Parenting - September 2006

my mom does not understand why i was so depressed after my bf and i broke up he was my fist bf and everything else but i also became pregnant and was for 5 months. She was suspicious and took me to the doctor because i was gaining weight but by then i was already miscarrying. So i told her it had just been a scare. I had one other scare in january from what she thinks but the blood test i took was too early and the doctor told me to come back in two weeks i did not tell my mom that. I did go back on my own 3 weeks later and i was pregnant. I was so depressed i stopped eating very much and all i wanted to do was sleep after my bf broke up with me. We got back together a month and half later secretly because after that suposed scare my parents hated him. But the relationship was really bad lots of stress and fights took place.

2006-09-19 04:06:17 · 24 answers · asked by Elanor p 1

I've been dealing with my father in law babysitting 3 days a week since my daughter was 6 weeks old, she's now 4. Over the years, I haven't approved of things he does with my daughter. I can over come that, sometimes. But do you find it hard to have someone come into YOUR home and watch your child? I'm 7 months pregnant, drive 1 hour each way to work. I feel like all I do is clean. He has no respect for me what-so-ever. It's very frustrating to come home to a mess. He doesn't make my daughter clean up her toys or anything. He leaves the messs for me. When I have my baby and come back to work in February, both of my in-laws will be in my house babysitting both kids 3 days a week. I don't know how much more of this I can take.
It's very nice of him to offer to watch my child, but he's an idiot. He has no common sense at all. My child gets sick, he calls my mother in law for advice, not me. I can't afford daycare full time, she's already there 2 days a week.

2006-09-19 03:53:23 · 11 answers · asked by jevic 3

Then what's with people saying kids are undisciplined these days. They blame the mythological end of spanking for it. Yet, most of the country still spanks.

2006-09-19 03:51:31 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-19 03:47:24 · 6 answers · asked by kleighs mommy 7

I currently work full time and im finding it very difficult coping with my child who is under a year old. I see very little of my daughter and wish to now work part time. What are my rights? Will I be sacked if I fail to work full time?

2006-09-19 03:36:59 · 19 answers · asked by fitzy12002 1

I am of the view that any changes made to improve the health of our children (and therefore our future nation) are positive and should be embarked upon at any cost.
I reacted with total shock when I read a news article today about 2 mothers at a british school who are taking orders over the school fence for burgers and fish and chips, and then delivering them to kids in school. Apparently this is a protest at the new healthier menu.
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/18092006/344/bu...
I have given my 4 children packed lunches for years to try and encourage healthier eating, prior to the school dinner improvements.
I hadn't ever considered that some parents would hold another view.
I think they're bonkers, and infringing upon the rights of other parents to feed their children healthily. Their only right is to choose the diet of their own children.
What do you think?
I'd like to find out and then email the results to the school suffering the protest.

2006-09-19 03:06:50 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do I do this step by step?

2006-09-19 02:51:36 · 9 answers · asked by angelwinks619@sbcglobal.net 2

if i adopted like 10 african american (black) male babies, what are the chances that one of them will become a pro athlete and make me rich?

2006-09-19 02:44:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

When my sisters and I were teenagers we got our own TV (back in the 1980s) now it seems that children much younger get this? What do you think?

2006-09-19 02:42:02 · 73 answers · asked by Nobody200 4

2006-09-19 02:24:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 17 week old son who, as yet, isn't weaned, nor any immediate plans to do so - he just doesn't show any of 'the signs'. However, without passing any judgements, I'd be really interested to know...
When did you wean your baby
Why did you wean them when you did?
What foods did you first try them on?
How was it?
I know there can be a great deal of conflicting views with regards to this issue - so I'd be really interested to hear REAL peoples views (not magazines, books, health professionals etc)

2006-09-19 02:16:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Seriously, Everywhere I go people are fawning over kids and showering them with presents, entertaining them rather than letting them entertain themselves, smothering them with attention. I think this leads to very materialistic, emotionally needy, uncreative adults that are unhappy and fill unfulfilled because mommy and daddy aren't worshipping them anymore. I've been thinking about this a lot because my wife's pregnant and I want a happy child, but also a child that can grow to be a happy adult.

2006-09-19 02:10:14 · 10 answers · asked by Poppies_rule 3

Who the hell are they calling??? Parents do you honestly think this is responsible parenting?

And don't even give me the cr@p about they need to be in contact with you when they are out... they shouldn't be out without parental or another adult supervision (remember Holly and Jessica??)

2006-09-19 01:17:21 · 26 answers · asked by Ellie29uk 3

everytime my mom or me drop hi off at daycare he crys for 10 mins

2006-09-19 00:41:49 · 13 answers · asked by brettlover135 1

she often talks in her sleep thus wakin herself up or she wakes up shouting for me,when i go up she will lay back down and go to sleep,this happens at different times throughout the night.she is in a bed time routine,i take her to bed and read her a story but this doesnt seem to work,i also have to sit with her while she goes to sleep,she says she doesnt like been on her own,i also leave a small lamp on for her

2006-09-19 00:38:17 · 11 answers · asked by scoobydoo 1

2006-09-19 00:11:54 · 12 answers · asked by Nina 2

2006-09-19 00:06:13 · 6 answers · asked by Nina 2

Asking on behalf of a Vietnamese friend who has been in Singapore for almost 2 years, yet have no contact with other Vietnamese here..
It wud definitely benefit her and her husband who are a young couple w 2 very small chdn..
I feel she is simply at a lost with many things..due to culture difference.
So, if she is able to be in contact with others of her kind, she will at least have someone to guide her thru..

2006-09-18 23:59:51 · 4 answers · asked by librechoses 1

2006-09-18 21:19:28 · 21 answers · asked by pureessence 2

Why isn't there a lot of single fathers?

2006-09-18 20:30:03 · 14 answers · asked by pureessence 2

2006-09-18 20:26:55 · 12 answers · asked by pureessence 2

Do they actually love children or do they do it to fulfill their own needs?

2006-09-18 20:22:26 · 23 answers · asked by daryavaush 5

i dont think it is apporpriate... shorts are ok... but there is no reason for these little girls going out with their sofies rolled all the way up and a little cami... i work in a clothing store and their are always 12 year old girls in the store complaining b/c the shorts they are trying one are not short or tight enough for them... so their mother brings them a size smaller... i guess these are the same moms who will be suprised when their daughters come home 15 and pregnant... its not that i believe that girls should be completely covered up but i do believe that little girls shoulddress like little girls and even though they are in middle school 12 is still a little girl and they dont have any business showing off their bodies...

2006-09-18 17:07:10 · 46 answers · asked by iAmJustMe 2

he has been in my bed since day one and will not sleep in my bed alone if i get up he will be up with in 20 min. if not sooner same with naps i have to hold him for his naps. and i want to brake this but dont know how.

2006-09-18 16:41:59 · 18 answers · asked by silverdiva 1

1) Let the child eat whatever he/she wants so that sweets/fast food are no "big deal"--they never feel deprived so they grow up not craving "junk".

2) Only let your child eat "junk" occasionally so that they do not develop a taste for such food, rather, they prefer natural, unprocessed foods.

2006-09-18 16:39:22 · 18 answers · asked by HCH32 2

If I have a 2nd child I'll have less money to engage in my hobby of travel. And I'll be limited to less exotic destinations at least until the child gets quite a bit older. And I'll have less time to myself and more years of the tedium of dealing with infants and toddlers. On the other hand, I think it's important for a child to have a sibling and have heard that ultimately they will entertain each other. On the other hand, again, it's important for the parents to be happy and this may decrease my happiness. I'm riddled with conflict and think it comes down to my selfish desires versus my benevolent feeling about not having an only child.

2006-09-18 16:37:10 · 15 answers · asked by Nic Stryker 1

2006-09-18 16:36:35 · 24 answers · asked by blondepiaga 1

2006-09-18 15:54:32 · 8 answers · asked by ghie 1

a single mother. Our nightly ritual since he was a baby was to "tuck" him in at night. When he was a baby, it was to read to him, sing songs, etc. Now, it's basically straightening his covers, a kiss, and hug and say good night and I love you. My fiancee thinks that it is rather punkish for a boy to ask me every night to "tuck him in". Is it? For the record, he's very athletic, is involved in all types of sports and constantly talks about "hot" girls, so please don't go there. Your honest, MATURE opinions please.
Thanks in advance.

2006-09-18 15:33:04 · 94 answers · asked by monique718 2

Before Labor Day or after? USA only, and grade-school only please. I am doing a research paper and I need some stats. Thanks.

2006-09-18 15:08:51 · 12 answers · asked by Eden 4