Friends, family, and the media are huge influences on whether someone starts to use tobacco. How is family such a powerful influence on teens?

Question

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Responses

parents forbid them not to smoke
parents forbid them not to smoke
teens and children watch and often copy what their parents do
teens and children watch and often copy what their parents do
parents explain the consequences of smoking thoroughly
parents explain the consequences of smoking thoroughly
parents let their teen make their own choices to learn consequences
parents let their teen make their own choices to learn consequences

Answer 1

The most accurate response to how family is such a powerful influence on teens regarding tobacco use is:

teens and children watch and often copy what their parents do.

This reflects the significant impact of modeling behavior within the family context.