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hi, just starting experimenting with THC in my 30s as well.
my assumption is that there's no fucking way a parent can make sure their teen won't try drugs. so it's better for them to try it in a safe place with access to a trusted adult they can contact quickly if they need.
I'm not saying a parent can stop them, I'm saying giving it is a bad idea. A parent can tell their kid why they shouldn't do it, ask them to wait until they're older, and let the kid make the decision if they find themselves faced with the choice. Children don't have a lot of disposable income typically though, so obtaining drugs is proportionally more difficult without help.
yet most teens still try drugs,