There are many children in Indonesia who are smoking at very young ages, usually 12 and under. This is a huge health hazard for them because the lungs are weaker in childhood. It is much more likely that these kids will have lung cancer by the time they're 18. Children are taught in school the dangers of smoking, but many do not listen to the warnings
This is a huge problem in Indonesia. There are some children who are smoking as early as a few years old. Like this 2 year old boy who smokes multiple packs a day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_te6dLVeqa8
What makes matters worse is that many parents do not have a problem with it. The country's government can do to help fight this problem of childhood smoking is to create a legal age limit on cigarette purchases. In America the legal age for cigarettes is 18. In Indonesia there is no age limit. Not only are these children smoking at young ages, they are capable of buying their own cigarettes to do so. Also, parents need to be taught that it is not okay to let their children smoke if they value their lives and well being.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFwIf3VYPAI
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