What If You Child Asks You If You Ever Tried Drugs...and You Did?

What if they ask you if you ever used drugs? Many parents find it difficult to talk with their children about the dangers of using drugs because they are afraid that their children will ask if they ever tried drugs when they were younger. They fear being seen as hypocritical. If this question does come up and you did experiment when you were younger, be honest. Share with them that you are trying to save them from making the same mistakes that you made when you were their age. Let them know what your views are now about drugs and why.