Quote Originally Posted by burnable
health issues completely aside, whether something is right or wrong or not is determined by culture. it's often illegal to puff, but that doesn't change the ideology of the cannabis culture, which celebrates pot in spite of laws. however there's also cultural prescriptions on a convivial level, that is to say in the family, which in your case may or may not be against the use of cannabis. until you get to the age that you separate yourself from the restraints of family allegiance, it's best to do whatever will appease the culture that exists within the walls of your family's house. of course, this is coming from someone who smoked intermittently since the age of twelve and never raised many parental concerns. it's up to your judgement and ability to maintain a normal appearance while stoned.
Very well said. Just because you have your own room and don't have to share a bunk with little brother does not mean that you can start bringing illegal substances into your parents home....or get arrested because of it.

If I would have brought pot into my parents house as a young person, I would have gotten my ass kicked. Not sat down and 'talked to' about the 'dangers of pot'. I would get my ass kicked.

My dad has 2 degrees and my mom/sister/brother have ivy league degrees. Pot had *no* place in my home growing up.