DS doing drugs...

[missjacks]

Hi,

Really just posting here for traffic I'm going to be honest.

Anyone else have a 16 y/o and please can you tell me realistically how common you think smoking weed is of this current generation of teens.

I have been worried for a while DS is playing with recreational drugs and basically have caught him (DH found a video on social media and everything spiralled from there). DS is very blaze and assures us "everyone is smoking weed"...

Mumsnet... what do you reckon?
Obviously i know it isn't everyone... however the school seems to think this is "very common in teens at the moment" as well ?! not sure if this is widespread or just my area.

Thanks

I think you need to educate your DS. Give him all the info on new wave weed which can be Very Strong. I think most kids dabble so try not to worry too much.
If he's in a safe environment with friends, and it's not becoming a daily occurrence I wouldn't worry. It may become an issue if he starts to drive as police do a drug wipe test now if he gets pulled over.
My thoughts for my DD are that I'd prefer her to smoke a bit of weed occasionally than go out and get smashed on alcohol and put herself in danger. It's hard being a mum sometimes. I worried more about drinking than drugs but maybe more because she's a girl..... She's 22 now and a graduate. You must go with your gut.