[header] How to tell your parents you smoke [title] Find a quiet moment. [step] Your parents will react better if you talk to them at a quiet moment, ideally when they are relaxed. Look for a time when your mom or dad is relaxed and is ready to give you their full attention. 
[substeps] Often the evening is a better time to break bad news than the day. Work is over and your parents will have less on their minds.