How to tell somebody not to smoke weed?

Question

My son is smoking it.

Answer 1

You just say "STOP SMOKING DOPE YOU DOPE"

Answer 2

Whatever you do don't lie to him and say something like "it is the number one cause of death of young teens." If you lie and he finds out, he will take everything you just said and not believe another word you say. Do not push him too far and say "you are forbidden to smoke this" If you do, he is more likely to rebel and smoke it anyway. Don't be to rough on him, but don't take it lightly either. I guess you could tell him that pot is not something that will help him in any way, and that it often times leads to something worse. It will not fry your brain unless you smoke a lot, but it isn't healthy for you body or mind. And some tips that you may or may not want to use.
1. Bob Marley did not die of pot. (because he didn't, he died from an infection from his toe.)
2. Pot does not make you dumb, it just makes you lazy. However it will dumben you over time if you smoke enough.
3. Don't threaten him unless he just will not stop using.
4. Try not to use terms like cannabis or chronic.
5. weed is not addictive unless there is another substance within it.(proven fact pot is not addictive)
6. Don't encourage him in anyway such as don't tell him about good times that you had while you were on pot.(if you ever did it.)
7. Don't yell or curse, be cool throughout the conversation(not a lecture.)

Keep in mind you cannot stop your child from doing drugs, you can only discourage them.

Answer 3

First of all DO NOT call the cops, this will only result in him never trusting you again at best and at worst could result in jail time. Depending on the state you live in that could mean expulsion from school, and make him inelegible for college acceptance and scholarships. Don't ruin his chances for the rest of his life because he made one mistake.
The best thing to do is to tell him that you are concerned about him and will not tolerate it.

However, remember that as long as he is being responsable, keeping his grades up, and being a productive member of society otherwise no matter how long you argue with him about it the only concrete argument you have is that he shouldnt do it because its illegal. There is no other argument that hasn't been proven on both sides and he's probably done his research, just be prepared for that.

Answer 4

You go through his room and search everywhere. Get rid of all the drugs you find (flush down the toliet). Tell him if you smell or find out he is using drugs he is out on the street when he turns 18. Once he is 18 you can legally throw him out. Pack his stuff and put it on the lawn if he is already 18+. Tough love is the best way. He needs to be scared that your money will be cut off if he does illegal behavior in your house. If he is living on his own then he can (unfortunately) do what he wants, but not in your house. Make that clear. Take his stuff away, like TVs, games, and make his room like a military room (a bed, some sheets, a pillow, some clothes) and nothing more. Or even take away his bed. Let him feel what it is like to sleep on the floor. Stop cooking for him too. Be tough, act like a drill sargent in the army. he doesnt follow your rules (simple rule, no drugs) in your house then he will be treated like a prisoner/ recruit. By doing that you are making his like uncomfortable but not abusive at all. Make him miserable :)

Answer 5

If your son is under 18 and living at home, just take it away, and force him to go to counseling. If hes over that and it has become a chronic problem where he's smoking everyday and losing his short term memory then suggest cutting down and counseling but dont be bitchy about it or it will put him on the defensive and he'll shut you out. Talk to him about it, if he's an adult and smokes only occasionally then butt out and dont worry about it he's fine theres worse things...

Whatever you do DONT call the cops. Never, not on anyone you love.

Answer 6

Tell him that weed will destroy his lungs. If the lungs aren't working then your whole body will not get enough oxygen and you will be more susceptible to illness. Tell him that weed kills your motivation. Tell him that it's difficult to get or maintain a job while smoking weed. Tell him that smoking weed makes him produce more female hormones and will make him girly. Good luck. Weed is lots of fun and you might as well smoke as much as you can while your young.

Answer 7

Join the club, my boyfriend is smoking it too.
You need to have a friend that he doesnt know pretend to be the police ( i'm dead serious)..have that friend come over in uniform and tell him that if he gets caught with it one more time, he will have to do some time in county jail or go to rehab...just say something that will scare the CRAP outta him. It might be just the jolt he needs. Or maybe really call the police and have them put the fear of jesus in him.

Answer 8

You get them to look you in the eyes and you say "I'd like you to stop smoking weed"

Answer 9

he'll tell you a million times he's not smoking anymore but behind your back he will be. you'll have to take drastic measures. just telling him won't help.
pretty much my entire family of inlaws all smoke weed and it's sickening.

Answer 10

Let him know how worried you are, act really sad and disappointed, let him know you're gonna be on his side no matter what, but him smoking week will always be your main concern, and you're never gonna be happy again till you "both" get through this together.

Telling him how bad it is won't help, he already knows.

Answer 11

If he is using it wisely then it may not be a problem. If it is causing issues with school or socially then sit him down and talk adultly to him about what can happen to drug addicts. But as long as he has control of himself and the situation pot may not be so bad.