Many adults as well as children enjoy watching Major League Baseball. In our home its a priority! How many times though have you been watching a game with your child and the camera switches to your child's favorite MLB player only to see him put a dip or chew of tobacco in his mouth! Wow! Try explaining the dangers of tobacco to a 12 year old that thinks the tobacco is what makes their favorite player so excellant on the diamond...
Thankfully, I just received some fantastic news from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids! Major League Baseball (MLB) and the players’ union announced new restrictions on the use of tobacco products on and off the field, starting with the 2012 season. While this isn't everything we had hoped for, it is an important (and historic) step in the right direction! Please check out the following website with all the details of these restrictions and how to keep your kids tobacco free! www.tobacco-freekids.org