My son just asked me if I ever - parenting teens

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My son just asked me if I ever smoked pot.

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	DanielleBurch Psychology, overcoming... Say this: “Of course not. It's just a stupid thing to do...you know, countless people ruin their lives when they get into risky behaviors like that...why intentionally ruin your life? To... More » no comments
	terrisita johnson I love new york,and rock of... Say this: “I DON'T DO DRUGS OR DRINK ALCHOL.” More » no comments
	-D2- Say this: “Yup, I was 27 when I tried it, felt I'd missed out. I didn't miss a thing. Smoked it and hashish for about three weeks with some friends, got it out of my system and never went... More » no comments Helpful (1) Funny (0) Inspirational (0)
	misspaula68 music,jokes,mathematics... Say this: “Well, since you are my child, and I am raising you with standards, I will tell you the truth. I have never smoked marijuana and I hope that you will not, either.” More » no comments
	LanSr Computers, prostate cancer... Say this: “Yes I did... it stank... and the one time I snorted Coke, I dang near drowned. But you are right, I smoke and I'm trying to stop. Don't recommend you begin. I drank until it... More » 2 comments
	MusicArtLanguages Japan, singer, teacher,... Say this: “ First of all, ask him why he is asking you the question at this time; and don't take, "Oh, no reason," for answer. There must be some reason why he is asking you now. ... More » no comments
	BadFrog Provocative Dialogue I... Say this: “Yes .. but only the good stuff and when your 21, you can smoke all you want of it..but..between now and then, I expect you to "honor your promise to me" of never doing drugs.” More » 1 comment
	Honeybee1 relationships, parenting,... Say this: “If you want your children to be honest with you, tell them the truth the truth will help them in their decision to do or not to do. Explain tothem how things were alitle... More » no comments
	whitehorse001 a Say this: “This is a Big League question. Being completely honest with your kid (and vice verse) is an admirable trait. If not being honest serves a laudable objective such as... More » no comments
	KenWritez Cooking, Mexican food, Los... Say this: “"Yes, I did, when I was in junior high. It didn't do much for me though, just made me dizzy, giggly and horny. Like I needed help being even more geeky and desperate than I... More » no comments
	whitemanitou I have been a student of... Say this: “Yes I did! And, I did NOT become "addicted". Yes, sex was great! Yes, I believe it did give me "insight" into my Pre Socratic, Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy classes as... More » no comments
	PamM going back to school as an... Say this: “"Yes, I did. But you can learn from my mistakes - and it was a mistake to do it. Or you can learn from your own mistakes and hope you don't have to learn them from... More » no comments
	advantage Financial Planning, taxes,... Say this: “Yes or No” More » no comments
	SackDaPack My son calls me a "Font of... Say this: “I have not been asked that particular question, however, my teenage son did ask if I had ever done anything illegal and not been caught, and, if I had, would I tell him about... More » 1 comment
	DoreenBar Ohhh I know alot about alot... Say this: “Like Santa Clause somethings need to be left a secret till a another time..a different age..What time or age?..Well all kids are different only a parent would be able to decide... More » no comments
	AnnBanks I know a little bit about a... Say this: “I'm wondering if there isn't some hypocrisy in the responses that counsel not lying to your kids. In my original answer, I suggested "Just say no," and "if you're going to be... More » 2 comments
	RRobe I know a lot about nothing.... Say this: “ When the subject came up with my boys, I was honest. Then I explained, that life and consequences are somewhat different today then they were in the '70's. That smoking pot... More » 2 comments
	Jessieb Well, I can say....I know... Say this: “Well, I would say..it is none of your business and get out of here...sometimes we tell too much. Try asking him about his sex life and see what he tells you....haha” More » 11 comments
	beedee1126 Say this: “I mentioned to my daughter that I did try pot but I didn't like it. It made my head spin and made me tired. It also makes me sneeze also mentioned that a friend of mine smoked... More » no comments
	shiningpath Say this: “Yes I did and thankfully I quit. I survived those bad decisions, but at least one of best friends didn't and several others ruined years of their life by making the same bad... More » no comments
	MicLong Say this: “ My daughters were young teens when I responded like this: Yes, I have, quite a bit, when I was young but not since college. I think pot is less harmful than alcohol, and, if... More » no comments
	Yanna Say this: “I tried it once but did not inhale (just joking) I had never told my children that I smoked pot because I thought at the time it was something they did not need to know. I had... More » 2 comments Helpful (1) Funny (0) Inspirational (0)
	Letidbe Social Work, Literature,... Say this: “I would try to deflect the question by asking them their views on weed, drugs and alcohol and if pressed I would give a simple honest yes or no. Rather than feel challenged by... More » 1 comment Helpful (2) Funny (1) Inspirational (0)
	Mick Quinn Say this: “Yes, when I was in college, but more than that I am so glad you asked me. Why do you ask?” More » no comments Helpful (2) Funny (0) Inspirational (0)
	MichaelCastleman Journalist specializing in... Say this: “Yes, I've smoked pot. I suspect you will, too, if you haven't already. I'm glad you asked. How you deal with drugs is up to you. No matter what I say, you're independent... More » 6 comments Helpful (10) Funny (0) Inspirational (3)
	AnnBanks I know a little bit about a... Say this: “"No." (I don't mean to be flippant here but I think it's a bad idea to confess your your youthful drug use, no matter how you spin it. If you're going to be a hypocrite... More » 4 comments Helpful (4) Funny (0) Inspirational (0)
	RobinWolaner author, career expert,... Say this: “I'm not going to talk about what I did or didn't do, forty years ago. It was a very different time. But I can tell you one thing: I never ever took a drug that could ruin my... More » 3 comments Helpful (3) Funny (0) Inspirational (0)
	RobinMillerMD I am an experienced... Say this: “I did try pot when I was in college. For me, it was a bad choice and a mistake. Just because I tried it doesn't mean that you need to try it. I have seen it really mess people... More » 1 comment Helpful (2) Funny (0) Inspirational (0)