How Do I Explain to My Children (9 and 13) That Their Father Is an Alcoholic and Durg Addict (Marijuana)?

Question by InSight: How do I explain to my children (9 and 13) that their father is an alcoholic and durg addict (marijuana)?

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Answer by gunblast_thinkfast
Slip it into conversation on a fast fairground ride

Answer by who *IS* John Galt?!?
why should you? is he a big part of their lives? if it isn’t something that will effect them if they do NOT know, don’t tell them. if its obvious and you have to explain his bizzarre or selfish actions in some way just say, that “daddy is sick and he needs help…” which is what addiction is, an illness. he should go to a program or something, though i can say from personal experience that he marijuana is not a dangerous drug and is not addictive as alcohol or cigarettes are.

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