> Do you think kids should be allowed to make this mistake when they don't understand this difference? Does banning it actually decrease usage (I'm genuinely a

> Do you think kids should be allowed to make this mistake when they don't understand this difference? Does banning it actually decrease usage (I'm genuinely asking, as it's a highly political issue and I can find articles claiming either side)? Also I feel it's much more our duty to inform people as much as possible to empower them to make the best decisions (for the same reasons I think a lot of anti-drug campaigns that exaggerate the dangers of drugs do more harm than good, or why abstinence only sex ed is a net negative). Kids are going to do stupid shit, it's an invaluable part of growing up. If they're not directly harming anyone else, it should ultimately be their choice - even if we think it's a bad one. What makes an arbitrary age any better? My argument does not have much data behind it, and I welcome studies that contradict my stance.