At least what age should one be to consume cannabis?

[Baby Seymour]

Personally I think that the age that you start to toak is up to the individual involved, you know your own limits and what not, far better than any governmet does, and even better than your parents. Its your body, part of growing up is trying new things, and making mistakes, it helps you learn. And yes for some people toaking too young is a mistake they make, but they have one bad experience too young and either get scared aways and never try again, or they learn their lesson and wait till they think they are ready. The first time is always easy to bounce back from, and its supposed to be a learning thing anyway, knowing your limits at any age makes you a better person, equiped to deal with other things life throws at you. So yeah, whenever the individual is ready :D
Well thats my humble oppinion.
Peace Out.

[JaaWaaRKilla]

it an age limit was ever given for pot it would probably be 18 because its like tobacco.. but possible 21 because it has effects like alcohol

[psteve]

I started when I was almost 9.
I don't recommend that for everyone, but It really helped me.
Some people aren't old enough at age 25.
IMO... If you're old enough to choose jalapeno peppers, you're probably old enough to choose weed.
I don't recommend using either one irresponsibly.

[Bodhi]

Chef says the perfect age is 17

[Bodhi]

it an age limit was ever given for pot it would probably be 18 because its like tobacco.. but possible 21 because it has effects like alcohol

what kind of pot have u been smoking? caffeine gives me a buzz but we let our kids drink it

[4twentE]

you forgot 15. that's when I started. and who am I to say others can't start at 15 if I did?

[RollenJoynts]

I'd say that they need to be mature and responsible enough not to do any drugs, get busted, Or run around high and do stupid shit.
some twelve year olds are that mature.

[wannabehippiegirl]

Give it you greedy people. why should there be any age limit? thats being greedy. even if we went with the majority and said you had to be 18 i would still be able to man. but you need let everyone smoke it man! not just the chosen ones!


haha im with him/her

[funfubarman]

by placing an age limit on any thing you create a black market for it it should be under the responsibility of the parent(s)to keep dangerous items(not saying that cannabis is one of those) out of the hands of there own children. The government has no right to do so.

[CrIpInMiKe]

i think 16 or 17 is good

[Tea Party]

It is medicine. Anybody unfortunate enough to be born into this horrible world deserves to medicate themselves with herbs as soon as they can hold their head up.

It is very difficult, logically, to say that MJ is beneficial while at the same time denying it to certain people. If I were a parent I would only disallow it so as to pretect my children from the law, but I would explain to them that the laws are oppresive and counterproductive to true spiritual health.

[Raider187]

If you think about it it doesnt even matter. How often do you see kids under the age of 21 drinkin? How often do you see kids under the age of 18 smokin? All the time I'm sure. It doesnt matter, if they want it they will find ways to get it.

[Divestoned]

anyone who answered "16" is too young to be here an should be banned.

Dive:stoned:

[Tea Party]

anyone who answered "16" is too young to be here an should be banned.

Dive:stoned:
I am not sure diving while stoned is a good sport to promote to the youngsters...but it could be perfectly safe. I have never tried it, but it sounds irresponsible.

Speaking on the age thing: it is up to "We the Adults" to set a good example through education. I am not sure "Get the fuck out of here until you are old enough," says anything to the kids except that Marijuana is bad, so you can't have it until you are old enough. This makes them believe that it is bad, and kids like to do what they are not allowed to do.

We all know that Marijuana is not only not bad, but is quite beneficial, and even essential to a healthy participation in the world. That is the message we should be sending to the youth. Again, smokers cannot rally to legalization while demonizing our own cause.

Kids would be a lot more mature if their parents were more mature. And to you kids: Your parents would be a lot more open and trusting if you were more open responsible. Believe me, there are actually parents and children out there with good relationships that have discussions around the dinner table and do not simply zone out to the television. They are rare, but out there and this should be our ideal.

[marijuana bird]

i've been smoking for almost 3 months i started at age 12 but i've had my 13th-day since so i'd say 12 or 13 at the earliest anything below that is way 2 young i think like that 1 dude who started ciggarettes at 8 yrs old im like wtf ur lungs r gonna be fucked by the time u graduate but hey its ur life do w/e the fuck u want

[android17ak47]

16 doesnt sound too bad. I am 23, but I think a 16yr old should be allowed..

[android17ak47]

i've been smoking for almost 3 months i started at age 12 but i've had my 13th-day since so i'd say 12 or 13 at the earliest anything below that is way 2 young i think like that 1 dude who started ciggarettes at 8 yrs old im like wtf ur lungs r gonna be fucked by the time u graduate but hey its ur life do w/e the fuck u want

oh really:wtf: Arent ya suppose to be at least 18 to be a member here.:thumbsup:

[Matt the Funk]

I don't remember if I posted here but... Medical, any age. Recreational, 17+

[psteve]

oh really:wtf: Arent ya suppose to be at least 18 to be a member here.:thumbsup:
That's why he's banned.

[HighTillIDie]

21... i think that is a great age, simply because of the bodies development, experience, and laws on alcohol, so in the US it should be 21, only fair i think... plus by then people are more focused in their life, where an intoxicant like weed, causes some lifestyle changes... remember, think masses... i know people i don't want smoking... OMG

i mean hell it won't stop underage smoking... and let's be honest even though i started smoking when i was 11, i have watched it's affect on me, friends, and now that i'm older, friend's kids, ect... and while everyone is different i think it shouldn't be encouraged to children, which is what under 21 is... i mean its all shades of grey...

[Ganja Dude]

anyone who answered "16" is too young to be here an should be banned.

Dive:stoned:

Hmm, I chose 16. I'm a bit older than that (turned 18 in January) but that's the age when I started smoking heavily (although junior year I slowed down alot).

[igot4cheep]

I know I am getting older now. I rely think it should 21. Even know I stared around 16 my self, but I was a dumass at 16. We all where and those of you 16 nowâ?¦ You are but you just donâ??t know it yet. Just wait until you turn 20 and you look back. The drinking age is 21 mostly because of the effect on the body. The same is true with Marijuana. You donâ??t think the same. I donâ??t drive any more when I am high. That is just stupid. But I did when I was younger. You get a wiser when you get older (some more than other) and you more experience in life. There for you should be better able to make your own choices.

I have a cousin that is 16. I mentor him and I told him not to smoke weed and if he did I would kick his ass. Not to be a jerk even know I smoke. I just remember all the stupid thing I did when I was high. I donâ??t want him to do the same. Also when you are 16 you look on life is a little different than at 21. That all donâ??t mean to piss off everyone 15-20. But all-in-all it has to be controlled to a point a very fine point.

[Matt the Funk]

I know I am getting older now. I rely think it should 21. Even know I stared around 16 my self, but I was a dumass at 16. We all where and those of you 16 nowâ?¦ You are but you just donâ??t know it yet. Just wait until you turn 20 and you look back. The drinking age is 21 mostly because of the effect on the body. The same is true with Marijuana. You donâ??t think the same. I donâ??t drive any more when I am high. That is just stupid. But I did when I was younger. You get a wiser when you get older (some more than other) and you more experience in life. There for you should be better able to make your own choices.

I have a cousin that is 16. I mentor him and I told him not to smoke weed and if he did I would kick his ass. Not to be a jerk even know I smoke. I just remember all the stupid thing I did when I was high. I donâ??t want him to do the same. Also when you are 16 you look on life is a little different than at 21. That all donâ??t mean to piss off everyone 15-20. But all-in-all it has to be controlled to a point a very fine point.Just because you were a dumbass doesn't mean everyone else is/was/will be:p:rolleyes: Sure plenty of people will make mistakes, but thats life. You live and learn. Some learn faster than others.

[HighTillIDie]

Just because you were a dumbass doesn't mean everyone else is/was/will be:p:rolleyes: Sure plenty of people will make mistakes, but thats life. You live and learn. Some learn faster than others.

true but society makes laws based on money and morality... and i believe it in the best intrest of those who don't know, or understand, that if legal, it should be like 21...

i mean shit, if a nation of 16-18 year olds have unlimited access to weed, i will not pay for the ensuing mayhem, and life lessons, that are amplified by lack of experience

[Matt the Funk]

true but society makes laws based on money and morality... and i believe it in the best intrest of those who don't know, or understand, that if legal, it should be like 21...

i mean shit, if a nation of 16-18 year olds have unlimited access to weed, i will not pay for the ensuing mayhem, and life lessons, that are amplified by lack of experienceI think 17+ is good. Lots of people have somehow matured between 16-17 as they are now really thinking about college and what they need to do with their lives. And the people who are gonna fuck up and make mistakes, would probably be making the same mistakes with alcohol.

[BlAzInIt4:20]

no one actually mature until they have experianced enough of life IMO.

they say males don't become mature until their late 20's sometimes mid 30s.

They also say females become mature around 17+.

I think it all depends on the person personaly.

what age? im not sure.. and i don't care.. if legal i think it should be age 18+ if your old enough to die for your country you should be old enough to experiance what the world has to offer. including alcohol.

[Ganja Dude]

I think we need a coffee shop-like system everywhere.

[DarkHairedSativa]

I have 6 kids...I say 18....same as cigarettes.They can choose then as long as they graduate first.

[acegamer420]

deffinitly 14

[DaPolarBear]

I personally think it should be 16 or 17, 16.5 would probably be good, then again I also thing they should bump up the ages of tobacco and booze.

[Markass]

not mature enough at 16...18 is fine...at the age of 18 if you can buy cigarettes which will do nothing except for get you addicted and increase your chances of mortality, you should be able to buy and smoke marijuana...

[ThinkLong]

I vote 16 for the same reason as the OP

[natureisawesome]

It depends how mature they are. It also depends on how much thier bodies grown. The body doesn't stop growing until your around twenty five I think so you should really let your body grow.

17-18 would be where I think most people can start in moderation after they've a little time to grow and have the maturity but not too much. Before that I think an brownie for someone that's really going through a tough time somehow, like with depression or pain or something.

That's my opinion.

[ganjzilla]

i personally think 18+ but i started smokn when i was 12 and it didnt hinder my growth or brains functionability so who knows

[Lankan Lion]

I started blazing at 13 and while I got through school fine, graduated and got accepted to my first choice university, I know a lot of people who didn't who might have gotten the extra time and focus to get through school if they weren't spending all their time bunnin under the bleachers.

I'd say 18 is an appropiate age...16 would be pushing it, and anything under that you're dealing with kids just getting used to not being 'children' anymore

[hippiemommaida]

I think with puberty, parents should handover a baggie and a basic pipe. Maybe parents should smoke with kids. I think it would make those alien years better. What do I know?

[HerbalConfusion]

18 wins it has 420 votes for it. I wouldve voted 18 but i couldnt kill it.

[angry nomad]

I think 16, but only at home with their parents' permission. 18 to buy it on your own. Medical for any age that it can help, but it should be consumed, not smoked.

[Struck420]

in my opinion 16 about when i started actually i might have started at 15 but if they made it leagal 16 year olds should be able to buy it imo

[ceptictank]

16 yrs old seems right. Saying 12, even though I don't like to place intelligence just because of your age seems too young by a legal standpoint. 16-18 seems right, even though I started before 16.

[RhinoGrowUK]

I think any age for a smoke now and again , but chronic use could seriously damage somebody 12/13 etc. , although most chronic users seem 2b over 18 anyway :thumbsup:

[thekhoso]

i think a child should be handed a joint to him or her before getting their umbilical chord chopped off.

[Friend Indeed]

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I think the legalization age should be 6-months, or whenever we discontinue breastfeeding.

LOL !!!!!!

[Friend Indeed]

18. When I was 16, I would have pissed my pants if I knew I'd be saying that someday. Sigh.

[wholapola]

late 16-17 y/o. Just a guess.

[Stoner24]

21 should be the age since the brain isn't fully devolped until your 25.

[junther22]

any age

i started when i was 14 and im glad about it

[GreenGiant07]

IMHO, 19 years is valid,19 years old would give kids a chance to graduate high school before hand and learn of it before going into college, i know plenty of people where the time between high school and their post-secondary education is a sort of phase where you need to find yourself and know what you'll be.

[ephlaxplaya21]

15/16 is when i started. And worked out fine for me. I think 16 is a good starting point.

[nolanfortwenty]

i started when i was 13. i think kids should at least wait until theyre in highschool, but i do know a few rad grade school stoners and theyr cool about it. i guess it doesnt matter what age, as long as your mature enough

[el_fantistico]

Even though I started toking at 14 (I'm 33 now) I think it should be in the 18 - 21 neighborhood, same as drinking. BUT, that being said, my vote was for 16.

See, I live in Canada where the legal drinking age is 19. While that is a hard and fast law when it comes to bars, beer stores, liquor stores, etc, 16 seems to be the age where people are either sneaking it or drinking at a liberal parented friends house... I found (for me anyways) being exposed to intoxicants early better prepared me for the college years (no alcohol poisoning, few blackouts, etc). I think the same should go for weed... legal in the 18 - 20 range but with a responsible introduction at an earlier point. Even a little irresponsible use is good... test the limits... just don't be stupid.


El Fantistico :smokin:

[420_24/7]

i think there should be no age restrictions on weed, but you should have to be like 600 to buy tobacco.:thumbsup:

[SMOKEnCHOKE]

Exactly like nolan said I think that it's ok for some who is 12 as long as they are mature enough, I would really say 14 to 15 so you know what you are doing and getting into legally.

[4osiris]

I'd say 18 because it's basically the legal age to get into strip clubs where I'm from(cleveland, oh).

[spongebobsmokepants]

I second the opinion expressed by kingk4life.

[texas grass]

at any age you want because its not a drug

i would rather my kid use marijuana than xanx or ritilin or anything else like that

[SMOKEnCHOKE]

at any age you want because its not a drug

i would rather my kid use marijuana than xanx or ritilin or anything else like that

Exactly man. I know kids on prescribed amounts of Ritalin and that shit fucks them out of their skull.

[Cannabis-Sativa]

i think 14, thats when i started and been smoking ever since

[moui_woui]

I started smoking when i was 14. I'am 15 now.

[estoner420]

i believe if used for medicinal purposes any age and recreational either 13 or 14

[erock0609]

Gotta be before 16. Learning to smoke grass is a must before learing to drive.:thumbsup:

[yokinazu]

i was 7 first time i toked. that being said i do beleive that the legal age should be 16. its at that point in a persons life that the brain has become fully devoleped

[Blacklordheaven]

Well i first got drunk at the age of 13, and got toked first time at the age of 16.
I'm 23 now, but i think smoking age should be 16ish for free recreational use... 12 with parental permission...

And since i see most of the people on this forum are from US, i gotta that 21 years... somenthing weird happened in US to make that kind of law... almost all countries in Europe have every single right at 18, which means drinking, smoking , voting, driving etc... and in some countries it's 16 for smoking and drinking...
I fail to see the point of a 21 year age limit ... :mad:

[FlyGuyOU]

I started smoking when i was 14. I'am 15 now.

:stupid:

[Reefer Rogue]

16.

[OahuLocal]

Seems like its a close battle between 16 and 18.

[BYAH]

15 with parental permission and 17 recreational,

[StemSeed]

16 is a good number :jointsmile:

[420_24/7]

:stupid:

[Blacklordheaven]

:stupid: idd

[Pothead AJ]

Any age is fine, but minimum should be like 12, anyone should at least try the reefer once, expecially in ur teen yeers, where u and ur buddies can get together and have some bomb shit just toking and having fun. Hey what's the harm in that

[sarah louise]

I'd vote for the same level of control as alcohol, tobacco and gambling, because I don't like double standards.

Each of these cause at least as much harm as cannabis could conceivably cause; each is legal for adults, each is government regulated to stop shonky operators preying on the vulnerable and limiting the health and social impacts; and each is taxed, a portion of revenue going towards support services for people experiencing other difficulties because of their tobacco, alcohol or poker machine habit.

I can't see a valid reason to isolate cannabis.

Over 18 to purchase it independently, penalties for sales to minors and intoxicated drivers and some parental discretion with regard to introducing a late teen to weed in a safe manner. It's ok to share a drink with your teenager at home, you are modelling responsible drinking behaviour. But give your 17 year old a joint when they express curiosity and you'll be publicly humiliated as an 'unfit mother'.

It all seems a bit silly to me.

[Beckiez]

Legalized or non legalized i think 18's a resonable time to start, i think cannabis in pretty young people could possibly change the delvelopment in the mind and everyones trying everything too young these days anyway =/
Personally, i tried it first when i was 19. I feel it was my own choice, no pressure and i had the age and abit more knowledge on my side. Im now 20 and a happy daily smoker (helps with my depression).
I did however, once have the missfortune of seeing a 13 year old girl get stoned once, the result wasnt pretty and involved a laughing fit for 3 hours straight with alot of talk of random rubbish like cheese. She also attempted to make phonecalls to her parents (for the fun of it) who would have grounded her ass to the hill if had found out (dont blame them).
Dont get me wrong, randomness is funny, but this girl was completely in a different world and had no idea of her surroundings.

Not good for younger tokers im sure.

[humedi]

any age is fine if it is not exploited
it works well as a medicine for any age

[handsdown676]

im a very high anxiety person and my life before weed sucked, my house was spot less, and i worked like 15 hours a day because i was always worried about everything going the way it should i couldnt be in a relationship cause they stressed me out cause you can never 100% no another persons intentions, at 21 i started smokeing pot and to quote kat williams got some of that chemical called FUCK IT! in my system and im sooooo much happier now i couldnt even maintain a relationship before cause i was always stressed. my life is still going well, my house could be cleaner but i still live my life go to work, pay my bills, my on and off relationship of 3 years has stabilized and gone from something that caused anxiety to something i find stability in, and when i told my doctor who had put me on literally ever anti depression / anxiety med he looked me right in the eyes and said "GOOD if its working dont stop, this is where medical and law differs" weed isnt just for physical ailments, it treats more then they want people to believe.

[fishgutz]

I only chose none of the above as I believe the age should be "legal Age". That would be area specific because it varies.

[seattlesmoke247]

Eighteen, same age as tobacco. When people are considered "adults".

[FLYINGHIGH2]

I say 18 is a good age to legally posess and smoke.

[zebu111]

when i told my doctor who had put me on literally ever anti depression / anxiety med he looked me right in the eyes and said "GOOD if its working dont stop, this is where medical and law differs" weed isnt just for physical ailments, it treats more then they want people to believe.

:thumbsup:

[Satire]

16 to consume, nothing before that though. At 16, a person has already (hopefully) established who they are, know their true passions and should have plans for the future. They should also be educated about the world around them and be up to date with the news. At 16, a person should be able to prepare for the future and know what to expect. This is why schools offer AP classes to people that are 16 years old and make students take SATs, and also why people start driving at 16. 16 is the age of responsibility and understanding in my opinion.

[b1growsgreen]

the first time i smoked weed i was 11 i think that might of been to young but i do think that kids should be desensitized to it in a unbiased (to both sides of the argument) way but i think for most kids 13 is a good age

[gypski]

the first time i smoked weed i was 11 i think that might of been to young but i do think that kids should be desensitized to it in a unbiased (to both sides of the argument) way but i think for most kids 13 is a good age

If I had a 13 year old kid smoking weed, his ass would be grass, and we wouldn't be talking marijuana!!! :lol5:

[ForgetClassC]

21 at least, look how stupid people act on alcohol when they are 21, people are not mature no matter what age it is all in the hands of the par-taker.

-C

[KingOfTheRodeo]

i think they should adminstrate a "maturity test" when someone becomes 16. Because I'm 19 and i feel like i am 28, and i look like i'm 22. The idea of the maturity test stems from the fact that i know people in their 30's that shouldn't smoke and i know people who are 16 that are mature enough to handle it.

I also think that alcohol should be handled the same way. Of course this would NEVER happen.

[bigblazer420]

I think 18, you should at least try being sober before you turn to other things