Smokers: at what age did it become acceptable to smoke in front of your parents?

Smokers: at what age did it become acceptable to smoke in front of your parents?
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I’m 28. I smoke in front of my mom on occasion, as she is also a smoker. I still get grief from her about it though. My health-nut dad knows I smoke, and is very vocal about how terrible it is. I don’t smoke in front of him. It’s pretty much a matter of respect in that situation. I know it really bothers him, why would I do it right in front of him?
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