Potsmoking Parenting

[lateralus]

What do you think of being a parent and keeping your smoking habits?

I have an ongoing conversation with someone, who will remain nameless, about whether or not keeping your habits when entering a parenting lifestyle is a responsible decision. I don't smoke anymore, but I know one day I'll likely give in and get it going again. I figured that if I ever had kids, I'd just keep the smoke private, and use all my known and practiced techniques to completely illiminate the smoke/smell factor (thanks to the spoof, a.k.a. doobtube), so as to not corrupt the lungs or brain of the child. Of course, you'd also need to definitely think through the times you're going to be smoking, as when the kid begins to grow up, you're going to have to drive him/her to this function and that, to soccer practice and the friend's sleepover, etc.

The person I'm having the conversation with, however, disagrees, stating that smoking at all (even though he/she used to be quite the heavy smoker) and being a parent at the same time is completely irresponsible, and when the time comes to become a parent, the potential dad or mom should put fun behind and really get serious.

I'd like to hear whatever anyone has to say, especially the slightly older crowd who've needed to ponder this before. I know you're out there!

lateralus Reviewed by lateralus on 05-09-2006. Potsmoking Parenting What do you think of being a parent and keeping your smoking habits? I have an ongoing conversation with someone, who will remain nameless, about whether or not keeping your habits when entering a parenting lifestyle is a responsible decision. I don't smoke anymore, but I know one day I'll likely give in and get it going again. I figured that if I ever had kids, I'd just keep the smoke private, and use all my known and practiced techniques to completely illiminate the smoke/smell factor Rating: 5

[king kong bong]

lateralus stalks me in my sleep...

[lateralus]

How heterosexual.

[king kong bong]

i just noticed on your greets im like the only one still around.

[ScarlettCrush]

I think to remain a reasonable person, fairly fun parent and suitable mate I will continue to smoke after I have children. I've talked to him about it, and we intend to keep it very limited, however I am a medical user so that opens different doors.
I would not smoke while pregnant though, too risky.

[lateralus]

i just noticed on your greets im like the only one still around.

Yeah, I noticed that too - I'm thinking, WHOA there're a lot of newbies since I've been gone, and where the hell is everybody on my signature? Better change it - oh well, no, I'm much too lazy for that.

[king kong bong]

as for the kids thing um if i have a kid im tryin to decide if i should send him to school or home school em. i'm leanin towards the latter.

[lateralus]

I think to remain a reasonable person, fairly fun parent and suitable mate I will continue to smoke after I have children. I've talked to him about it, and we intend to keep it very limited, however I am a medical user so that opens different doors.
I would not smoke while pregnant though, too risky.

Sounds reasonable, and I agree with witholding during pregnancy. Damn near anything a woman does can damage that poor baby, eh? Heh.

First I heard of 'fetal marijuana syndrome'. Then I heard that fetal marijuana syndrome is a myth, and the studies were conducted by amateurs, etc, but you can't be too sure. The sad fact is, we don't know for a fact whether the condition exists or not, because researchers all come up with different findings. What's the point?

[ScarlettCrush]

home school= fucked up kids

[lateralus]

as for the kids thing um if i have a kid im tryin to decide if i should send him to school or home school em. i'm leanin towards the latter.

Teach that kid to read as soon as he can say 'The System Is A Sham'. He'll thank ya for it.