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ARTICLE: James D. Sargent and Madeline Dalton Does Parental Disapproval of Smoking Prevent Adolescents From Becoming Established Smokers? Pediatrics 2001; 108: 1256-1262 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

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Perrin W. Jones   (21 December 2001)

Why study parenting?

James D Sargent, Madeline Dalton   (21 December 2001)

Outcome of community prevention

Paul E. Appleton, M.D.   (4 February 2002)

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Perrin W. Jones, Anesthesia Resident DHMC Send letter to journal: Re: this article perrinwjones{at}hitchcock.org Perrin W. Jones	Dear Dr. Sargent, It is difficult for me to believe that one needs a study to prove that parents do, in fact, exert an influence on the behavior of their children. Perrin W. Jones, MD Anesthesia Resident
Why study parenting? 21 December 2001
James D Sargent Pediatrics DHMC, Madeline Dalton Send letter to journal: Re: Why study parenting? j.sargent{at}dartmouth.edu James D Sargent, et al.	Dear Dr. Jones, Your query was a very general question about parenting, but I assume you ask it in reference to the role of parenting in preventing teen smoking. With respect to this issue, there are many questions that need to be answered about the role of parenting in preventing teen smoking. Many parents who smoke feel guilty about their smoking and feel uncomfortable giving a non smoking message to their kids. Or research indicates that setting non smoking expectations works even if the parent is a smoker. Many parents (and some researchers) believe that setting clear behavioral expectations for adolescents enhances teen rebellion and actually may increase the chances they smoke as a form of rebellion. This research indicates that children who perceive non smoking expectations from their parents are not more likely to rebel, but instead are less likely to engage in smoking behavior. Further research needs to be done in this area to clarify exactly what type of message (and what type of monitoring) on the part of parents is most effective in preventing kids from smoking.
Outcome of community prevention 4 February 2002
Paul E. Appleton, M.D., physician Physicians Health and Wellness Center Send letter to journal: Re: Outcome of community prevention appletonp{at}attbi.com Paul E. Appleton, M.D.	Dr. Sargent, I am seeking follow up data regarding the DMS, anti-tobacco publiciation regarding education in 1997 (J Cancer Educ 1997 Fall (Stein, J et al.) "A medical school's plan for anti-tobacco education in community schools and hospitals" MMWR data in 1996 showed that when cost of cigarettes were increased (MA)that cigarette company price reductions offset the decreased usage. Re your two studies reporting on the community service intervention. Presently CT and VT are proposing very significant increases in the taxes,which will in fact decrease teen usage more. Can the competing effectiveness of parental and high tax strategies by further modeled? Thank you Paul E. Appleton, M.D. MHMH-Path (1982-86) Preventive Health Consultants West Hartford,CT