Marijuana Motherhood | Schaal Road Studio

After recent prime time debates on such famous talk shows as the Tyra Banks show, the spark has been ignighted about whether or not it?s still un-cool to be a Pro-Pot Parent. The real question, isn?t whether it?s okay to use cannabis and raise kids. It?s really about whether or not it?s now okay to be open and honest about it. Is mainstream America ready?

Cannabis culture has grown exponentially in the last ten years, starting out in the prohibition era, moving into the time of the peace loving hippies, and now it has matured into the era of the Stilletto Stoners. A time when it?s not just the under culture and tree huggers who utilize the healing and calming power of vitaflora. Every where from high powered lawyers, to manufacturing workers, and all over in between, is seeing a large growth in the amount of people who will proudly admit that they use cannabis, and they are proud of it.

?I toke and I vote!? has been the latest slogan.

Now another slogan is filling the ears of the country, and it?s ?I?m a Pro-Pot Parent and Not Afraid to Declare it!?

So what?s the big deal anyways? What?s wrong with using cannabis and raising kids? Let?s go over the Pro?s and Con?s.

PROS:

~Calmer more patient parents

~More adventure and quality playtime for the kids, with parents who are actually interested in the same activities their children are. Such as: Playing at parks, enjoying family games, playing make believe and learning through activities.

~Most Pro-Pot Parents are very observant of taking any other self medicating substances, such as prescriptions, tylenol or alcohol

~Because of the controversial topics that surround cannabis and kids, most pro-pro parents are very educated about what they are doing, what ways they are doing it and how others view their lifestyle choices

~Pro-Pot Parents are more likely to speak to their kids about both harmful and non-harmful substances that they might encounter in the world, leaving their children with an educated view point. Pro cannabis parents are more often more honest about the substances of the world.

~Children of parents whom talk to them about drugs, are more likely to try cannabis and less likely to try other drugs

~Parents who only use cannabis live longer than parents who regularly consume alcohol, pharmaceuticals, over the counter medications or who live extremely stressful lives

~Parents whom use cannabis to relieve stress are less prone to physical or verbal abuse

~Big pharma would lose money from parents who are aware of the evil side effects that come with prescription and over the counter drugs and substances.

~Big Alcohol would lose money from cannabis consuming parents choosing a safer alternative

~More cannabis consuming parents are aware of the faults in compulsory education and are taking a hands on approach to make sure their children are prepared for the world.

CONS:

~A minority of parents might abuse cannabis and neglect their children

~Government run compulsory school might fall apart for the rise of the home schoolers and unschoolers (like that?s a bad thing)

~Sometimes accidents do happen, and when cannabis edibles are left in irresponsible places, kids can consume them. Though this would not cause them to be in any physical danger, it might have some small psychological consequences if parents are not prepared to appropriately handle the situation

~Smoking cannabis is not a great option for pro-pot parents, anymore than smoking cigarrettes. Edibles should be used when no private kid-free areas are available.

~Some parents whom consume excessive alcohol, might use cannabis as the excuse for inappropriate behaviors and actions, in an attempt to hide their abundant alcohol usage; giving cannabis a bad name.

With all these pro?s, and not that many con?s. it?s no wonder so many people are saying, ?what?s the problem??

Though there are still many parents who are still under the political-religious illusion that cannabis is harmful and that parenting and cannabis don?t mix. While they hold steadfast that there is nothing wrong with drinking and parenting, or self medicating with over the counter drugs or prescriptions. It seems? That the really big deal, is simply in the refusal of some, to be accepting and understanding of a culture that is different from theirs. In the same ways that some are afraid of homosexual communities, other religious communities or sub-cultures. Are we now seeing the time of the Cannaphobes? Those whom have no fact or logic for protecting their beliefs that cannabis is bad, but will still fight tooth and nail to claim that those who choose to use are in the wrong?

We will see. As the cannabis culture comes out from every corner, in medicine, in recreation, in the work force, in luxury, in design. Cannabis will not slowly die away, and neither will it?s dedicated culture. It?s time for change, and now is the time.

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Question by Cybele: How can a woman determine if she is suited to motherhood?
I love children and I love being with them, talking to them and teaching them. However, I am unsure I?ll be able to comply with all the societal expectations of motherhood, wearing demure clothes, breastfeeding, enrolling my child in all kinds of activities, spending hours with them doing their homework. I don?t think I could be a good ?soccer mom?. I think kids should amuse themselves and do their own homework (as I did). Am I too selfish for modern motherhood?

Best answer:

Answer by christine
it?s ok, all moms are different. i peronsally have sworn never to drive a minivan, or wear mom jeans. as long as you love your baby, and put him or her before you, you?ll be a good mother. dont worry what anyone else thinks. oh yeah and use common sense , do research, and know whats best for your baby. im not talking about breastfeeding but theres a lot of dumb crap people do with their kids because their parents did it and so on, do your OWN research and dont let anyone tell you how to raise them

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