Does Its Just a Plant advocate marijuana use for children?
No. It’s Just a Plant explicitly addresses the potential harm of drug abuse and insists that marijuana is something not to be experimented with by children. As with books that teach children about sex, It’s Just a Plant encourages parents to explore the topic and their children’s questions about it, all the while reminding them that trying “pot” is an experience for responsible adults. Should parents who don’t use marijuana read this book? It’s Just a Plant is for all parents. The book is not about people who use marijuana or people who abstain (although it contains both); it is about a plant that most children will encounter in their lives. Before they investigate on their own, shouldn’t they be prepared with honest and thorough information? We can deter early use and abuse of drugs by opening channels of communication between children and their parents. Who made It’s Just a Plant? The story was written & illustrated by Ricardo Cortés, director of Magic Propaganda Mill. Contributing a
