Parenting - July 2006

we have three boys and i get that all time,did you want a girl or are you going to try for agirl hey the lord blessed us with three handsome, healthy boys and my love for them is neverending,why do people do that as if one sex is inferior. i take the high road and always say they were just what we wanted i was just curious if parents of girls get the same comments

2006-07-07 07:54:41 · 11 answers · asked by evian 6

My brother, about a year ago, received full placement custody of his 3 year old daughter. The mother "didn't want her anymore". My brother took Abbie with open arms. Now I know that he is trying but man, sometimes he just loses all his patience with her. He yells and puts her in her room for what seems like no reasons. I know he is trying to make this all work but sometimes i think it make the situation worse. Abbie is a 3 year old handful, i understand that. But a lot of patience goes a long ways. Any Ideas on how to talk to him about calmer parenting skills??? And ideas on how to help him potty train her better?? thanks for your input!

2006-07-07 07:47:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

What ages are your children? Home based or center based? Part or full time? Area of the country?

2006-07-07 07:44:51 · 8 answers · asked by therego2 5

She smokes while holding the bay he is only 8 weeks old. will drop him off for days at a time with out calling to check up on him. She has him living in a drug house with friends of hers the baby father is in jail for making drugs and selling them and sexual asslit. we have called family services but till the baby is harmed, they wonn't do any thing. as grand parents we are scarried for his life. please I need any ideas?

2006-07-07 07:31:42 · 26 answers · asked by Cher 1

much is your monthly mortgage? How big is your home, total living space that is.
Thank you.
I am looking at a new home that will be ready soon, it cost 485,000.
My monthly payments would be about 2300.
This home is fully finished, has 5 nice sized bedrooms, a beautiful kitchen, a deck will be built with it, and a nice sized yard for a new house.
I am just wondering if this is worth it, I live in Edmonton but the house is in beaumont.

2006-07-07 07:14:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

First, I am not talking about second hand smoke, so please don't tell me that you smoke outside, or never around your child, because that is not the question.

I think everyone knows that the most powerful teaching method we have with children in “leading by example” or “role modelling”. A parent who smokes is teaching their kid(s) that smoking is not only acceptable, but that their protector/provider considers smoking an activity of value. You can tell your kids not to smoke until your blue in the face (and black in the lungs) but your actions speak much louder than words. And, since our most powerful sense is smell, not sight, your kid(s) does not need to see you smoke to know you smoke. Essentially, smokers are teaching their kids how to kill themselves.

Please do not throw at me comparisons with other substance abuse issues, or things that are worse than smoking, because that is not my question. My question is:

If a smoker is role modelling behaviour for their kid(s) that can potentially kill them, is that not totally irresponsible? If not, why not?

2006-07-07 06:43:45 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a nine year old son who I love more then anything. I am not his biological father, but have been there since the day he was born. As far as he knows I am his real father and have always been. Me and his mother were together for 9 1/2 years, but went our different ways. I try to see him as much as I can (and his mother wants me to see him) but my girlfriend only wants him coming over every two weeks. Even with that we get into it eachtime. My girlfriend is also 3 months pregnant. If it wasn't for that I would have left her because my son is more important. I will not let him grow up with out a father. I am wondering what I should do? Either way I will lose....

2006-07-07 06:15:45 · 48 answers · asked by David H 3

I have three kids...all under the age 9...youngest being a newborn. I have always had, or I thought I always had an anger problem...therpist says I dont...stopped going to her...now what? never would hurt kids.NEVER! but...I do yell a lot..I dont like that about myself..habit...hard to change, I have tried..some name calling..brat and idiot is the worse names I have called..as for the new born. not one problem, he is the apple of my eye, perfect...why can't I have the same feelings for the other 2? Why Can't I be more patient with them, more understanding? why can't I let LITTLE things slid and not care? I expect MORE from oldest and show that towards him, I get mad at him for acting childish...I feel really bad afterwards about it...Please, I do not need people downing me...I do that enough..would like tips..advice..anything to help me change..help me to be more patient, loving and understanding to the other two...

2006-07-07 05:37:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

After dropping our son off at camp, my husband and I stopped at a nearby grocery store. While walking through the parking lot, my husband stopped because he saw a child 3 or under sleeping in a car seat unattended. It was 7:30 in the morning and already 85 degrees outside. My husband promptly notified the security guard at the store. When the woman came back to her vehicle she told him that she was only going in for a few things. ****Note to people who do this, Inside of cars, even on cool days, can reach 40 degrees hotter than the outside temperature in less than an hour.

2006-07-07 05:36:18 · 22 answers · asked by indexfinger 2

Is anyone familiar with what it takes to adopt a child? I know some agencies can be very strict with this situation. Do they let single women adopt? Would a teacher's salary be enough for them to consider someone as a parent? I hope to be married of course but I am just asking out of curiousity.

2006-07-07 05:15:52 · 8 answers · asked by GinGin 2

2006-07-07 05:11:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My kid is five and I think he has Oppositional Defiant Disorder, although it has never been diagnosed. He's killed a couple of my fish before, on purpose. So that scares the hell out of me. He doesn't listen. At all. He doesn't respond to punishment. Smacks on the butt, time-outs, loss of privelages, etc. Nothing works. He is just generally naughty. In the time it takes me to take a shower he will do all kinds of things that he knows he is not supposed to do, like getting in my purse or the ice cream or little things like that.
He is sweet, and cares about other people's feelings, but his wants overide that as is usual with five year olds. He isn't autistic. He calls himself stupid when ever he is trouble, and believe me-that is NEVER rienforced. He has never been insulted like that by an adult. And no matter how mad I am I tell him "No, you're not. You're probably too smart." And he is smart. He just seems to be in his own little world. Any ideas on what to do to curb this behavior?

2006-07-07 04:23:37 · 23 answers · asked by Del 2

If your 9 year old came up to you and said, what's a vagina? How would you react and what would you say?

2006-07-07 04:23:26 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-07 04:06:30 · 20 answers · asked by stars_483 2

Our 18 month old son has adopted the lovely habit of waking up anytime between 4:30-5:30 am. Sometimes my wife can get him back to sleep by breastfeeding, but we are weaning soon and I'm looking for any tips on getting him to sleep in later. It doesn't matter if he goes to bed at 6:30pm or 10:30pm, he still wakes up (too!) early. Any advice out there moms and dads?

2006-07-07 03:36:50 · 23 answers · asked by elibaker72 1

2006-07-07 02:52:17 · 13 answers · asked by SSc 1

My 13 year old son recently expressed that he wants to set up a myspace account. However, I've heard so many bad things about it (at least for younger children). I understand for adults it's a great place to catch up with old friends etc... but I've seen some of these kid's profiles...the little girls are dressed provocatively and they look like they are 18 or 19 when they are little girls!!! I was just wanting other parent's views on the subject.

2006-07-07 02:42:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-07 02:27:52 · 20 answers · asked by kameryn12104 1

why do you all have to us the f word its not very nice word i know you all can think of better words to use

2006-07-07 01:44:44 · 12 answers · asked by weeksfamilyof4 2

This question was asked before and most people answered 2 or 3.
I think this is low. Anyone else agree? I am one of two (1 boy, 1 girl). I always wished I had a brother, my sister always wished she had a sister. Certainly the ideal number of children depends on the couple (some probably don't want any). I would like 6 (we have 3 now). Anyone else have or want a large family? What kind of numbers are you thinking?

2006-07-07 01:16:01 · 22 answers · asked by KHB 2

I'm wondering: is it better to name a child something exceptional so that he/she stands out from the crowd, or is that setting the child up for being an oddball? If you were named after a character from a tv show, rock band or something like that, would you think it was cool or be angry that your parents didn't give you a more "normal" name?

2006-07-07 00:16:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-06 23:29:19 · 11 answers · asked by Umm Ali 6

2006-07-06 22:46:11 · 29 answers · asked by idiotsguidetodrinking 1

2006-07-06 20:52:58 · 16 answers · asked by boris4thjuly 1

2006-07-06 19:37:49 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Let me begin by saying that I am not a stay at home mom. Recently, my respect for stay at home moms has upped a few notches, as I began to work a half day instead of a full day. I used to think I was a great mom - coming home at 4pm and keeping the kids happy and entertained until bedtime at 7 is not such a great feat compared to coming home at 1pm, feeding them and then keeping them happy without loosing my sanity.

The fact is that staying at home is harder than going to work. You have to be super organised, super patient, creative, able to multi-task, energized and more! So why does the modern world still think that a woman who does not join the work force is "worth" less than a woman who does? Why are women themselves ashamed at being a stay at home mom?

Men, I would be interested in hearing from you as well...

2006-07-06 19:20:02 · 16 answers · asked by Leah S 3

Besides food because in America that is all that we do...usually.

2006-07-06 18:59:37 · 22 answers · asked by Haruko ^-^ 2

and he is doing drugs and you have done everything you can to help him but he won't help himself, and he is a danger to others and himself,
what do you do, where can you go for answers.
If he is kicked out of the house and he is on his own he will surely die. He refuses counseling and rehab. Is there anything that can be done?

2006-07-06 18:56:35 · 12 answers · asked by Izzy 5

2006-07-06 18:34:38 · 7 answers · asked by Melissa M 1

my son is 1 and i know it wont come up soon but his dad left when i was 2months pregnant and wont talk to me.

2006-07-06 18:34:11 · 19 answers · asked by canadian_cutie_20_2002 2