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Originally Posted by goaliegirl
Both of my teens are pot smokers, which I absolutely hate. If legalizing it makes it harder for them to get, then I am all for it. I ideally would like to see the restrictions on it be like the restrictions on alcohol, you can only consume and procure it at certain locations. Plus I think the govt would make a killing on taxes, and in this economy that would be a huge plus.
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Studies show the best way to get teenagers to comply is by explaining things to them as clearly as possible and using truth. Obviously you won't be able to control their behavior, however, if you educate them on the issue they might stop. Do some research about neuroplasticity, impaired development and biopsychology.
If you present them with real material that demonstrates the actual negative effects there is a chance they will stop until they are older because at a young age it is likely to cause them harm (albeit likely small) later on in life in the form of lower intelligence.