Many people begin taking cannabis when they are young and introduce drugs to the environment in which they live. This creates a developing brain and body in which to consider cannabis or drugs for personal growth.
By age 13, you have likely begun to think about things differently. You have probably socialized more openly with your friends and strangers since you began using marijuana. You have more confidence in general as an individual, which can make a big difference in your interactions with the world.
This is true even though marijuana doesn’t show up on any drug tests. Even if a parent tells their child that it is bad but only parent can stop it, they will eventually believe them because of what they see and feel. Parental guidance is essential when it comes to drug use, especially early on.
Understand the differences between cannabis and alcohol
Both cannabis and alcohol are drugs, but they differ in their effects on the body. Cannabis is commonly known as marijuana, while alcohol is commonly known as drinks.
Both drugs have negative effects on the body, but cannabis has a more widespread effect while alcohol has a more localized effect. This can make it more difficult to know when one is too drunk to enjoy socializing or what kind of socialization is appropriate with cannabis and what is not.
Many people who use cannabis are fine parents, but there are some things you should know if you are going to be a parent. Read through these points of parental care for both new and old parents to learn some knowledge about cannabis and parenting.
Listen to your kids about their experiences with cannabis
When my then four-year-old daughter and I would go out to enjoy a social experience, she’d always ask me to bring “cannabis.”
She’d say things like, “Mama, I want to roll a smokey.” Or, “I want to get an OG Kush.”
These were her words, not mine. She was asking me if she could have a drug that made her feel good. She was hoping I would give us something to do together so she could learn about it.
And, she was right! Marijuana is one of the most educational drugs you can take.
Encourage your kids to try non-cannabis alternatives
While there are many non-cannabis drugs our children can try, only a few substances are legal for under-aged consumption.
Mostly child-friendly substances like chocolate and soda are considered alternatives to cannabis. However, since they may not have the same effects or consequences of traditional cannabis, they can be a good way to help them cope with various things.
To your kid’s benefit, compounds from plants may have positive effects on body and mind, so helping them try some non-legal drugs is worth it. If their behaviour does not improve with the drug, then you have already solved one problem!
Some experts believe that first trying non-drug alternatives is best because your kids will be more confident in them and how to use them. Then you can tell them what works and does not have side effects.
Set rules about using cannabis
Never put off your parents or grandparents about using cannabis because of their age. Parents and grandparents need to be taught how to prevent young users from breaking down the rules set by parents and grandparents, also known as establishing social norms.
Parents and grandparents play a crucial role in young people’s lives. While they may not realize it, they are being very careful about what kids they’re going to introduce to cannabis- this “norm” family members don’t know anything about how dangerous it can be.
Young people who use cannabis are often inconsiderate of others around them. They may forget about community members who don’t want to see or hear anything concerning from them. This can lead to someone asking for help because they were assaulted by a group of teenagers who just smoked a lot of cannabis.
Stay involved in your kid’s life
Even if your child does not use drugs, there are many other things in life that matter such as education, jobs, and social services available to you and your child.
Being involved in school and having a role at home is important for development. At around 6 to 8 months, when your baby is awake and able to grasp something, try to put it in the mouth with a reciprocal action such as turning the nose up or pulling the head up.
By six months old, if you are following a routine, let your baby get out of the bath and into its pajamas every day. By seven months, you can move away from this two-day-a-week schedule!
Keep trying out new rituals with your baby to make them feel connected to you. Let them know what time you get dressed and where you go each day.
Don’t use your kids as an excuse to use cannabis
Our culture teaches us that using marijuana is normal, and father is supposed to let his son play with his toy cars even if the car is missing a wheel.
However, this perception of marijuana as a child-friendly substance is false. In reality, most cannabis is a negative influence on children.
There are several reasons why cannabis should not be used by parents:
1. Cannabis Can Make your Child Crazy
The effects of cannabis are dependent on how it is used. Some ways of using it can make your child crazy.
Some ways of using it include: taking it in baked goods, drink mix containing hemp oil, eating hemp products such as salad dressings and snacks made out of packaging materials containing hemp oil products, and taking particulate drugs such as chalk or glue to prevent children from doing things.
Talk to your kids about their use of cannabis
Even though it’s still a big “April Folly” for some, becoming more open about cannabis use is becoming more common every day. A growing number of colleges and universities offer cannabis programs for students, and the trend is continuing to rise.
Many parents are curious about how their children are using cannabis, what they’re using it for, and what effects they’re experiencing. These questions can be hard to answer without being too invasive or forward-looking.
So, what are kids supposed to say if they want to use cannabis?
Most young recreational users don’t talk much about their drug use. They feel like they have to “perform” by saying something when no one else does, so they say something but leave out some important details.
You can help mitigate this by asking questions that are related to your child’s use and by taking steps to educate yourself about their drug needs.
Be a role model for your kids with respect to cannabis use
It is important for children to understand why pot is a bad drug to use and what effects it has.
Many parents feel pressured to teach their kids about drugs and hash oil because they are not aware of the medical benefits of cannabis.
There have been numerous studies that show cannabis works as a parenting tool. From treating anxiety and sleeping problems to learning skills such as communication and problem solving, cannabis can be an effective way for kids to deal with life’s situations.
However, there are more things that parents should know about cannabis before their children even start school so they have time to address this information in their own lives.
More importantly, this information should be addressed by parents not just teachers or authorities. Children learn from what they read and from what people around them do and say, so having this up-to-date information will help them learn the truth about pot.
