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rofl this is priceless

asking about his age is cliché, but very important when it comes to matters like these.

Not to sound like a condescending dick but all jokes aside, unless you can fend for yourself - meaning you're out of HS (at least) - and you have a pretty stable job, I advice you to just suck it up take the test. Moving in with a friend might sound alluring but in the long run, it does tend to make things more complicated; remember: there's no such thing as a free lunch. You're 17; you're pretty much an adult so I would suggest trying to look at this from different perspectives. I don't know your family and I have no clue as to how your relationship with your friend is but my suggestion would be to man up and accept the situation rather than trying to run away from it - you got caught, now face the consequences.

You live under their roof so you have to follow their rules. If you want to live under a different one, then you would have to pay your dues. But I'll tell you now, it's no easy task to juggle work, school, and maintaining your home - especially since you're 17 and financially unstable. It's your decision but just in case you're not looking at the bigger picture, I'm pointing it out to you.

Also, for the record, I have nothing against smoking weed unless you endanger others in the process. It's your body but this issue is beyond that. You have to accept that certain aspects of your life are still under parental control - you should be more worried if they gave up on you and let you do whatever you want.

i dont think any parents should make their children take drug tests. Im 18 and high while im typing this.

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Now that's silly unless they have threatened you to move out if they caught you [again]. Even at that point if they've found once before and threatened you, you should have stopped knowing what'll happen.



Well considering he'll move in with his friend at 17 is a pretty big deal. Ignoring that only 2 people have asked how old he was.




Some parents care in their own ways.

Real question is, are you parents are white? If so, you're fine.

@ ex I think another reason he was asked for his age is because it's kind of unusual for parents to order a drugtest in the first place, let alone if he's 17.

95/100 just talk it over and be done with it...

or in my case, smoke some with my mom. lol.

F U C K I N G PARADISE

I wish my parents were so cool about weed. would save me alot of headaches.

srf and dom's posts never disappoint me.

Oh come on guys, you really think he's serious about moving out? This is just a teen spewing crap at his parents when they've 'wronged him'. When he said he was moving out I immediately flashed to this wow kid screaming: "IM GONNA RUN AWAY AND NEVER COME BACK", the only thing missing here is a picture of this dude shoving a remote up his ass and burying himself under his blanket while he spasms uncontrollably.

white people problems?

weed =/= f*ck up your life

I've been smoking daily for a couple years now and I graduated from college with honors. Right now, im in my last year in an engineering program. So yeah, if you know how to handle it, weed is very very enjoyable.
BTW, I never touched speed, X, LSD or anything harder than weed. So the gateway drug argument is ridiculous.

I'm Just wondering.. Can you quit "smoking weed" with no problem?
Well, should be easy.. right? I mean, It's not addictive or anything?

1. For the people that think I'm trolling, I'm not.

2. For the people saying like this bloke "When he said he was moving out I immediately flashed to this wow kid screaming: "IM GONNA RUN AWAY AND NEVER COME BACK" "

My own parents called me a junkie, my own parents told me that they'd send me to rehab if i smoked again (even though I'm not addicted!), my own parents were afraid to leave me alone in the house the following day while going to the supermarket incase I would smoke!

What I'm mad about is that they're overreacting to the point that I actually wanna smoke again to get away from this sh*t. Before I only smoked because it was a fun thing to do, chill out with my mates and such. But now I've become depressed, and it's not because they caught me, if they'd just said "We're disappointed, but just don't do it again." I would have been fine, and I wouldn't have smoked again! But now I'm seriously depressed...

They also told me that I had to try to get better grades (even though I'm not failing a single one, not even close), but how am I suppose to do that while my own parents are going through my own piss!

They're just making matters worse, and I was serious about moving out. But when I said that I didn't mean permanent, I meant for like 3 days until things had cooled of...

Thanks to the people that have actually tried to help me, and for the rest of you. Well I don't even have to say the two words do I?

While weed is mostly harmless, continues use isn't healthy and it has the chance of inducing psychosis.

Continuous use of butter isn't healthy, yet margerine gives cancer.
Use of tobaco isn't healthy
Abusive use of you're computer isn't healthy
Use of energy drinks isn't healthy
Use of alcool isn't healthy
Texting + driving = much greater long term risks than a daily joint.

Point is, there is ALOT of stuff that "isn't healthy" and weed ain't the worst one.
So if you wanna prone a monk style of life, go ahead. But im living my life the way I want.

You're not depressed, you're feeling a tad shitty for a couple of days.

If you would've stopped right away if your parents would have asked you to stop, why are you making such a problem out of it now. Just tell your parents you wont smoke again if you'd be 'fine with it' anyway. If they want your urine then it wont be a problem either if you actually stopped.
Sounds like more of an ego problem on your side, to me.

You seem to have made this topic looking for support on your own view on the matter, instead of thinking that some of the things people here said may actually make sense even though you don't really like them.

You should also not just act like you can just go and live with a friend.
Have you thought of all the things that come along with moving out? Do you have a steady income? Can you take care of yourself? Can you afford both living and education yourself? Will your parents agree with you moving out? etc... think about it ^^

I don't mean to be offensive by the way, but if i were you i'd swallow up your ego for a night and tell your parents you'll quit smoking weed for the sake of your relationship with them and to avoid further problems (as it seems like you don't have the need to continue smoking weed at any cost). Good luck with whatever you'll choose to do.

"Running" away from your problems is just being cowardice to be honest, face them head first tell them what you think, and get in shit for saying the truth, then move on with your life!

you're being facetious, right?

Anyway OP:
Reason with your parents. Inform them about weed since they are(sound) clearly ignorant. If that doesn't work, enjoy living with unreasonable people I guess and move out when you can/want.

No, I'm not. I too have been smoking for about two years now. I started when I was almost 19. I know marijuana can be handled in a good way. I have never experienced any bad effects from smoking it; I finished my highschool and am currently studying laws at university.

17 is too young though. Many people underestimate the usage of marijuana and the risk of getting addicted. Anyone who smokes it can confirm this.

The gateway drug argument is actually not bullshit at all, it's just not the drug - it's the people you're around.

Also takolin is correct, and purestr those are typical silly comparisons that someone starts to make in order to make it right for themselves. If I were you I'd really study what THC does to you in the long run with regular use because you love your daily J so much that you start to ignore the obvious. It is illegal in most countries for a reason, if it was just a silly plant it would be legal by now. Lie to yourself for so long, or do something long enough, and you will start believing it.

There are so many posts in this thread about weed that just make my eyes roll silly, weed isn't as harmless any more ladies and gents, the THC percentage has gone from 8% to 20-30% in the past 10-20 years due to studies and better grow, and the stuff is becoming less healthy at a fast rate.

Also THC has a different impact on different people. Some people can't handle THC and go into a psychotic breakdown and sit still for 2 hours feeling like they are going to die, and others will get elevated blood pressure to a degree where it becomes scary. There are a lot of effects that a small percentage of people will suffer from when smoking weed, and THAT is why it's still illegal in so many countries.

Instead of those silly comparisons why don't you ask yourself - why is it still illegal?? Why is it still illegal when butter and energy drinks and all that jazz are every day products we basically can't miss in our daily lives?

^ = true.

That's why I think he should stay home. It's a more stable environment, thus making the chance of getting seriously addicted much smaller. Studies have showed that 1 out of 3 people is very likely to develop a psychosis when smoking marijuana. The higher the THC-percentage, the higher the risk of getting a psychosis. That's why Haze is going to be banned from Dutch coffeeshops. Weed isn't some magic good with only benefits. It's an addictive drug which, if handled correctly, can be very fun and relaxing

What you need to realise is that your parents aren't doing this to make your life hell or because they hate you or whatever. The reason your parents are doing this is because they care for you and don't want to see any harm come to you. Your 17, your life is just beginning and, as you mentioned earlier, your feeling a need or a dependency for weed to help your overcome your troubles (sure these issues were caused by them, but who's to say that other external issues in life won't invoke the same emotions in you). That's a pretty big problem and any dependency on any drug isn't a good thing. While your getting all offended and annoyed at them, think of it from their point of view. Their son, who they love and care for, is getting involved in a drug which is illegal and he is already showing signs of dependency. I don't blame them at all for their actions.

There's a few lessons to be learnt here, too. Maybe they are trying to teach you that you don't need substances to relax and enjoy yourself. Perhaps they are trying to teach you that substance abuse isn't a great way to solve a problem and that you should deal with it head on, instead. Or maybe they are just incredibly over protective and want to wrap you up in bubble wrap. Either way.

Age is an arbitrary number and you cannot possibly make an argument that 17 is too young to start. I started smoking when I was 16 and I'm now in my second year of university and doing well for myself. How does your argument hold up to that? "there will always be special cases"? You cannot get physically addicted to weed, that's a fact. Mental addiction is something entirely different and is EXTREMELY different depending on who has the addiction. For you to say someone starting at age x is 'bad' is ignorant and baseless...

The amount of stupid in this post is baffling. First off, it's illegal in many countries for many different reasons. A huge reason is the ignorance of the past few generations that has lingered far too long in governments. Secondly, the amount of THC in weed is hardly relevant when your following argument is 'its much less healthy'. What the hell does that mean?

Your third paragraph is absolutely ridiculous. Some people can't handle alcohol and become insane for several hours, others get elevated blood pressure to a degree that is becomes scary. There are a lot of effects that a small percentage of people will suffer from when drinking alcohol. That's why alcohol is illegal in so many countries.

Oh wait. You can't examine the effect of a substance on a small percentage of people and deem it dangerous for the majority.

Instead of being incredibly ignorant, ask yourself - who the people are that are keeping it illegal? Are they the same people (in the us) that maintain a very low degree of separation of church and state? Are they the same people who outlaw gay marriage? Are they the same people who are unreasonable and incredibly ignorant? Are they the same people who disagree with woman having right over their own body? Is it really unreasonable to think that they have the same illogical and flawed thinking towards weed?

I'm amazed you could post that in seriousness..

let me explain to you something about porcelain.

Hahaha, you expect SWEDISH parents, one of the most ignorant people in the world to accept that you smoke a j once a while?

You're lucky, If that were my parents, they would have sent me to rehab right away.

LOOOOOOOOOOOOL @ Azilius

I hope they never legalize weed in the U.S. if most people think about it like Azilius does. It's for their own good.

Why are your parents afraid of weed? Just convince them that weed is good and everything will be fine.