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Your kid is not one of Pavlov's dogs. Dont treat him or her like a laboratory animal that can be conditioned to respond however you want.
If you believe that smoking is so bad, then prove it to the kid. If you cant prove that smoking is so bad, then shut up because YOU dont know that smoking is bad. This applies to everything else in life too.
Kids can learn. If you are rational and sensible, most will believe you. If you dont make sense, then your kid is smart to doubt you and not believe you (because you're a stupid parent who does not really understand if smoking is good or bad).
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