If you're a minor, aren't your parents actually liable for posession of MJ? I don't know. I was a late bloomer and tried MJ for the first time when I was 19or 20.

I do agree about respecting parents wishes if you're living rent-free at home,

Maybe setting mom straight means explaining the specific law and punshishment for your state or country. Stiff penalties in some places, not in others. Thank the gods for California.