This is a tough subject. I have always told myself that I will never allow for future children to do drugs, or even allow them to put themselves in that situation, but let's be realistic here, everyone has been in a situation where they have had to make the decision to say yes, or no. As a parent, I hope to be close with my children. Communication is the most important thing I think. I hope to talk to my children when they are young and explain to them how important it is to choose a certain path. I will give them personal experiences and examples about why choosing the other direction, doesn't do anything good for you. I will explain how unhealthy and how precious life is and that when you are wasting your life away by doing drugs is such a waste of time. Life is too short. I also hope that if they insist on smoking a cigarette or smoking marijuana then they will do it in the safety of our own home. Obviously, illegal drugs would not be allowed, but I would hope that it would not get that far.
When rereading everything that I just wrote, I realize that nothing is really possible. You can't keep everything away from your children, and it really just depends on your child's personality. When the time comes, I guess I will know when and how I should discuss it with them, based on their maturity and personality.
You're so right, Jamie. Nothing is for certain, but all we can do is try. I think with your thoughtful techniques of communication, you'll certainly make an impact. I know too when you find yourself at that path with your children your personal experience will tell you what to do. You'll be a great mother someday!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree communication with our kids is vital to their understanding of drugs and why they are unhealthy etc. I also agree that at some point they will have to ultimately make that decision for themselves but hopefully they will make the right choices.
ReplyDeleteCommunication is key. Without it, everyone would be running around doing drugs and other things. This place would be a mess with druggies doing things. As long as you stay close with your kids and talk openly, they'll be fine
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you when you said it all depends on kid's personality. It is hard to say how we react right now, but when the time comes up hopefully we make the right decision to keep them off drugs.
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