Reply #52: Maybe for a 16-year-old... [View All]

...when older, the child will have a degree of independence and autonomy and if motivated, will get pot on his or her own, whether you like it or not, and likely from a dealer who might also have meth, crack, etc. on offer. In this type of situation, it's the lesser of two evils to provide a limited quantity for personal use in the home, assuming you know exactly where it's coming from. Of course, in this time and place, there are severe legal and social repercussions for doing so, even though it is probably the best solution from a pragmatic perspective.

But this article is talking about a 12-year-old and an 11-year-old. Ground the kid. It's not a case for the criminal justice system, but it is a case for parental discipline.