So, Your Mom Wants to Try Pot.
How to Talk to Your Parents (or any family curious family member) About Cannabis.
We’ve done it. We get it.
Here are some helpful tips on how to have “THE TALK.”
So, your mom wants to try pot. Maybe you’ve been waiting for your parents to turn the page on their attitudes toward cannabis. Or maybe the thought of sharing a cannabis experience with a parent is slightly terrifying. Either way…it’s a new era and for the first time family members across generations can enjoy a little green together (legally in 23 of the 50 states). Pretty cool, right? Yes, but let’s be real, talking to your mom or dad, or even grandparent about cannabis may not be on the list of things you’re excited to do. It can feel a little uncomfortable or awkward for both parties.
“Why Do You Want to Try Cannabis?”
First things first, start by asking them why they’re interested in cannabis. What effects are they hoping to experience? Maybe they’re curious about easing joint pain or exploring cannabis as a sleep aid.
Then talk about their preference on how they consume cannabis. There are so many options, from vape pens, to dissolvables, or even drinks. The sky’s the limit. Check to see if they have a preference. They may be more comfortable tracking their dose with products that are designed to help keep dosing flexible and simple - like midose. melts.
Make sure your parents know that it can be a little bit of a trial-and-error situation to find the cannabis and dose they love. This isn’t a negative. In fact, it’s one of the coolest parts of enjoying cannabis. Because nothing is one-size-fits-all. Cannabis allows each individual to find the dose and blend that works best for them. It’s actually pretty liberating!
Not Your Dad’s Weed
Cannabis is a little….different now.
How so? Chances are, the cannabis your parents grew up consuming is a bit different from the currently available selection at most hometown dispensaries. You know when older generations say “The weed these days is just so much stronger than when I was in college?” Well, they’re right. It is. Why? Over the years, as cannabis cultivation has become more widespread in the United States, the botany nerds have cultivated stronger and stronger strains with higher concentrations of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) - the cannabinoid that gives you that “high” feeling. That “Sour Diesel” or “Purple Haze” strain at the dispensary did not sprout up from the ground on its own. For this reason, many people who are returning to cannabis after a hiatus are turning to other ways to consume than smoking flower. Luckily for your parents, there are many new cannabis products that make it easier to control and monitor their dose. Products like midose. are designed to make dosing easier, so everyone feels more in control of their cannabis journey. After all, it’s all about finding the dose that works best. Less time on guesswork and more time to explore and enjoy!
Cannabis Ch-ch-ch-Changes
Times have changed. The long-held attitudes and beliefs toward cannabis have shifted dramatically over the last few decades. Both politically and privately. Cannabis has been so much accepted into the mainstream that people from all walks of life are opening up about their cannabis use and cannabis curiosity. From college students to corporate lawyers, cannabis is being celebrated for its naturally helpful/beneficial properties. While studies and conclusions about cannabis from the FDA are still slow in coming due to federal law, the proof is in the pudding (as my mom would say).
It’s no wonder that older generations are getting back into cannabis. Cannabis provides a nature-based way to help alleviate chronic pain and manage symptoms of arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and other painful conditions. Cannabis may also help your parents with the many side effects of allopathic medications or treatments like chemotherapy - such as appetite loss or trouble sleeping.
Not to mention, your parents are retired (or at least dreaming of it) and it’s high time they have a little FUN.
Where to begin? Let’s be real, old beliefs die hard, and your parents may express concerns rooted in past social conceptions about cannabis. A great way to get the conversion ball rolling is by opening up about your own experiences with cannabis - whether for medical reasons or recreational use. Share reasons why and how cannabis has positively impacted your life. This can help humanize and normalize the use and enjoyment of cannabis.
The first step is building a mutual understanding and connection so that everyone feels comfortable. I know it may feel a little awkward - especially if cannabis was a big no-no in your family as a child. But, by sharing personal stories you’re inviting your parents into your world.
You might be surprised by the stories your parents have to tell about their youthful cannabis experiencesh. I know plenty of people who opened up about cannabis use to their parents because they thought cannabis could potentially help their parents. Only to find that their parents had already been enjoying cannabis on the down-low for years.
Share Cannabis Stories
Don’t Forget to Go Over the Rules
Before jumping into a cannabis party with your mom, just remember to also educate your parents on the local laws and regulations regarding cannabis use. It can be a little complicated. So make sure you equip them with all the knowledge they need to enjoy cannabis responsibly. No one wants to get their parents in trouble. Your parents may not want to enjoy cannabis with you…but make sure they know they can call you with any questions, get help if they get too high by accident, or just need help deciding on what food to order for delivery. Oh, how the tables have turned!
Phew! You got this. Talking about cannabis with your family can be the start of a whole new family chapter. Maybe this Thanksgiving you’ll be passing out the communal cannabis at Thanksgiving dinner. Or at least, have a newfound bond with your parents.
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