A columnist offers guidance to grandparents worried about their young granddaughter being exposed to marijuana at home, urging them to alert the child’s mother about potential legal consequences. The advice highlights concerns over secondhand smoke and the importance of addressing the issue directly with the child’s parent. Legal risks related to minors being near cannabis are emphasized as a key factor in the recommendation. The situation raises broader questions about child safety and parental responsibility in households where marijuana use is present.


Dear Abby advises grandparents concerned about a strong marijuana odor in their 7-year-old granddaughter's home to warn her mother of legal risks.