Parenting - September 2006

I have a adult son who no longer lives at home. During his teens, he started using cannabis and amphetamine and became violent towards me - same as his dad). After taking out an AVO, things got worse, he ended up in court etc for crimes and he moved out with my help at aged 18. When he wants money for drugs, he tries to manipulate myself and my elderly parents. He then fights with me but they give in to him which makes it worse for me. They do not understand my point. Now he is no longer talking to me and we have no contact at present. My parents are still babying him and my mother continually phones me and brags to me about my son even though she is furious with him. I don't know what to do. I thought that playing it tough will make him think about his behaviour but it is destroying our relationship. If I give in to him he will use drugs and continue this terrible road to destruction. Have any other parents had to deal with this? I am being consumed by this.

2006-09-17 15:25:50 · 4 answers · asked by Deb 1

How important is extended family to you (personally)?

Do you live near your parents and family?

How important is that family to you?

Do you think a parent function with out family close by?

Do you think it effects a child’s well-being emotionally having family around?

2006-09-17 15:11:35 · 14 answers · asked by .vato. 6

My daughter will be 4 one month after my baby is due. I was wondering if she is still young enough to put in a stroller or not. The stroller is going to be used for walking for exercise and nothing else. Thanks

2006-09-17 14:45:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 11-year-old can't seem to swallow a pill, either with water or by itself. I try using gel-tabs (like Advil) but it never goes down. I think he's afraid of choking on it. Yeah, it's a weird problem but I'm tired of buying liquid medicine for him.

2006-09-17 14:43:20 · 14 answers · asked by KittyKat 3

2 night is one of MANY POSSIBLE EXAMPLES: She wants 2 wash her hair 4 the second time 2day. Looked at her scalp it’s clean & the hair is starting 2 look dry. She wants 2 put shampoo on her dry hair then eat a snack & watch TV while it’s “working”! I say “You think shampoo is conditioner. You can’t let shampoo sit on your dry hair like this it’s bad.” Her “No it’s not! I’m going 2 do it”. This is a very physically vain family & I as an American woman am already being scrutinized as a parent. Do I allow her 2 do this & damage her hair because I don’t have the energy 2 continue going back & fourth with her or stand firm out of fear of what my husband/in-laws will think of me? Do I get physical w/her? Do I watch her all night? Her father is at work & has told me “not 2 bother” him with anything she does. BTW, if you are one of those "step parents have no rights but all of the responsibility of a parent" people, pls don't answer. How do I "pick my battles in this mess"? Or do I just walk?

2006-09-17 14:22:12 · 15 answers · asked by Beatrix 1

2006-09-17 14:11:56 · 30 answers · asked by ashleigh_brooks_18_o6 1

My 8 month old daughter pukes in the morning but not during the day or night. We just got her off of the nipple and are giving her 3 meals a day of solids plus homogonized milk whenever she will take the bottle

Just wondering if this is normal as the transitiion between breast/bottle

2006-09-17 14:08:45 · 9 answers · asked by Ash_loran 2

My kids are preteens and teens,and it is insanity.
It was a piece of cake when they were little compared to THIS!!

2006-09-17 13:33:01 · 27 answers · asked by MaryBeth 7

2006-09-17 13:29:44 · 4 answers · asked by Rosey55 D 5

My 2 1/2 year old has 2 toys that she won't share with anyone. My fiance and I have agreements about it because he thinks she should have to share those 2 toys with her sister. Her sister has a babydoll that she doesn't like to share. My question is, do you feel that children are entitled to have a favorite toy or 2 that you shouldn't fdorce them to share? they share everything else though.

2006-09-17 13:23:34 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

does any one have any idea on getting a 7 month old to sleep in her crib for the first time.

2006-09-17 13:23:33 · 10 answers · asked by krystle j 1

There are a couple of radio stations in my families listening area that I do not particularly care for the music they play based on the lyrics of certain songs. Some of the music is fine, others are not good for 12 y/olds to listen to or understand.

I would like to know if a rating system could be established for the listening audience. Example ( "This station is rated PG-17") not good for underage children. Or maybe a V-chip so I could set the stereo in her room where it would only pick up the stations that are approved by her father and I.

What do you think?

2006-09-17 13:08:21 · 3 answers · asked by CahabaLily 3

I have german cockroaches. My house is clean and organized. I just need to know remedies or whatefver to get rid of them permantely. I knowa bout exterminators but can't afford them right now..any advice?

2006-09-17 12:39:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

my daughter is 8 years old and she has been having alot problems with some of the neighborhood kids and they keep on trying to jump on her. there is one certain little girl that calls her fat bitches and ugly. It hurts me so badly to see her go through this, because I also went through the same thing when I was her age. I know how she feels when she comes home crying so hard that she vomits and can't catch her breath. I want to put her self defense classes but I don't if that is such a good idea. I purposely put her summercamp to avoid this. Now that summer is over, and the kids are back in school, I thought that it would be over but its not. Someone please help me.

2006-09-17 12:39:01 · 34 answers · asked by Soon2beMrs.B 1

Hello, I have two kids, a two and a half year old girl and a nine month old girl. We only have my mom who can babysit for us and my husband and I want to find a casual babysitter. I'm just wondering if anyone has tips regarding how to find a babysitter we can really trust or how to find out if we can really trust someone before we let them stay with our kids. It's so hard to know what to do. Thanks!

2006-09-17 12:32:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are there any other adults who get sick to there stomach reading some of these questions teenage boys and girls are asking about sex and pregnancy it's horrifing to think of how little they are informed. I have a 7 year old son who i think would know how to answer some of these questions these teens have. it makes me want to lock both of my kids up the day they hit 12. where are these kids parents where is sex ed in school's are there really that many clueless teens walking around? and is it just me or does anyone else want to reach through the screen and shake them.

2006-09-17 12:25:47 · 13 answers · asked by heather d 2

It takes 500 years for used diposeable nappies to decompose!

What's your view on this subject for saving our environment?

Do you just chuck the used nappies away or do you burn them?

Whats your view on them compared against reusable terrt towelling nappies and other reusable nappies and plastic pants??

I dont have children of my own yet but when i do i would be using reusable nappies as they are just as absorbent for holding wee and poo!

Would you be happy washing dirty or wet nappies?

2006-09-17 12:18:19 · 17 answers · asked by stevenjohnevans 2

what are good techniques to dealing with a two and half year old (especially in public)

2006-09-17 11:26:26 · 11 answers · asked by questionasker 2

My ex husband acts like the visitation schedule we have is for him to adjust any way he wants to. He hardly ever comes to pick up my son anyways, he usually sends someone else. It is usually his mother. She has shown up an hour and a 1/2 early before and has also shown up an hour and a 1/2 late. My son has been dropped off late before. My ex has also gotten his weekends mixed up before, and when I don't give in to him, he starts yelling at me and throwing a fit. Do any other moms have to deal with this mess?

2006-09-17 11:26:26 · 11 answers · asked by LittleMermaid 5

If a parent does'nt sign their childs birth certificate does that parent still have rights to the child.

2006-09-17 11:23:20 · 9 answers · asked by lol 1

I keep seeing people mention him in their answers, but I have never heard of him. Who is he?

2006-09-17 11:03:02 · 3 answers · asked by LittleMermaid 5

I have 2 little boys, both under 2. my sister, and her family live with us, she has a little boy also. he's 1. he is constantly beating up on my oldest little boy. my son doesn't fight back, he lets him push him around and then he cries constantly and comes running to me. my sister and her husband encourage their son to be tough, which i can understand. but how do i get them to stop him from beating up my son?

2006-09-17 10:52:58 · 10 answers · asked by melissathornton23 1

what age is a girl allowed to have earrings here in UK? is it something significant in relation to what age they can have it? like e.g. is it a sign of maturity or responsibility?

2006-09-17 10:09:37 · 29 answers · asked by ellehcim 2

The balancing of parenting is a combination of many factors,role models, community, environment, genetics, etc.etc. How successful the stability of a household,..........is radicalizm shown in the middle east a way of rearing?

2006-09-17 09:47:11 · 15 answers · asked by Ray B 1

and ****, well SO WHAT!
Whats wrong with that? Doesnt every mom want their kid to have the best in life? Like a nice home in a non violent ghetto? Or nice clothes so they dont get made fun of and have their confidence ruined by other children, things like that.
The whole world is materialistic you know, even GOD gave the best of linens, materials and all to his ppl.

2006-09-17 09:38:29 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you actually have a relationship other than dropping off and picking up or are you oblivious to where your kids go?

What is the craziest thing your child's friend's parent has done??
Leave them at your house for days or just never seeming to care about their child?

Curious b/c I know there must be some good tales out there . . .

2006-09-17 09:26:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

showing off!
Whether its showing off you cute kid in their new clothes, or pulling up to a soccer game in the brand new BMV X5, or bragging that your somewhere like Hawaii for the summer vacation...I am not any if that I dont even have a car, but I always wondered what it would be like to be that kind of mom, not nesacarily rubbing it in other ppls faces, but just knowing that you are in a good spot in life.

2006-09-17 08:59:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Not including supplies or stuff, just clothes or shoes?
What the most expensive pair of shoes you bought your kid and why?

2006-09-17 08:54:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

used clothing but only new or name brand clothes for your kids...what makes you decide to buy new clothes instead of second hand?
Like me I only buy new clothes for my kid because when I was a kid I always got salvation army clothes.
So I think that has something to do with it.

2006-09-17 08:49:11 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was at a persons house the other day, and their childs bedding smelled like pisss. I know this because my kid was in their room.
Be honest about your answers!

2006-09-17 08:47:25 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous