Do We Vape Differently Than Our Parents? Generational Takes šŸ”

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Hi Vapers! Been noticing some clear generational patterns, so Iā€™m tossing this out for discussion (adult users only).

What Iā€™m seeing:

  • Our generation (90s/00s): Flavor-first, pocketable pods/disposables, salt nic, lots of ā€œdual-useā€ with occasional cigarettes. Vaping is often a social object as much as a nicotine tool.
  • Parentsā€™ generation (70s/80s): Motivation is usually quitting or cutting down cigarettes. Preference for simple, reliable kits, clear instructions, and legit retail. Some slide back to combustibles without steady support.
  • The next generation (todayā€™s kids, looking ahead): Tighter school and market controls, flavor and packaging restrictions, and a shift toward other nicotine formats in some places. For the record: youth should not be using nicotineā€”period :prohibited:

Why the gap?

  • Regulation and availability shape whatā€™s on shelves.
  • Tech design lowered barriers (nic salts, better sensors, Typeā€‘C, smaller pods).
  • Price/tax push different choices for different budgets.
  • Social media norms: we grew up with them; our parents didnā€™t.
  • Health info: we have moreā€¦but also more noise.

Curious about your experiences:

Have you helped a parent switch? What actually stuck? If youā€™re a parent, how do you talk about nicotine with teens in your life? Share what youā€™ve seen so we can learn from each other :raising_hands:

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I suspect the gap due to the 80s and 90s vape wasnā€™t out lol but no series i reckon the older generation are stuck in thier ways and scared of technology were as the younger generation is brought up with all the latest technology

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Totallyā€”tech comfort is a big part of it :eyes: