Parenting - September 2006

are u afraid to go sleep do u sleep with the door lock

2006-09-15 02:27:23 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why are there no restrictions on who is allowed to reproduce. We have to take tests before driving, practicing any professional career, or going scuba diving. But is two idiots want to have a whole herd of children then they are encouraged to do so. Before anyone asks, yes I am educated, and I do have children, it just bothers me that I work very hard, pay huge taxes and have two but the goons who live in squalor and collect a check from the GUB'MINT have 6 or 7. I love kids, I just can't afford any more right now.

2006-09-15 02:19:28 · 6 answers · asked by medic 5

2006-09-15 01:54:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just read a question about when should a child be allowed to see sex and kissing on television--I don‘t think there is anything wrong with that question, by the way. I have always questioned that and violence. It seems in America it is okay to watch violent things on the television. For God's sake--cartoons are more violent. Why do we take so much time and effort trying to shield our children from sex? In my eyes sex is natural. It is something people do--if you have talked to your kids about sex, explaining when two people love each other they have sex then why is it that big of a deal? Why do I see so many American children watching Pulp Fiction--before they are allowed to watch Titanic? If kids know they are just movies--not to get confused with real life--then why is sexual content so considered much worse then violence? Before you jump to conclusions--no I’m not talking about full fledged porn--just movies with sex scenes.

2006-09-15 01:50:54 · 16 answers · asked by .vato. 6

2006-09-15 01:39:14 · 23 answers · asked by fsernisi 1

My wife is pregnant again, she didn't have any drinks at all when pregnant last time, afraid it would infuence the baby. I agree, but don't know if you have to become a teetotaller. Perhaps a relaxed attitude is even more important for baby. Our bodies have to filter oput all sorts of toxins and possibly its better if the baby is accustomed a little to what it will CERTAINLY encounter later in life. Kind of like immunisation. There was a story of a guy who did so much purification and careful diet vegetarianism etc that he couldn't eat a single peanut without having a reaction. I wouldn't want that.

Note: She is in NO danger of drinking a lot!

Gosh, I am sure this will be controversial. Please don't answer if you can't be positive and informative and NO religious freaks please!!

2006-09-15 01:01:39 · 31 answers · asked by metasimon 1

Yes I know couples fight over parenting styles, limit setting, out of control, disrespect step-kids (minor and adult). But is it outrageous or crazy for a couple to divorce because of these problems? Like if a couple has been reasonably happy with no kids for 10 yrs then 7 months after getting custody of 4 of the bio parent's kids it becomes clear that they are all rude and respectful to the stepparent, the bio parent's style of parenting is basically to let them do as they please (examples: teen kids backtalk and disrespect step parent daily, 20 yr old makes $250 a week in a job but bio parent refuses to have him pay any bills in home or even buy his own food). Bio parent very rarely corrects them for disrespect to the stepparent, etc. Would it be considered unheard of or silly for the step-parent to leave this 10yr relationship and seek divorce due mostly to these problems or is this a common reason for divorce?

2006-09-15 00:34:42 · 11 answers · asked by zoe_southernusa 1

I don't know who you are, but yesterday you wrote that you wanted to know what a good age is it to start spanking your child, you said your baby was 7 months old. I mean i know your spanking that child, (not yet). but come on, sure they need some disapline. I'm sorry but have just 3 words for you, child parenting classes, ask them. now days you can't spank them like when were kids. come on now.

2006-09-15 00:32:28 · 17 answers · asked by mom1 2

or is it better to latch the baby on

2006-09-14 23:06:36 · 9 answers · asked by paula abagel 1

2006-09-14 22:55:52 · 19 answers · asked by Bright Eyes 4

my daughter is almost 13 months and loves to sit on the toilet, she shows high intrest in it, but my family and friends say shes to young? Because we got her off the bottle and onto a cup just after she turned one. But she doesnt like bottles anymore, she tried once and gagged so she gave up. With her diaper she takes it off and sits on the toilet, i think she's ready, cause she knows how to walk. and takes her own diaper off when she is ready~ need advice!

2006-09-14 20:16:59 · 12 answers · asked by moi2007 2

I just had a baby a couple of monthes ago, and recently I have had a lot of pain, and have been feeling very tired, consantly tired. I went to my GP and she diagnosed me with Fibromyalgia, and it just keeps getting worse and more disabiling as time goes on. She said that I need to get a full nights rest, and take it easy. Because of this, I have quit my job, and now I have hired a nanny full time, my husband can't get out with our newborn because he works and needs his rest.

My sister calls me a bad mom, she is always telling me that because I have hired a nanny, but I did it because in my condition I can't be the mom my daughter needs. She stops by my house just to ask me why I don't keep it as clean as hers, and makes a point of telling me how much she does with her kids and the finishes by asking why I don't do the same things? She critisizes me for not working and tells me I am lazy and ignorent.

How can I tell her to stop? Do you think I am a bad mom?

2006-09-14 20:12:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

my 3 1/2 yr old wets the bed which i know isnt uncommon but my 8 yr old never did...the 3 yr old denies doing it (no i dont yell at her) can someone just give me some ideas how to fix this?

2006-09-14 19:23:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was at clothing store today with my daughter. She is very well behaved and is quiet and mannerly and stays by my side the entire time. There was a mother there with a little boy who was just running amuck in the store while she went to look for something in her size. He was climbing all over the fixtures. I picked up a glass object and was looking at it, when this little boy runs straight into me, knocking the vase out of my hand, almost hurting my daughter. I have a son, and he would NEVER act like this. The little boy started to cry when he had hit into me. When the mom heard the sound, the came over to me and told me that I was in the way of her son and that she would be suing me if there was any damages! My daughter was hurt, and I told her back that if there was anything with her, I would be suing. She told me I would have to call her husband! Can't she deal with things on her own? Or is she a child her self with no job, terrible parenting skills and no independence.

2006-09-14 19:12:03 · 27 answers · asked by Isabelle F 1

I am a new dad of a 3 month old. I am 30, my wife is 25, I financially supported through law school, and then we got pregnant, and now she refuses to get a job in the law field and insists on staying home with our newborn. I would like to be a stay at home dad, because as a Journalist I make considerably less then her, but she refuses. I have done everything for her, I supported her through college, law school, bought her a car, helped her out with her school loans, the least she could now is do her share. She says that just because I am a dad, I will not bee a good a parent as her, which I think is completely wrong. I love kids, I and I love my daughter. Not only women should get to stay home with thier kids! Right now my salary is not enough, but if she got a job, hers will be. How can I get to get a job?

2006-09-14 18:42:08 · 27 answers · asked by Brian P 1

i mean where im from theirs kids who arent even 13 yet having babies?their babies themselves that cant even take care of them how do they expect to take care of a baby?

2006-09-14 18:08:45 · 40 answers · asked by chew 2

I am a stay at home mom. And I have a 3 year old son and a baby on the way in late Jan. 07. I am shocked when I see all these kids 9 and up just wondering around by them selves. I was at the mall this afternoon and saw a mom drop off her what looked like a 9 - 10 year old daughter. And she just drove off! I couldn't believe my eyes. I saw the girl later with a boy and they were making out outside in the food area. Wow!!! I don't understand why parents do this. A mall is the 3rd top place in the country for a child to get kidnapped. ( FYI- A pet store is the #1 place in the nation for a child to get kidnapped)!

Both my husband & I agree that we will not allow our kids to be alone at all until they are 16. No dating, no group dating until they are 16. If they want to go to the movies or mall with friends on of us will be with them at all times. They will not have a cell phone unless they have a job and can pay for it them selves.

2006-09-14 16:54:52 · 24 answers · asked by LITTLE 1 :o) 6

at what age would u let ur kids start dating and staying at friends house??????

2006-09-14 16:19:10 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-14 16:06:08 · 5 answers · asked by sepi222 1

Did anybody watch Primetime Live? Episode: "Mean Girls: Watch Your Back!" Is this competition? Even the honor students are doing it!! Every parent needs to watch this show!!!!

2006-09-14 15:41:29 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Anyone have a child with this and if so can you give me any ideas on how to deal with it? Serious answers only please

2006-09-14 15:39:51 · 7 answers · asked by fouracesrwild 2

There are 6 (yes 6) children. 6 year old girl (typical), 6 year old boy (mildly autistic, behavior problems), 3 year old girl (typical), 3 year old boy (behavior problems, exposed to drugs & alcohol prenatally), 17 month old boy (typical) and 7 month old girl (typical). The oldest 4 we have adopted thru foster care & the 2 youngest are foster children in our home. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I know it will be expensive but I have NO IDEA what to pay. Thanks!

2006-09-14 15:36:45 · 9 answers · asked by dmommab@sbcglobal.net 3

You know I was having this discussion last night and I just thought if more of us as parents taught our children how to repsect us as parents and others we wouldn't have such a hard time.

So many times we try to be friends to our children instead of being parents. Some parents are even scared to discipline their children well that is why the society is the way it is today because the parents live in fear of their children and don't teach their children to repect them so why would they respect anyone else.

If we love our children we would discipline them and I am not telling you to beat them to a pulp either, but teach them how to respect take some authority as a parent.

2006-09-14 15:04:43 · 13 answers · asked by Mommy3 2

2006-09-14 14:57:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-14 14:51:34 · 32 answers · asked by extremeparties 1

I work for Wal-Mart and I notice EVERY DAY about 99% of people with tiny infants still in the infant carrier place the carrier on TOP of the cart (over the area where the child is SUPPOSE to sit). WHY? Don't they KNOW how unsafe that is? Also even the DIRECTIONS for the carrier says that is NOT what it is used for some even say it ON the carrier! It really makes me mad! It is not safe, that REALLY throws off the balance of the cart and is at a greater risk for tipping over. Also before some say that is "intellegence" of a "wal-mart shopper" because I have heard that before (offencive) I have also seen it at other stores like Target, Ukrops, Krogers, Food Lion, and MANY more! My mom's husband and I got into a fight one day because he and my mom came in when my daughter was still in that and put her carrier there. I took the carrier from her and kept my daughter behind the counter because he REFUSED to listen!

2006-09-14 14:26:54 · 13 answers · asked by Crazy Mama 5

My daughter was talking on the phone with a friend last night an she used the word douche as an insult to some

2006-09-14 13:25:18 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

My recent ex-husband has made 2 child support payments (both late) and now doesn't have the money to pay because he is out of a job. I know the economy in MI is not great but he could go flip burgers or something. If I lost my job should I just stop feeding and clothing my kid. Should I not let my kid go to my ex's. On the other hand it isn't fair to punish my kid for his fathers mistake. But does he have money for food and other things while he is at his house.

2006-09-14 13:18:07 · 23 answers · asked by michigangirl 2

2006-09-14 13:12:12 · 14 answers · asked by Toni J 1

...even if they can't have kids and are just together for money/sex/convenience?

2006-09-14 12:45:40 · 4 answers · asked by jarynth3 1