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The Dos and Don’t of Discussing Drugs with your Children

These days it seems your children know more about drugs than you do… so it is very important to keep an open communication with them about their feelings on drugs. It can be very easy to take the wrong approach when handling these conversations and it could backfire so it is important to know what you should and should not do or say.

Do ask open questions!

Do listen to their answers with an open mind!

Do not ask simple yes/no questions, and do not influence their answers.

Do not criticize their opinions negatively. Your children should always be able to tell you the truth without any fear or regret.

Do be honest yourself. If you have ever previously used drugs… do not lie and say you would never try them. Instead, share your lessons and listen for feedback. (Do not laugh about a funny thing that happened because you were stoned or share your experiences in a positive way.)

Do not give ‘textbook’ reasons why they shouldn’t use drugs. When it comes down to it, your children will reach the age when they make their own choices, and you should offer them real, personalized reasons why choosing to use drugs is a mistake. (Instead of lecturing the effects of marijuana on motivation in an educational way, refer to a deadbeat cousin that dropped of high school, collects welfare and has no motivation. Offer positive comparison in lifestyle.)

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