Last month, Cortes published his children's book, It’s Just a Plant, 48 cannabis-laden pages that he hoped would be taken as a welcome dose of "reality-based education." The former high school D.A.R.E. officer and Brooklyn-based T-shirt and skateboard designer says the book is intended for "six- to 12-year-olds." It still encourages kids to say "No," but stops short of condemning responsible adult use. http://villagevoice.com/news/0509,pietras,61592,6.html What do you guys think?
Its great. I could imagine it could help a parent who might have difficulty talking to their child about marijuana, acting as an icebreaker. I know that when ever I see that book I will probably buy it.
Children shouldn't be taught to say no parrot fashion. They need to be taught to make an informed decision.
I like this book. I think with todays plethora of scare tactics and propoganda, the simple act of of discovering parents smoking a joint could flood a kid with all kinds of frightening images. Younger children are impressionable and the drug war starts in early on them creating fear based images, symbols, and relations (ie joint = needle). I like how he says "Sometimes you have to talk to adults like they are children." as well. Seems I know some adults who could stand a simpler explanation, as they have already accepted one to begin with.
i have a seven year old homeschooler, and i when i talk to him about drugs, especially pot, i want him to have an educated, realistic view, not merely the fear-and-threats approach taken by schools and the DARE program. where, oh, where, can i get this book???
you can buy it here http://www.magicpropagandamill.com/shop/ijap/ijap.htmlalot of book stores arent carrying it because they think it's too controversial
thank you very much. i'm ordering the book this afternoon and am passing the ordering information along to other parents i know. thanks again, so much!
Hmmm...interesting...I think I'll have to check out this book. I wonder if any stores around here have it.
the book arrived in the mail while i was away at woodstock, i sat down and read it to the kids when i got home. this is an excellent book! it made talking about things with my kids so much easier! i would strongly recommend this book to any parent who wants their kid(s) to get a realistic education about marijuana.