Caught my kid smoking pot

[Fedorgasm]

I know the popular belief today is that weed isn't that bad, but I don't want my 16-year old smoking it.

Her brain doesn't finish developing until she's 25, and smoking it now has been shown to have all these bad effects.

I feel like a hypocrite because I smoked a little as a teen but that shit wasn't as strong as the shit they have today. This new stuff is probably making kids even more retarded.

And I was trying to think of all the kids I knew that started smoking at 16 regularly, if any of them grew up to be smart and successful, and I can't think of any.

Anyhoo, time to bring down the hammer in my house.

Spoiler

Smoking marijuana at age 16 can disrupt critical stages of brain development, particularly in the prefrontal cortex, which isn't fully formed until the mid-20s.

Structural & Functional Changes
Thinning of the Prefrontal Cortex: Regular use is linked to accelerated thinning of the prefrontal cortex, the area responsible for executive functions like planning, complex decision-making, and impulse control.

Disrupted "Pruning": THC can interfere with synaptic pruning, a natural process where the brain "cleans up" unnecessary connections to become more efficient. This disruption can lead to abnormal brain architecture.

Altered Reward Systems: Marijuana use may lead to a decrease in dopamine receptor sensitivity, which can result in decreased motivation and a reduced ability to feel pleasure from normal activities (anhedonia).

Cognitive & Mental Health Risks
IQ and Learning: Research, such as a major longitudinal study from New Zealand, found that persistent use starting before 18 is associated with a significant drop in IQ (up to 8 points) that may not be fully recovered even after quitting.

Memory Impairment: Short-term and verbal memory are often the first functions to decline, making it harder to retain new information at school.

Psychiatric Risks: Early use significantly increases the risk of developing psychosis or schizophrenia, especially in those with a genetic predisposition. It is also linked to higher rates of depression and anxiety

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[Kung Fu Kowboy]

 

[Mikeydontgiva]

I know the popular belief today is that weed isn't that bad, but I don't want my 16-year old smoking it.

Her brain doesn't finish developing until she's 25, and smoking it now has been shown to have all these bad effects.

I feel like a hypocrite because I smoked a little as a teen but that shit wasn't as strong as the shit they have today. This new stuff is probably making kids even more retarded.

And I was trying to think of all the kids I knew that started smoking at 16 regularly, if any of them grew up to be smart and successful, and I can't think of any.

Anyhoo, time to bring down the hammer in my house.

Spoiler

Smoking marijuana at age 16 can disrupt critical stages of brain development, particularly in the prefrontal cortex, which isn't fully formed until the mid-20s.

Structural & Functional Changes
Thinning of the Prefrontal Cortex: Regular use is linked to accelerated thinning of the prefrontal cortex, the area responsible for executive functions like planning, complex decision-making, and impulse control.

Disrupted "Pruning": THC can interfere with synaptic pruning, a natural process where the brain "cleans up" unnecessary connections to become more efficient. This disruption can lead to abnormal brain architecture.

Altered Reward Systems: Marijuana use may lead to a decrease in dopamine receptor sensitivity, which can result in decreased motivation and a reduced ability to feel pleasure from normal activities (anhedonia).

Cognitive & Mental Health Risks
IQ and Learning: Research, such as a major longitudinal study from New Zealand, found that persistent use starting before 18 is associated with a significant drop in IQ (up to 8 points) that may not be fully recovered even after quitting.

Memory Impairment: Short-term and verbal memory are often the first functions to decline, making it harder to retain new information at school.

Psychiatric Risks: Early use significantly increases the risk of developing psychosis or schizophrenia, especially in those with a genetic predisposition. It is also linked to higher rates of depression and anxiety

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Let him bang, bro

You sound like you took reefer madness too serious

The pots is literally safer than tylenol, I'm sure you let him use that. At least its not cigarettes or alcohol or ghey sex

 

[Mikeydontgiva]

I know the popular belief today is that weed isn't that bad, but I don't want my 16-year old smoking it.

Her brain doesn't finish developing until she's 25, and smoking it now has been shown to have all these bad effects.

I feel like a hypocrite because I smoked a little as a teen but that shit wasn't as strong as the shit they have today. This new stuff is probably making kids even more retarded.

And I was trying to think of all the kids I knew that started smoking at 16 regularly, if any of them grew up to be smart and successful, and I can't think of any.

Anyhoo, time to bring down the hammer in my house.

Spoiler

Smoking marijuana at age 16 can disrupt critical stages of brain development, particularly in the prefrontal cortex, which isn't fully formed until the mid-20s.

Structural & Functional Changes
Thinning of the Prefrontal Cortex: Regular use is linked to accelerated thinning of the prefrontal cortex, the area responsible for executive functions like planning, complex decision-making, and impulse control.

Disrupted "Pruning": THC can interfere with synaptic pruning, a natural process where the brain "cleans up" unnecessary connections to become more efficient. This disruption can lead to abnormal brain architecture.

Altered Reward Systems: Marijuana use may lead to a decrease in dopamine receptor sensitivity, which can result in decreased motivation and a reduced ability to feel pleasure from normal activities (anhedonia).

Cognitive & Mental Health Risks
IQ and Learning: Research, such as a major longitudinal study from New Zealand, found that persistent use starting before 18 is associated with a significant drop in IQ (up to 8 points) that may not be fully recovered even after quitting.

Memory Impairment: Short-term and verbal memory are often the first functions to decline, making it harder to retain new information at school.

Psychiatric Risks: Early use significantly increases the risk of developing psychosis or schizophrenia, especially in those with a genetic predisposition. It is also linked to higher rates of depression and anxiety

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[Wrath of Foamy]

I can't stand this "brain isn't fully developed until so-and-so" crap.

It just seems like an excuse to delay adulthood, accountability and responsibility in citizens.

Unless there is a war on, of course.

On pot? I've seen people baked out of their minds on it. I don't trust it.

 

[Sir Elzio Dennick]

Good luck with that.

Unless you toss her in a room and lock her away you stand zero chance of making an impact, at that age all that matters is her friends, you are an old codger who simply has no clue.

Alcohol is what's serious, pot ain't shit.

 

[HomeCheese]

I know the popular belief today is that weed isn't that bad, but I don't want my 16-year old smoking it.

Her brain doesn't finish developing until she's 25, and smoking it now has been shown to have all these bad effects.

I feel like a hypocrite because I smoked a little as a teen but that shit wasn't as strong as the shit they have today. This new stuff is probably making kids even more retarded.

And I was trying to think of all the kids I knew that started smoking at 16 regularly, if any of them grew up to be smart and successful, and I can't think of any.

Anyhoo, time to bring down the hammer in my house.

Spoiler

Smoking marijuana at age 16 can disrupt critical stages of brain development, particularly in the prefrontal cortex, which isn't fully formed until the mid-20s.

Structural & Functional Changes
Thinning of the Prefrontal Cortex: Regular use is linked to accelerated thinning of the prefrontal cortex, the area responsible for executive functions like planning, complex decision-making, and impulse control.

Disrupted "Pruning": THC can interfere with synaptic pruning, a natural process where the brain "cleans up" unnecessary connections to become more efficient. This disruption can lead to abnormal brain architecture.

Altered Reward Systems: Marijuana use may lead to a decrease in dopamine receptor sensitivity, which can result in decreased motivation and a reduced ability to feel pleasure from normal activities (anhedonia).

Cognitive & Mental Health Risks
IQ and Learning: Research, such as a major longitudinal study from New Zealand, found that persistent use starting before 18 is associated with a significant drop in IQ (up to 8 points) that may not be fully recovered even after quitting.

Memory Impairment: Short-term and verbal memory are often the first functions to decline, making it harder to retain new information at school.

Psychiatric Risks: Early use significantly increases the risk of developing psychosis or schizophrenia, especially in those with a genetic predisposition. It is also linked to higher rates of depression and anxiety

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Yeah that's a problem but remember she ain't the first kids to mess around with a little pot. Don't go scorched earth, she gonna get and smoke it if she wants, it's very available. You are gonna need to win her over rather that punish her to submission.

Just a father of two girls opinion.

 

[VinceArch]

I mean, there's worse things you could've caught your kid doing. But, you have expectations and don't want that to be a gateway so I see where you are coming from. Hopefully it'll all work out.

 

[Thrawn33]

Good on you. Be a parent not their friend. Parenting is pure hypocrisy, embrace it.

Also how they get caught? That says a lot about their decision making.

 

[El Che]

Show her this commercial they showed us in the 90's.

I'm sure it worked for some people, not me or anyone i know, but some people...

 

[Satur9]

You have a right to worry. I don’t care what anyone says. I have seen enough people from friends and family, to myself too, start on it too young and it messes them up a lot. Some get set back years, and wasting that much time now, with the job market being what it is, is a big gamble.

Is it heroin or something crazy? No. That doesn’t mean there is no harm being done. It’s a slippery slope man, and it is best to at least attempt to stop them at this young age.

 

[GoodBadHBK]

You sounded really young in VC never would have guessed you had a 16 year old

Best of luck man, not sure what advice I can give but I agree with how you handled it so far.

 

[Halifax]

I know the popular belief today is that weed isn't that bad, but I don't want my 16-year old smoking it.

Her brain doesn't finish developing until she's 25, and smoking it now has been shown to have all these bad effects.

I feel like a hypocrite because I smoked a little as a teen but that shit wasn't as strong as the shit they have today. This new stuff is probably making kids even more retarded.

And I was trying to think of all the kids I knew that started smoking at 16 regularly, if any of them grew up to be smart and successful, and I can't think of any.

Anyhoo, time to bring down the hammer in my house.

Spoiler

Smoking marijuana at age 16 can disrupt critical stages of brain development, particularly in the prefrontal cortex, which isn't fully formed until the mid-20s.

Structural & Functional Changes
Thinning of the Prefrontal Cortex: Regular use is linked to accelerated thinning of the prefrontal cortex, the area responsible for executive functions like planning, complex decision-making, and impulse control.

Disrupted "Pruning": THC can interfere with synaptic pruning, a natural process where the brain "cleans up" unnecessary connections to become more efficient. This disruption can lead to abnormal brain architecture.

Altered Reward Systems: Marijuana use may lead to a decrease in dopamine receptor sensitivity, which can result in decreased motivation and a reduced ability to feel pleasure from normal activities (anhedonia).

Cognitive & Mental Health Risks
IQ and Learning: Research, such as a major longitudinal study from New Zealand, found that persistent use starting before 18 is associated with a significant drop in IQ (up to 8 points) that may not be fully recovered even after quitting.

Memory Impairment: Short-term and verbal memory are often the first functions to decline, making it harder to retain new information at school.

Psychiatric Risks: Early use significantly increases the risk of developing psychosis or schizophrenia, especially in those with a genetic predisposition. It is also linked to higher rates of depression and anxiety

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Bro, you gotta let them off the leash to make their own choices at 16 a bit.

EVERYONE drank and smoked some pot at that age

the better thing to do is make sure she trusts you and can talk to you or she will just start hiding shit from you

 

[helax]

Everyone I knew smoked pot by 16 and that was 20 years ago lol. If she wants to smoke it she will. Don’t go wild with rules at this point. It will backfire.

 

[Thrawn33]

You have a right to worry. I don’t care what anyone says. I have seen enough people from friends and family, to myself too, start on it too young and it messes them up a lot. Some get set back years, and wasting that much time now, with the job market being what it is, is a big gamble.

Is it heroin or something crazy? No. That doesn’t mean there is no harm being done. It’s a slippery slope man, and it is best to at least attempt to stop them at this young age.

There is a balance though. Be too controlling and they rebel, either under your roof to spite you or as soon as they're away they'll go wild with "freedom"

Kids will kid, and young adults need to learn accountability, but they need to be able to fuck up from time to time.

Trick is to direct it to where the fuck up is relatively minor and they can bounce back from it.

 

[Satur9]

There is a balance though. Be too controlling and they rebel, either under your roof to spite you or as soon as they're away they'll go wild with "freedom"

Kids will kid, and young adults need to learn accountability, but they need to be able to fuck up from time to time.

Trick is to direct it to where the fuck up is relatively minor and they can bounce back from it.

You’re absolutely right. Balance is key. Just glad none of my kids really got too bad on it after trying. I showed them real life examples of people they know.

 

[PurpleDrank]

Your house your rules, however a less heavy handed choice will probably be better in the long run. It may be incongruent to how you have disciplined in the past but the alternative would be to present a persuasive argument rather than coercian. Treat your child as someone with some level of agency rather than saying do this because I say so. Present the negatives as persuasively you can and maybe even try to reach a synthesis of the two opposing choices.

 

[jeff7b9]

"My kid is not allowed to do the things that all humans do when humans start doing things because blah blah blah"

Good luck with that.

That went perfectly according to plan for the parents of ... everyone I ever met.

 

[MichiganMMA1978]

When my parents caught me smoking cigarettes, they made me eat some of them. You should probably pick up a bag and keep half to smoke while you watch her eat the other half. It'll be fun....

 

[Phlog]

If you actually want to take action that reduces the chance of her doing it, pay. Promise an actual benefit of she manages to avoid using it again. Like a first car or something. Doesn't have to be big.

Having an actual tangible reward makes a significant difference in recidivism. More than anything else imo.