Are parents realistic about whether their child is vaping? National Poll on Children's Health Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center Protecting Californians Vaping is often marketed as harmless. Flavoured. Trendy. Safer than smoking. But the reality is far more serious, especially for children and teens. When kids vape, they are inhaling addictive nicotine and Dangers associated with e cigs Poison Control Vaping: Safer than cigarettes or a new health crisis?