...friends parents catch all that crap? My parents NEVER smoked cigarettes, or used tobacco in any way. My father NEVER drank other than the occasional glass of wine/champagne on special occasions. I am 21, and I have been dipping(chewing tobacco) for about 4 years now, and smoke an occasional cigarette. My mom gets so upset and disappointing for "throwing my life away," and my dad is always giving me a hard time about it. I know they are just being caring parents, but there is no way I can quit with them on my back about it...They wouldnt even believe me if i told them I had cut back quite a bit recently....Any suggestions/ideas?