how old before you teach to grow?

Is it legal where you are at?

 

That's an answer. I guess it is up to you. If it were my child, i'd teach them how to grow in general and not focus on something that could land them in prison.

 

Main thing about young ones is the desire to be cool and show off. Apparently 22 and was my son's magical age before he stopped running his mouth to everybody about where it comes from. He's 25 now and he's talking about wanting to try his hand at it. I think he's ready

 

adult


Its a big deal. under federal law no state is legal. Uncle Sam says you go to jail and then some. Until that changes I will steer my brood elsewhere. And then some.

 

Res put it well. I never hid what I did from from my son but instructed him of what was expected of him and what ever choices he made when he was an adult was different than the choices he could make for himself as a kid were. I would add that I would show them how to garden in general. Do some perrenials and veggies in 2 seperate areas and teach them how to grow that way. Then when they become adults and ask how to add to their repertoire it will be an easy switch.

 

Have to agree with this one. Kids can't stand knowing something or having something and not showing off or yacking to their friends. Then their friends do the same to their friends until the wrong people find out.


I think it depends on the reasons. Is it for personal stash, to make some extra money, or serious interest for a future when it's legal.


But, how many kids can have something the others don't and not be likely to show it off. They are way too social and don't understand the virtues of privacy.


Unless they can comprehend the ramifications and resist involving their friends, I'd say no.


Be Cool, CG

 

Like you say the immature adults can be as bad. I have a couple friends that still have a habit of bringing up old times and stories in groups of people to 're-affirm' their coolness. Every hot new bartender at the country club had to hear about the wicked shit we used to get from so and so and got soooo fucked up.


My response is always 'thank God I've outgrown that, man the stupid shit we did as kids' then change the topic or just leave. Even when those people bring up the subject in private I tell them I quit years ago with no regrets.


Be Cool, CG

 

your insane if you teach someone that young this shit Nip...in sooo many ways


Lead him to a few websites and let him learn on his own, if he wants tips, then maybe drop some knowledge but do not get involved in any way at all...don't put your fam at risk in any way ever!

 

no brains


Generally speaking kids that age have a lack of experience. therefore they get themselves into situations that otherwise wouldn't happen with normal adults good example that trust too many of their friends that would f*** them. My 22 year old decided to show all his friends what I do for a living. Luckily I was smart enough to put some plants outside and keep them away from the building. Follow the trail of leaves off my plants to the kids front door

 

I'm going to tell my kids I went to church every sunday and got nothing but As. If I, my brother, or my father are any indication, whatever comes from my loins is going to be a little sociopathic drug addict as it is. Doubt he or she will need any help from me as far as that's concerned.


That being said, gardening is a great hobby. I started weeding my parents garden when I was 5 or 6. Respect for nature, labor, and good food are lessons that should be taught as young as possible IMO.