Parenting - August 2006

this is not for me. truly!

2006-08-09 11:17:54 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-09 10:55:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 16 yr old whos dad moved to florida.just two months after we divorced. Which now has been 6 yrs.He skip 2 years of support.When he did finally pay they have to take it from his wages.As of right now he owes like 3,000 in back cause all he sends is his recent support to her.The two years he went without paying was like 10,000 he owed but the paperwork that DHR had they some how lost.Her dad never hardly calls her very seldom comes to see her.She wont go there cause her step mom dogs her mother alot.To the point,She called to ask her dad if he could send her maybe 25.00 extra aside her support and her step mom made the comment that ,Isn't that what child supports for?Is it me or does it sound like they only see her as child support?

2006-08-09 10:38:09 · 27 answers · asked by little district girl 2

I already know about taking them to the park, arts and crafts, watching videos and favorite tv shows together, zoo, carnivals.....any other things you can think of...?

2006-08-09 10:34:53 · 18 answers · asked by lila 1

I have been having a debate with my sister in law. In short she has been trying to say that "Nobody has spanked there kids since the 60's" I know my mom sure did when I was a kid. For the most part she thinks my mom was the only one. Im just tryin to prove a point to her, so I ask- DID ANYONE ELSES PARENT's SPANK THEM growing up ?

2006-08-09 10:12:58 · 60 answers · asked by Snowlion 2

If you want to read my previous questions, here they are:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=20060809110646AAY4fAW
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=20060809133303AAxHsOZ

Everyone says I should report them but here's the thing. They really seem to be loving parents and I'm afraid that even if I report them and the authorities go to them and see what's going on that they won't see any harm being done. I mean most of the time when I see them her dad is hugging her before he goes to work. They are nice and caring parents but sometimes they are just ignorant to the fact that what they are doing (or not doing) could put their child at harm. What to do? I'm afraid reporting them would do nothing and if I report them and they don't find her in any harm I am going to be VERY mad.

2006-08-09 09:52:59 · 10 answers · asked by Ladybug 1

How can a mother or a father look at their beautiful baby and hit him/her. How can you be so disgusting, and hit your child like that. There's this show on dr. phil, about a mother who constantly belittles her children and beat them. it makes me want to vomit, it's disgusting and people like that don't deserve to be parents, they don't deserve to be a functioning member of society. They should be tied down and beaten, to see how they like it. God it just makes me sick...

2006-08-09 09:50:53 · 13 answers · asked by R-Girl 2

i am 17 years old. i guess i am at that stage in life where i am tring to figure me out. i have nothing i am good at and really dont have any hobbies. i am extremely shy. i like stuff like baking, drawing, anime, animals. but i am not very good or extremely into them. i dont really have any friends. but everyone i know has something they really like or is really good at. so my question is how do i find something i am good at?

thanks

2006-08-09 09:47:11 · 17 answers · asked by ?????? 1

I FEEL LIKE I AM IN THE MIDDLE BECAUSE MY HUSBAND AND DAUGHTER DON'T GET ALONG

2006-08-09 09:46:09 · 75 answers · asked by FANNY 2

They are always getting in small fights

2006-08-09 09:43:02 · 30 answers · asked by Emily J 1

What's so great about being a parent? I know that some would say that we're supposed to reproduce but what's so great? I have nothing at all against children but I think they are over rated. I think people would be happier without children. That's a life long commitment to someone. Why would anyone purposly do that? It's so many other things in life to do other than raise children.

2006-08-09 09:41:40 · 20 answers · asked by missjessie 1

If you can please read my previous question and then answer this that would be wonderful:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=20060809110646AAY4fAW

You see, everyone says I should report them but I don't know if they would take me seriously. I mean, it's not like those things happen everyday, or every week even. It's just that since they moved in (approx. 5 months ago or so) I've seen those things happen. Of course, they might happen more often then I see given I don't sit at my window all day and watch them. But they do happen every once in awhile. I have no evidence these things are happening except for seeing them with my own eyes and collecting proof might take awhile and by that time who knows what would happen to the poor child. It's not like they're beating her or not feeding her or anything, they are just reckless and kind of have that "Britney Spears driving with the kid on her lap" kind of thinking sometimes. What should I do? Thanks so much to all who answer.

2006-08-09 09:33:03 · 27 answers · asked by Ladybug 1

I put this in parenting because I hope to get better responses. I'm 14 and I am way behind on my shots. Before I start school, I need to get the tetanus, mmr, hepatitis B, chicken pox, and meningitis. They are going to do all 5 today when I go to the doctor. Will they put them all in one arm? Will that many shots hurt? I'm scared!!!!!

2006-08-09 08:41:10 · 8 answers · asked by Gillian S 1

How old are they?

2006-08-09 08:06:00 · 17 answers · asked by PINK 3

She is a terror, she is 6 and lands right in the middle of her brothers. Why is she so rude and mean to everyone? She talked back to me once (Didn't last long) but why does she go out of her way to be so evil to everyone?

2006-08-09 08:02:50 · 9 answers · asked by ~SSIRREN~ 6

i was worried about my 4 year old girl she weighs 2 stone 9 lb and her height is over the 75th percentile they said she was fine and her weigh was on the 50th percentilei thought she was very under weight thats not alot for a 4 year old any one else know what there 4 year old weighs

2006-08-09 07:43:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

would you let your child play with neighborhood kids even though you dont get along with the parents?

2006-08-09 07:18:38 · 23 answers · asked by luvinmjc 3

I asked a question yesterday about my neighbors and their 4 yr old daughter. She runs outside up and down people's yards without her parents even watching her. Even when they are watching her they might as well be blind! She runs out in the middle of the street without looking for cars while her parents are just kicked back on the front porch. She runs barefoot throught the lot across the street where they are building a new house and there's nails and glass and debris all over. And the worst thing I saw was when it was lightning like crazy one afternoon with bolts of lightning everywhere and she was outside standing on top of their suv! Even though there wasn't any lightning striking near her, it very well could have if it wanted. If you can hear thunder then lightning is always close enough to strike and she was just asking for it on top of their suv. The people who answered yesterday said I should report her parents..what do you think? I don't really have any evidence though?

2006-08-09 07:06:46 · 39 answers · asked by Ladybug 1

my boy his 8 months 2 weeks old and weighs 19lb 7oz i always worry when he doesnt want to eat he was really good at eating but doesnt seem interested hes always on the move and i cant help but worry he will lose weight and not gain do any other parents feel like that also what age his your baby and what does he/she weigh now.

2006-08-09 06:44:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

It was a real bow and arrow. He has also hit him in the head with rocks and always cussing at him (He has to pass his house on the way to other friends houses and has been told to ignore him and say nothing and if he does anything to come home and tell us). The mother is in total denial of any problem with her son. Other neighbors have had to call Sheriff on him but he's still a nuisance to others. Mother has also called Sheriff to other neighbor claiming "false" harrassment. He has pushed down and cussed out a 5 yr. old girl and another 8 yr. old girl that lives near him (cussed her out). I've already had to talk to his mother once last year and she acted numb and uncaring and then the boy yells at his mother that he didn't do anything wrong and she just takes it and says nothing. Sorry to rant but this has got to stop. I'm afraid for our neighboring children as well.

2006-08-09 06:37:34 · 40 answers · asked by freespirit 5

go to this website and you might just change your mind......
www.caringbridge.org/mn/
drewolson/index.htm

2006-08-09 06:36:52 · 5 answers · asked by ROSIE 3

(I want unbiased opinions so I'm not going to include details until after the fact)

2006-08-09 06:08:49 · 14 answers · asked by freespirit 5

the child died temps reach 102 the dad forgot to take baby to daycare

2006-08-09 05:15:35 · 27 answers · asked by ladyrena12 3

I have spoken to my hubby and we are going to get him one. Its only fair as I said yes and if hubby said no, he would look bad. Thank you all for answering my question.

2006-08-09 04:53:17 · 10 answers · asked by Pinkflower 5

I am a single mother of 3 small children, trying to go to school for a better life for all of us, and working full time. My kids father doesn't want to help me financially or anything. I can't find a babysitter for my kids, and things are just not good.

I want to enroll my kids at a school that they would be there 5 days a week and then be home on the weekends. The school isn't far from me, but I will not be able to see them whenever I want. Only on the weekends. Is it fair to want them to be there so that I can do what I need to in order to provide a better life for them in the future, or am I being selfish? Am I abandoning my motherly duties?

Mind you, I have no help, and whoever does want to help wants me to pay for everything, but the father does not have to do anything in their eyes. And that would be because they are his family. I have no family up here.

2006-08-09 04:45:21 · 18 answers · asked by jad26 3

I'm from the caribbean. I saw on the news a 51yr old grandma was charged with the murder of her grandchildren, twins aged 9mths. She left them in the care of a 6yr old girl who decided 2 bathe them and they drowned. The child didn't even know they were dead. she dried them off and put them 2 bed thinking they were sleeping. Has any1 out there heard of anything more disturbing?

2006-08-09 04:27:03 · 25 answers · asked by triniallstar_4 2

I'm sure we can all agree that picking a day to stop driving just won't work.........

With that said,Why not Try this?

If EVERYONE Stopped Buying gas from Exxon/Mobil(They're making the Most Money) for 1 Month I Guaruntee they will drop there Prices.

They would have to,then to be able to compete,other companies would follow suit.........

Instead of Blaming others(instead of Supply and Demand)We as Consumers need to accept some Responsibility on this Issue......

We as Consumers can set the Price by Boycotting Exxon/Mobil completely.

So What Say YOU?

Are any of you willing to Stop buying Gas from Exxon/Mobil for 1 Month?

I Stopped a few months ago.So have my Family(entire family)and friends too...........

And their telling their friends to stop.Word of Mouth can only go so far though.With all the People here,You would be surprised at the difference you can make.......

So you can continue complaining OR you can actually do something........................

2006-08-09 04:21:05 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

And then they're surprised when the children are stalked, or worse?

2006-08-09 03:46:37 · 8 answers · asked by ? 6

the world to me. My six year old son wants a trampoline and I said yes to him. I know that I give my children a lot even though they are really young. Some might say they are spoilt but I dont see that as I was an only child and got laods. My hubby goes mad as I always get them things. He is one of Five and had to wait till birthdays ans christmas. Well my question is should I get the trampoline even if my hubby said no? I did say yes to my child an his birthday is not till March so he cant wait that long. I even suggested it to be part of our other son's birthday present but hubby said he was to young to get a trampoline at 1 years old. My son wants it really badly. What should I do. Please dont be horrible with your answers. Thank you.

2006-08-09 03:30:42 · 24 answers · asked by Pinkflower 5

NEW YORK - "I was SHOCKED to see a giant breast on the cover of your magazine," one person wrote. "I immediately turned the magazine face down," wrote another. "Gross," said a third."
A poll of 4000 readers said 25% were outraged. WHAT??
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14065706/

2006-08-09 03:21:13 · 26 answers · asked by Carrie P 1