By Miguel Ordoñez


We’re living in a world where cannabis is no longer as vilified by society. Several countries have gone as far as legalizing both medical and recreational use.

But just because the world at large has a softening stance on the herb doesn’t mean this is true in your household. Some family members may not be as accepting; your parents, in particular.

Now, unless there’s a likelihood of putting your safety at risk, you should definitely talk to your folks about your cannabis use. Conversely, parents should have a proper conversation with their weed-smoking children to provide the necessary guidance.

This is where the challenge lies, for some. So, whether you’re a parent dealing with a cannabis-loving child, or a kid wanting to come clean, this article is for you. There is a proper and effective way of going about this, which we aim to help you discover.

How To Talk to Your Parents About Weed

Especially if your parents have staunch opposing views on marijuana, this could be an uphill battle. But as we said, there is a proper way to go about this conversation.

Getting Ready To Discuss Weed

As you prepare to dive in, you’ll need to consider a few things. This is a crucial step in your attempt to break down those barriers.

  • Understand Why You Use Weed

The very first step involves a moment of honesty and self-reflection. Start with two very important questions: “Why am I using weed in the first place?”, and “How is it benefitting me?”.

If it helps, list down the benefits on a piece of paper or your phone. Maybe it allows you to deal with daily worries a lot better, or it's effective in helping you sleep better at night. Perhaps it’s proven to be a reliable medium to soothe your muscles after your workouts.

The recreational aspect alone may not be a very strong selling point. If you can point out how cannabis use adds value to your life, however, converting your parents could be much easier.

Getting Ready To Discuss Weed
  • Gauge Your Parents’ Views on Weed

This is likely where the main challenges of the conversation will lie. Your approach will definitely have to be more logical if your parents are totally against it. At the end of the dialogue, you should be able to, at the very least, make them see your point.

An important question to ask is if they’ve had their own experience with marijuana. If so, how did they find it? Did it affect their views about cannabis use in any way?

Knowing what your parents think and feel about marijuana will let you know where you stand. It should also give you an idea of whether or not this conversation is still worth pursuing.

  • Do Your Research

It’s never a smart idea to enter battle without an arsenal of weapons and ammunition. Similarly, it will be a waste of time to talk to your parents about weed without doing research beforehand.

Obviously, it would be best to focus more on the positive side of marijuana. A quick Google search will lead you to a long list of studies to back that up.

However, do keep in mind that more research is needed to make definitive scientific conclusions about the benefits of cannabis. So be sure not to oversell yourself. Most importantly, stay true to the facts.

  • Find out the Law Regarding Legal Weed in Your Area

If you’re living in Canada, a legal US state, or even one of the countries in Europe where cannabis use is decriminalised, you may well have an easier time converting your parents.

However, there are still parts of the globe, such as countries like Singapore and the Philippines, where the mere possession of a few grams can get you in deep trouble. In this case, making a case for yourself is out of the question.

Familiarise yourself with the legal weed laws in your area. If you’re not breaking the law with your weed habit, the conversation should go much smoother.

  • Set a Time, Date, and Agenda for the Discussion

It doesn’t need to be as formal as the title implies, but timing is still key here. It would be a bad idea to talk to your parents when they’re stressed or preoccupied with other important matters. Ideally, you want to have this dialogue when you have their full attention.

Now, once you have that, you shouldn’t be wasting their time. So make sure you have all of your points laid out. You can either write them down or organise them in your head. Whichever works best.

Set a Time, Date, and Agenda for the Discussion

During the Discussion

You’re done psyching yourself up and preparing for this important conversation with your parents. As you dive in, keep one crucial thing in mind: be tactful in your approach.

  • Get Straight to the Point

As we mentioned earlier, you’ll want to lay down your points clearly and concisely. Don’t beat around the bush and waste everyone’s time. As the late great Tom Petty would say, “Don’t bore us, get to the chorus”. That’s sound advice you can also apply in life.

Right off the bat, tell your folks that you’re there to talk about your cannabis use. And if you’ve been smoking in the house, there’s a good chance they already know, anyway.

  • Lead With the Positives

The key here is to let your parents know that your marijuana use won’t be troublesome in any way. This is where you put your research to good use.

Point out all the positives that cannabis brings to the table. Show them the studies, along with some anecdotes from people online and personal acquaintances. But again, try not to oversell it.

  • Let Your Parents Ask Questions

In Monday morning presentations, the members of the board will have their questions. Likewise, your parents will have their list of queries to throw at you.

You may get grilled a little bit, especially if your folks hold conservative views on the matter. For your part, just be as honest and open as possible, even if doing so isn’t in your favour. Also, don’t try to lie or cover anything up, because they will see right through it.

  • Don’t Make Excuses

This piggybacks a bit on our previous point. You’ve laid out your points, which ideally should be backed up by facts. Some of them will be well-received, but others may not be.

And if you are put in a tight spot, don’t try to save face by making excuses. It’s a sign of immaturity and will only make matters worse.

Don’t Make Excuses

After the Discussion

At this point, the way your parents take your statements is beyond your control. You should definitely hope for the best outcome, but it would be safe to expect the worst.

  • Be Prepared for Further Talks

Trying to convince your parents that it’s perfectly okay to smoke weed could be a tall order. Chances are they will need a day or two to digest the information you just relayed.

There are three scenarios here: they give an affirmative response, a negative response, or they’d like to talk further. Scenario number three puts you right in the middle of assent and dissent, which isn’t necessarily a bad spot to be in. But you will need to prepare yourself for that extra dialogue.

  • Show Them You Can Use Weed Responsibly

At the end of the day, they’re your parents, and they only want what’s best for you. And it would break their hearts to see you in any kind of trouble.

If you’re planning to push through with your cannabis use, don’t make it a headache for your folks. Show them that you can partake responsibly. And if you can grant them that peace of mind, there’s a good chance for them to give way.

  • Be Respectful of Their Stance on Cannabis

You live in their house, you follow their rules. If they decide against it, comply. Who knows? That display of maturity on your part may result in a change of heart, eventually.

Now, if your parents are fine with it, why not let them join your smoke sessions? It would be a unique and enviable family bonding experience, to say the least.

When Discussing Weed, Consider Both Sides

Despite legalization efforts in many areas of the world, there is still a stigma attached to cannabis. That said, this will continue to be a complex topic of conversation for many families around the globe. Every once in a while, you may get into a debate with someone who’s totally against it, despite all the available information.

So, whether you’re talking to your parents or a random acquaintance, try to be as objective as possible. Always consider both sides, because when it comes to using marijuana, there is no right or wrong answer.

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COMPANY NAME: SNORKEL SPAIN, SL (hereinafter ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS)

C/ Vilar d'Abdelà, 5 (nave 1) CP: 08170 de Montornès del Vallès

+34 937 379 846

support@royalqueenseeds.com


The present Privacy Policy sets out the terms on which we will treat personal data at ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS; this includes any personal data collected through our website https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/ as well as any other data we process in the course of our business activities.

ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS collects the following personal data for the purposes listed below:

SECTION 1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Account purchases

Account purchases can only be made if you are in possession of a personal account. When you create an account or purchase something from our shop, as part of the buying and selling process we collect the following personal information that you provide to us:

This information is required for delivery. In addition, when you browse our shop, we automatically receive the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer. Based on this information, we can optimise your online experience and at the same time protect our online environment.

Purpose of data collection

We collect and store account-related data for the following purposes:

(a) to carry out obligations arising from any contracts between you and us, and to provide you with information, products and services that you may request from us;

(b) to set up, manage and communicate with you about your account and your orders;

(c) to conduct market research and analysis;

(d) to confirm your age and identity, and to detect and prevent fraud.

1.2 Newsletters

With your explicit permission, we may send you newsletters about our shop, new products and other updates. We send newsletters based on your explicit consent. In the event that you purchase a product, and in accordance with current regulations, we may send you commercial communications in accordance with the legitimate interest of our company, always about products or services similar to those you have purchased or contracted. In any case, you may exercise your right of opposition through the channels announced in this Privacy Policy. The following information is collected in relation to the newsletter:

We do not need to know the sex of the person in order to send the newsletter (data minimisation: by law we must ask for data that is strictly necessary to provide the service, and in this case knowing the sex is not necessary to send the newsletter).

Purpose of data collection

The data collected is used to:

(a) personalise our emails, including your name and gender;

(b) provide gender-specific content.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the link provided in the newsletter or the contact information provided in section 2.

1.3 Customer service and contact form

In order to provide appropriate support, our customer service employees have access to information related to the account. Consequently, their support will be highly effective and friendly. The data provided in our contact form is used by our CRM provider, SuperOffice. We will only use your details to respond to your message.

SECTION 2 – LEGITIMATE INTEREST

If you have purchased any of our products, please note that we may process your personal data for promotional purposes, based on Royal Queen Seeds' legitimate interest only to offer you products or services from our company and about products or services similar to those you have purchased. You may exercise your right to opt out of future messages by the means set out in this Privacy Policy or through any notification you receive.

2.1 How do you withdraw consent?

If you change your mind, you can withdraw your consent for us to contact you for the purpose of collecting, using, or disclosing your data at any time by reaching out to us at: support@royalqueenseeds.com.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if we are required to do so by law or if you breach our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 – HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR DATA?

At Royal Queen Seeds, we will not retain your data for longer than is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. Different retention periods apply for different types of data; however, the longest period we will normally hold any personal data is 10 years.

4.1 Account information

Data relating to the account remains relevant for as long as the consumer is in possession of an account. Therefore, the data remains documented for as long as the account exists. When our customers delete an account, the associated data will be deleted within a reasonable period of time. Requests regarding the inspection or correction of stored personal data or the deletion of an account can be sent to support@royalqueenseeds.com.

4.2 Newsletters

In the event that you give us your consent to inform you about our products or services, we will keep your data until you express your wish not to receive any further communications from us. However, we regularly (every month) carry out a relevance check. Registered customers (and their personal information) will be deleted whenever customers do not reply to our request. In addition, our newsletter mailing has an opt-out feature. Consumers can withdraw their consent by using this opt-out feature.

SECTION 5 – COOKIES

Cookies are small information files that notify your computer of previous interactions with our website. These cookies are stored on your hard drive, not on our website. Essentially, when you use our website, your computer displays its cookies to us, informing our site that you have visited before. This allows our website to function more quickly and remember aspects related to your previous visits (such as your username), making your experience more convenient. At Royal Queen Seeds, we use two types of cookies: functional and analytical.

5.1 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies are used to enhance your online experience. Among other things, these cookies track what is added to your shopping cart. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

5.2 Analytical Cookies

Analytical cookies are used for research and market analysis. The data collected with these analytical cookies is anonymous, making it unusable for third parties. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

SECTION 5 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Third-party services are required to conduct transactions and provide our services. In general, the third-party providers we use will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to enable them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies regarding the information we must provide to them for your transactions.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these providers so that you can understand how these providers will handle your personal information.

In particular, certain suppliers may be located or have facilities located in a different jurisdiction than yours or ours. Therefore, if you choose to proceed with a transaction involving the services of a third party, your information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Service of our website.

Web analytics service (anonymous data)

On this website we have integrated an element of a web analytics service (with anonymisation functionality). Web analytics can be defined as the gathering, processing and analysis of data about the behaviour of visitors to websites. An analytics service collects, among other things, data about which website a person came from (the so-called referrer), which sub-pages they visited or how often and for how long they visited a sub-page. Web analytics is mainly used for website optimisation and for a cost–benefit analysis of internet advertising.

Courier service

To complete deliveries we use a courier service. This courier service carries out the delivery between our company and the consumer's home. To complete these logistics, the company requires access to the consumer's name and address information.

Mailing service

Royal Queen Seeds uses a third-party mail service provider to send its newsletter. This provider has access to limited account information related to opt-in consent (e.g. email address).

Marketing services

Royal Queen Seeds has the support of a company that specialises in marketing and communication activities. Their access to personal information is very limited and mostly anonymous.

Payment services

At Royal Queen Seeds we use external payment services to handle our transactions (e.g. credit card payments).

SECTION 6 – SECURITY

To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry standard best practices to ensure that it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored using AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional industry standards that are commonly accepted. Information related to the account is protected with a hashing method. This method transforms the information into a generated hash. As a result, confidential information is protected and invisible, even to us. In addition, our databases are exceptionally protected against unauthorised access. For example, access to the database is only possible and permitted via approved IP addresses (e.g. from Royal Queen Seeds headquarters). Other attempts and addresses are rejected at all times.

Furthermore, data is anonymised as much as possible, so it cannot be directly linked to a specific consumer. With this data, however, we may be able to carry out market research and analysis. In addition, the third parties concerned (e.g. mailing service) are examined prior to our collaboration, comply with the GDPR from the EU and receive a processing agreement. Within Royal Queen Seeds, employees are assigned different access permissions. Specific permission provides access only to information that is strictly required to perform a task. Digital security measures are subject to change and must meet high requirements to ensure the safety of online customers. That is why, at Royal Queen Seeds, we appoint a security officer. Regular verification and improvement of security measures (where necessary) are part of the role.

SECTION 7 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please check back regularly. Changes and clarifications will be effective immediately upon being published on the Website. If we make substantial changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated so you will know what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.

SECTION 8 – YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO: