Did You Use Cannabis When You Were Young? Like alcohol, parents differ in their experiences with cannabis when they were young. There are many different ways parents approach answering this question. Here are some examples of how to respond to this type of question:
“I know the data also shows that when parents think it is okay for their kids to drink or smoke once in a while, those kids drink/smoke more and have more problems in their lives.” “I do know now studies show the younger people are when they drink or smoke cannabis, the more likely they will have more frequent and more severe problems in their teens, 20s, and beyond.”
“If I knew what I know now, I would have made a lot of decisions differently, including not trying something at a party when I was younger that I might later regret.”
“There’s a lot more research about the harmful affects of
cannabis now compared to back when I was young. With the information we have now, it would be irresponsible to not encourage you to make an informed decision. I want to protect you as best I can. So let’s talk about it.”
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