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For Parents - Tips on Discussing Vaping with your Child

Talk to your loved ones about vaping.

Last updated 16 August 2026

The QuitVape programme will cease on 1 September 2026. Individuals who come forward voluntarily to seek help will not face any penalties or receive an offence record for doing so. Those who need help to quit vaping may call the Health Promotion Board (HPB)’s QuitLine at 1800 438 2000 for more information. Those who wish to seek help for etomidate abuse may approach the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), where relevant services provided will be chargeable from 1 September 2026. Please refer to the Ministry of Health (MOH) website (opens in new tab) for more details.

Talk to your loved ones about vaping

Have open conversations with your child about vaping.

Be Casual: You can bring up the topic casually, like if you and your child see vaping content on social media, a vape report on the news, or someone vaping.

Be Curious: Ask your child what they know or think about vaping. You might be surprised by how much they already know. Thank them for sharing their thoughts, fostering an open dialogue.

Be Candid: Then, share your own feelings about vaping in a simple and open way. For example, you could say, "When I see people vaping, I worry about their health. Vaping has a lot of health risks and it’s not worth it. I want to help you figure out what to do if someone offers you a vape.

When discussing vaping with your child, highlight the health and legal risks, and consider using the following resource to guide your conversation. If your child is vaping, get help to quit with the QuitVape Programme (opens in new tab).

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Parent's Guide on Vaping - Tips & More


Source: Ministry of Social and Family Development

How to Talk to Your Child About Vaping

How to talk to your child about vaping

How to Talk to Your Child About Vaping

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Be Casual

Be Curious - What do you know about vaping

Be Curious

Be Candid - We don't support vaping not to control you but to keep you health and safe

Be Candid

How to talk to your child about vaping

Be Casual

What do you think of the anti-vaping ads at the bus stop?

Be Curious

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Be Candid

We don't support vaping - not to control you, but to keep you healthy and safe.

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