"It should definitely be banned. Kids are smoking because they see it from grown-ups. They need to know it's bad for their health."
Ruv, 17, Essex
"No. It's up to you what you do and it doesn't cause any trouble, whereas alcohol does - so why not ban alcohol?"
Richard, 16, Isle of Wight
"No, I don't think it should be banned at all. As a smoker myself I don't think it's right. If you want to quit then that's up to you."
Dilan, 17, Neasden
"Yes. My mum smokes and won't stop. If there are no cigarettes around she and other parents won't be able to smoke, will they?"
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