Parenting - October 2006

Every day, my neighbor magically finds an errand to run it seems. She has 4 elementary kids who get off the bus with my son, and once they discover their mom is not home, and the door is locked, they come to my house. Sometimes (like today) she asks if they can come over for a *little* while after school so she can do A, B or C. At first, this was cool. Well, that was 2 months ago, and this rundown has been a virtual everyday occurence. I am getting fed up, but I try hard to help people out best I can. They are generally ill mannered until I have to correct them, and we have spoken about this, and to a degree it has helped, except with her youngest (5 yrs.)...

Anyways, I don't think it's fair that someone with this many kids is expecting someone to do a favor like this constantly. Of course, that means I have to feed them, give them drinks, and I personally only have 2 kids and I don't stock enough food to feed a platoon every week. Why do people do this?

2006-10-17 10:41:14 · 19 answers · asked by Goddess of Nuts PBUH 4

2006-10-17 10:40:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 3 small children - 8 months, 3 (preschool), and 6 (grade 2). I have to cook everything from scratch since one child has allergies. I work from home half time and I'm the boss of a company of 60 people. I am also taking my master's. OMG - is anyone else going insane? I can't drop school else I'd be out $20,000 already.

My husband said I did it to myself and he's a help, but not a mom. Dad's seem to be able to separate more and not take as large of the minute parenting roles like laundry, cooking, or cleaning - or even taking kids to activities. Not that he doesn't try...

I'm the one that earns more money so I can't quit my job. Someone motivate me? Tell me your story.

2006-10-17 10:31:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I gave birth to thirteen children, ages ranging from 13 to 8 weeks...i am 37.....and my husband and i are trying once more......am i crazy?? just need some opinions...thnks

2006-10-17 10:00:08 · 24 answers · asked by Hannah <3 1

have to punish them. I know that I make the rules, but I am always trying to be fair with my 2 children. It make me feel guilty to tell them "no" to something and they ask "why" and the only anwer I can really give is "because I said so". How do I get past this guilt and stress from constantly trying to make things fair?

2006-10-17 09:44:39 · 25 answers · asked by MiZmeL 4

I went back to work 4 months ago after being a stay at home mom. I have been home with my children since they were born. I'm still having a hard time dropping them off at their grandma's. It hurts me to see them cry when I leave. When does it get easier to be away from your kids? Does it ever hurt less?

2006-10-17 09:40:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter is turning 2 on Halloween and still loves her crib. We haven't even moved it down from the high level yet. She hasn't tried to get out of it, though easily could if she wanted to. She's a great sleeper and I don't want to disrupt that, but I also don't want her to stay in a crib forever. Advice?

2006-10-17 09:30:56 · 41 answers · asked by ssumner118 1

I really want to start trying for a second child I already have a 1 year old girl, but I am worried because they would ahve to share a room and I don't know how I would fit everything in, and whether they would like it and also what if it's a boy, how long can a boy and a girl share a room before it becomes innapropriate?
I really don't want to move as I really love the place I am at and the rent is cheap, it is the best area for miles around to bring up kids and I am so lucky to have got it.

2006-10-17 09:19:08 · 14 answers · asked by cigaro19 5

ok first off, I am NOT advocating giving kids alcohol. But some parents say that giving their teens a drink at home makes them not as drawn to it outside the home, like at parties. It is legal to give your own child alcohol by the way-just not anyone elses. In some cultures, wine with a meal is given to even younger children. And in those families, it has been said that drinking problems are far less common.

I was just curious what people's opinions or experiences were with this issue. My kids are not old enough yet but I want to be prepared. thanks!

2006-10-17 09:05:17 · 32 answers · asked by eve m 2

My son is 7 years old and his friends have cell phones for emergency purposes, like a tracking system for parents. I am a 24 single mom and work two jobs, is it a good idea to get him one since we are apart more than a fulltime mom.

2006-10-17 08:58:41 · 19 answers · asked by girlie99 1

Why or why not?

2006-10-17 08:58:33 · 14 answers · asked by mountain_laurel1183 5

9 weeks ago i gave birth to triplets but me and my boyfriend honestly don't no wot to call them !

HELP !!!!!!!

2006-10-17 08:28:59 · 21 answers · asked by Samia ' ♥ 3

2006-10-17 08:25:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know a site where I can find free Baby's First Pumpkin/Baby's First Halloween pumpkin carving pattern???

Thanks

2006-10-17 08:03:41 · 5 answers · asked by Junedue2006 2

Would it be wrong to have her birthday party at Thanksgiving dinner? She'll be three so I'm sure it wouldnt' matter her, but my thinking is that all of the family will be here then and she can have a GREAT birthday, but is it wrong to combine the two? Her actual birthday is Thanksgiving Day.

2006-10-17 08:02:30 · 19 answers · asked by justwondering 5

I m due in feb.I just want to know that what type of diapers shud I use to for a newborn.I came from india to us few months back n there ppl use cotton clothes diapers as they are soft.Are disposable diapers are fine for newborn .Do we have specially disposable diapers for newborn here.where can i get them?Is there any site to educate me regarding all the baby stuff n care as m a 1st time mom.can i make baby wipers at home ?please tell me all the info.

2006-10-17 08:02:07 · 20 answers · asked by dimpy 1

My step-daughter moved in with us 2 years ago because her mother couldn't handle her. She was sneaking out (age 11), drinking, skipping school, and hanging with a much older crowd. Since she's been with us, she's on the honor roll, misses school only when she's sick or it's approved, is popular at school and we have a great relationship with her.

Her mother recently moved back from TN and is now trying to control everything my step-daughter does from 150 miles away! Yesterday was her parent-teacher conference which she insisted on attending. Fine, great!! When I got there, she wouldn't let me get a word in edgewise, was rude to both the teacher and myself, and insisted that the teacher call ONLY HER with any problems!! She said her schedule is more flexible! SHE"s 150 miles away!!

I work 10 minutes from the school and my boss would let me take care of anything that needs to be taken care of!
She's driving me insane and I don't know what to do about her.

2006-10-17 07:41:39 · 7 answers · asked by koral2800 4

2006-10-17 06:41:51 · 94 answers · asked by Anonymous

So you think that is good for a child to help cook and bake with there mom and dad? And also at what age do you think that they should be able to help there parents?

2006-10-17 06:25:39 · 21 answers · asked by whats up all 2

My 7 year old son thinks that since we aren't married he is going to leave. How do you reasure your child that we don't have to be married to have a family.

2006-10-17 06:14:17 · 15 answers · asked by Taletha H 1

When starting 6-month baby on baby food, what is the average amount of milk/formula should they be getting per day?

2006-10-17 06:01:56 · 12 answers · asked by Bird79 2

my daughter is 2 1/2 and we are considering switching her providers after being at the same center since she was 6 months old.

2006-10-17 05:44:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son went to his first high school party last week and I'm worried about what he might be getting in to now. I'm especially worried about STDs.
I was listening on my son's phone conversation the other night, and his friend asked him "Did you catch Jericho last week?" My son replied, "No, did you?"
"Yeah, it's awful."
What kind of STD is this "Jericho?" If my son was doing something that might have spread it, I need to intervene. If it's only spread my gay people, like AIDS, he is in greater trouble than I could have ever dreamed possible.

2006-10-17 05:08:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have read different postings mentioning the surgery of putting tubes in and having the adenoids removed and I seem to see alot of "ear infections" for the reason. My son has 40DB hearing loss and I have him scheduled for surgery next Friday - I am wanting to know if any of you out there have had the adenoids removed even when there was not consistent ear infections. My ENT said that most kids that have alot of ear infections have nerve damage and that most kids that get tubes in thier ears don't really have alot of infections. Of course I am scared out of my mind for my son.... Please let me know your thoughts and how also did you tell them what was going on before surgery? I don't want him to not know what's happening to him. Thanks so much!

2006-10-17 04:46:18 · 17 answers · asked by Jess 1

2006-10-17 04:29:43 · 19 answers · asked by 6th Finger 2

I was going through somebody's 360 page and I saw this. I'd like to her your thought's on this.

Have parents lost their back bone?
I was on my way to church one Sunday morning and as I got off the bus and was walking to church, I heard something that was really disturbing. This little girl who had to be at least 6 or 7 was playing on the front porch with her mother. I don't know exactly what she was doing but I heard the mother say "Stop doing that before you hurt yourself". The next thing I know, I heard the little girl say "Shut up, *****" and then she stormed off into the house. Her mother just sat in her chair and shook her head while sighing. I just looked at the mother with my mouth wide open in disbelief. She saw me standing there and said "It's not a big deal, she does that to me all the time". I just walked off and said to myself "I wish that little girl had my mother". And people wonder why they're kids don't respect them when they get older? It all starts when they're little. When the kids get older, it's too late.

2006-10-17 04:27:56 · 31 answers · asked by Lady Tee 2

iam throwing a birthday party for my son next week. i currently live with my boyfriend of 5 yrs and my other two kids. my ex husband every year for the past 5 yrs has been able to attend his child's party because i resided with my mom before. now do u think it is appriate if i invited my ex to his party this year.

2006-10-17 04:17:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

do you guys believe in " being fruitful and multiplying" ??? how many kids do you think you can even afford bringing into this crazy world? i only want 2..a possible 3 if my mom goes crazy (she has 6 and wants us to have a lot too) and if i can afford the child.

2006-10-17 03:57:57 · 34 answers · asked by ? 4

Apparently she has obtained an 18 month interim fostership of this child. Probably she will have no real involvement of his rearing, it will be left the nanny.
What happens to this child when she tires of him?

2006-10-17 03:55:03 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

masturbated by my adolescent son, including two towels, a bunch of socks and a baseball cap. I don't know what I did wrong in raising him, but I can't live in denial. My son, my own flesh and blood, is a serial masturbator. It would be easier to take if the things I find weren't so severely masturbated. There is obviously just so much sickness there. I feel so lost, someone please help!

2006-10-17 03:36:14 · 19 answers · asked by cdrfish2000 1