Parenting - August 2006

During my pregnancy, the father of the baby wanted nothing to do with either of us. Now that the baby is here and I started seeing someone else who loves me and my son very much...the father suddenly wants back in and claims to love us both. What do I do? He is a violent person and I don't want him around. He threatens to take me to court if I don't give in. I don't trust him with any sort of custody over the baby.

2006-08-06 13:49:29 · 11 answers · asked by Michelle 2

my son is starting table food and i dont know what to give him. hes 9 months old. help.

2006-08-06 13:47:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-06 13:46:14 · 16 answers · asked by zeldieuk2002 5

2006-08-06 13:30:46 · 2 answers · asked by holly_bmath 1

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2006-08-06 13:18:28 · 19 answers · asked by abcd 2

my niece who just turned two yrs old died this past monday of a rare medical condition. ( cant think of the medical term for it) there from birth had to be placed on on a feeding tube. doctor says she would not see her second birthday. but past it just two weeks ago. she got to have cake with icing for the first time as she was taken off feeding tube one year ago. But at least she doesnt have to suffer and she is now in a better place where she can be watched as she watches over us. By me saying this i just hope none of you had to experience something like this. and sorr y if you had to deal with a loss of a child due to a medical condition. Please if you can get your child checked for any medical condition and get it treated the best way you know how.......

2006-08-06 13:10:43 · 4 answers · asked by loveable_bear3030 2

I let my son walk around outside barefoot at fair were they had thing they need to take off there sandals so i let my son keep his sandals off and he was barefoot for the rest of the day he went to his friends house barefoot was i wrong

2006-08-06 13:00:59 · 36 answers · asked by get it 1

Is it ok to send my ten year old son to apool party with just a bathingsuit no shirt and barefoot

2006-08-06 12:56:51 · 14 answers · asked by get it 1

Why do people not put their children in car seats? I really don't get this. I drive the roads everyday and see people whose kids are bouncing around the back of the car or sitting in their passenger's lap or otherwise not safely strapped in--even when I can clearly see a car seat.
I'm an EMT and I see people who've been in accidents all the time whose kids haven't been strapped in. It only takes a few seconds to protect your child, and people are like "oh, it's only a little short drive nothing will happen" when most accidents happen closest to home.

Why are parents so stupid, closeminded and selfish that they can't strap their damn kids in?!?!

2006-08-06 12:22:37 · 18 answers · asked by Bachman-ette 4

My son (10), stepson(12) and daughter (2) all share an average size room. We only have a 2 bedroom house so this will have to work for now. (Step son moving in was a surprise about 2 months ago). I put my daughters dresser and bed on one side and the boys have a wood bunk bed. They each have a chest of drawers. How can I give the boys each their own space? There is no more room for anything large.

2006-08-06 12:08:21 · 8 answers · asked by LittleMermaid 5

he can reach the pedals and all. We live on an acreage, so there wouldnt be anyone around for miles.
He has already driven it a number of times, and he has his pilots license, obviously not his drivers license though.
He is a good driver too!

2006-08-06 11:48:27 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

because my family and friend think it is rude of me to ask them not to use that kind of talk. in front of my little one.
just afraid he will think it ok to use it when he gets older
please no rude comments thanks

2006-08-06 11:31:04 · 39 answers · asked by ~*big mama *~ 3

the doctors say that the baby im carring might have downs..... i was sad at first but im gettin the test done to see if the baby really has it... i hope not but ill love her no matter what....

do you think its safe to get the test done ??

honest answers please

2006-08-06 11:29:26 · 10 answers · asked by lionqueen182005 2

My daughter loves them but they do not seem like the best roll model

2006-08-06 10:45:52 · 36 answers · asked by carol 2

had an argument 2day with my 21 yr old son who still lives at home, he told me to f... off and use such words as b.......s,he then told me to suck his stump, im at my wits end with him, he can be a lovely lad 70% of the time but has no respect for me or my home, i have split from his father but that was 19 yrs ago. I think its unrespectful 4 a child 2 use filthy language 2 a parent,am i wrong?
i must however say that my son is always respectable to other people and is very well liked amongst the community, but he knows i hate him using such vile language and i think thats y he does it, i have thrown him out on a few occassions, but a mothers love is so strong, his father allows him 2 speak like that in front of him, but he respects his father a damn site more, i blieve that its is societies doing as i brought my children up to always respect people have

2006-08-06 10:28:41 · 19 answers · asked by Equalizer 1

We have a beautiful grand-daughter and our first and only one. And she is 2. I am at my wits in with this situation: I agreed to take care of my grand-daughter o.k. I understand but not 24-7 ! Don't get me wrong ! I feed this child cloth her and support her also, Never does my son or his girl offer any monies, diapers, money for snacks or any thing. I have had MANY confrontations with him. And he starts to say how young they both are and that they don't have any money left etc. But yet when pay day comes along there no where to be found. They live out on there own without any assistants Which I am very proud of that. Every once in a while they hit us up for money. There both 21 years old. Does anyone have any suggestions ? I should also add that the babys other grand parents are not even offering to help. It seems that they don't even want to bother. No help whats so ever ! The baby is the happiest baby ever. But, I find myself very TIRED!

2006-08-06 10:27:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-06 10:24:57 · 31 answers · asked by MYRNA G 1

1st time dad to the most incredible little girl. The mom and I are not together but remain good friends. How do I know if I'm getting it right? I would love to hear from other dads that are in a similar situation.

2006-08-06 10:20:27 · 10 answers · asked by sayanything127 1

asking me about marijuana -where the heck would she find out about drugs-i asked her she said its a secret i tried to make her tell me she wont-what should i do

2006-08-06 09:33:22 · 14 answers · asked by juicy 2

my father's children and my daughter are his monkeys

2006-08-06 08:58:47 · 29 answers · asked by leo 4

I love my kids but i dont have the patience to deal with them its like i am in a hurry to get them to the babysitters house every chance i get. they want to be closer to me but i dont know how toshare that closeness with them i feel like i am not attentative to them their feelings their likes their dislikes i barely want to show affection toward what is my problem i know that i suffer from depression but i dont want that to interfere with me and my children i want to be a better mother in every way possible but i dont know how i need to figure out a way before its too late too add these children are 3,5,7 years old please someone help me!!!

2006-08-06 08:50:40 · 18 answers · asked by yousexythangyou 3

My Sister is 28 and still living at home. She also hates children And I have a 5 year old son. So we can not visit his grandparents unless she's not there. When my son was younger he asked my mom if he could sleep over. She told him when he is potty trained then he could within a week he was potty trained. He then asked his grandma again. she told him maby when you are older. He was very hurt Because he worked hard so that he could.
My son is now older and he's wondering why his friends get to hangout with there grandparents for the day and get to sleep over at there house when he can't.
Any suggestions?

2006-08-06 08:32:42 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I see someone posted a question about creation or evolution, how about who believes in GOD, I do!

2006-08-06 08:26:48 · 39 answers · asked by pregnant & praying now has baby 3

i need to know how to break my 1 year old into drinking her whole milk shes still on enfamil nutramigen is this good or what she is on wic and i have to buy a seven dollar can of enfamil it is costing ive tried mixing the whole and baby milk still not working please give advice

2006-08-06 08:24:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Every time I go to the grocery store people are letting their kids run wild. They just seem to ignore their kids and go about their shopping. I think that the store employees should say something, but they never do. They are contantly running in front of my basket and blocking the isles. Should I get onto them or say something to the parents?

2006-08-06 08:13:21 · 12 answers · asked by LittleMermaid 5

ive asked before but nutttin seems to work....ive taken ma kid to th drs she 5 months but nothings rong with her, i feel stupid askin the pc ive asked EVERYONE but nothings helping..................................
she crys all night n dont eat or nething, her mum lft her to me, is it dat she dont like me? ive only had her for 2 weeks n a bit

2006-08-06 07:55:39 · 34 answers · asked by damaged* 2

I feel that you need to be very strict from day 1. I have a 3 year old son and a baby that is due in Dec. My kids will know the rules & what will happen if they choose to disobey the rules. They will always know that they can come to us at anytime if they want to talk. And we will welcome it with open arms.
For example: We will not allow our kids to be by them selves to the movies, mall , dating ( as a couple or as a group) or just hanging out until they are 16 years old. Unless my husband, my self or another trusted adult is with them at all times. We will not allow them to have a cell phone unless they can pay for it them selves. The same goes for a car or anything else that is not needed.
As far as drinking, smoking or drugs are concerned. If they are cought. My husband will take them down to L.A. to the morge and watch someone being cut up who died from drugs, drinking or smoking.

2006-08-06 07:45:09 · 36 answers · asked by LITTLE 1 :o) 6

My son is turning 10 and my stepson is turning 12 both in September. My son had an old Playstation 1 system that is broken and my stepson just moved in with us in May didnt get to bring most of his toys from his moms(her choice). I would like to get a Playstation 2 for them and I am not going to bujy them each one. I cant give it to one of them or the other one will be upset, so I thought about giving it to them as a joint gift and then buying each one a game for it. Has anyone else tried a joint birthday gift? Would it work or how do I make it work? Also would it be alright to do a joint birthday party? They will have the same guests basically.

2006-08-06 06:50:06 · 20 answers · asked by LittleMermaid 5

2006-08-06 06:36:35 · 10 answers · asked by AMEE 101 1

There are many things in life that you need a license for.

Ironicly, the most important task any one of us will ever undertake, having and raising children, requires nothing other than conception.

If you look at the statistics on child abuse, child obesity & childhood poverty in this country, you wonder why there is not some sort of mandated course or instruction on the basics of raising children.

Should we require parents / couples / single moms / who are pregnant to undergo some sort of basic schooling on child rearing?

Lets hear from you!

2006-08-06 06:27:40 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous