What Should Teachers Do About E-Cigarettes at School?
E-cigarette prospects have been around for a while, usually as a means for people to quit smoking. But over the past few years, they’ve become somewhat of a trend within youth culture. Teenagers and those who are barely legal have begun vaping tobacco ad nauseum. Some argue this is a good alternative to smoking, but many of these kids never smoked cigarettes in the first place. This, combined with the fact that there isn’t really much known about the long-term effects of vaping, makes it a cause for concern.
Of course, kids engaging with tobacco is still illegal, and schools have had to stand up to the rise of e-cigarettes and vaping within their student bodies. The disciplinary actions differ; for instance, punishment for a student vaping tobacco may differ from a punishment for vaping THC. However, the majority of educators agree that there should be a way to curb e-cigarette use within their educational environments.
For legitimate action to be taken, educators need to understand where this vaping culture has come from. Doing so will help them discern ways to engage with it. Additionally, is there any research or science behind the effects vaping may have on someone’s brain or body? For parents and educators, these are the necessary steps to take and questions to ask.
Vaping’s Rising Popularity Among Teens
Vaping’s Rising Popularity Among Teens
Though vape culture has received a lot of public backlash in the media, it would seem that it’s more popular among teens now than ever. CONTINUE READING: What Should Teachers Do About E-Cigarettes at School? - Teacher Habits