I don't think that there is anything wrong with smoking if it is done alone and not affecting others. Its just like eating char kuay teow, its pleasurable (at least to the smokers) but its harmful over the long term. Hey, even the US presidential elect Obama's signature raspy and deep voice has been attributed to his chain smoking habits.

I think the education level of a person determines the chances of a person smoking. Through my experience, not trying to be classist or anything, the people with lower educational background tend to have higher chances of being smokers. Maybe there are different fads and trends amongst the different groups in Singapore. Perhaps among those with more education its sort of uncool to smoke while those with less will find it 'cool'.

This is my take. I have made bold certain words for you guys to take notice of.

I think maybe it is because of peer influence and stress. Cigarettes are getting more and more expensive but it does not stop them from buying. One possible reason is because their allowance are quite high and they have the extra cash to buy cigarettes. Another possibility is that maybe they are buying contraband cigarettes.

Hey there, I do not really agree with what you said. I do not think that people with lower educational background tend to have higher chances of being smokers. I myself smoke since 16 or 17 years old and yes, I am still studying. I know many other Universtity graduates that are smokers too. Educational level does not determine the chances of being a smoker.

I think the recession will drive smonking out of many.

no matter where you live, kids smoke because it's perceived as "cool" lol

True I agree, it's like that all around the world. Smoking for most begins at a persons teen years, I've known kids who smoked In jr high...mainpoint is you can't stop it. Teens will be teens and most begin smoking out of curiosity, or because the peers you hang with(not forced,but their choice) even if you try to make it harder for youths to smoke they'll end up still getting cigs from older friends or get a adult they know to buy it for them, I seen it many times.