I don’t think I would smoke it in front of my kids just like I wouldn’t be drunk in front of them.
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Would you have a drink with dinner in front of them?
I don’t think so. There is a lot of risk to become addicted so I try to only use that stuff like once a week or on special occasions. But I think once you become a father, you shouldn’t ever really get hammered. I think that’s a healthy boundary to have which kids can imitate.
Ideally yes. But I will say I was quite the stoner for many years while my kids were young. Ideally I wouldn't have been. To me it made more sense to Be honest than to hide it. I think I managed to still be a good father even though I wasn't my best self. I have since let go completely finally. Just reflecting now.
I think being honest is important but what is best for your kids is to just do better. They look up to you and follow your example.
Same. I stopped my infrequent cannabis use once I became a father.
Would never smoke it front of children, but once they became adults, it might be a different story.
When are they adults? Do we base that on an age?
That's going to vary depending on the culture and locality.
For me it's the age if majority, 18 in my location.
I don't see how a number is relevant to how I decide it is appropriate to share something with my son. That should be up to a parent to feel into for themselves I believe.
It's relevant because the legal system uses that number.
In general I defer to parents to make the best decisions for their children.
Obviously at age 18 in the United States they legally are recognized as an adult who now can make their own decisions, with exceptions made for the drinking age which the states were strong armed into by withholding federal highway funds.
I hear you. Its not relevant to me is all I am saying.