The other day there was guy outside our hotel smoking. He opened the door for us on our way in and Jackson just couldn't resist....
Jackson: "You shouldn't be smoking. It will turn your lungs black."
Smoker guy: "Yeah, I know."
Jackson: "My parents taught me to never smoke. It's very bad."
Smoker guy: "They're right. It is."
Me: "Sorry if he's giving a little too much advice."
Smoker guy: "That's ok. I need to hear it."
Obviously the guy was really nice about it. This is not the first time Jackson has done this. He seems to think of it as a personal crusade to stop people from smoking.
It's an ambitious goal and a good one. I guess I should just get over worrying about what people think and let the kiddo do what's right :)
It all started this last summer when we went to WA to visit my family. There was a guy smoking outside a building and Jackson told him he should stop because it was very bad for him. The guy said "You're right. I am going to put it out right now because you told me to." and he did. So Jackson thinks he has the power to make people stop smoking.
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That's awesome! LOL
That is so great! The power of a kid. That would be a hard one cause you want him to stand up for what is right but don't want any one getting mad at him or you. I wish I could get away with doing that. People would just get mad if I said the same thing. I strongly dislike smoking. I feel so invaded when I have to smell some one else's cigarette smoke. Maybe Jackson can put an end to it.!
You never know.... maybe he does have the power! Sometimes it just takes one person!
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