Running away will only make your mom more desperate to "Get your life on track."

It would be more responsible sit down with her and talk about it. Be mature, level with her. Tell her you understand that she will probably never like the idea of you smoking. She is your mother, and her feelings are very understandable. Tell her that you maintain a principle of self worth and achievement, and that your grades and academic success are very important to you. Let her know that nothing would get in the way of those priorities.

Don't be argumentative. Remember; the point of telling her this is to establish that you're a responsible and motivated person. She is displeased with you smoking because she fears that it might jeopardize your future. All you should be trying to do here is help ease her mental suffering.

Wait out the punishment. Weed is illegal, you're relatively young, and afterall, it IS your mom's house. She has every right to ground you, and theres no way you can rationalize your way out of it.

Once you've talked to her, lay low for awhile. Don't break any of her rules, and be polite. Dont talk to her about anything too serious, especially weed. Give her some time to cool down and let the information you told her sink in. After you've waited a few days tell her that you would like to talk to her again.

When you're both comfortable, calmly and politely tell her that you're not giving up weed. Tell her that you don't pull asinine or dangerous stunts, and that you're not in harm's way. Then mention that if it ever comes near to endangering your priorities or well being, you'd give it up instantly.

Don't expect her to take it easily, if anything, she will probably get angry. Remember to keep your voice down and choose your words carefully. Also, I strongly urge that you DON'T mention the fact that your dad smokes. She will make him stop before she ever allows you to do it.

You're objective here isn't to ask for her permission or get an ok. You are indirectly giving her an ultimatum. You're letting her know that you will keep smoking regardless of her punishments. The most you can do is hope that she will realize that you are mature enough to handle smoking.

If the entire thing ends up being a disaster, continue to smoke as usual, and benevolently accept any punishment. Then maybe, overtime, she will realize that its pointless and give up.

Good luck with whatever happens.
think green Reviewed by think green on . Mom! Ok, I got caught and now im grounded... again. I'm tired of being grounded for smoking and I have nothing left to lose. My dad is a huge pot head so he lets me smoke but my mom is completely anti-drug. I got booted from camp cause I was caught so my mom hates me even more (how do you expect me to stay sober for 8 weeks?!). Any ideas on what to say to my mom would be greatly appreciated. I have nothing left to be grounded from so im just going to leave tommorrow and run away if nobody has any Rating: 5