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.

Prep Time for Talking with Your Children About Drug Use

It is important to do your homework before starting a discussion with your child about drug use. Research, making sure to use reliable sources, the damaging effects that specific drugs can have on the body, and the current trends in drug use. Some of the ways that children are getting themselves high today were things that we never thought of when we were younger. Whoever thought of snorting bath crystals or smoking potpourri to get high. Times are really changing when it comes to drug use, make sure you are current on these trends.