MasterVampire
Bluelighter
i would be all like
"WHAT THE FUCK!! GET THAT SHIT OUTTA MY HOUSE"
"WHAT THE FUCK!! GET THAT SHIT OUTTA MY HOUSE"
What would you do if YOU found out your KIDS?
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PureLife
Bluelighter
Drugs are illegal, why would you allow your kids to do something illegal, what if they get into trouble?
Sure, drugs may not be that bad, but thats not what the media brainwashed world things. Maybe let your kids do it later in their lives, when they aren't living under your roof, and leed their own lives. Not when their like 14-18 and don't know shit.
Sure, drugs may not be that bad, but thats not what the media brainwashed world things. Maybe let your kids do it later in their lives, when they aren't living under your roof, and leed their own lives. Not when their like 14-18 and don't know shit.
GenericMind
Bluelighter
PureLife said:
Because some people don't want to leave the job of teaching their children what is acceptable and unacceptable to the United States government.
Blind Melon
Bluelighter
Good point. I didn't even think about booze since the OP didn't bring it up. I'd be extremely concerned if I found out my child was heavy into drinking. I'd be up every single night worried about them getting a DUI or hurting themselves behind the wheel.phrozen said:I like how everyone is slamming #4, the "hard" drugs. May all your kids be alcoholic potheads.
Rozinski
Bluelighter
i wont "let" my kids do any drugs thats the end i did lotsa drugs when i was a teenager all it got me was 2 felonies and 2 yrs in out patient rehab with a little N.A. for good measure , my mom never did drugs so she didnt know till it was way too late, i think we on the other hand will be able to spot the signs and keep it under control
factor_in_reality
Bluelighter
how would i handle my kids taking drugs?
Yeah depends what age they were....
1) Marijuana-related stash/bongs/pipes
2) Psychedelic stash/LSD/mushrooms/mescaline/etc.
3) Pills/Prescription (even ecstasy or DXM)
4) Hard drugs (cocaine, meth, heroin)/syringes/razorblades/etc.
i think i would be calm and listen carefully, i would be understanding, try to find out as much as possible to work out how i need to respond.
my mum found out i was taking lsd when i was 13
she told me about how it would affect my health. I also continued to take all of the above & told her about it later. I hated to make her worry, so i know i will worry.
if i found out my child had a drug problem as bad as mine i'd take them to rehab and help them build self worth and do whatever i needed to do to help them.
Yeah depends what age they were....
1) Marijuana-related stash/bongs/pipes
2) Psychedelic stash/LSD/mushrooms/mescaline/etc.
3) Pills/Prescription (even ecstasy or DXM)
4) Hard drugs (cocaine, meth, heroin)/syringes/razorblades/etc.
i think i would be calm and listen carefully, i would be understanding, try to find out as much as possible to work out how i need to respond.
my mum found out i was taking lsd when i was 13
she told me about how it would affect my health. I also continued to take all of the above & told her about it later. I hated to make her worry, so i know i will worry. if i found out my child had a drug problem as bad as mine i'd take them to rehab and help them build self worth and do whatever i needed to do to help them.
rashandreflex
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you don't....which i why i said i wouldn't intervene until i saw a deterioration in other aspects of their lives....if my kid can be a functioning addict, so be it. at various stages in my life, i have been dependent on stimulants, opiates, and benzos, but i graduted in the top five percent of my class from an elite high school and now i am at an excellent college...i have played sports all the way through, etc...i was a funciotning addict, and if my parents had tried to intervene (i don't think they knew the extent of the problem), i would've resented it a lot...it wasn't necessary.adder said:
that's true but i would rather let my kids make their own choices and suffer their own consequences than control them. i want them informed first, of course.adder said:
i actually have a six-year-old sister (fourteen years younger) and she is like a child to me. i love her the way a parent loves their child, and all of the things i have been saying apply to her. when she is responsible enough, i want her to use drugs to explore herself and the world...i would NEVER supply her with drugs or tell her to use them, though. i think genericmind's idea about an essay on harm reduction is a good idea.adder said:
finally, adder, the arguments you are making are the ones that the government makes to defend the war on drugs. the govnerment needs to 'protect' us from bad choices and addiction. the only kind of education people receive is punishment or abstinence. you can see how well that has worked.
1) I'd be cool but not *that* cool, and generally tell them "yeah it's cool, it's good fun, but remember to keep it in moderation"
2) I'd tell them that this is where the fun begins, but also where it can end abruptly. As much fun as phychs can be, it's like playing with matches, and you can, nay will, get burned if you get careless. Keep safe, have a sitter. Or at least be somewhere where people can help you if you, say, break a leg.
3) By comparison, this would be the point where someone's started a bushfire and is jumping through it for kicks. I could probably tolerate painkillers or antidepressants if they were extremely cautious about quantities, but I couldn't see myself letting them do "E" (quotes inserted for emphasis), in the off chance that they might get anything that could screw them over.
4) I'd be genuinely worried, and would tell them that I would like to see them stop. I think it's important (especially in the case of kids) that they see themselves making the right choice, rather than having a point of view forced upon them. Of course, if it were taken too far there would be intervention.
And as factor_in_reality said, I'd try to find out as much information as possible before responding, to be sure I get the whole picture. Do they know the side-effects of what they're taking? Do they know how much they can take before it becomes dangerous? I knew what I could potentially get into long before I ever did anything, and in my opinion, my kids should too.
2) I'd tell them that this is where the fun begins, but also where it can end abruptly. As much fun as phychs can be, it's like playing with matches, and you can, nay will, get burned if you get careless. Keep safe, have a sitter. Or at least be somewhere where people can help you if you, say, break a leg.
3) By comparison, this would be the point where someone's started a bushfire and is jumping through it for kicks. I could probably tolerate painkillers or antidepressants if they were extremely cautious about quantities, but I couldn't see myself letting them do "E" (quotes inserted for emphasis), in the off chance that they might get anything that could screw them over.
4) I'd be genuinely worried, and would tell them that I would like to see them stop. I think it's important (especially in the case of kids) that they see themselves making the right choice, rather than having a point of view forced upon them. Of course, if it were taken too far there would be intervention.
And as factor_in_reality said, I'd try to find out as much information as possible before responding, to be sure I get the whole picture. Do they know the side-effects of what they're taking? Do they know how much they can take before it becomes dangerous? I knew what I could potentially get into long before I ever did anything, and in my opinion, my kids should too.
I think you would have to assess it individually on the physical age, and the maturity of the child. But assuming it's your average 17 year old kid:
1. I would explain the dangers of abusing pot, I've seen first hand (my brother) what can happen to people who abuse pot, and it's not nice. However, it can be used safely and responsibly, and if the child was using it in such a fashion, I would not object. However I would not allow them to smoke inside, and I would watch their usage and more importantly, how their usage was effecting their life.
2. I would explain to them that psychedelics can be amazingly beautiful, wonderful learning experiences, and/or deeply insightful - BUT, they can also turn nasty, bad trips aren't something I would wish on my worst enemy. I would also explain the dangers of over-use, like HPPD for example.
3. If it was prescription opiates or benzos, I would explain to them how easy it is to find oneself dependant on these chemicals, and that coming off them is a nasty ordeal. They can, and quite often do, lead to 'hard' drugs. However, like most substances, they can be enjoyed responsibly.
If I was ecstacy, I would explain to them the short and long term side effects of abusing ecstacy, using myself as an example. However I would actually ENCOURAGE them to use ecstacy on an irregular basis as I think it's a wonderful chemical that can do wonderful things for people's self esteem and their relationships.
4. Here it would vary greatly, again I would endevour to educate the child on the dangers, and how to use them safely, but depending on the substance and the method of administration, I would have different stances.
If it involved IV, I would strongly discourage them, as IV is a very dangerous method of administration, especially when using street drugs. I would watch their usage for a short period of time, and if I thought it was out of control (which is often the case with IV users), I would encourage them to book into rehab.
If it was smoked or injected methamphetamine, I would again explain the dangers, and I would give them 1 chance to quit. I know first hand how bad meth addiction is (I'm currently coming down, unable to sleep, because I relapsed over the weekend after 10 weeks of it), and I would not let my child take that risk. The first time I found it, they would be warned, if I found it, or saw clear evidence of it's use again, I would book them into rehab. If they were eating or snorting, I would take a slightly less harsh approach as I do not believe it to be nearly as addictive, but if their usage was fortnightly or more often, I would again book them into rehab.
There are many hard drugs out there, and each would have to be assessed individually, based on the child, method of administration, and the drug. I would always discourage the use of hard drugs though. The 2 groups of hard drugs I mentioned (meth, and anything used by IV) are the ones I feel most strongly about. Sure I may be hypocritical, I'm a recovering meth addict, and while I have never used IV, I've come close to trying it, but I believe my negative experiences are all the more reason I should discourage my children from making the same mistakes.
PS
*sarcastically* You'd never guess from my post that I've been tweaking...
1. I would explain the dangers of abusing pot, I've seen first hand (my brother) what can happen to people who abuse pot, and it's not nice. However, it can be used safely and responsibly, and if the child was using it in such a fashion, I would not object. However I would not allow them to smoke inside, and I would watch their usage and more importantly, how their usage was effecting their life.
2. I would explain to them that psychedelics can be amazingly beautiful, wonderful learning experiences, and/or deeply insightful - BUT, they can also turn nasty, bad trips aren't something I would wish on my worst enemy. I would also explain the dangers of over-use, like HPPD for example.
3. If it was prescription opiates or benzos, I would explain to them how easy it is to find oneself dependant on these chemicals, and that coming off them is a nasty ordeal. They can, and quite often do, lead to 'hard' drugs. However, like most substances, they can be enjoyed responsibly.
If I was ecstacy, I would explain to them the short and long term side effects of abusing ecstacy, using myself as an example. However I would actually ENCOURAGE them to use ecstacy on an irregular basis as I think it's a wonderful chemical that can do wonderful things for people's self esteem and their relationships.
4. Here it would vary greatly, again I would endevour to educate the child on the dangers, and how to use them safely, but depending on the substance and the method of administration, I would have different stances.
If it involved IV, I would strongly discourage them, as IV is a very dangerous method of administration, especially when using street drugs. I would watch their usage for a short period of time, and if I thought it was out of control (which is often the case with IV users), I would encourage them to book into rehab.
If it was smoked or injected methamphetamine, I would again explain the dangers, and I would give them 1 chance to quit. I know first hand how bad meth addiction is (I'm currently coming down, unable to sleep, because I relapsed over the weekend after 10 weeks of it), and I would not let my child take that risk. The first time I found it, they would be warned, if I found it, or saw clear evidence of it's use again, I would book them into rehab. If they were eating or snorting, I would take a slightly less harsh approach as I do not believe it to be nearly as addictive, but if their usage was fortnightly or more often, I would again book them into rehab.
There are many hard drugs out there, and each would have to be assessed individually, based on the child, method of administration, and the drug. I would always discourage the use of hard drugs though. The 2 groups of hard drugs I mentioned (meth, and anything used by IV) are the ones I feel most strongly about. Sure I may be hypocritical, I'm a recovering meth addict, and while I have never used IV, I've come close to trying it, but I believe my negative experiences are all the more reason I should discourage my children from making the same mistakes.
PS
*sarcastically* You'd never guess from my post that I've been tweaking...
I'm typinbg this as I';m blowing heroin smoke at the screen... I wouldnt do shit except educate them and say that the young years of my life were damaged dueto my drug use
Synesthesia
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id make them read bluelight for 2 hours every day. and no the work warning gallery wouldnt count.
Tokey-tokerson
Bluelighter
I would jack that shit.
DarthMom
Bluelighter
i would just steal it all, and act like nothing happened, the suspense of my wrath would be worse than anything i could do. 
nah, srsly...hard topic to answer.
i know how i plan to discuss drugs in depth with my children, we already do. my 10 year old hasn't been introduced to anything yet, but i have repeatedly told him that marijuana isn't a dangerous drug as long as he used it as an adult. but i made it clear that he shouldn't experiment with anything until he is old enough to handle the possibly repercussions. i do not plan on lying about dangers that aren't there. the drug i harp on though is alcohol. since i and his grandfather are alcoholics. and on a minor note, cigs. i don't really have to bitch about tobacco though, since it disgusts him to no end already.
i honestly don't know what i would do if i found anything more intense than weed, so i can't lie and say what i would do. although knowing myself, generic minds answer is accurate. i would research with my child the dangers, and give him a realistic view of it.
i know better than to know i control my children, we do our best and hope they make the right decisions. i hope with all my heart they do.
i would not be surprised by my own behavior, if i take my children with me to something such as an ayahuasca retreat at the age of 16/17/18 depending on their maturity level.
nah, srsly...hard topic to answer.
i know how i plan to discuss drugs in depth with my children, we already do. my 10 year old hasn't been introduced to anything yet, but i have repeatedly told him that marijuana isn't a dangerous drug as long as he used it as an adult. but i made it clear that he shouldn't experiment with anything until he is old enough to handle the possibly repercussions. i do not plan on lying about dangers that aren't there. the drug i harp on though is alcohol. since i and his grandfather are alcoholics. and on a minor note, cigs. i don't really have to bitch about tobacco though, since it disgusts him to no end already.
i honestly don't know what i would do if i found anything more intense than weed, so i can't lie and say what i would do. although knowing myself, generic minds answer is accurate. i would research with my child the dangers, and give him a realistic view of it.
i know better than to know i control my children, we do our best and hope they make the right decisions. i hope with all my heart they do.
i would not be surprised by my own behavior, if i take my children with me to something such as an ayahuasca retreat at the age of 16/17/18 depending on their maturity level.
1) Marijuana-related stash/bongs/pipes:
If he or she isn't fucking up other things in life (if it wouldn't have been obvious if I hadn't come across the stuff) then I would probably just ignore if. If he or she is being irresponsible with school and stuff, it'd be time for a talk. Also depends on age.
2) Psychedelic stash/LSD/mushrooms/mescaline/etc.
Depends completely on age. Either way, I'd sit down and talk with them to get a feel for the reasons they're doing it, see if it's "just to get fucked up", etc. Also to compare with my own doings, and offer some old-timer knowledge that will either get ignored or respected, depending on the kid.
3) Pills/Prescription (even ecstasy or DXM)
I'd ask how often they're doing it, etc. Having some E is different than doing it every weekend. Same with the others. And ain't no way in hell there will be pure DXM available by the time I have kids. So I'd tell them not to fuck themselves over with the other chemicals in whatever medicine they're chugging.
4) Hard drugs (cocaine, meth, heroin)/syringes/razorblades/etc.
If they're 17+, I'd probably say that they're old enough to make their own decisions, but that shit is not going to be in my house. (Especially if there are younger siblings). "So, if you want to keep this up, it's time to get a job/apartment of your own."
If he or she isn't fucking up other things in life (if it wouldn't have been obvious if I hadn't come across the stuff) then I would probably just ignore if. If he or she is being irresponsible with school and stuff, it'd be time for a talk. Also depends on age.
2) Psychedelic stash/LSD/mushrooms/mescaline/etc.
Depends completely on age. Either way, I'd sit down and talk with them to get a feel for the reasons they're doing it, see if it's "just to get fucked up", etc. Also to compare with my own doings, and offer some old-timer knowledge that will either get ignored or respected, depending on the kid.
3) Pills/Prescription (even ecstasy or DXM)
I'd ask how often they're doing it, etc. Having some E is different than doing it every weekend. Same with the others. And ain't no way in hell there will be pure DXM available by the time I have kids.
So I'd tell them not to fuck themselves over with the other chemicals in whatever medicine they're chugging.4) Hard drugs (cocaine, meth, heroin)/syringes/razorblades/etc.
If they're 17+, I'd probably say that they're old enough to make their own decisions, but that shit is not going to be in my house. (Especially if there are younger siblings). "So, if you want to keep this up, it's time to get a job/apartment of your own."
Survival0200
Bluelighter
1) I would tell my kids that it's okay.Psychubus said:
2) I would tell them about the dangers related to use of psychedelic drugs.
3) I would tell them about the danger of getting addicted to them.
4) Estimate the situation and get professional help if the use is in the addiction level.
In any case, I wouldn't shout at them, beat them nor try to force them to quit what they have been using. I would just instruct them and give them advices in the case they're not aware of e.g. benzodiazepine addiction.