Just curious...I know my parents never tried anything and all my siblings are smart. Now my friend whose dad was a hippie, well hes not too bright. And other adults I know who were big partiers now have children who aren't too booksmart. Do you think that smart peole stay away from drugs in general and procede to have smart children? Or are children born dumb becasue mom and dad smoked too much pot?
2007-09-13 20:09:36 · 9 answers · asked by the answer 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
My mom was a "hippie" and experimented with drugs when she was younger. She NEVER did it while she was pregnant. I am pretty smart and in all CP classes. I have a lot more common sense that other teenagers my age too. I don't think it effected her children.
2007-09-14 00:17:28 · answer #1 · answered by Shelbi =) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drugs and alcohol do affect the children's intelligence, especially when mom is taking the drugs when still pregnant. I think it also affects the kids development after birth, because when mother or dad is sititing around drunk or stoned, the kid isn't getting the brain stimulation that he/she should. Sitting around watching t.v all day while Mom is stoned,,,,,is not the same thing as reading books, playing games outside, doing projects, going to play groups...etc. I think it's a combination of both.
2007-09-13 20:23:34 · answer #2 · answered by Penny P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its a matter of priorities. Children who are worked with early on, at ages 2-3 on academic things, and who are read to have a better chance at book smarts. The Head Start program was designed to help children who are economically disadvantaged to be introduced to academics early on. Parents who put little value on book smarts and don't constantly monitor their children's progress are setting their children up for hardship. Children who are pressured too much can have problems too, though.
2007-09-14 00:29:26 · answer #3 · answered by the_femme_fatale 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Research shows that drugs, including pot, not only destroys your brain cells, but can damage your genes. These damaged genes are passed on to your children, increasing the risk of all kinds of physical and mental problems.
2007-09-13 20:22:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes if you do drugs the kid will be affected so you know that if you are smart and want your kids to be ok then dont' use drugs its verybad for everyone concerned.
2007-09-15 14:15:19 · answer #5 · answered by Tsunami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kids tend to follow their parents actions, I think it's learned not genetic.
2007-09-13 20:16:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well of course it can and does effect a child's intelligence.
2007-09-13 20:14:40 · answer #7 · answered by Momof1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh please.... you must not know many people. some of the biggest heads i knew in HS.... waaaay back when, have very healthy, smart children. that's ridiculous.
2007-09-13 20:55:45 · answer #8 · answered by (!)listen 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
depends.....and you'd be suprised at what your parents "never tried" back in their time.
2007-09-13 20:20:53 · answer #9 · answered by Jenn S 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋