I told him that drugs are bad and that we don't do drugs. I don't think he should be thinking about that yet. He is only 4 and he should be worrying about how to tie his shoes the right way. Anyone have any input that would be very helpful, then feel free to email me.
2006-07-28 05:51:32 · 15 answers · asked by Brandy S 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I have learned with two kids of my own (8 & 10) that hiding things doesnt work and makes it harder to explain once they get older. Tell him the truth. Tell him that pot is a drug that is very dangerous. Tell him why people do it and why as a family you dont do it.
I have already had the sex talk with my kids. My kids know about all the drugs, prostitutes, porn, strip clubs, masterbation and the like already. Knowing the dangers at an early age trains them to be on guard and then the percentages will be in your favor that he won't do dangerous and destructive habits.
2006-07-28 06:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by osubuckeye 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Geez heaven forbid that a 4 yr. old speak of pot. Where or where did he pick that up......I'm an adult and I brought it up to a friend my same age. and she went gonzo, saying she didn't think it was right and blah, blah, blah, I was referring to the fact that I tried it in the 70"s mind you, with my then husband. She's an alcoholic and has been drinking since she was 15 no less, and sleeping with guys as well. That was alright though. What a joke this world is, I'm telling you. She was offended as I defended her 19 yr, old daughter's using it by saying, it could be worse that she was doing at the drop of a pin these days. Now, understand I'm not saying that a 4 yr, old should know about pot but it makes one wonder where he got the notion. This is not something a child makes up on his own. Just instill on him your values and ethics about it as you would any other thing that was not correct for him at this age. Just don't push it to the extreme where as he will pick up on it as a forbidden thing. He doesn't know this and won't think another thing about it if it's not emphasized in the wrong way.........
2006-07-28 06:06:27 · answer #2 · answered by silhouette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
KIds are curious. He asked, you answered. He's probably already moved on. There's nothing else to do unless you have concerns that he may have been exposed to pot in some way. The question is--where did he hear the word "pot"? Make sure that he is being well supervised and not seeing and hearing things he shouldn't.
2006-07-28 05:55:01 · answer #3 · answered by happygirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The big question here is where did your son find out about pot... You must have someone who is around the child who either smokes pot or talks about it alot.. which isnt a good thing.... So look at the people who are around your son and go from there he should not be around someone smoking pot and should not be around while ppl are talking about pot
2006-07-28 05:57:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, you should find out where he heard or saw 'pot.' I think you should start early and tell him that there are certain things that make people sick and one of them is drugs, and that's the reason he should stay away because if he gets sick using these things, it'll make mommy and daddy sad.
Something like that.
2006-07-28 06:02:00 · answer #5 · answered by the_memory_of_ashes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to do some investigating and find out how and why he is asking. A child of four shoulldnt even know what pot is. He has learned it from somewhere.
2006-07-28 05:55:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Randy, find out why he's asking. Maybe he has seen some of the ads on TV and is wondering what all the fuss is about. You've provided a simple answer to his question and that's best for now. If he continues to ask, try to find out why...it could be important.
2006-07-28 05:56:31 · answer #7 · answered by dufus4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to start looking at the people around your child more often. Why does he even know about Pot at that age? What else is he learning about that you don't know about? Trust me, I was a child whose mother didn't look closely enough at those she trusted with me. Find out the source.
2006-07-28 05:54:46 · answer #8 · answered by Phaylynn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out why he is asking and what he thinks it is first. Also find out if any of his friends have been talking about it.
You answered correctly that drugs are bad and will hurt your body, but you need to know what influenced him to even know what pot is.
2006-07-28 05:57:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone else already told him about pot so be the parent and tell him about it, be brief, dont give him too much information just how its harmful, etc. Its good to communicate with your toddler.
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2006-07-28 05:58:52 · answer #10 · answered by Mizz Know It All 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋