The narrator used the word "I" meaning it's in 1st person & that the current story is being told by someone that it directly affects. For example, "I am typing an answer right now,".
what story? if you can please copy and paste it so we can see it and try to help you.
Yes, it is a major problem but some people tend to overlook it. Smoking can cause problems either now or in the future, but some kids might not care if this a real problem. It can cause a number of problem and severity of respiratory illnesses, decreased physical fitness and some effects on lung function. Smoking is not a way to cope with problems and should never be.