Bent
Bluelighter
My younger brother (17) and a mate want to roll for the first time.
I'm lucky enough to have a switched-on, level headed brother, and enjoy an open relationship with him.
In the past, I've been open about my drug taking. As such he's wanted to try (and I can't wait for the day I can party with him), but I've always preached that he should wait until he finishes school, etc, which he's agreed.
Now, I don't want to sound like a parent - I'm not, its just I believe there is a time, place and age for all things, and 17 is just too young.
While I have no doubt that alot of his friends are rolling, and there are the obvious pressures this places on his decision, what do I tell him?
I will support him 500% on whatever he decides to do - I really appreciate and respect his decision to try it around me where he said he feels safest and more comfortable. But I really don't think he should try it so young.
My fear - he'll like to too much like I did when I first did it and get fucked up before exams, etc.
I'm sure that if I say don't, he honestly wont try it (and I don't think I'm kidding myself). I really am lucky enough to have a very solid relationship with him. But he is his own man. What do I do...?
Any thoughts, feelings, advice will certainly be appreciated. I sort of know the way I'll go - I'll let him know my feelings, and then let him make his own decision, but I guess I just need to know what others think.
Thanks in advance for your help - much appreciated.
Cheers,
Bent
I'm lucky enough to have a switched-on, level headed brother, and enjoy an open relationship with him.
In the past, I've been open about my drug taking. As such he's wanted to try (and I can't wait for the day I can party with him), but I've always preached that he should wait until he finishes school, etc, which he's agreed.
Now, I don't want to sound like a parent - I'm not, its just I believe there is a time, place and age for all things, and 17 is just too young.
While I have no doubt that alot of his friends are rolling, and there are the obvious pressures this places on his decision, what do I tell him?
I will support him 500% on whatever he decides to do - I really appreciate and respect his decision to try it around me where he said he feels safest and more comfortable. But I really don't think he should try it so young.
My fear - he'll like to too much like I did when I first did it and get fucked up before exams, etc.
I'm sure that if I say don't, he honestly wont try it (and I don't think I'm kidding myself). I really am lucky enough to have a very solid relationship with him. But he is his own man. What do I do...?
Any thoughts, feelings, advice will certainly be appreciated. I sort of know the way I'll go - I'll let him know my feelings, and then let him make his own decision, but I guess I just need to know what others think.
Thanks in advance for your help - much appreciated.
Cheers,
Bent