What are cigarettes?

Cigarettes are little sticks that people smoke to feel relaxed or focused.

Imagine you have a long, thin tube, and inside it is something like dried leaves and special powders, this is called tobacco. When you light the end of the stick with a match or a lighter, it starts to burn, and you inhale the smoke that comes out through the other end.

When someone smokes a cigarette, they put one end in their mouth and take a deep breath, just like when you blow on a dandelion. The smoke goes into their lungs, and it gives them a feeling of calm or helps them concentrate.

Some people enjoy the taste of cigarettes or find that smoking helps them relax, especially after a hard day at school or work. Others may have started smoking because they saw someone else do it, like a parent or friend.

But just like how eating too many candies can make your teeth hurt, smoking too much can be bad for your health in the long run.