So my son asked me about marijuana

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Originally Posted by KottonMouthKid

I'm very glad that you have instilled the truth on your son from a young age.

My only question is, if you find out he has smoked before 18, will you be disappointed, or toke with him?

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I don't know, man? On one hand I know it's best for him to wait, and on the other it wouldn't bug me much at all. Truth be told, marijuana is much safer than alcohol, and I'd be much more disapointed if he brought home a six pack than I would if he brought home an 1/8, ya know?

Of course, the legal ramifications have him scared at the moment, which is why he wants it to be legal. As for smoking with him before he's 18, no! But, on his eighteenth birthday, I'd probably give him a nice sack, but only if he already smokes, or still hints that he wants too.

Bottom line is I won't push my ways on him, but I won't allow him to be filled wth the bs, either.

Research! research, research! I'll let the facts speak for themselves, and he'll be a better man for it.. ..

btw, I've never smoked around him, and I won't until he is old enough to keep it on the down low, and THAT is why I keep my smoking activities away from him for now. Him knowing that I support legalization and 'why' is enough don't you think?


Thanks for everyones support, and 420izzle.. ..I'll be careful, cool? ;)


Much Love,


Junk~

What a good boy you've raised! We need to educate our kids about the truth and it sounds like you have done a fine job. We need smart kids like him to grow up and fight to eliminate the stigma from marijuana- thanks for setting a good example!

you and your son both sound VERY smart!!!


:jointsmile: im unfortunate to have close minded parents, but i still love them so i've learned not to get upset with their "opinion"..everybody eventually learns to be their own individual and THAT'S what is to be expected

but i plan to do the same with my son/daughter...i have a lot of knowledge about every drug and ive seen how parents treats kids and IMO what i would do would try to get them to be SAFE about whatever their doing instead of trying to get them to cut it off..cause any kid wont listen, its just reality..you gotta flood their mind with facts, not with opinion..like extacy for example, if i found my kid with it (granded a respectable age of cource) i wouldnt try to STOP it, id try to get him to be safe with it, cause it can be an amazing drug and overall not negative for you if you do it no more than once a month (based on brain blood flow)...unless it was any drug that turns you into a zombie like some pills and heroin, cause my dad had a severe problem with that and hes quit but to this day, hes not the same

Good job man. And congrats. Maybe you guys will get around to toking together.

To me, smoking pot is a personal thing. I didn't grow up sheltered by any means, but I remember when I was 10, my dad bought a cigar on a whim and smoked it on the way home. I had never seen him smoke anything before and it kind of scared me in a way.

I think smoking marijuana isn't something that should be learned, it should be discovered.

While I value your opinion, I never said to teach your kids to be ignorant.

Of course they need guidance, but I don't think a parent introducing and promoting the use of marijuana at age 10 is a proper thing to do.

I was never talked to about marijuana and I am not a crack addict.
I just feel that drugs (yes even a mind altering plant) should not be around any kids under 15 period. Drug awareness classes are important as a youth. I am tired of seeing a bunch of burnt out 14 year old pot smokers that can't even get out of high school with a diploma.

If your kids are smoking pot at 10 and doing scary shit like meth from strange kids offering drugs....then you failed as a parent.

great story,
id be so proud, to me that would be like the proudest moment of my life.

congrats

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Originally Posted by ValkyrieAg

While I value your opinion, I never said to teach your kids to be ignorant.

Of course they need guidance, but I don't think a parent introducing and promoting the use of marijuana at age 10 is a proper thing to do.

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I agree, Valkyrie but there is a difference between promoting recreational use of marijuana, and teaching the truth about it. It needs to be legalized for medicinal purposes. The laws are bogus (You know it; I know it) and it is up the parents to educate their kids on the subject when they show interest. Botom line is don't push your ways, but educate and guide gently. That's why I don't smoke around my kid, and suggest he do research on his own. I told him he shouldn't even consider smoking until at least the age of 18, and I told him that he needs to follow the laws until we can change them.

I wonder what things would be like if the civil rights movement never happened? I shudder at the thought of people allowing such unjust laws continue w/o a fight; it's the same with MJ, man. Somethings gotta change; if not now then when? Where do we start? I'll tell you where.. ..by educating our kids with truth. This means teach the high and the lows about marijuana use. It's not "completely" harmless, but it's for certain better than cigs, and alcohol, and a whole host of currently prescribed medication.

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I was never talked to about marijuana and I am not a crack addict.
I just feel that drugs (yes even a mind altering plant) should not be around any kids under 15 period. Drug awareness classes are important as a youth. I am tired of seeing a bunch of burnt out 14 year old pot smokers that can't even get out of high school with a diploma.

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I feel the same to a degree, but if you're a medical patient prescribed MJ for whatever condition, I think it's perfectly fine to have it around your kids; it's medicine for Gods sake.

14 year old "burnt out" pot smokers are a little diturbing to me, but not all 14 year old pot smokers fail in higschool. Infact, some are honor students, and go on to a University for higher education. I'd say there are few who fail at school; pot doesn't make you stupid, or lazy or unmotivated; it merely allows you to be what you already are, if not a bit more creative.. ..

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If your kids are smoking pot at 10 and doing scary shit like meth from strange kids offering drugs....then you failed as a parent.

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Agreed!


Junk~

JunkYard sounds like you have a great kid on your hands. and being 10 and that smart already, ur 1 hella of a daddio haha nice work i may say

i sence this kid is the guy the legalizes weed in the future :)

Hey Junkyard. I thought about you and your son and this situation as I fell asleep last night. I have a 9 yeard old son, so this stuck in my mind I guess. It sounds like your approaching this subject good with your son. A couple areas that feel compelled to speak up on...
Like I said, you are his hero - whether he says/shows it. Your example is very important. Be careful on how you portray drug-use to him. When he's hearing how evil it is along with all the other drugs they categorize and teach the BS with, he may get confused. I also don't agree that he needs to research on his own yet, or be an 'inbetween' with his teacher and you as some have suggested. That's ridiculous. He needs to be considering other things at that age. I'm sure you know this...But he's reading cannabis mags in your room. And while I think it's great you don't smoke in front of him, he knows. Or at least he'll figure it out soon enough. Sorry...my rant. I just care a lot about kids. I grew up in ghettos with addicted parents and felt that pain. So I'm sensitive to this....
Take care,
Hope I don't get flamed too much.:confused: