"Between the two of us, we smoke one joint after 7 p.m. about four days a week. We also enjoy it on special occasions like holidays and birthdays. Lately, when our adult child has been over to visit and we step away to share a joint, they'll comment, I thought you only smoked on certain days or something to that effect. I feel like they're keeping tabs on us, or even judging us by saying OK in a disapproving way."
"Dear High: Bring it up to your child in a neutral manner and ask to have a discussion about it. Start by saying something like, I've noticed that when we smoke, you often comment. Then explain how you feel when that happens and ask them if you're reading the situation in the way they're intending. Something like, When that happens, it makes me wonder if you think we're using marijuana too much. Do you?"
Two spouses in their early 70s use marijuana moderately and responsibly at home, typically one joint together several evenings a week and on special occasions. The adult child, who once sometimes joined them and has had health issues, now comments on their use in ways that feel judging and policing. The parents worry about being monitored and sometimes hide their use during visits. Advice recommends a neutral, direct conversation: state observations, explain feelings, ask whether the child's impression matches their intent, and aim to exchange information and clarify concerns.
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