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I have 3 kids, ages 16, 15 and 13...I recently found out my 16 year old has been smoking pot. And my 13 year old has expressed an interest in doing it. My husband and I told him we wished he wouldn't do it. My husband said he couldn't come right out and tell him no because he did it and doesn't want to be a hypocrite. I, myself, have never touched the stuff. How do I explain to them this is bad for them? The only one not doing it is my middle child and she says she has no desire to do it.
I just want them to use their heads and not for getting hi. I feel like such a bad mom because of this. I just want my kids to get good grades, go to college and make something of themselves so that they don't have to live like I do, paycheck to paycheck. HELP ME!!! How do I get them to stop and realize what they are doing? Posted on 08/16/09, 07:08 pm |
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Hopefully it is only experimental,and not continuous. 
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I'm honest with my daughter. I tell her the mistakes I made & don't want her to repeat. I had abusive inattentive parents & I tell her that I won't let her grow up that way.
I also was a real bastard to women & I'm honest with her about that, too. When I warn her, I say things like "Do you know how I know he's lying & manipulating? Cause I was one of those creeps, too. I used to do that. Don't fall for crap like I used to pull" It really makes an impact.
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If you know why you would never use "pot" then you can share this with them. There is a lot of information on the internet and on paper in libraries about the use of "pot" as well as other illicit drugs and their negative effects. There are plenty of statistics and biological fact to back you up. Use knowledge as your weapon in this battle and make sure to express your concern for them. Explain to them that it is not simply because you don't want them to. It is not a rule like excusing yourself from the table when you are done, it is a matter of the serious consequences of using "pot". Explain the dangers as well as your own personal reasons. Good luck, and don't worry. You are a great mom and I am sure you can pull through this.
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