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Jack yo Self foo
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Will you talk to your kids about drugs?
#19228507 - 12/04/13 07:59 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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ok...got a 3 year old currently...
that being said my parents said nothing to me about drugs...or much else...lmao
anywho...being who we are now...who will we be when our kids reach thier teens?
I've seen pics of my parents when they were younger teen/college age...my mom looked like a saint and my dad looked like a guy that drank alot
no history given from them, but then again i moved out when i was 18...
I say now that I would tell him some of my experiences being careful because...well...it is a miracle i am here (and that he is here at that)and i don't want to glorify it all that much
what say you?
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As opposed to what? Acting as if drugs don't exist?
If i see a fit reason to talk about drugs then I will
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Re: Will you talk to your kids about drugs? [Re: Sheekle]
#19228518 - 12/04/13 08:01 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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It depends on their personality.
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My kids gonna be fucked either way if I have a son. My grandpa drank and smoked, my dad drank and smoked weed, I drink and smoke weed and take hallucinogens. We have drugs in our dna and I just have to expect it. No words can overpower genetics.
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Whatever you don't teach your kids, the world will. So I think some info from dad could be good. It's a tricky subject though if you're going to be honest about drugs and not just condemn their use all together.
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Re: Will you talk to your kids about drugs? [Re: Sheekle]
#19228541 - 12/04/13 08:05 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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King Klick said: My kids gonna be fucked either way if I have a son. My grandpa drank and smoked, my dad drank and smoked weed, I drink and smoke weed and take hallucinogens. We have drugs in our dna and I just have to expect it. No words can overpower genetics.
haha
yea my grandpa used to nod off with a cigarette and burn the couch...he died before i was born though...Quote:
Sheekle said: As opposed to what? Acting as if drugs don't exist?
If i see a fit reason to talk about drugs then I will
of course they will exist...i mean show them that they are not bad...so to speak
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Re: Will you talk to your kids about drugs? [Re: dontknow] 2
#19228575 - 12/04/13 08:10 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I think teaching children that drugs are bad so don't do them is a dumb way to go about it.
They need to be taught the truth. They need to be taught that drugs can be used differently by different people. Some people use drugs as a tool and some use them as an escape and some just flat out abuse them and become dependant. Moderation is important in anything especially drugs
Our societies approach and outlook on drugs needs serious work
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jacksonian said: i mean show them that they are not bad...so to speak
Drugs can be pretty bad man
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Re: Will you talk to your kids about drugs? [Re: Stromrider]
#19228599 - 12/04/13 08:13 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I'll take their drugs and replace it with melted ice cream in sandwich bags
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Re: Will you talk to your kids about drugs? [Re: Stromrider]
#19228624 - 12/04/13 08:16 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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stay off the dope and you're good
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Re: Will you talk to your kids about drugs? [Re: Stromrider]
#19228632 - 12/04/13 08:17 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Stromrider said: I think teaching children that drugs are bad so don't do them is a dumb way to go about it.
They need to be taught the truth. They need to be taught that drugs can be used differently by different people. Some people use drugs as a tool and some use them as an escape and some just flat out abuse them and become dependant. Moderation is important in anything especially drugs
Our societies approach and outlook on drugs needs serious work
I wasn't suggesting he tell them drugs are bad. I was just saying that talking to kids honestly about drugs is hard, because you're going to be telling them that drugs are not always bad, but they aren't necessarily good, they can help and hurt you, etc etc
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Re: Will you talk to your kids about drugs? [Re: Sheekle]
#19228633 - 12/04/13 08:17 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Sheekle said:
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jacksonian said: i mean show them that they are not bad...so to speak
Drugs can be pretty bad man
no doubt...but like dontknow said the world will teach them...
learning the hard way seems like the only and best way to adapt
genetics are a muthafucka nodoubt, afterall we are just what our fathers were...or mothers ladies...
there has to be room for improvement or change so to speak...like a break in the cycle...say your dads bald...that don't mean you will be
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Re: Will you talk to your kids about drugs? [Re: Into The Woods]
#19228638 - 12/04/13 08:18 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I don't really wanna have a kids, but if I do, its gonna be a tricky situation. Personally, I strongly believe in moderation. I would be completely okay with my kid trying weed, I very much enjoy smoking on the weekends myself. But, I don't really want my kid to be one of those kids in high school who does absolutely nothing but get stoned all the time. No offense to anyone here who does that I just personally don't want my kid taking that path, I've got friends who did and they're not doin all that much right now. I also would be completely okay with them trying mdma, but I don't want them rolling ever singly weekend, I also know people pulling that move
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At some point I will...so yes
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Re: Will you talk to your kids about drugs? [Re: Polk_Audio3]
#19228772 - 12/04/13 08:41 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I will talk to my daughter about drugs when i catch her smoking weed and be straight up with her i will tell her how i was an addict and try to steer her away from drugs such as coke, meth, etc.
Will prob not care about her smoking weed but will flip my shit when i catch her smoking cigs
she already knows i have been jail a few times although i havent been but one overnighter since she was born
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Re: Will you talk to your kids about drugs? [Re: Polk_Audio3] 2
#19228840 - 12/04/13 08:55 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I don't have kids at the moment, but when/if I ever do...Yes, I definitely will talk to them about drugs. Of course my thoughts on this can change over the years, but I don't see it doing so much.
As they grow up I'll talk to them and educate them about drugs accordingly...depending on their age, maturity, and the situation in general. Educate them on how all drugs are different. The approach we have these days lumps all drugs into one category of "drugs" (and somehow alcohol doesn't fall into that?). Teach them about safe dosage, what not to combine, ways to test/verify the purity of the drug, and stress moderation in regards to dosage as well as frequency of use. Simply harm reduction, explain to them that I'd highly prefer them to wait until they're older before they touch anything, but if they're going to they should be educated on the matter. Let them know if they have any questions about drugs, or if they are ever in a situation involving "drugs" (bad trip, really drunk or fucked in general and need help, etc) to never hesitate to call me.
As far as keeping my kids safe and "educated" about real aspects of life, I see no sense in avoiding the topic, and/or strictly saying that "no" is the only choice. Of course I'd prefer them not to touch anything until they're older and out of high school, and I feel that proper education about drugs can actually help make that happen.
And again this is all accordingly to their age and the situation. I'm not going to be educating a 5 year old on how much mdma to take for their first time, or to be careful with taking opiates and benzo's together....or telling a 10 year old about my acid trips, and how great mdma goes with it, or how much I think cocaine is over rated. But around or by 12 years old, my kids would likely have a basic knowledge (what they are, what they do, why people use them) of things like alcohol and cannabis, and a wee bit about psychedelics.
Psychedelics specifically....as they get older, if they're interested in having the experience, and if I feel they'e mature enough and ready (likely no younger than 16), I don't see anything wrong with providing them with their first psychedelic so as long as I'm there with them (same thing with cannabis). Considering the situation, I'd only do this out on a camping trip somewhere secluded in nature, where it would only be the kid, wife, and I.
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Re: Will you talk to your kids about drugs? [Re: openmind]
#19228861 - 12/04/13 08:59 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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WTF. I take drugs WITH my kids!
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Re: Will you talk to your kids about drugs? [Re: openmind] 1
#19229300 - 12/04/13 10:40 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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openmind said: Educate them on how all drugs are different. The approach we have these days lumps all drugs into one category of "drugs" (and somehow alcohol doesn't fall into that?). Teach them about safe dosage, what not to combine, ways to test/verify the purity of the drug, and stress moderation in regards to dosage as well as frequency of use. Simply harm reduction, explain to them that I'd highly prefer them to wait until they're older before they touch anything, but if they're going to they should be educated on the matter. Let them know if they have any questions about drugs, or if they are ever in a situation involving "drugs" (bad trip, really drunk or fucked in general and need help, etc) to never hesitate to call me.
I was going to write a reply, but you have said pretty much exactly what i wanted to. The education in schools on drugs causes more problem than it solves in my opinion. I will defiantly be educating my children.
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Re: Will you talk to your kids about drugs? [Re: Magenta] 2
#19229336 - 12/04/13 10:46 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I would be very cautious about how I would go about it, but I would definitely not keep my kids in the dark. However, there is a wrong way going about enlightening your kids...I have definietly seen the "chill parent" fail at raising their kid.
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No way! That's what DARE is for and sex ed is for teaching them about sex so I don't have to.
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