Family - December 2006

I had my son when I was 18, his mother was my high school sweet heart and my first. I always thought of my self as a good father. I gave up a full scholarship to college, to work at a local restaurant for pennies to raise son. I made it and he is now 10 yrs. old. But even though I've done my best to be a father to him I feel that I'm not a great DAD. Communication is tough. We clash really bad cause he is my clone. I'm afraid that in the next few years as he grows into a young man he may stray in places that will lead him to trouble. How can I connect with my son to become a mentor and a guide in his young adult life before it's too late? Are all 10 yr olds defiant? Do they seriously have to do stupid things to push buttons and see how far they can push their parents? sorry that last one was stupid...I was the king at that one!!

2006-12-20 05:18:06 · 11 answers · asked by RX-7!! 2

2006-12-20 05:16:24 · 22 answers · asked by terry333 1

Everytime I call my mom's house her nosey boyfriend tries to get info out of me before turning over the phone to her. I can't stand it. It's to the point where I dread calling because I don't want to deal with him everytime. The conversation goes like this everytime: Me: Hey BlahBlah is my mom there? Him: Yes... Whats wrong? Me: Nothing, why? Him: You sure?? It sounds like something is wrong. Me: No, nothing is..you always say that. Him: Tell me what's wrong. Me: Nothing..I swear! then he finally hands the phone over when he realizes I am not going to give him any info. I can't stand it! It's like he is afraid he will miss something or has to know what we're talking about.

One time I totally cut him off and told him to put my Mom on the phone. But I know that he probably bugged my mom after we hung up asking what my problem was, and he went right back to asking next time. What would you do to stop this? I really don't feel like causing drama by being nasty but I am sick of it.

2006-12-20 05:01:52 · 14 answers · asked by Jenniphur 4

ok so im having 5 girls spend the night adn need things to do besides the obvious (ie movies, talking, calling, etc) so got any ideas? o and hopefully it doesn't lead to my parents killing us, that would be nice. thanx! :-)

2006-12-20 04:55:30 · 6 answers · asked by Chocolate Lover :-) 1

I have a family of six, about to be homeless, very little food in the house, no money to buy anything for the kids, husband breaking his back to bring in an income that gets swallowed up by bills, family sucked me dry and that's why I'm in this mess in the first place... No way to apply for assistance because my husband uses our only car to commute to work, home all day long with a toddler and an infant.... situation seems bleak and hopeless... Sometimes I want to break down and cry but what would that help?

2006-12-20 04:52:59 · 2 answers · asked by In The Same Boat 1

I have my in-laws (Monther In Law & her boyfriend,& Sister In Law )..staying at my house for two weeks (they drove in from Texas, I live in Caly).

They know that I practically hate them and they don't care for me either... so why are they staying with us (my hubby & I) during the holidays for two weeks? I could tolerate 5 days, but two weeks is too long?

My husband has a sister that lives 5 minutes away from us. Why don't they stay with them.

It is really bothering me that they are at my house during the day sitting around and doing nothing, talking on my phone all day. It is making me sick to my stomach. I am not kidding.. Sick to my stomach.

I think they are doing this on purpose. Why is my husband allowing them to stay for so long?

2006-12-20 04:46:32 · 7 answers · asked by just me000 4

I have a nephew who is 16 and he has been wanting his tongue pierced for some time. I sell body jewelry and of course I think it is great. However I know with tongue piercings they are played with a lot and I am concerned about him chipping his teeth. Not that age has a lot to do with it...but as he gets older I am thinking he will be a little more careful. The confusion is ....I sell this stuff www.steelnpleasure.com so I feel weird telling him to wait while I sell it to people of all ages all the time. What do you think? Also I am his guardian so it is up to me..

2006-12-20 04:33:06 · 9 answers · asked by steelnpleasure 2

im in this gang right the blood s and iv been trying to get out but if i try to get out i can die or lose someone i love and if i saty in i stay ther for life should i stay or get out plz help

2006-12-20 04:30:35 · 13 answers · asked by mariely 1

my sister is 13 and we had no contact until recently. Our uncle sexuallay abused me and i felt that she should know. i wanted to tell her what happened with out going into detail but in a way that she would understand ...this is what i wrote to her.Okay (deep breath) Uncle G was inappropriate with me. He touched me in ways that a grown man should not touch a little girl. It went on for years before I told anyone and now I constantly worry that he will do it to another little girl. I used to think he did it to C too but I could be wrong. It was very hard for me to go thru because it was right after I told on him that I stopped talking to Grandma J so I always thought she was mad at me or didn’t believe me. I just found out that Grandma J and Uncle J and Aunt R never knew. I am sorry to tell you this and I hope you aren’t mad at me for telling you. If he has always been good to you then there is no reason for you to feel any differently about him, I only told y

2006-12-20 04:17:35 · 9 answers · asked by Tissa 4

We mooved to Canada and could not get any job. I had to leave and now my son and wife are there. They are facing problem as there are no good jobs but at the same time we do not want to loose our staus in Canada as our son is studying there. I am left alone and really do not know wha to do. If I go then I have a fear that I might not get job there too. I am thinking but solution is coming and suddenly we all family member miss each other and in terrible situation.

2006-12-20 04:16:14 · 3 answers · asked by pizza 1

I called him last week to wish him "happy birthday." I never got a thank you. I called him again a few days later and his wife said he had taken the day off work and was still in bed. Still no call back. Should I wait for his call or what. Please answer me. Thank you.

2006-12-20 04:14:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Usually one year we spend Christmas w/ my parents and New Years with my in-laws and the following year the other way around!!
Last year we spend 1/2 day with each of them in x-mas and new years ... But this year my parents are inviting us to travel for new year's weekend ...My hubby say yes but we will not go with my parents on Christmas , which I told them we can go 1/2 a day with them and the rest with my in-laws .. Usually my kids will have more fun at my parents because my in-laws can't stand too much noise of the kids running around, singing and all that and my kids like to go with my parents house and spend x-mas !!
What can I do?? I don't want my hubby to feel bad and so as my in-laws !! But the thruth and my hubby knows that too we have more fun at my parents .... Should I just don't go at my parents and stay at my in-laws or 1/2 and 1./2 a day to spend time with both???!!! ANy suggestions on what will be the best thing to do !!! :) MERRY X MAS TO ALL!!!!

2006-12-20 04:10:59 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there anyone who has stopped talking to their parents because you just can't seem to get along?

2006-12-20 04:05:40 · 10 answers · asked by Maharini 2

2006-12-20 04:03:12 · 6 answers · asked by c_green1961 1

My mom just told me she doesn't want any Christmas presents from my family if we don't get my stepdad an equal amount. I've never bought my stepdad big gifts because we're not close; he doesn't buy any gifts for me and my family. I'd already bought one joint gift and one gift for just her, but I really don't want to go spend more money on someone I don't like.

2006-12-20 03:40:47 · 9 answers · asked by Robin 4

Does anyone have any suggestions to make this holiday special and alleviate some of the sadness/loss we are all starting to feel?

Some background: He died in February at the age of 29 of a drug overdose. He had no children, just my daughter and son as niece and nephew. His older brother is my husband, his younger brother lives at home with Mom now and his father lives with my family. Everyone is quiet and reserved, they don't typically open up, so I don't wish to make any of them. Also, we are ALL celebrating Christmas Eve at my parents (which is a first for all save my children and husband).

2006-12-20 03:39:38 · 8 answers · asked by skiwitch 3

shes 19 and has a very simple taste for example, she doesnt like osstentatious tops, prefers a plain cami with perhaps buckle detail on the strap type thing. but i wanna buy her a pressy she will really love ne ideas?

2006-12-20 03:33:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-20 03:31:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2006-12-20 03:28:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i mean don't they just get on your nerves sometimes they just wanna know everything and anything its so annoying..

2006-12-20 03:19:04 · 7 answers · asked by Coolest Loser Ever 1

2006-12-20 03:17:24 · 31 answers · asked by Coolest Loser Ever 1

My (step) son is 14. I essentially became his father when he was about 4. His biodad plays no role in his life at all. There is also his older sister who is 15. I married their mother and we all live together. They call me Dad and I have been "Dad" for basically their whole lives.
Anyways: my son has been stealing from my wife and I for some time. Dollar here, dollar there...can't really prove it. He has recently become more bold. On the weekend my wallet got cleaned out - I don't think I had much in there, maybe 10-20 dollars, and it's possible that he didn't take it, so I didn't level an accusation, but I was suspicious.
Last night I took $40 from an ATM and made a mark on the bills. This morning they were gone. My wife and I searched him and found $88, including the two 20s. He insists he did not steal them. OBVIOUSLY he did he has been caught. But he still insists he didn't, crying and saying he had been saving it for months to buy Christmas presents.

2006-12-20 03:06:13 · 16 answers · asked by fucose_man 5

could i go were no one could find me and far away

2006-12-20 03:01:53 · 22 answers · asked by Amber 1

2006-12-20 02:59:13 · 28 answers · asked by karen. 4

16 year old girl that has everything. Need Ideas for christmas. She has a tv, dvd, stereo, playstaion and wii cell phone digital camera. I need some good ideas please

2006-12-20 02:51:44 · 11 answers · asked by bb 2

My parents call me a faliure at life and say im wasting it up in my room. But whenever i try to go and do stuff, they ask so many questions and are so strict that its not even worth it. They have banned me from doing everything i love for no real reason. I have a place i could go and stay until i go to college... Do you think it would be a good idea? By the way, my parents pretty much disown me... im not quite sure why tho

2006-12-20 02:28:27 · 24 answers · asked by Chris B 1

and also said she will be disconnecting her phone service because she is ringing people unexpectidly. She also said that she is going into hospital and will probably not be here for xmas, then she started to cry on the phone, she sounded really bad and isn't around for much longer. please help with what I can do.

P.S she said she is going into hospital because of a crushed skull and a blood clot?

she has lied about a lot of things in the past but please help?

2006-12-20 02:20:37 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

this will be great i have just 1 more year left and iam gone, next year will be my last year before i move out for good to go to college and start my own life finally, anybody else waiting for that big moment?

2006-12-20 02:07:50 · 6 answers · asked by tino r 1

should i go 2 my mother in laws house on christmas. i really cannot stand her. a few weeks ago she said some really hurtful things to me and my hubby, she said them right in front of our child. which i feel is so wrong. i have not said more than hi to her when i do see her. i don;t think i can be nice to her if i go over there. she is so anoying!! what would u do?

2006-12-20 02:05:01 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 13 yo girl has breasts more developed then most girls her age. I'm a very caring mom, so I make her wear bras that give proper support and really protect her breasts. She doesn't like the bras I got her, says they are uncomfortable, suck, etc. But I'm sure they are great bras and I've been really strict on this point. She keeps complaining, but she's a wonderful girl and doesnt't rebel, though sometimes she gets somewhat mad at me. I tell her it's for her best, I worry bout her, love her so much. I treat her with much love, and this makes things easier. Once she disobeyed, but she's a so good girl that she regreted, told me and apologized. I forgave and just make her promise she'll always wear the bras I gave her.Her bras are like the one at http://www.anita.com/de/en/0,1,104,1478,39236__products-detail.htm A great bra, Iwear one too, but she complains it's hot and has 4 hooks, which in my opinion is a great thing. After all, moms know best, I'm her mom and love her so much

2006-12-20 01:59:19 · 27 answers · asked by Melissa 1