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>>>>>>> Kids & Cannabis GOOD OR BAD?
Cannabis laws have seen a flurry of changes in the past few years. Some were great while some were harmful to the future of the industry. The one thing that holds true is that cannabis laws are in a heavy grey area. Some states have approved cannabis use as medicinal, some have passed recreational use for adults, while the Federal Government still classifies it as one of the most dangerous drugs in our society today. This is making it extremely difficult to explain the risks and benefits to investors, seniors, and especially children. Leaving many people confused about what cannabis is, why we use it, and if it is indeed good or bad.
When it comes to children, they are simple, innocent, and trusting little humans. They learn their values and perceptions from the adults in their lives. When it comes time to explain values to them, most parents want to ensure they are giving their kids the proper tools and knowledge to get through life as easily as possible. This is already a big enough challenge, so how do we explain conflicting opinions and laws to children so it makes sense? We need to explain this natural plant articulately so our children can make smarter and more necessary changes when it is their time to run this planet.
Kids have it rough today! They grow up and learn that their childhood idols were never real. We have all had that proverbial bully or another kid that teased and mocked us, making our younger years difficult and confusing. Kids crave knowledge and understanding, so it has always bothered me that we shower them with the promise of this great world knowing it will eventually be shattered, yet we have continued to do so for so many generations that it has just become a way of life, something society participates in and accepts without question. Once kids learn that life is not about free candy from a bunny or gifts from a strange man that crawls down your chimney while you sleep, they begin to question and distrust more of life’s certainties. As they become wiser, being truthful is essential, making explaining conflicting opinions and legalities a difficult task.
If you have had a cannabis talk with your child, you may have explained that some states are recognizing the benefits of this natural plant and that it has become legal to purchase, obtain, and consume in those states. Dispensaries can easily be seen and production facilities can be smelled from the street. There is no denying that cannabis is becoming mainstream. But what of the kids who need cannabis as a medicine or have a parent in prison, how do you explain what is legal and what is not?
I understand that children are not usually sitting around discussing laws, but when it comes to children needing cannabis, the subject becomes askew. Why can a child with cancer in Michigan use cannabis while one in Florida cannot? Why does one dad have a criminal record while others do not? More importantly, how do we explain cannabis to our children when the state says it is legal while the school system is stating otherwise?
These are all answers that depend on the perception and views of each individual family, but is there a universal way to explain the laws so that children can grow up to change them for the benefit of society as opposed to corporate benefit? Is there a way to change cannabis laws to become universally accepted and stop the insanity that we have seen since legalization? It seems unfair to leave our children in the dark or confused and then expect them to just “get it” one day.
In my personal opinion, I feel we need to be as honest as possible with kids so our future generations can make smarter decisions based on need. Can you imagine a world where kids grow up confident and have the moxie to make needed changes, even those regarding issues outside of cannabis? No one has the answer, but we do know that laws need to change and children are our future. Maybe big changes could be found in what we teach kids and how we approach the day to day aspects of our lives.
Christine Watkins is the Owner, Founder, and CEO of Medicated Nation. She is a writer, a successful entrepreneur, carries 2 advanced business degrees and is a survivor of the healthcare industry. Founding Medicated Nation in 2018, her CBD company provides broad-spectrum CBD products made with FEHO (Full Extract Hemp Oil) Her one-of-akind business model caught the attention of many and she has since collaborated with Shark Tank panel member, Kevin Harrington.
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