3 year olds and cigars.....

Remo · 06-02-2011, 08:15 PM

So, I have been hiding my cigar smoking from my 3 y.o who is a genius, I have dipped Copenhagen for way too long and that is something I cannot hide, but everytime one goes in my lip it's "what's in your mouth daddy?" or "can I see what's in your mouth daddy?", now I have only been really into cigars for a few months but I just really don't want to broach that subject with her.

I feel bad that I have to fib to her about what I was doing in the yard but it's really not worth explaining or trying to explain to her. Anyone else have this situation or have dealt with it?

Drez · 06-02-2011, 08:19 PM

Man I'm not looking forward to having to explain that to my kids when I have them.

I would think that if you explained to her that your doing something grown ups do like drink wine and such she might just look at drinking and smoking as a grown up thing instead of it on it's own.

Best of luck mike.

688sonarmen · 06-02-2011, 08:20 PM

My kid asks and I tell her it's a cigar and I like to smoke them. I don't see a problem with it and if she want's to smoke one with me when she is 18 I'll have some fine ones for her to pick through.

jayro75 · 06-02-2011, 08:23 PM

Be honest with her. My three year old has been trying to raid my humidor to play with my cigars since she was 1 1/2. I got a bunch of Arganese for her to play with after she destroyed a Cohiba Genios and Boli Simones. I just make sure to not smoke near her but don't hide it from her.

Bill86 · 06-02-2011, 08:24 PM

Although I am in no way one to suggest such things....

I would fess up....Explain it as "something adults do to relax" or "adult candy", make something up that is on her level. I'm sure one way or another she'll get it. Then you don't have to go around feeling bad or guilty. You could even do the old parent trick "one day when you're older we'll talk about that".

May as well establish that mutual level of trust and honesty early on.

Again, this is just my suggestion which holds zero merit or experience.

06-02-2011, 08:25 PM

Just tell the truth, keep it short and simple. Cigars you like to smoke, and they are good for adults.

neoflex · 06-02-2011, 08:28 PM

I'm with everyone else on this one. A friend of mine recently had this chat with his youngest son and told him he can have Bubble Gum Cigars until he is old enough for a Daddy Cigar. I swear the kid just gets psyched now when he sees dad with a cigar since he knows he's easy pickings to work over for a Bubble Gum cigar.

Remo · 06-02-2011, 08:26 PM

Good info and advice bro's.

Drez · 06-02-2011, 08:29 PM

Video tape her asking and then in 15 years when she turns 18 play the video and say "remember this" which she will prob say "no" then you hand her a stick and say " well you wanted to know, now you can find out." lol

Remo · 06-02-2011, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drez

Video tape her asking and then in 15 years when she turns 18 play the video and say "remember this" which she will prob say "no" then you hand her a stick and say " well you wanted to know, now you can find out." lol

Maybe a Punisher!!!! Watch her turn green and puke, no more for her!!

Drez · 06-02-2011, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

Maybe a Punisher!!!! Watch her turn green and puke, no more for her!!

+1 hell record that too and play it at her wedding lol

06-02-2011, 08:34 PM

Haha. That is harsh Mike.

Remo · 06-02-2011, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sherlockholms

Haha. That is harsh Mike.

Probably a little harsh for my Angel Girl, but if I had boys it would be on!!!!

Drez · 06-02-2011, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

Probably a little harsh for my Angel Girl, but if I had boys it would be on!!!!

Man I hope I have a boy first lol.

neoflex · 06-02-2011, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drez

Man I hope I have a boy first lol.

I always said the same thing and guess what? I now have a 6 month old little girl. I blame all the fathers of the girls I worked over in High School. I swear they all put a hex on me. I always joked with my wife saying that I want a son first to do my dirty work but also said I know we will more than likely have a girl first if not all girls. I just hope she finds herself a really nice girlfriend one day.

Drez · 06-02-2011, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neoflex

I always said the same thing and guess what? I now have a 6 month old little girl. I blame all the fathers of the girls I worked over in High School. I swear they all put a hex on me. I always joked with my wife saying that I want a son first to do my dirty work but also said I know we will more than likely have a girl first if not all girls. I just hope she finds herself a really nice girlfriend one day.

Oh don't worry I'm ready for when karma slaps me with nothing but little princesses. Lol. I just can't imagine how hard it's gonna be lol

Remo · 06-02-2011, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neoflex

I always said the same thing and guess what? I now have a 6 month old little girl. I blame all the fathers of the girls I worked over in High School. I swear they all put a hex on me. I always joked with my wife saying that I want a son first to do my dirty work but also said I know we will more than likely have a girl first if not all girls. I just hope she finds herself a really nice girlfriend one day.

I am with you bro!!!!! I am cursed for being the kid all the dad's were worried about! I am SCREWED!!!!

Bill86 · 06-02-2011, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neoflex

I always said the same thing and guess what? I now have a 6 month old little girl. I blame all the fathers of the girls I worked over in High School. I swear they all put a hex on me. I always joked with my wife saying that I want a son first to do my dirty work but also said I know we will more than likely have a girl first if not all girls. I just hope she finds herself a really nice girlfriend one day.

pektel · 06-03-2011, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drez

Man I hope I have a boy first lol.

I have 2 boys (3 years and 1 year old). Tell you what, I was hoping for boys too, but my main concern was 10 fingers and 10 toes. Just a healthy baby was enough for me.

OP, my 3 year old knows what cigars are, and knows not to go near them. I told him once he's big like me, he can if he wants to. But cigars are only for grownups.

If they ever ask to try your beer though, let them. It only takes one little sip for them to never ask again!

shark · 06-03-2011, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pektel

I have 2 boys (3 years and 1 year old). Tell you what, I was hoping for boys too, but my main concern was 10 fingers and 10 toes. Just a healthy baby was enough for me.

OP, my 3 year old knows what cigars are, and knows not to go near them. I told him once he's big like me, he can if he wants to. But cigars are only for grownups.

If they ever ask to try your beer though, let them. It only takes one little sip for them to never ask again!

Especially if it's a really hoppy IPA!!

06-02-2011, 08:15 PM	#1
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	3 year olds and cigars..... So, I have been hiding my cigar smoking from my 3 y.o who is a genius, I have dipped Copenhagen for way too long and that is something I cannot hide, but everytime one goes in my lip it's "what's in your mouth daddy?" or "can I see what's in your mouth daddy?", now I have only been really into cigars for a few months but I just really don't want to broach that subject with her. I feel bad that I have to fib to her about what I was doing in the yard but it's really not worth explaining or trying to explain to her. Anyone else have this situation or have dealt with it? __________________

06-02-2011, 08:19 PM	#2
Drez The Warden Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Frank Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,768 Trading: (35)	Re: 3 year olds and cigars..... Man I'm not looking forward to having to explain that to my kids when I have them. I would think that if you explained to her that your doing something grown ups do like drink wine and such she might just look at drinking and smoking as a grown up thing instead of it on it's own. Best of luck mike. __________________ They aren't going to multiply....burn that b!tch!

06-02-2011, 08:20 PM	#3
688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: 3 year olds and cigars..... My kid asks and I tell her it's a cigar and I like to smoke them. I don't see a problem with it and if she want's to smoke one with me when she is 18 I'll have some fine ones for her to pick through.

06-02-2011, 08:23 PM	#4
jayro75 Just in from the Storm Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 11 Trading: (0)	Re: 3 year olds and cigars..... Be honest with her. My three year old has been trying to raid my humidor to play with my cigars since she was 1 1/2. I got a bunch of Arganese for her to play with after she destroyed a Cohiba Genios and Boli Simones. I just make sure to not smoke near her but don't hide it from her.

06-02-2011, 08:24 PM	#5
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: 3 year olds and cigars..... Although I am in no way one to suggest such things.... I would fess up....Explain it as "something adults do to relax" or "adult candy", make something up that is on her level. I'm sure one way or another she'll get it. Then you don't have to go around feeling bad or guilty. You could even do the old parent trick "one day when you're older we'll talk about that". May as well establish that mutual level of trust and honesty early on. Again, this is just my suggestion which holds zero merit or experience.

06-02-2011, 08:25 PM	#6
Sherlockholms Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 3 year olds and cigars..... Just tell the truth, keep it short and simple. Cigars you like to smoke, and they are good for adults.

06-02-2011, 08:28 PM	#7
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: 3 year olds and cigars..... I'm with everyone else on this one. A friend of mine recently had this chat with his youngest son and told him he can have Bubble Gum Cigars until he is old enough for a Daddy Cigar. I swear the kid just gets psyched now when he sees dad with a cigar since he knows he's easy pickings to work over for a Bubble Gum cigar. __________________

06-02-2011, 08:26 PM	#8
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: 3 year olds and cigars..... Good info and advice bro's. __________________

06-02-2011, 08:29 PM	#9
Drez The Warden Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Frank Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,768 Trading: (35)	Re: 3 year olds and cigars..... Video tape her asking and then in 15 years when she turns 18 play the video and say "remember this" which she will prob say "no" then you hand her a stick and say " well you wanted to know, now you can find out." lol __________________ They aren't going to multiply....burn that b!tch!

06-02-2011, 08:34 PM	#12
Sherlockholms Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 3 year olds and cigars..... Haha. That is harsh Mike.