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.
birdgirl73 Reviewed by birdgirl73 on . 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