We’re more aware today than we have been in the past few decades with regard to numerous things. One of the areas where we’re now questioning our previous beliefs is that of recreational/medical substances, marijuana in particular.
The past few years have seen a rise in people smoking or ingesting the herb. Many have even traded in their liquor cabinets and home bars for stash boxes, jars, bongs and rolling papers. Needless to say, many of those mentioned are functional adults, more so, many are parents!
We have nothing against parents smoking marijuana; in fact, given how much of a liability alcohol can be to family life, marijuana might actually be the wiser option. That being said, when it comes to parenting, even if you are consuming something as benign as marijuana, there are a few guidelines you can follow.
Below we have listed a few dos and don’ts with regard to smoking marijuana geared towards parents who smoke regularly. Here they are!
We’re going to start with some of the things you can or should do that you might be on the fence about. Here they are!
Unlike alcohol, marijuana does not make you reek, slur or lose your inhibitions. There is absolutely no harm in playing with your children as a smoking parent! Playing with your children while high can actually be a lot of fun, not just for them but for you too. Don’t sacrifice time with your kids because you think you need to come off your herb a little! Just get in there and be a parent!
You might have one of your children inquire about the herbs in the jars on the shelf or the funny smell in the living room in the evenings. Do not shy away from educating your children with regard to what marijuana is, how it is used and possibly even why you use it. Education in any case is always better than secrecy, especially when it comes to parenting!
We’re not the moral police and we can’t really say what would be right or wrong regarding where you smoke. There are those who smoke in front of their families or within the home. There are others who feel it is better to be discreet. You know your family dynamic best. Give some thought to how you would like to navigate your smoking at home. Will you do it in front of the kids or not? Are you going to have an outdoor smoking only rule? It is important as a responsible smoking parent to take these things into consideration.
Where there are dos, there too shall be don’ts. With regard to being a marijuana smoking parent, here they are!
This one is important. Do not leave your herb, your paraphernalia or anything related lying around the house. Further, if you have kids, make sure you store everything in a safe place. Preferably one that can be locked or one they can’t reach. You don’t want your child to mistake your marijuana for something else and then have to contend with what for a child below 13 could only be described as a bad trip (if not worse)!
This one actually applies to both pregnancy and the nursing phase. Even though marijuana on its own might not be too harmful, the pregnancy and nursing period is a delicate one. You want to avoid any needless complications so it is best to maybe put your bong or pipe away till the crucial few months have ended and your infant is on their feet so to speak!
To some of you this might be obvious, but you’d be surprised that it isn’t so clear to everyone. It is extremely important not to encourage or allow your children to smoke marijuana. Where marijuana is harmless for the adult mind, it might interfere with natural development for those under 16 (or 18). Just make sure that your kids don’t start smoking before their time!
Smoking marijuana even as a parent is fine as long as you’re responsible about it. It is also important to make sure the bongs and pipes you use are of the right quality to avoid accidents and breakage. If you need to buy a reliable bong online and are in search of some beautifully made bongs for sale, our online store has a whole lot of bongs, pipes and vaporizers to choose from.
