How Do Your Kids Learn about Weed? You! – Teens’ Cannabis Views Tied to Parental Use and Role Modeling

Parents play a pivotal role in shaping their children’s perceptions of substances like cannabis. Studies indicate that adolescents are more likely to use cannabis if they perceive their parents as accepting or using it themselves. Conversely, strong parental disapproval of drug use is associated with lower rates of adolescent substance use. This dynamic underscores the importance of parental attitudes in influencing teen behavior.