Do you rat out your 16 year old nephew if you think he's toking?

[Mason Hellmuth]

Ordinarily I would say no, it's none of your business.

But if he's dumb enough to post pictures on the web, it's like he's asking to get caught.

Here's the deal. I found out that my 16 yr old cousins had smoked pot. I made a deal with them: As long as they never EVER EVER did it on school days, or more than 4 times a month, I wouldn't tell their dad. I also gave them the advice to never smoke with anyone they don't know and trust extremely well.

I have actually smoked with them once. However, they do well in school, and I believe are mature enough not to get obsessed with it (and two years later that has proven true). Just telling mommy, or taking it away from them doesnt solve [censored], it only makes them want to do it more.

Weed is not nearly as harmful as alcohol, IMO, course Im in NORML.

Bottom line, you need to feel this one out for yourself, if they would respect you laying down the law on them, do it, they'll be grateful they didnt get caught by mommy, and pay more attention to you.

However, if you feel that this will get out of control, by all means, do what is necessary to fix the problem.

EDIT: Im only 21, so it wasnt like I was a 30 yr old smoking out 16 yr olds, I just came at them with the attitude of an older brother, and they respected me for it.

good luck.