Parenting - October 2006

2006-10-31 09:43:47 · 10 answers · asked by Jean J 1

I am 18 and in first year of college live at home and i like a guy who is 24 and my parents do not approve think he is too mature or advanced for me?could someone explain there point of view?

2006-10-31 09:21:31 · 13 answers · asked by Tiffancy L 1

I can't believe the movies that get rated PG and PG-13, with so much sex and violence.

For example, I couldn't believe the sexual comments in Shrek II, I was sitting there thinking how many 5 yr olds must have seen this movie with the thongs being snapped, etc.

Don't adults have a responsibilty to keep things less extreme for children? And please, no "it's everywhere" comments, thats a total crock, adults can act and assert control where they are able. What do you think?

2006-10-31 09:03:03 · 8 answers · asked by lulu 2

I was brought up in a religious household. We had NO choices of what we were to celebrate. And that meant NO halloween. I never went trick or treating... up until I was 18 I had no idea what Halloween was really about.
Now that I have kids, and I am not as religious as my parents were with my siblings and I, I allow them to Trick Or Treat but I don't take part in it. My husbands parents take them out and around neighborhoods but I don't and this is my last year celebrating halloween.
I am starting to believe it's not an important holiday, a waste of money spent on junk (that causes kids to have cavities). I mean, even if I were to give out healthy treats like pretzels, that doesnt mean they're not getting snickers and goobers else where.
Anyway, I give my children the choice because they deserve to make their own assumptions on Halloween and deserve to make the decision for themselves; one thing I always wanted- the decision.
Anyone else like me out there?

2006-10-31 08:56:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

He's 7 and he wants his first Gameboy. I want to get it for him but I don't want him to play too much like I see many kids doing. What type of restrictions do you recommend so he doesn't get overhooked on the game playing? For example, I know one parent who only allows her kid to use his Gameboy at home and only during certain days/hours. Do you have any ideas? If you'd let your child play without restrictions, please don't answer. Your opinion doesn't apply here. Thanks.

2006-10-31 08:56:33 · 16 answers · asked by carademenzo 2

just been watching supernanny, i have 3 children 6,8 and 9 and yes they test my patience sometimes, but i can't imagine putting up with such bad tantrums, does anyone have a child who behaves really badly, how do you cope?

2006-10-31 08:53:19 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just wanted to say sorry for all the parents that have children who need special help. My daughter goes to physical therapy for a musclar defect. She is starting to crawl, and some of the children are about age 4 are learning to crawl or walk. I had a little girl come up to me and she couldn't speak clearly, but since I had a mother with special needs I could understand her. It kills me to think of what the children and the parents go through. God bless you, don't give up it'll all come together you will realize that your child is a blessing no matter what you or people say. You are the real parents that do everything for your children. God bless and Good Luck.!

2006-10-31 08:46:03 · 4 answers · asked by fourcheeks4 5

What will u recommend for your 13 years old daughter if she told you that she will start doing masturbation?

2006-10-31 08:25:25 · 14 answers · asked by suzan a 2

2006-10-31 07:59:52 · 13 answers · asked by Ashleigh 4

What do you pay for all day child care? I want to open one for infants and toddlers. Maybe pre school age kids. I need to know what everyone is charging.
What about emergency or sick kid care? Is anyone doing that, and how much are they charging?

2006-10-31 07:32:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-31 07:30:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Studies have shown that TV actually kills brain cells, people park infants in front of the boob tube. I just don't understand. Baby brains were never ment to sit and stare at a TV.
Do parents really buy these?

2006-10-31 07:29:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-31 07:24:38 · 25 answers · asked by halcyonl3 1

Ok my last question didnt get across right. My husband left myself which I am pregnant due in just a few short weeks we never fought or anything until I told him I was pregnant again. We have a 4 year old daughter that he didn't want to see for almost 3 months. He left us in June. In May he put me in the hospital from hitting me in the stomach and making me bleed. He lives in GA with his grandparents and cousins a small 3 bedroom house. He doesn't allow our daughter to ride in his car because he said she will mess it up. He left us without any reason at all but we can still talk as friends. Our court date was cancelled but through our lawyers with the divorce I have agreed for him to get our daughter everyother weekend....Thanksgiving and Christmas this year and next year I get her on the holidays. I have agreed to a week visitation during the summer because he works and has no one to take care of our daughter there and says that work and his car are more important than our daughter.

2006-10-31 07:22:42 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-31 06:56:08 · 25 answers · asked by Mel 1

What is the age? Does it differ? What are the signs?

2006-10-31 06:55:22 · 17 answers · asked by Guy In California 1

OK I have a 4 year old daughter and I am pregnant fixing to have my second child in just a few short weeks. My husband lives in GA now and I have agreed to let him see our daughter everyother weekend thanksgiving and christmas and a week for the summer and he wants two weeks in the summer. I told him that I would not agree with this do you think that the judge will make me since I have let him have her both holidays and she is only 4 years old????

2006-10-31 06:49:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

He can't even be in the room! It's really annoying! Is it really possible for person to be that sensitive to smells? Couldit be a phisiollogical problem?

2006-10-31 06:43:27 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 3 children and a boss who doesnt care that I have them. My 8 y/o daughter has to be up at 530 in the morning and has to be dropped off at school by daycare, and then goes to daycare after school until 6, where she is then picked up by a relative and kep until 7,at which time, I pick her and take her home and then feed her and her 2 brothers,age 13 & 14, who are alone after school everyday from 4-730. My husband, their father, doesn't really make a whole lot of money for us to live on alone, but my work hours are starting to affect the kids, and I'm starting to think it isn't worth it to keep working. Would it be better to quit and look for another job w/ a better schedule, or stick w/ it, while looking for new work. I'm getting so frustrated and have to talk myself into going to work everyday now, and I never had to, but the boss changed my schedule, and gave me no choice. Help!!!!!

2006-10-31 06:38:37 · 20 answers · asked by Alicia L 2

That is annoying who agrees? They just woke up my 3 year old daughter not impressed

2006-10-31 06:28:30 · 26 answers · asked by jules 4

What kind of message does this send our children?

2006-10-31 06:20:44 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is not drug ridden where I live there is just the stigma of them. Actually, it is fenced in community, they are brand new, sort of like town homes on two levels a park is in the front yard of some of the apartments. Our community rehabed them years ago and now the commuinty comes to them. They have a great after school programs, the local library comes out with the book mobile, a health clinic is open here monthly, and the community tries to bring resources to help the peopl who live here and the police presences makes me feel safer. I am a single parent of 3 trying to obtain my bachlors in the next 2 semesters. I can barely make ends meet paying 800 dollar rent, and the billls even though I work FT and go to school. Since the rent is so low (like 20 dollars, i could have more quality time with my kids, improve my credit, and go higher in school. Would you do it if you were me? How can you get rid of the stigma attached to living there?

2006-10-31 06:08:54 · 4 answers · asked by nene 3

What measures will you take?

Are kids at a private school nicer?

2006-10-31 05:47:40 · 13 answers · asked by Snorty 1

I have a friend who has a 4 year old step son and a 10 month old baby. She is on maternity leave and her man recently got fired from his job. He went to see about another job but has since decided he doesn't want to work there and is trying to get his EI opened (won't get EI because he got fired) but he's trying anyways. My friend always whines about not having any money and she doesn't know how they are going to afford christmas but then she went out and spent $120 on the 4 year olds birthday gifts 2 months before Christmas. I'm really getting tired of listening to her whine because she worked during the potato harvest and blew all that money. Should I say anything to her about it or just listen to her complain? It's not like she didn't know Christmas was coming. It comes the same day every year.

2006-10-31 05:15:59 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-31 05:00:42 · 33 answers · asked by fergus o 1

In our area, there is a place called "The Playground" where kids skate, play lazertag, etc. They offer a "lock in" for Halloween, where the kids are dropped off at 7 pm and are picked up at 7 am, no parents, but there are staff members. A friend of mine wanted me to let our daughters go together (the girls are both 10) and I said absolutely not! She said I am too paranoid and over protective of my daughter and that I should let her go. Keep in mind, my daughter is only 10 years old. I said "No, she is too young. No way am I letting her go to an all night thing like that" Well, parents, what do you think? Who's right? My daughter is absolutely not going. Would you let a 10 yr old go to an event like that without a parent? My friend says I'm being unreasonable. I say I'm being a good mother.

2006-10-31 04:11:27 · 19 answers · asked by Lotus 6

My house is small and I don't have much room for people. I don't know really how to celebrate her birthday. I was told the best options would be to move it in September when it's warmer. I could do outdoor activities. The Chuck E Cheese in my area is very ghetto most of them really have became ghetto. Are there any alternatives to Chuck E Cheese.

2006-10-31 03:46:41 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-31 03:41:44 · 18 answers · asked by stephanie 3

have any of you done this? I personally think it is the silliest thing ever and would never even entertain the idea of doing it, but there is a book out there now and apparently you start holding your newborn over the potty until they go, and then praise them for going to the bathroom (at 2 weeks old) it is supposed to get the baby potty trained right away,

Opinions on this, anyone done it and had good results, anyone think its a crock?

2006-10-31 03:32:05 · 23 answers · asked by ? 6

I've been thinking of letting my future kids never having it lol but I know that'll be impossible. What age would you recommend?

2006-10-31 03:26:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous