'How do I stop my 12-year-old from vaping?'
Summary
A 12-year-old in Nottingham has been vaping regularly, even though it's illegal to sell vapes to underage kids. Statistics show an increase in vaping among young people, and a new anti-vaping program is being launched to address the issue.Key Facts
- A mother in Nottingham discovered her 12-year-old daughter had been vaping frequently.
- The daughter bought vapes from a classmate at school.
- It is illegal to sell vapes to anyone under 18 or buy them for minors.
- In 2025, 20% of 11- to 17-year-olds in Great Britain tried vaping, up from 18% in 2024.
- Nottingham City Council is starting a two-year anti-vaping program.
- Disposable vapes, appealing to young people, were banned in June.
- Some vape shops turn kids away, but not all follow these rules.
- A proposed law, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, seeks to require shops to have a licence to sell vapes.
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