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How Do I Discourage Smoking Around My Baby Without Sounding Rude.
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Neither my husband or I are smokers. Our parents, however are all smokers. If they visit our house, they are respectful of our wishes not to smoke, especially since our daughter is here now. It is a different story when we visit their homes. They all carry on their regular smoking habits, and I feel bad saying anything, because it is their home. We've stopped visiting as much and invite them to our house regularly. Our problem is special occasions. Both of our mothers are firm on family traditions and holidays and birthdays are all held in there homes. How do we encourage our parents not to smoke around our baby in their own homes without sounding rude?
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Friday 12th of March 2010 06:20:57 AM
We have the same experience. FAther of my husband smokes, too. And he like to be with his grandson all the time. What I did was, I told him politely that all the smoke coming from him was being grasp by our 3 year old son. And of course you and I want our baby boy to stay healthy. After that, everytime he stayed or visited our house, he smoked outside.
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Saturday 13th of March 2010 10:46:33 PM
You may start off by acknowledging their love for your daughter. Say the right words they want to hear. Never forget the things they have done for you and your family. And then you may have a segue towards your point. Like, "But there is still one more thing that could really make my daughter and me happy... We wish for all of you to be more healthy, so that you can stay longer with us and share more happy moments with us. And one way you can do it is by refraining from smoking, or at least start by gradually putting smoking behind." You tell them that in a way that would still show that you love them and you just want what's best for them and the family.
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