Comment: You can counter messages on cannabis your kids hear | HeraldNet.com

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

72% : Their small conversations with their kids about marijuana make a big impression.
54% : Parents have a significant influence on their children's decisions to experiment with marijuana.
53% : Marijuana is legal in Washington state for medical and recreational use.
52% : In Washington, 26 percent of residents aged 12 and older had used marijuana in the past year.
52% : * When speaking about marijuana, make your views and rules clear.
51% : This is not to imply that every teen becomes a hardcore drug user after using marijuana.
46% : The reality is there are risks involved with using marijuana at this age.
42% : Some have feared its growth would lead to reckless marketing to younger audiences and those who already use marijuana excessively, much like alcohol and tobacco companies have done.
37% : Just like alcohol products, parents should be aware of this influence and have constructive conversations with their kids about marijuana and its associated risks.

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