Parenting - October 2006

Have you had both circumcised and uncircumcised partners?

Which do you prefer?

Why?

How did intercourse feel different?

would/did u circumcise your boys?

2006-10-06 21:06:55 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-06 20:46:05 · 16 answers · asked by dhiru 1

I posted this question here last week. I actually think the right result was reached. But, I have gotten some comments--so I would appreciate any feedback. This is the original:

"This morning for the third day in a row my 11 year old daughter did not make her bed. I told her she was going to get a paddling when she go home.

When she came home today there was a note from her teacher. Apparently she was a hero. There was little boy who was being bullied--in fact beaten up. She intervened helped the little boy out. Turned the offender in and was very nice to the little boy. The teacher said this is really good of her because she is popular and this goes a long ways in setting an example on bullying.

I am proud of her big time. But my rule on spanking is once one is owed it is ALWAYS given. I don't think it works if there is no consistency.

However, I was playing around on this Answers thing and she suggested I throw it out. I am giving it two hours--majority rules."

2006-10-06 20:38:28 · 33 answers · asked by beckychr007 6

I'm a young mother (20 to be exact) and the people that know me always ask me for advice, and tell me I am such a great mom. When I go out into the actual real world people look at me strange and question me and I noticed it with their facial expressions and so on. I'm 20, married, two beautiful children, homeowner, and very mature for my age. People cannot look past my appearance. I went to the mall today to buy a halloween costume for my daughter, and there was a older mother that couldn't handle her three year old and left her 1 1/2 year old sitting in her stroller by the elevator. I don't judge her, because she probably has a tired boy and she didn't have a double stroller like I have. People like my sister give young moms a bad reputation, but I am a great young mom, but how do I deal with the uproar in society? The judging faces, and the mothers not wanting to play with my son and daughter? I will not cut my hair, wear cardigans, and mom jeans all the time to fit in!

2006-10-06 18:48:56 · 35 answers · asked by fourcheeks4 5

A friend of mine made a comment that it was odd how my boys (5 and 8) always have shoes on inside the house. I usually wore shoes inside growing up as did my wife. My youngest usually takes his off a couple of hours before bed, but my oldest is shoed until bedtime. I know other families that are the same way so I know we are not the only ones that have a shoes on preference. I think it looks better, is safer and makes leaving the house faster.

2006-10-06 17:48:30 · 21 answers · asked by tomcat123 1

she had an miscarriage and how to I react to her being negative when I have two children and she upset and jealous, the miscarriage was 5 months ago. She pushes herself away from the family and is very negative.

2006-10-06 17:45:07 · 9 answers · asked by fourcheeks4 5

There are many children on my street and the youngest is 2 they have no respect for anyone's home and yard. When someone is driving down the street going 15 mph or less the children don't look both ways to see if a car is coming, and if they actually see the car they will still stand in the street. I can't tell the parents anything else because they do not listen. what should I do?

2006-10-06 17:26:39 · 16 answers · asked by fourcheeks4 5

2006-10-06 17:22:51 · 12 answers · asked by shehnai 1

She is 12 and she said she started to itch and so she scratched and scratched and its red and itchy and spreading on to her cheast and stomach. What should I do?
P.S No adult around to help

Additional Details


Well shes had the chicken pox before.

2006-10-06 17:22:32 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I love having her in bed with us most of the time, but I am pregnant now and finding it uncomfortable sometimes with less room in the bed. When she wakes up in the middle of the night she is inconsolable. We figure it is better to take her to bed with us, so we all get some sleep as we both have work in the morning. We also have to stay in her room with her until she falls asleep every night or she cries & screams. I want her to have good sleep habits & be happy and secure. I am so worried I am not doing a good enough job. I need some feed back and advice. How can I get her to want to stay in her bed?

2006-10-06 16:29:22 · 16 answers · asked by wendygirl1000 2

We have an attorney to take it to court for him to get visitation, but my mother in law seems to think that if my husband wants to really see his son, he would go too his son's school and see him there. We are affraid to do this for fear that his son's mother would press charges on him and have him arrested for going to the school to see him. What do you think? Does he have a right to go to the school and see his son? It has been 6 years since he has seen his son, and that is only because my husband gave up on going over to the house because she always starts a fight, he agrees he should have never done that, but at the time his son was 6 years old and he did not want his son to go through that. Even though we have an attorney is there anyone out there that can help us by giving us information on how he can see his son before the courts give him that visitation right on paper? And if the answer is to call her and set it up that has already been tried and she will not return his calls.

2006-10-06 15:44:38 · 19 answers · asked by Ronda B 1

I want to plan a special day with each of my kids more often. It's easy with my daughter, we get manicures, do lunch, you know, girl stuff. But I'm at such a loss for things my 11 year old son would like to do. I ask him for ideas, but he always says whatever I want to do. I don't want to do a movie, the point is for us to have time to talk and give him some one on one. Don't have much to spend either. He's a really good kid, helps out a lot at home. Can anyone help?

2006-10-06 15:24:32 · 11 answers · asked by Chocoholic 4

My daughter is 8 months old and extremely healthy. She is very much spoiled by love. I usually either rock her to sleep or lay next to her and sing. My fiancee strongly disapproves of both, but he can't object too much, because it works. Lately she's been very picky about where she wants to sleep. If I put her in her crib, she'll sleep for about 2 hours, wake up, cry and scream for about an hour, then repeat the cycle. If she sleeps next to me, she'll sleep a full 12 hours. I understand that SIDS is a risk, but is she in the safezone? I don't want to endanger my daughter, but we're both teetering on the edge of insanity from lack of sleep. Should I continue the crib or let her sleep with me? Extra Info: Yes, I've tried letting her cry herself back to sleep. I let her cry for intervals of 10 minutes, then attempt to soothe her, then let her be for another ten minutes. It doesn't work very well.

2006-10-06 15:10:24 · 20 answers · asked by BarelyMakingItBy 2

Early behavioral psychologists demonstrated it is easier to modify behavior when the expected behavior is rewarded. For example, you compliment your child for doing well in school, or you get coupons for your next purchase because you spent so much at the grocery store. What are the benefits of using rewards as a form of behavior modification? Also what are some negative affects that can occur if the wrong behaviors are rewarded?

2006-10-06 15:05:06 · 7 answers · asked by Little Birdie 2

I live in MO and I am going back to work. I need someone for my 2 kids. I dont trust people and want someone reliable. Any ideas?

2006-10-06 14:24:16 · 10 answers · asked by stephie83 2

i am a single mom of three boys and i really need a break.but dont have a babysitter and have no family here with me.my exs family are not close to my children .they chose not to.and i need to be able to relax sometimes.my day goes waking up at 5am 5 days a week so they can go to day care and i go to work.i pick them up cook,pick up after them.when they go to sleep im so tired that i just lay down and sometimes i just fall asleep and dont notice it,sounds crazy but is true.since i cant go and date anybody,or just go out and chill by my self.any tips on how to pamper my self and still be a good mom.i love my children they mean the world to me.i just need a break.

2006-10-06 13:43:07 · 15 answers · asked by super girl 3

my last perod was on august 31,2006 and i am 8 days late. i took a test but it was negative. my nipple are very sore and i am sometimes nauses. what could it be. can i be pregnant?

2006-10-06 13:41:33 · 11 answers · asked by princess_aja 1

2006-10-06 13:40:09 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

the world was so "safe" for our parents, there were no violent cartoons to deal with, no internet, for us too internet is new. So how do we help our kids cope with that. Also, other kids influencing your child to do things he/she would not do? Eg. using "bad" language?? Any answers???

2006-10-06 13:39:59 · 9 answers · asked by ~EleGantLaDyY~ 3

My daughter is having her 1st party on the 14th..

And I dont know what to do.

Im getting a jumper if it doesnt rain but other than that Im lost..

O yeah my mom said pin the tail on donkey but i think thats not fun.

2006-10-06 12:39:43 · 8 answers · asked by Nellz 3

I'm still nursing my 3rd and sadly my last child. She's 15 months old and neither one of us is ready to ween yet. Maybe it's because I know she's the last baby I'll ever share this with, or maybe it's because it took so much to get her here. (Countless ovulation tests followed by 3 miscarriages and finally a c-section...just had to name her Hope!)
The thing is, I've noticed now that she's getting older people keep asking me how much longer I plan on nursing. My friends and family have always been very supportive of my decision to breast feed, but some seem to be growing uncomfortable with it now. I mean, it's not like she's starting kindergarten for cryin' out loud! Besides, I've only had one period, a short one at that. since she was born and that rocks! How long did you other moms nurse for and did you get any grief for it? (I'm not one of those Mardis Gras moms that whips one out and waves it around for the world to see, I'm very discreet.)

2006-10-06 12:11:43 · 16 answers · asked by Chocoholic 4

She is and always has been unwilling to try new food, and doesn't always eat the very few foods that she does like. Please don't say that it's just a phase as she has been like that from being a year old. I have tried the encouragement, bribery, rewards, ignoring, pretending, and now I am shouting at her as I am that frustrated and that isn't doing either of us any good. What can I do? Should I take her to the GP? She is otherwise a good child and healthy.

2006-10-06 12:10:47 · 37 answers · asked by sapphire_duke 2

2006-10-06 11:54:17 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Today is the due date of my wifes pregnancy (its a girl) god im so exited and on alert. Im so proud and believe me shes massive....OK my question is what do i wait for? waiting game eh!!

2006-10-06 11:42:58 · 21 answers · asked by Clarky 4

If so, do you think its hereditary or a learned trait.

2006-10-06 11:40:25 · 12 answers · asked by wlbtml 2

2006-10-06 11:35:23 · 25 answers · asked by teressahousley@sbcglobal.net 1

please answer this for me its a school project. I also need to know your age, race, sex, and if you have childern. Thank you.

2006-10-06 11:34:50 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-06 11:22:55 · 12 answers · asked by kristina 1

Has any one else noticed that people under the age of I don't know, lets say 22 are completely worthless? What has happened to this generation? Ok I'm 26 years old, so I'm not too much older than these kids. I'm a hard worker, I've earned every thing I've ever had, and every thing I do have. I struggle, I live pay check to pay check, but I'm doing just fine. These kids have no work ethic, they question authourity constantly, they don't listen, and they don't respect any thing. I don't know that I can really blame them for they way they were raised. Any how, I guess my question is. Isn't it time to start parenting our children. This is rediculious. I'm scared to death to see where this country is going to be 30 years from now. So now my children are going to have to fix everything they mess up. It's our jobs as parents to raise these kids into society, and I think the parents of this generation should be ashamed!!!

2006-10-06 10:56:43 · 22 answers · asked by lillibellemichele 2

2006-10-06 10:42:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous