Real talk time and if you only have a shitty, snide comment, keep it to yourself.
I have 3 daughters, 14 - 11 - and 7.
I grow in my garage and am very open about it. Everything is totally legal here. I've elected to take the path of education and empowerment when it comes to talking to my kids about cannabis as opposed to "IF I EVER CATCH YOU SMOKING YOU'RE DEAD MEAT." And I don't hide it from them. Similar to how my dad educated me about alcohol growing up, I'm hoping that my approach will take away the urge to try it with their friends in the wild because it's not new and exciting since dad talks about it a lot. However, they're obviously not allowed to touch anything out there and/or consume anything.
My 14 year old is indifferent but my 11 year old is super interested in the plant. She asks a TON of questions about how it grows, the entire process from seed to cure, and lots of questions around how I consume it. (DHV vs bongs vs joints vs pressing rosin into dabs, etc.)
I've always told my girls "you don't get to smoke until you're 21 BUT if you ever get to a point where you're going to try it behind my back, talk to me first."
I was pretty shocked when my 11 year old came to me the other night and said she's super curious about trying it.
I told her no, citing the fact that she's only 11, and said I'd be more open to a single puff when she's a few years older.
This got me thinking though........ when is it ok to let her try?
When I used to drink beer, she asked for a sip and I let her try it. Just like my dad did for me several years ago. But obviously sipping cannabis is much more impactful as a single hit of my DHV will absolutely get her feeling it.
The answer is a standing no until she's a teenager. But....... If she comes to me and says "a friend offered it to me but I'd rather try it with you......" what's the move?
Edit to add: Wow! Thank you everyone for the dialog. Lots of good advice and tidbits in here. Appreciate you all!