Marijuana Opinion Question

Hey guys, I've been thinking about this question for a while now and I'd like to get some collective opinions from you guys since I'm pretty sure the majority of you are pro-marijuana. So here it is...

At what age do you think it is acceptable/appropriate/not-harmful/etc to introduce a person to smoking marijuana?

Personally, I went through all of high school believing that because I had asthma, if I smoked pot I was risking my life. Being a prominent high school athlete I also believed that if I smoked pot I was throwing my athletic ability down the drain. It wasn't until the age of 18 that I said fuck it and realized that was all a bunch of crap. (my asthma was non-existent just a year later, go figure) Anyway, I ask because I have a 15 year old brother (high school freshman), and while he is well aware that I am as pro-marijuana as you can be, I still tell him not to try it until senior year of high school at the earliest. He is a stellar student, was valedictorian of his middle school class, so I don't want it to possibly get in the way of his focus and educational drive. I feel slightly hypocritical thinking this way but I guess it's the protective older brother in me. What are your thoughts? Thanks in advance for weighing in! :)

18 is reasonable.

as far as children with cancer or other ailments where marijuana would greatly benefit them, there is a synthetic form of THC that comes in a pill.

for those worried about their lungs.

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yeah I just smoked for the first time about a month and half ago, right after i turned 23. I think its best to wait until you are older when you have a fuller grasp on life and can, for lack of a better word, appreciate it more. if that makes any sense haha

Agreed Dustin, but that moment was when I was still 19, and I appreciated it a hell of a lot! 14 year old kids doing it do it for the laughs, of course :)

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Agreed Dustin, but that moment was when I was still 19, and I appreciated it a hell of a lot! 14 year old kids doing it do it for the laughs, of course :)

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haha yeah, 19 is old enough too. when you they are 14, they just do it bc other people are doing it and for, like you said, the laughs lol

If there was a valid pharmaceutical need I wouldn't have problems giving Marijuana to either of my kids. God knows they have worse stuff waiting behind the counter than weed. As far as recreational use, I don't think I could advocate any sort of recreational use of any substance for my kids. My job as a parent is just to educate them, inform them, and to give them the tools to think for themselves once they reach the proper age. Until that age, I would ideally like to promote a lifestyle consisting of productive recreational activities and/or interests independent of themselves. In of itself the recreational use of weed, cigarettes, alcohol, hell B12 are not productive activities.

How they want to facilitate their own productive activities in the future, when they are on their own, will be their business and their choice.

I know that was kind of wordy, so to sum it up; I would like to promote prolific and productive activities before having to worry about the introduction of any substances that might help or harm them.

I really dont think it has to do so much with age as it does with maturity. Smoking marijuana can spark creativity, enthusiasm, etc., but we all know if you choose to become a couch potato/ vegetable, and you have the stuff that will melt you into the couch, then you will sit there and waste away talent, and brains. Plus, it depends on the individuals amount of responsibilities. If they are an athlete and have drug tests to worry about, than its just not worth it for them to smoke.

Ive pondered this question myself. I have a 6 year old son, and I know that day is coming, and coming fast! I started smoking at 12, my sister was a freshman and thought it would be funny, and have been off and on my whole life. Let me tell you, I enjoy the on parts much more :) My best answer and way I'm going to approach it is this, Ill leave it up to him. If he is a responsible young adult, who is on top of his responsibilities, and there's nothing in his life academically that will be hindered, than I will sit down with my son and show him how a Black Belt does it. On the other hand if he is a rowdy punk, I will show him the twister!

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If there was a valid pharmaceutical need I wouldn't have problems giving Marijuana to either of my kids. God knows they have worse stuff waiting behind the counter than weed. As far as recreational use, I don't think I could advocate any sort of recreational use of any substance for my kids. My job as a parent is just to educate them, inform them, and to give them the tools to think for themselves once they reach the proper age. Until that age, I would ideally like to promote a lifestyle consisting of productive recreational activities and/or interests independent of themselves. In of itself the recreational use of weed, cigarettes, alcohol, hell B12 are not productive activities.

How they want to facilitate their own productive activities in the future, when they are on their own, will be their business and their choice.

I know that was kind of wordy, so to sum it up; I would like to promote prolific and productive activities before having to worry about the introduction of any substances that might help or harm them.

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I agree 100%, and that is what I do with him now. Show him all the things a person can do with their time, and be productive. But also sometimes I show him that you need to turn the machine off and enjoy family time! My other response was geared toward the substance already being introduced, and/or his curiosity towards marijuana.

If he knows his older brother is successfully navigating his way through law school while smoking marijuana than hes probably already doing it bro. The best thing to do at this point is to set him down get him to confess and then tell him how to do things the right way. Before he ends up catching a drug charge that will haunt him for life for doing something a stupid teen ager would do like taking shit to school or something like that.

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If he knows his older brother is successfully navigating his way through law school while smoking marijuana than hes probably already doing it bro. The best thing to do at this point is to set him down get him to confess and then tell him how to do things the right way. Before he ends up catching a drug charge that will haunt him for life for doing something a stupid teen ager would do like taking shit to school or something like that.

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We've got a pretty close/open relationship so I'm 99% sure he hasn't tried it yet and wouldn't without asking me for advice first. In fact, he'd almost definitely want me to be there his first time... he's kind of a wuss and he'd be scared to do it without me.

I'm curious. Marijana advocates (I'm not one) seem to stand by the assertions that:

* It isn't harmful in any physical way if it's not smoked
* It isn't harmful in any mental way, in fact, it can be beneficial

If that is really the case, why shouldn't an 8 year old be vaporizing marijuana? Isn't it a better alternative then sugar and television?

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I'm curious. Marijana advocates (I'm not one) seem to stand by the assertions that:

* It isn't harmful in any physical way if it's not smoked
* It isn't harmful in any mental way, in fact, it can be beneficial

If that is really the case, why shouldn't an 8 year old be vaporizing marijuana? Isn't it a better alternative then sugar and television?

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That's precisely the reason I said I feel slightly like a hypocrite for having to contemplate this question. My only concern is that there isn't really any well documented research (due to it's illegal nature) that shows it's effect on a child's developing mind. I firmly believe that if used properly, by an adult, it will only improve your ability to think and contemplate and understand this world that we all live in, and often take for granted. I just wish there were scientific studies comparing mental development of children who do/don't smoke pot, who grow up in the same environment with the same external factors. Unfortunately I don't see that happening anytime soon cause who would want their kid to be the test dummy?

There are no long term effects on the mind from using marijuana but it definatly alters the way you think while under the influence that is part of its benefit.Its not for everybody in my opinion. This is not to say its gona make people rape and kill like reffer madness. I just beleive you need to have a firm grasp on your own Idenity and personatlity before useing it to get the greatest benefits from it. Which most youth do not have. Thats just my opinion.

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Originally Posted by Joshua Jarboe

I'm curious. Marijana advocates (I'm not one) seem to stand by the assertions that:

* It isn't harmful in any physical way if it's not smoked
* It isn't harmful in any mental way, in fact, it can be beneficial

If that is really the case, why shouldn't an 8 year old be vaporizing marijuana? Isn't it a better alternative then sugar and television?

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Because it's illegal. Do you want your little kid getting toked up and waltzing over to the neighbors so they can call child protective services on you? Too much risk for very little gain, it's just not worth the trouble and the effort. In a perfect world our society would respect more tribal or primitive ways of living, where it was common for the family to share in moderate recreational extracts, teas, smokes, etc. Unfortunately the world is not perfect and logistically, a child's life is probably far too scheduled with responsibilities (school, sports, work, etc) to just mentally check out for the day.

Even me, I have no problem with doing illegal drugs but I have a store to take care of, a family to raise, and just too many far more important things for me to be selfish with my recreational time.

Fort Erie Ontario loves marijuana.

ADHD kids in Cali can get it. As for the general public, I don't think you can appreciate it unless you are older.

I would say wait as long as possible so you can appreciate what it does for you. Just like money, the older you are when you get rich the more you will appreciate it. 25 is the perfect age to start smoking weed and rolling in dough :)

I agree with you guys that you maby appreciate it more if you start later in life. to late for me now though best I can do is stop for a bit so I get really high again. I appreciate it though. maby I didnt appreciate weed as much when I was younger just liked to get baked and laugh.

Thanks guys! All very helpful. Much appreciated! :)

I smoked a few times in the summer before my senior year, and then I quit doing it till after I finished school. Now I do it every once in a while. I did not mind smoking at all because about 50% of my friends do it so I gave it a shot. Even though I have nothing against it and no argument, I still believe it's something you shouldn't be doing everyday. You have to be mature about it. Especially if you're someone like me who has no money in his pockets for shit like marijuana. Like Eddie said, 20-25 or around there. When you have enough money to sling around for shit like pot. One of my friends got so into smoking weed and getting high that he quit doing martial arts and he even quit school in his senior year, after that he was always looking for something with a better high than weed. I didn't talk to him for months at a time, but finally I got him to quit everything but weed and now he is training in MMA and I'm teaching him 10th planet techniques and he is very fascinated with Eddie being the weed smoking Jiu Jitsu master haha. And he is also back in school.

hey i was just wondering ive done it a couple times but everytime i do i freak out badly i know eddie has talked about this but its like keeping me from doing it again im just wondering if theres like any hope for me i do it when im hanging out with my friends and im having a great time until i start smoking then i just flip

You just have to get comfortable being high and relax. I just got a nice brick of hash today so Im off to smoke a bowl. I would be interested in hearing stories about 420(april 20th) sessions if people are into that I have had some wild 420s where we smoked way to much weed.