DEAR ABBY: What is the best way to answer your children when they ask if you have taken drugs? I smoked a little marijuana back in college, but stopped before graduation and I haven't done it since.
My children are about ready to go to high school. I have avoided answering their questions in the past, but I know I'll have to say something sometime. What? -- TONGUE-TIED IN ANYTOWN, USA
DEAR TONGUE-TIED: I don't believe in lying to children. When you are asked, tell them you tried it in college, didn't like it and considered it a waste of time. Then tell them that as long as they are living under your roof, using ANY illegal substance will not be condoned.