What kind of parent do you think you'd be?

Not Comms Officer · March 26, 2015, 07:41:19 PM

Ideally, I'd be an authoritative parent, but I won't know for sure until I have kids. Which will be a long time from now.

Blackbox Rob · March 26, 2015, 07:46:45 PM

Quote from: S\ash on March 26, 2015, 05:03:03 PM

Would you smoke weed with your kids?

Both my parents do. Its a bonding experience. Because I'm such an anxious guy who doesnt tell people how I feel, being stoned takes all that anxiety away and I feel like I can be my self without anybody judging me, cause I just dont give a fuck when im baked as a cake.

Verbatim · March 26, 2015, 07:48:17 PM

Quote from: SecondClass on March 26, 2015, 05:02:27 PM

Depends how old they are. If my kid is 13 or 14 and I find him smoking, I'd be pretty angry. If he was 16 or 17, I wouldn't give a shit.

why would it matter to you anyway
why would you care even if they were 5

apparently it's completely harmless, so

Nexus · March 26, 2015, 07:51:02 PM

I'd be a kickass dad.

Blackbox Rob · March 26, 2015, 08:02:36 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on March 26, 2015, 07:48:17 PM

Quote from: SecondClass on March 26, 2015, 05:02:27 PM
Depends how old they are. If my kid is 13 or 14 and I find him smoking, I'd be pretty angry. If he was 16 or 17, I wouldn't give a shit.
why would it matter to you anyway
why would you care even if they were 5

apparently it's completely harmless, so

It has a negative impact on cognition and academic performance. Nobody in middle school or high school should be injecting marijuana, IMO.

Blackbox Rob · March 26, 2015, 08:05:25 PM

The Laissez-faire type, honestly.

True Turquoise · March 26, 2015, 08:05:35 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on March 26, 2015, 03:00:45 PM

overly protective

gats · March 26, 2015, 08:07:41 PM

is it okay to ask my children to throw it?

SecondClass · March 26, 2015, 08:09:09 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on March 26, 2015, 07:48:17 PM

Quote from: SecondClass on March 26, 2015, 05:02:27 PM
Depends how old they are. If my kid is 13 or 14 and I find him smoking, I'd be pretty angry. If he was 16 or 17, I wouldn't give a shit.
why would it matter to you anyway
why would you care even if they were 5

apparently it's completely harmless, so

I'd rather my kids learn what reality is before they begin the adventure of altering it.

SecondClass · March 26, 2015, 08:09:53 PM

Quote from: Blackbox Rob on March 26, 2015, 08:02:36 PM

It has a negative impact on cognition and academic performance.

Not really. I smoked weed all throughout high school and got great ACT and SAT scores.

Verbatim · March 26, 2015, 08:10:15 PM

Quote from: Blackbox Rob on March 26, 2015, 08:02:36 PM

It has a negative impact on cognition and academic performance.

secondclass would probably contest that though

see? with his anecdotal evidence and everything

SecondClass · March 26, 2015, 08:12:07 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on March 26, 2015, 08:10:15 PM

Quote from: Blackbox Rob on March 26, 2015, 08:02:36 PM
It has a negative impact on cognition and academic performance.
secondclass would probably contest that though

see? with his anecdotal evidence and everything

If it's been empirically proven beyond all doubt that weed makes you less intelligent, like most of you claim, then why did that evil herb's effects spare me?

The Lord Slide Rule · March 26, 2015, 08:20:10 PM

Quote from: SecondClass on March 26, 2015, 08:12:07 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on March 26, 2015, 08:10:15 PM
Quote from: Blackbox Rob on March 26, 2015, 08:02:36 PM
It has a negative impact on cognition and academic performance.
secondclass would probably contest that though

see? with his anecdotal evidence and everything
If it's been empirically proven beyond all doubt that weed makes you less intelligent, like most of you claim, then why did that evil herb's effects spare me?

class, i hate to do this

>tfw anecdote
>tfw statistical deviation
>tfw unregulated psychoactives can affect different people differently

SecondClass · March 26, 2015, 08:21:47 PM

Quote from: SexyBarracuda on March 26, 2015, 08:20:10 PM

Quote from: SecondClass on March 26, 2015, 08:12:07 PM
Quote from: Verbatim on March 26, 2015, 08:10:15 PM
Quote from: Blackbox Rob on March 26, 2015, 08:02:36 PM
It has a negative impact on cognition and academic performance.
secondclass would probably contest that though

see? with his anecdotal evidence and everything
If it's been empirically proven beyond all doubt that weed makes you less intelligent, like most of you claim, then why did that evil herb's effects spare me?
class, i hate to do this

>tfw anecdote
>tfw standard deviation
>tfw unregulated psychoactives can affect different people differently

Guess I just got lucky, then.

The Lord Slide Rule · March 26, 2015, 08:23:09 PM

Quote from: SecondClass on March 26, 2015, 08:21:47 PM

Quote from: SexyBarracuda on March 26, 2015, 08:20:10 PM
Quote from: SecondClass on March 26, 2015, 08:12:07 PM
Quote from: Verbatim on March 26, 2015, 08:10:15 PM
Quote from: Blackbox Rob on March 26, 2015, 08:02:36 PM
It has a negative impact on cognition and academic performance.
secondclass would probably contest that though

see? with his anecdotal evidence and everything
If it's been empirically proven beyond all doubt that weed makes you less intelligent, like most of you claim, then why did that evil herb's effects spare me?
class, i hate to do this

>tfw anecdote
>tfw standard deviation
>tfw unregulated psychoactives can affect different people differently
Guess I just got lucky, then.

It didn't affect me either. . .to my knowledge but I'm not a heavy user.

SecondClass · March 26, 2015, 08:26:16 PM

Quote from: SexyBarracuda on March 26, 2015, 08:23:09 PM

Quote from: SecondClass on March 26, 2015, 08:21:47 PM
Quote from: SexyBarracuda on March 26, 2015, 08:20:10 PM
Quote from: SecondClass on March 26, 2015, 08:12:07 PM
Quote from: Verbatim on March 26, 2015, 08:10:15 PM
Quote from: Blackbox Rob on March 26, 2015, 08:02:36 PM
It has a negative impact on cognition and academic performance.
secondclass would probably contest that though

see? with his anecdotal evidence and everything
If it's been empirically proven beyond all doubt that weed makes you less intelligent, like most of you claim, then why did that evil herb's effects spare me?
class, i hate to do this

>tfw anecdote
>tfw standard deviation
>tfw unregulated psychoactives can affect different people differently
Guess I just got lucky, then.
It didn't affect me either. . .to my knowledge but I'm not a heavy user.

I've been a daily smoker for a while, and I'm pretty sure I'm just as sharp as when I started. I just took the SAT a year ago, and I'd been smoking for a long time before that. I can see how it might make others dumber, though. I do think, however, that a large part of why people see weed smokers as the "lazy, dumb stoner" archetype is because most people who smoke were lazy and dumb to begin with.

The Lord Slide Rule · March 26, 2015, 08:28:04 PM

Quote from: SecondClass on March 26, 2015, 08:26:16 PM

I do think, however, that a large part of why people see weed smokers as the "lazy, dumb stoner" archetype is because most people who smoke were lazy and dumb to begin with.

That's probably a factor as well.

Verbatim · March 26, 2015, 08:31:26 PM

Quote from: SecondClass on March 26, 2015, 08:26:16 PM

I've been a daily smoker for a while, and I'm pretty sure I'm just as sharp as when I started.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect

Super Irish · March 26, 2015, 08:31:56 PM

I dunno, depends on the kid.

If he/she's alright and not to stubborn or generally bold, than I'd be decent. I doubt I could handle it well if they're a little shit to begin with.

SecondClass · March 26, 2015, 08:33:39 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on March 26, 2015, 08:31:26 PM

Quote from: SecondClass on March 26, 2015, 08:26:16 PM
I've been a daily smoker for a while, and I'm pretty sure I'm just as sharp as when I started.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect

The fact that that concept exists doesn't mean that it applies to everyone who sees themselves as intelligent. Like, seriously, you use the Wikipedia link to that page as a weapon sooooo much.

Verbatim · March 26, 2015, 08:34:20 PM

first time i've used it

MAYBE the second

SecondClass · March 26, 2015, 08:39:02 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on March 26, 2015, 08:34:20 PM

first time i've used it

MAYBE the second

Then maybe it wasn't you, but that's a common page to link to around here whenever someone displays any sign that they think they're smart. And it's not a bad trait if you are somewhat smart. I don't believe myself to be a moron, but I never even said that I'm brilliant or anything, just that my level of intelligence has remained consistent throughout my time as a smoker.

Dopameme · March 26, 2015, 08:43:02 PM

I hope I'm a good one if I somehow ever find the urge to want a child.

Luis · March 26, 2015, 08:43:18 PM

a bad one

Ásgeirr · March 26, 2015, 08:45:25 PM