Parenting - September 2006

I don't leave until I see her step inside the bus. Other parents with children her age let their children go to the bus stop themselves.

2006-09-06 14:53:48 · 22 answers · asked by TheMightyOne 3

What kinds of problems or issuse may arise with adopted children that would not occur with ones birth children? Any different issues with children with disabilities?

2006-09-06 14:30:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband and I had a long talk with our preacher last night about my stepson and his behavior. He has only lived with us for 3 months. His behavior is not any better than it was at his moms. He is lying, stealing (just recently stole my older brothers high school ring, luckily we got it back), back talks, and has now gotten kicked off the bus. My husband went asked the preacher to come over cause he see's how frustrated over my stepsons behavior that I am. The preacher basically told us that we can not let this child destroy our family. He feels that my stepson who is 12 knows full well what he is doing, and knows right from wrong. He is just choosing the wrong to get attention and to cause problems between my husband and I. Our preacher feels that since I have taken on a full time parenting role in his life I deserve respect and have certain "rights". He feels that my husband should allow me to be the one to dole out any punishments for awhile, and if he makes it clear that he backs me up completely, my stepson will know that his bad behavior is not going to break us up. He also feels that we can not allow my stepson to cause turmoil in our household, considering that I have a son and my husband and I have a 2 yr. old daughter together. He even feels that we need to let him know that it is his choice to change his behavior and that the consequences of continuing to do the things he is doing, might be that he has to go back to his mothers house. He feels that he is trying to “play the victim” and that if we allow it and don’t set down strict, if not harsh, punishments, he will destroy our marriage. Do you think he has a good point?

2006-09-06 14:09:01 · 13 answers · asked by LittleMermaid 5

in the room togetha bt i bleave him he said he luvd me bt wat shuld i do

2006-09-06 13:53:14 · 15 answers · asked by bayb_gurl_1313 1

Everytime I administer a suppository to my son he pushes it out. I've gone through 3 today and I can't get it to stay in. I push it in, and 10 seconds later it just comes out. Is he pushing it our, or am I doing it wrong?

Any suggestions as to how I should position him, and what I can do to calm him down/keep it in while giving it?

thank you.

2006-09-06 13:48:58 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just had an argument about this issue:

My opinion is that when someone has committed such a heinous crime as sexually molesting/assaulting a child under 12, THEY DO NOT DESERVE THEIR PRIVACY, the community deserves to know where this sickos live, what they look like, where they work etc, the website is called familywatchdog.us and I think is great because they provide a lot of information, I dont have a family myself, but there are a lot of children in my block, I would hate to see something so horrible happen to them.

The other side of the argument was completely the opposite, he thought that those people do deserve privacy and not have their information posted on the web, the sad thing is, that he is a parent of a 9 y/o girl.

I found his point of view odd for a father.

I would appreciate any comments on this subject

2006-09-06 13:40:53 · 31 answers · asked by TranquilStar 4

ok i am a mother of one child and my questions is how many mothers who had a vaginal birth pooped while delivering? and is it normal? Be honest please!!!

2006-09-06 13:33:02 · 16 answers · asked by *Loving my two boys* 3

This is really a question more for parents who have older kids, not babies... but all comments are appreciated!
I was wondering if your relationship with your spouse/sig. other has strengthened or sort of diminished after having kids? Some say that their relationship was strengthened by a baby, others not so much?
Any thoughts?

2006-09-06 13:08:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

candy, money for the drill-team or anything else. It is scary enough to see elderly people soliciting flowers, pretzels, and newspapers in the middle of traffic. It should be against the law for kids. The older people know the dangers so that is up to them.

2006-09-06 13:04:27 · 6 answers · asked by Jacks036 5

'You have responsibility to the rest of the world and to us as your parents'

She's been in Full Time Education since she was 4.

2006-09-06 12:44:11 · 28 answers · asked by Athianos 3

1.bath alone without constant supervision?

2.wash themselves (hands, bottoms, hair) well enough that a parent doesnt need to do it too to make sure the child is clean?

3.brush their teeth well without help?

4.walk two blocks to school alone or with a friend their age?


I am curious as to peoples opinions and/or experiences with these things. Thanks!

2006-09-06 12:40:44 · 12 answers · asked by LuLuBelle 4

why do kids tatletale. how can you get kids to stop tatletaling. do you hate tatletalers.

2006-09-06 12:00:14 · 10 answers · asked by mayo_girl_2006 2

I heard someone talking about a brand new house they're getting that is for low income people, you pay cheap rent and after so many years you own it. I've done searches for low income housing but all I find is articles about it. I'm wondering if anyone knows of specifically where to find new or decent low income houses.

2006-09-06 11:49:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are you supposed to do? I read an answer here that said you "need to just hold them all the time". LOL!! So, I guess adults don't need to poop, piss, eat, and TCB? WTF??? I agree that babies need TONS of love, but goodness, is 15 minutes of crying so mom or dad can go to the potty or eat something child abuse? Maybe they need a break, simple as that. Or, should they just run to the kid anyways despite that fact that they need to cool down?

Where is this manual of perfect parenting? Is it an E-zine? Can someone send it to my e-mail? Thanks in advnace. I have yet to find a way to eat hot chow and safely hold a baby. Please foward this secret. It could quite possibly be the biggest find since the Dead Sea Scrolls.

2006-09-06 11:32:28 · 14 answers · asked by Goddess of Nuts PBUH 4

How old was you child when diagnosed?
How long ago?
What kind (or level) of autism?
Was it difficult getting the doctor to make the diagnoses?
or was it hard for the doctor to get you to accept the diagnoses?

Sorry I am making this a 4-parter, but I wanted all the answers together.

2006-09-06 11:27:37 · 3 answers · asked by Smart Kat 7

2006-09-06 11:15:30 · 17 answers · asked by carlos p 1

i have a 3 month yr old girl who is good as gold at night she goes down at 10 and wakes again at 8, so really i cant ask for more but in the day time shes constantly crying, not real crying but just winging everytime i put her down or leave the room, i hate leaving her when shes like that but i cant hold her all day... shes getting heavy now!

2006-09-06 11:09:36 · 28 answers · asked by Young mom 1

does sex hurt u in any way

2006-09-06 11:02:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mother complains she never gets to see her grandchildren. I have two daughters, three years old and ten months. My husband works 6 days a week and takes our only vehicle to and from work. So, the reason my mom doesn't see her grandchildren is my lack of a vehicle. I invivted her over on monday, I told her she could see the girls and have dinner. She said no. Then I asked her on the phone today if she wanted to take my oldest for the weekend. She told me she didn't know, would call me later. But she will then turn around and complain she never sees them. I think she should take some intitive on her part and make an effort to see them. My dad doesn't work all day like my husband so she has a vehicle a good portion of the day. I want to just flip out and tell her to get off her butt and come over and see them. The sad thing is my three year old keeps asking for her grandma. She wants to visit her. So, a few weeks ago I told her I would come over on a sunday she told me no. HELP!

2006-09-06 10:57:54 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-06 10:48:20 · 37 answers · asked by old_rocker2001 2

A recent discussion among friends sparked me to ask this question. Among my friends there was a concensus that medical urgencies would be an acceptable reason for a mother to see her child without clothing at whatever age. For non emergencies the cut off age seems to differ for sons and daughters. This question specifically mentions mothers instead of fathers b/c very often it is the mother who takes care of the more private issues related to children.

2006-09-06 10:46:49 · 26 answers · asked by motomotorzee 1

Like behave well when out in public, use manners, etc...
I believe that these are should be expected qualities of the children not rewarded ones. The reward is a good/ well behaved adult. That is better than a freakin' piece of candy.

2006-09-06 10:45:47 · 12 answers · asked by perplexed 3

i thought that kind of stuff was banned ages ago but a couple of people on here said that there kids school still spanked the kids is it like in certain staes of america or do they do it in england to

2006-09-06 10:19:40 · 12 answers · asked by bitter sweet 2

I do not mean child abuse, but physical contact, such as a light smack or hit to a child that would not cause bruising, but only minor and temporary pain. I do not believe in child abuse, i am simply curious to find out the beliefs of the public on physical discipline when raising a child. Please don't take this question as something else.

2006-09-06 10:12:11 · 24 answers · asked by ttizzle999 3

As it is now, a baby should be rear facing if he is under a year and under 20lbs (I think) but what I'm seeing is that a lot of babies are over 20 lbs by their first birthdays, should the rules by changed a little to accomadate this?

2006-09-06 09:59:43 · 8 answers · asked by Nyema 3

How much do you think raising one child (per year) would earn you?

Im talking cash here.

2006-09-06 09:52:49 · 17 answers · asked by AuroraBorealis 4

It doesn't have to be one thing, just write whatever you love about being a mother.

2006-09-06 09:50:15 · 15 answers · asked by AuroraBorealis 4

we adopted one child she`s been with us for two years now they met each other about six months
ago, and they are both great kids , all my other children doesnot have a problem , if they love each other

2006-09-06 09:22:55 · 13 answers · asked by pat 1

2006-09-06 09:18:59 · 9 answers · asked by Island Girl 5

My daughter and son in law ask me to be present at the birth, it should have been a home birth but due to problems my daughter was taken to hosital. It was strange because the midwives called me mum right up until baby was born then they changed to calling me Nanny. Best experience I'v ever had

2006-09-06 09:12:34 · 20 answers · asked by Candy 5