I'm weighing in sorta late on this issue, but I've been thinking about my answer. When they're little kids or teenagers, I really think I'd either not smoke at all or keep it totally something I did in private and the child would never know about. Even so, you never know what they see or overhear, and kids tend to repeat things and blab things their parents say without any sort of hesitation. I didn't smoke when my son was growing up. Was busy doing other soccer mom stuff and being a responsible, clean parent.

Now things are a little different. He's in college. I'm home and his father and I are taking care of his aunt (my sister), who in in chemo and having a rough time. I've told him honestly that I got some weed to help her, and next time he's home, if he asks, I'll answer honestly that yes, I've smoked with her. Still not sure if I'll come out and tell him that up front. I guess I still feel like I have that "mom" image to maintain.

I think it's always good to err on the side of discretion and caution where kids and their sensitivities are concerned.