<p>if kids honestly believe that the real reason kids that have chosen to smoke/drink is soley the result of parents not allowing them to do so and that it is illegal, are fooling themselves. We all have choices.
Perhaps it is because most level headed parents will give those that choose not to the possible scenarios of the consequences of their actions, point out family members/friends who may have alcohol/drug problems as being “examples” of what happens to you when one makes poor choices, where your life may end up if you so chose to like it too much. One never knows if it will be a slippery slope of addiction or merely casual use. Too many variables to rely on the chance of addiction.</p>