re: Its just a plant.

I honestly think its a great book for kids! I dont want my kids to think its worse than alcohol. because in my opinion I think alcohol is a lot worse than pot

Quoting Sadie Pantycakes:“ I wouldnt read a book to my kids that obviously isnt objective... its JUST a plant... no, its considered ... [snip!] ... boss of them. I talk to my kids about the dangers of drugs.. but my kids wont hear: "its just a plant, no harm , no foul"...”

I agree too.

Yeah i went through and looked at the books website and read some reviews, and i'm thinking no i wouldn't let my kid read this book. I would much rather have a conversation with them about the dangers of drugs rather than let them read a book that may or may not give them the wrong impression about it.

the most ive ever seen marijuana do is make you lazzy ,hungry, forgetfuland makes you laugh at dumb things. when it comes to drinking more people have died at the hands of analcoholic and some many other worse drugs.

Quoting just call me mama:“ people make pot to see so much worse then it really is and thats all this book is trying to point out. yes it is illegal. but its not to all.”

hmmm... as long as it is illegal, it is bad... regardless if you think its harmless or not... its still illegal for the time being... and if my kids were to get busted with an illegal substance.. that hinders their chances for college... jobs.. (depending on what age they get busted and to what extreme)

It would be like me trying to justify underage drinking... or driving without a license... illegal is illegal

theres always going to be pros and cons to thing and this book is just puting the pros. i see nothing wrong there goin to learn about it sooner then later. would you rather them learn the pros from a friend or from there family?

ok yes those are the symptoms of smoking weed, but you left out one major thing that i think everyone has seen pot do to people... and that is make them go to prison.. like sadie said illegal is illegal

On March 17, 1999, the US Institute of Medicine (IOM) said that smoking marijuana has benefits for the terminally ill. They suggested that studies begin on producing inhalation devices to provide a safe alternative to the harmful effects of smoking. The study concluded that cannabinoids can be useful in treating pain, nausea and appetite loss caused by advanced cancer and AIDS. D-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) also acts as a sedative and reduces anxiety, which in itself may have therapeutic effects. The results of the studies done by IOM also stated that there was no evidence for marijuana being a "gateway" to harder drugs, or that it is addictive.

its such a touchy subject. Its so hard to decide how to approach the "drug" topic. I personally smoked up until i found out i was pregnant. I think its way more safe than alcohol but it IS illegal. I dont want to tell my kids to smoke, or that its ok but i also dont want to forbid my child from being curious about it. I think its something ill decide when the time comes

What are the pros of marijuana?? How would they benefit my children as teenagers (even used recreationally)

I understand for medicinal purposes... my kids dont have glaucoma.. cancer...

if they want a high, they can go mountain climbing, or riding a bike... play their favorite sport..

what benefit is their to marijuana to my children when they become teens?

moreover, I will be the one telling them boths sides to smoking weed and other drugs... they already hear it from me and they are 9,7 and 6...

Quoting Sadie Pantycakes:“ hmmm... as long as it is illegal, it is bad... regardless if you think its harmless or not... its ... [snip!] ... what extreme) It would be like me trying to justify underage drinking... or driving without a license... illegal is illegal”

so your trying to tell me you have never done anything illegal at all??? Even the littlest thingas indoing a u turn when you shouldnt?

Quoting Sadie Pantycakes:“ What are the pros of marijuana?? How would they benefit my children as teenagers (even used recreationally) ... [snip!] ... be the one telling them boths sides to smoking weed and other drugs... they already hear it from me and they are 9,7 and 6...”

  Exactly. What are the pros of marijuana?

Quoting Momma Squishy:“ On March 17, 1999, the US Institute of Medicine (IOM) said that smoking marijuana has benefits for the ... [snip!] ... done by IOM also stated that there was no evidence for marijuana being a "gateway" to harder drugs, or that it is addictive.”

yeah theres no "evidence" but being that i smoked ALOT i found that there are some addictive qualities to it. After i quit the first time i had bad night sweats, no appetite, nausea and irritability. Its NOTHING compared to alcohol or any other drug, but there are issues with it. Another thing ive noticed is that anyone who smokes everyday has a very very very hard time trying to permanently quit.

Quoting just call me mama:“ so your trying to tell me you have never done anything illegal at all??? Even the littlest thingas indoing a u turn when you shouldnt?”

yes, i did... i started smoking weed.. then cigarettes... and eventually got hooked on meth.. I was a pregnant teenager and a high school dropout...

how does me doing it justify it being ok for my kids... isnt the point of being a parent to lead your kids in the right path?

The risks of abuse versus therapeutic benefits is the main issue behind the debate of legalizing marijuana. Results obtained from studies that deem marijuana as a "gateway drug," a drug that leads to the consumption of other illicit drugs, have so far proven inconclusive. Studies have shown that there are more benefits to smoking marijuana than there are risks. The results of these studies should be interpreted with caution because most of them produced mixed results. However, for those who use marijuana as a last resort to treat their pain, they should have the option of having access to it via legal channels. Whether physiological evidence supports use or not, those people who use marijuana to sooth illness obviously feel better by using it. If marijuana use is psychological, then so be it. The bottom line is that marijuana use for therapeutic purposes should feel effective to those who are using it. From the hundreds of studies done over the years, scientists and the general public have a general notion of what the short and long term effects are. If one is willing to take the risk and use marijuana to help them cope with their illness, then it is their choice to do so. There is an obvious necessity for more research to be done. Science is headed in the right direction by developing new drugs that mimic the effects of marijuana and by continuing its quest to learn more about it. Until drugs are developed that work as well as smoking marijuana, there should be no doubt that this wonder drug should be allowed for medicinal use. History has dictated that there definitely is a role for marijuana in society. Science has shown that there are more positives than negatives in smoking marijuana. Up to this point in time, all of the evidence presented so far has made it clear that when it comes to the issue of marijuana for therapeutic use, the benefits outweigh the risks