Do your parent(s) vape? Did they use to? Are you a parent that vapes?

[Diogenes the Cynic]

I'm just curious about what people's parents do/have done, or if you are a parent, do you? Not just limited to vaping: smoking, eating, any consumption of cannabis. Do you know? I suppose a lot of people might not know for sure what their parents have done but feel free to speculate.

My dad went to college in the late 60s and early 70s and my mom went to college in the late 70s and early 80s and I think they probably tried cannabis but I don't think they were regular users. There is no way in hell that they use it today. Maybe I will ask them one day

It's something that's come up a few times among friends - one guy's middle-aged dad still smokes somewhat regularly (haven't vaped with him yet .... in time) and is a working-class guy but pretty relaxed. Another guy I know found some kind of glassware in his dad's stuff

 

[OhTheAgony]

I have friends who are parents and enjoy mj, but mine? No.

My mom has let me grow in her backyard though, & helped with the harvest & took care of my plants when I was on holiday. She is kinda curious what it's like and we've started a session a couple of times, but every time I offered her the J she chickened out. I think she's to much of a control freak tbh. She can enjoy one glass of wine, but I don't think I've ever seen her take a second one.
My dad tried mj a couple of times in college, but he says it didn't do anything for him so he just stuck to his beer.

 

[momofthegoons]

My mom and dad smoked with us back in the 60's and 70's. And my son turned me on to vaping. Guess that says it all, eh?

 

[Vicki]

I vape and am the Mom of an 11 year old daughter.

 

[Silver420Surfer]

I found an old bag of bud in my mom's drawer as a teenager. I was already pothead by then, she was diagnosed with cancer and I think my cousins hooked her up to try and see if it helped her. My dad, not cool at all with "drugs", except all the ones the doctors prescribe for ailments. Mom's been aware and ok with my use, but being a child of the 50's, propaganda overtakes her every now and again. Like when the "synthetic " wanna be weed came out and all the news over it, she calls me and tells me to "be careful" what I smoke. lol
My children are homeschooled and will luckily not be saddled with the "D.A.R.E." programs and "say no to drugs" bullshite that so many U.S. schools propagandize with. I would prefer they reach adulthood prior to trying or experimenting with MJ. But would rather they vape a bowl, than drink alcohol or take prescription pills.

 

[djonkoman]

my mom says she tried it a few times but never got effect from it(wich is very well possible since I also didn't feel anything my first 5-6 times, and after that needed a lot and had a reversed tolerance for a while)
my dad is a bit more conservative, however on the bag of his old acoustic guitar there's a spraypainted weedleaf(he says it's from an industrial hemp plant he kept in his room for the fun of it)
I have vaped once with my uncle, he only took 1 hit from my VG tough and since he hadn't used one before it was a small hit

 

[Greenscreen]

My parents used to smoke it all the time and were reasonably involved with it in the 60's but they stopped nearly 25 years ago now. They bought me my first vape last christmas and now my dad is very fond of me vaping because he's seen the change in me going from smoke to vapor.

The funniest bit is is that if old friends who still use weed come around then he makes me get my vape out to show them .. Its funny cus although he's been a purist for donkeys years you can see he'd quite like to try it sometimes but he never has.. i suppose anyone would who hasn't experienced vapor but has heavily smoked in there time would wonder

My mum would never try it, but she gets migraines and i've often contemplated getting her to use some of my hash oil / vape hash stuff for the pain instead of headache tablets, not to sure about that yet though..

(sorry for the rant!)

 

[AGBeer]

I am a parent that vapes, but my other half doesnt indulge at all.

When I was growing up, my parents smoked but ultimately gave it all up (as they gave up the 'lifestyle' that normally accompanied this) Even after I moved out they had problems that I smoked.

Now that Im well into my 30s and settled, I had the cannabis discussion with my mom the other day. It was actually pretty refreshing as she was receptive and I was able to be open and honest without fear of judgement.

 

[JDSupreme]

My rents still smoke, and have smoked since the 60's. They are "old fashioned" and smoke only once in the evening before dinner.

Perhaps one of my earliest memories as a child was my dad telling me goofy, elaborate bedtime stories. I remember this distinct smell coming from his breath. I inquired about it on a few occasions and was told it was a "special coffee" that they drank at night. I believed this until I was 11 and went to my first concert. I was with my parents, my best friend, and his older sister. When I caught a whiff of "the coffee" my friend's sister said "Smells like someone is smoking some pot" Then it hit me.

Fast forward to "The talk" when I was about 16. My mom told me they still smoke on occasion and that it was ok if I did it as long as I was home. And that alcohol was much worse, and if I was going to do something, make it green.

Now I get them all their herbs. A zip can last them 3+ months lol. They still combust out of their 1970's beta fish bowl bong (ROFL). They have tried vaping a few times and like it, but prefer bags (they use my old vapir 5.0 at times but its almost dead). I plan on getting them an EQ for Xmas.

 

[weedemon]

my folks are both hardcore anti pot.

my mom has a disease where she could be a mmj patient but she won't consider it and suffers instead.

my dad is a dr and also in the "pot is bad, it destroys your brain" camp. he tried a brownie in college and had a bad trip. now he's an expert on the subject.

 

[Elluzion]

My parents definitely don't vape. They have never even tried Maijuana ever. They both think that pot is bad for you and my dad has tried to find articles linking marijuana to lung cancer, and various other un-truth's. My parents have threatened to take away most of the things that make my life easier if they would catch me. It's lame but it is what it is. I wish that they would see it more for what it is. A plant that has amazing properties to heal, prevent, and change.

 

[VWFringe]

since i've stepped in to help moderate her usage she's closer and less impulsive
fewer sketchy "friends"
less drinking, less drugs, more transparency


we share for cost savings, and our budget is a quarter of a gram a day each. I've asked her to limit her combusting to once or twice a week (usually a Friday on Friday).

She hasn't wanted her SSRI's for the past couple of months, and seems less depressed.

Of course i believe all the benefits are due to the increase in our relationship and the understanding I've helped her achieve, but the pot also makes her feel a little better when she's under it's influence, slight as it is with our tolerance being slightly high, and having switched to sativa's (at her request).

We have to hide it from my wife, which sucks (but that's the least of our marital problems). Wife and I toked up for the first fifteen years we were married. I didn't used to know I had ADHD, or what it meant...so it's understandable that she's come to see my problems as having to do with cannabis instead of something more basic, and prefers to focus on the bahaviors that I formed in response to the brain imbalance, than on anything I have to say about ADHD in our family.

Dr. Gabor Mate says to hold your kids close. Their peers just aren't capable of being the emotional rock they need as they transition into adulthood. I believe the most important skill I can impart to her will be an understanding of her own reward system, and the importance of activating it often and for longer periods of time, but even tho she understands this intellectually somewhat, if only from hearing me talk about it again and again, she lacks experience...but I know we can help each other get better at this as we move forward together.

 

[BossBrew]

I often have lengthy vape sessions with my Dad. He is 56 and has done plenty of drugs in his life and has only stuck with pot. He has terrible sciatica and nerve pain which is relieved by using Cannabis. After seeing the benefits he received by medicating I quickly got a recommendation and it has improved the quality of my life drastically.

I actually purchased him a PD and Arizer Solo for his birthday and we have had epic vape sessions since then.

It was a bit strange at first to take bong rips in front of him but it eventually became less strange.

 

[crawdad]

search for more posts, this type of thing comes up on here on occasion. (one example on topic).

anyhow, im a parent who vapes...its kept away from the children though, its hidden from them as it has no relevance for them to be made aware similar to "adult" topics that do not concern them and i dont want the burden of keeping it a secret on them.

 

[VaporNation]

I have vaped with my mother who has MS and it was a great relief for her... unfortunately she resides in a state that is yet to embrace cannabis as a medical option and doesn't want to risk legal trouble.

 

[Ghostcula]

My dad smoked some major pot back in the day, but was diagnosed with throat cancer from smoking cigarettes I've always wanted to get him into vaping,
But I'm hesitant since he was so against me smoking

 

[herbgirl]

My parents did not partake as far as I know. I was fed the typical DARE BS in school, but luckily i saw through it. I am the mom of two young boys and vape regularly to help me to control my bipolar disorder. I have no intention of sharing this information with them unless/until it becomes necessary. I treat most of our health complaints with the various medicinal plants i grow so it's normal for them to see me using leaf, bark or flowers in infusions, syrups or poultices for health reasons. They have no real reason to question it yet. I also use our vaporizer with essential oils, so smells coming from the bedroom are nothing new.

 

[scooter]

I used to keep my bubbler and my little 11 inch bong under my futon in my room, I also had my surfer in the back of the top shelf in my closet. All this to hide from my parents. When they found out that some MJ was being vaped and combusted in their house, they searched my whole room, found my glass and smashed all of it. Luckily, they missed the surfer

I live with a traditional chinese mother and a very conservative jewish father.... pretty much explains everything. I do miss my glass, especially my little bong as it was my first piece EVER. But I'm thankful my surfer still lives

PS, these are the same parents who called me an alcoholic this summer because I would come home after work every nite, and crack open ONE beer.
Parents.... I need to move out, ASAP

 

[jeffp]

I have a 13 year old daughter and I vape obviously. I've chosen to compartmentalize my life to the extent that when she's staying at my place everything gets locked away and for the time being my attitude toward all drugs, that I convey to her, is unenthusiastic. I feel that this is what serves her best at this stage of her life. I know that later on, and that this is right around the bend, the subject will bear more importance to her than passing curiosity. At that point I will be more upfront with her and fuel her with actual information. My attitude about her using weed would be governed by how it affects her school performance. Her grades will tell the story. If necessary I would have to stop if I want to exert credible influence, if I feel that it's detrimental to her. It may or not be, if at all. The most important thing I try to keep in mind is that as your child gets older you no longer have control but you can maintain influence IF you can maintain an open line of communication.