using prayer consistently
using prayer consistently and reading the Bible (Though this is a clich? for many, it actually works! Praying together with your child may do wonders, too.);
b. pushing him to delay satisfying his craving?the craving will go away eventually;
c. engaging him in a variety of activities that will keep his mind off his craving;
d. encouraging him more at every progress point until he finally overcomes the habit;
e. surrounding him with things and people who can support his resolve to quit;
f. helping him avoid stressful situations that could lead him to a relapse.
When a relapse occurs, stay positive and reassuring. Consider each failure as a learning experience for both of you that you could use to make the next attempt more successful.
7. Lastly, reward your teen when he finally quits. Plan something special for him, preferably something that your family can do together with him.
You can?t make a person quit smoking without that person?s conscious and willful conviction as well as committed cooperation to quit. But no parent should be quick to give up on guiding their children out of harm?s way.
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