Illegal drugs - worse than legal ones?

[BlackBerry25]

People who pop outside for a cigarette, ruining their childs life because they aren't watching them grow for 5 mins. People who go run for a coffee, again...ruining their kids life.

Casino once a month. FORGET ABOUT IT. Could be staring at your child while they sleep.

 

[aob1013]

The way I see it is that cannabis..Whatever you think of it is an illegal drug. As is heroine..LSD..Cocaine.. Ecstasy.

Would any of you do the latter in front of your children or with you're children in the house??

I would not do any drugs while my son was in the house. That includes having a glass of wine!

I don't know why people think that anyone who does take drugs MUST be soooo irresponsible that they'd do it while looking after their kids.

well if people dont do it around their kids then when they are doing it then they are smoking drugs rather then sitting playing with their kids. iykwim

No i don't get you this time. A lot of parents get a babysitter so they can go for a pint - why do you assume people smoking cannabis are not doing the same thing?

Get a babysitter, so you can go and do drugs?

That sounds absolutely awful, irresponsible, omg just awful. Not being facetious but what do you think a social worker/HV would think about that?!?!?

 

[RainbowDrop_x]

The way I see it is that cannabis..Whatever you think of it is an illegal drug. As is heroine..LSD..Cocaine.. Ecstasy.

Would any of you do the latter in front of your children or with you're children in the house??

I would not do any drugs while my son was in the house. That includes having a glass of wine!

I don't know why people think that anyone who does take drugs MUST be soooo irresponsible that they'd do it while looking after their kids.

well if people dont do it around their kids then when they are doing it then they are smoking drugs rather then sitting playing with their kids. iykwim

No i don't get you this time. A lot of parents get a babysitter so they can go for a pint - why do you assume people smoking cannabis are not doing the same thing?

Get a babysitter, so you can go and do drugs?

That sounds absolutely awful, irresponsible, omg just awful. Not being facetious but what do you think a social worker/HV would think about that?!?!?

My point EXACTLY

 

[Dopeyjopey]

I don't recall anyone saying they currently smoke every day. And the lady who's OH does smoke stated that it is out of the house once LO is in bed. I certainly don't interrupt my son's sleep to play with him!

Babybump - you are in the minority. People are allowed to have the occasional night out you know! And as long as any drug, legal or illegal, that is ingested has no effect on the parenting once the parent is back with their child i don't see a problem. Other than the illegality but that is what this debate is questioning.

For those who just say 'drugs are bad' i would be very interested to know your thoughts on some of the very interesting questions raised earlier in the thread. We know they are illegal, that's not what i'm debating!

 

[aob1013]

I don't like drugs, they are illegal for a reason and hopefully they will stay illegal. Infact, they probably will, which is great.

I completely understand your point, and this debate has actually raised some very good points. My initial reason for starting this debate was to discuss whether the government REALLY have our best interests at heart if they allow alcohol and tobacco to be sold when it is proven to be more harmful than other, illegal substances.

does it not worry you,that because of your views on drugs,it will increase the chance of your kids taking drugs? it's just because most parents bring their kids up to see that drugs are wrong and bad no matter what,but you's dont seem to have that veiw on drugs. not having ago,just asking

I will educate my son on what i know. I don't believe in saying 'drugs are bad. Just because.' I know people who have died from heroin overdoses, had drug induced mania, been alcoholics and much more. If he wants to take drugs, nothing i do or don't say will change that - i just know that i would be able to give him honest, open advice and hope that he makes the right choice. If he doesn't, at least he'll know what he's doing and end up hurt because he's ignorant to the effects.

I don't believe its how you are raised, but who you are as a person. Both my brother and I were raised the same, I dabbled with drugs when I was younger. He didn't.

One friend has alcoholics for parents, and she refuses to drink a drop of it. Same with other people who's parents smoke pot, they don't.

Its also against the law to consume alcohol here before the age of 19 (18 in some provinces) but I don't know of one person who waited until the legal age to have a drink.

Same here. I was always told 'just say no' but it didn't work. And in a way, i'm glad it didn't because i wouldn't be the sensible person i am now if i hadn't been through that reckless phase!

I think all three are harmful and dangerous and should be and stay illegal .. however that wouldn't happen as the Gov make too much money from them! x

 

[polo_princess]

I dont think she quite meant it in the literal sense that some of you are taking it, i think she meant it in that people get a sitter to go on a night out, and then they may ake drugs whilst out, not purposely get a sitter in to go take drugs

LOL @ W you make me laugh!!

 

[BlackBerry25]

If the government regulated and taxed it, it would not be "funding criminals."

I think people don't understand that MOST people who smoke weed aren't completely effed up when smoked in moderation, just like alcohol aka POISON.

 

[xbabybumpx]

I don't recall anyone saying they currently smoke every day. And the lady who's OH does smoke stated that it is out of the house once LO is in bed. I certainly don't interrupt my son's sleep to play with him!

Babybump - you are in the minority. People are allowed to have the occasional night out you know! And as long as any drug, legal or illegal, that is ingested has no effect on the parenting once the parent is back with their child i don't see a problem. Other than the illegality but that is what this debate is questioning.

For those who just say 'drugs are bad' i would be very interested to know your thoughts on some of the very interesting questions raised earlier in the thread. We know they are illegal, that's not what i'm debating!

Actually,there was a new mother on the other thread that stated she smoked weed almost daily. Blackberry-if me not smoking drugs makes me a perfect mother then so be it

 

[Dopeyjopey]

I'm not for a minute suggesting people should get a babysitter to take drugs. To me, it can be compared to going out for a drink. In four months i have left my son to go out for a pepsi and to socialise once.

 

[Dopeyjopey]

I don't recall anyone saying they currently smoke every day. And the lady who's OH does smoke stated that it is out of the house once LO is in bed. I certainly don't interrupt my son's sleep to play with him!

Babybump - you are in the minority. People are allowed to have the occasional night out you know! And as long as any drug, legal or illegal, that is ingested has no effect on the parenting once the parent is back with their child i don't see a problem. Other than the illegality but that is what this debate is questioning.

For those who just say 'drugs are bad' i would be very interested to know your thoughts on some of the very interesting questions raised earlier in the thread. We know they are illegal, that's not what i'm debating!

Actually,there was a new mother on the other thread that stated she smoked weed almost daily. Blackberry-if me not smoking drugs makes me a perfect mother then so be it

I'm aware of the other thread and would prefer that cat fight to be left out of this (mostly) informative and interesting debate

 

[polo_princess]

I must be one hell of a bad mother because not only do i smoke and drink, i leave Brooke at home with OH so i can go out clubbing and partying to do it

Nevermind the fact that i work my backside off 3 days a week and play mum 24/7 ... i dont think "me" time, in whatever way you choose is wrong and makes you a bad person!!

 

[Dopeyjopey]

I dont think she quite meant it in the literal sense that some of you are taking it, i think she meant it in that people get a sitter to go on a night out, and then they may ake drugs whilst out, not purposely get a sitter in to go take drugs

LOL @ W you make me laugh!!

Thank you PP. I feel like i need to put a disclaimer on the bottom of every post i make right now!

 

[BlackBerry25]

I don't recall anyone saying they currently smoke every day. And the lady who's OH does smoke stated that it is out of the house once LO is in bed. I certainly don't interrupt my son's sleep to play with him!

Babybump - you are in the minority. People are allowed to have the occasional night out you know! And as long as any drug, legal or illegal, that is ingested has no effect on the parenting once the parent is back with their child i don't see a problem. Other than the illegality but that is what this debate is questioning.

For those who just say 'drugs are bad' i would be very interested to know your thoughts on some of the very interesting questions raised earlier in the thread. We know they are illegal, that's not what i'm debating!

Actually,there was a new mother on the other thread that stated she smoked weed almost daily. Blackberry-if me not smoking drugs makes me a perfect mother then so be it

 

[BlackBerry25]

I must be one hell of a bad mother because not only do i smoke and drink, i leave Brooke at home with OH so i can go out clubbing and partying to do it

Nevermind the fact that i work my backside off 3 days a week and play mum 24/7 ... i dont think "me" time, in whatever way you choose is wrong and makes you a bad person!!

I'll join the club!

 

[BlackBerry25]

I guess we are good mothers, because we can still be ourselves and raise children successfully.

 

[Tiff]

I must be one hell of a bad mother because not only do i smoke and drink, i leave Brooke at home with OH so i can go out clubbing and partying to do it

Nevermind the fact that i work my backside off 3 days a week and play mum 24/7 ... i dont think "me" time, in whatever way you choose is wrong and makes you a bad person!!

Same here. When my OH gets home I pour my wine and sit and relax. Sometimes I'll have a bit, sometimes I'll have a lot and get tipsy. It doesn't matter though... my OH is home and is there to get my daughter in case anything happens.

I go out partying too. Sometimes we have my MIL stay over and watch Claire so the BOTH of us can go out and have drinks and whatnot. It isn't often, but it does happen. Our lives didn't end just because we had a baby.

 

[xbabybumpx]

I guess we are good mothers, because we can still be ourselves and raise children successfully.

and thats what we are doing

 

[xbabybumpx]

I must be one hell of a bad mother because not only do i smoke and drink, i leave Brooke at home with OH so i can go out clubbing and partying to do it

Nevermind the fact that i work my backside off 3 days a week and play mum 24/7 ... i dont think "me" time, in whatever way you choose is wrong and makes you a bad person!!

but you dont take drugs though do you? thats what the debate is about,its not about wether you go out and have a drink or not

 

[Dopeyjopey]

I must be one hell of a bad mother because not only do i smoke and drink, i leave Brooke at home with OH so i can go out clubbing and partying to do it

Nevermind the fact that i work my backside off 3 days a week and play mum 24/7 ... i dont think "me" time, in whatever way you choose is wrong and makes you a bad person!!

but you dont take drugs though do you? thats what the debate is about,its not about wether you go out and have a drink or not

And THERE is the debate. Alcohol IS a drug. As is tobacco. And caffeine. To assume that one is safer than the other because it's legal is naive.

 

[polo_princess]

I must be one hell of a bad mother because not only do i smoke and drink, i leave Brooke at home with OH so i can go out clubbing and partying to do it

Nevermind the fact that i work my backside off 3 days a week and play mum 24/7 ... i dont think "me" time, in whatever way you choose is wrong and makes you a bad person!!

but you dont take drugs though do you? thats what the debate is about,its not about wether you go out and have a drink or not

Not illegal drugs no, but i thought this debate was about legal vs illegal?

I dont see smoking and drinking as taking drugs, but others may do?