Parenting - October 2006

2006-10-28 14:34:12 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

It seems that my older daughter (16) often 'spanks' my younger son (12) on his bottom. It doesn't seem like it's out of anger, but rather just for fun or whenever she 'feels like it.'

Is this something to be concerned with? Does anybody have this in their family, or had it done to them/done it to anybody else?

2006-10-28 14:31:36 · 9 answers · asked by Kelly C 1

Because this is being done to me and it hurts my daughters self esteem, I always compliment and tell her she is special but she listens to my husbands mom and sister who always have something negative to say about her and because they treat her like she is nothing while the other grandchild and my other child are treated like they are the greatest kids in the world. My daughter is a little hyperactive but is generally a good and sweet kid. It hurts me and her both. She's only four and has extremely low self esteem and listens to them more so than me. I hate for her to have to hear how great my neice and son are and how terrible they seem to think she is and have confronted them numerous times. Can anyone give me some advice on what to say to them the next time they start doing this to her. Please anything is appreciated

2006-10-28 12:45:41 · 21 answers · asked by beautifullybroken 2

It bothers me to see mothers leave their children for endless hours at daycare or with a babysitter so they can go shop for their own wants or drink or whatever. I agree young parents sometimes do need a break- but isn't more than a couple times a month excessive? Why have kids if you don't want to spend any time with them?

2006-10-28 12:35:53 · 19 answers · asked by Jennifer F 6

I am a proud daddy of a beautiful 6 month old baby girl and my question is: If I were in a public place and my daughter was a bit older and she needed my help in the restroom, which restroom should I go to, Mens or Womens?

2006-10-28 12:27:35 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-28 12:18:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-28 11:54:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I remember in elementary school that they started sex ed classes in grade 4. Which worked for me because my parents didn't really have to sit me down and show me a book and do all of that wierd talk. But they did ask me afterwards if I had any questions. My question today is, Do you think that Grade 4 (or what ever grade it starts in your province/state) is too early for our children to be learning about that subject. Or do you think that it's a good idea, with our children now thinking that they are much older than they really are and learning to experiment at that age. Any thoughts and feedback is appreciated. THANKS!!!

2006-10-28 11:49:54 · 13 answers · asked by ♥ღαмαиdα♥ღ 7

$ days ago we are at pizza hut and the 4 year old says, he spanked me. We all blew it off. Then today she asks if I really did because the 4 year old told the grandma that I spanked her.

I've never spanked her, I would never lay a hand on anyone. Does anyone know of any links that would explain why a child would do that.

Thank you

2006-10-28 11:43:34 · 16 answers · asked by ABYSS 2

I am thinking about adopting and have 2 biological children. What ways could I help this child feel like part of the family and not too different. I would love them and treat them as I do the other children.

2006-10-28 10:36:37 · 2 answers · asked by aina 2

What are the most classic whiney phrases that come to mind?

2006-10-28 09:31:45 · 11 answers · asked by pamgissa 3

i normally only watch toddler at the oldest 5 however a new family i meet needs me to sit there toddler and 10 year old i dont want to make him feel left out or treated like and little boy any advice on what things i can do

2006-10-28 09:28:56 · 3 answers · asked by jennybeninni 1

I have two girls, 16 months and 6 weeks. Sometimes I feel like I pay more attention to my 16 month old, who shows no signs of jealousy over the 6 wk old. Is that because my 16 month old can verbalize what she needs more, when she needs it or am I playing favorites? I feel neglectful and I also feel spread thin. Any suggestions or comments?

2006-10-28 09:16:39 · 10 answers · asked by mom of 2 2

been stuck in this house for 3 days with 2 toddlers. nowere to go nothing to do.have no money and i dont drive. house is a mess and i have no motivation to clean it.Husband works alot and when hes not working he sleeps since he works graveyard shift to early afternoon the next day. so im stuck with the girls all the time no time to myself ever 24 hours a day 7 days a week.cant work because will loose health insurance and we need it baby has health problems so going back to work is out of question. so im stuck in this situation for along time to come.

2006-10-28 09:10:35 · 14 answers · asked by babycbears 1

I don't believe in babysitters for my infant. so me and my honey are going to bring my 8 month old son to a halloween street festival tonight and we are going to bring my 8 month old infant son. It is a family event. I feel bad about my son being out so late but what harm will it do, he is still an infant, he will just have interupted sleep until we get home. How many people have taken their infant son out way past their bedtime?

2006-10-28 09:00:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some, in modern society, still use fairy tales like the stork story to talk about how children get here.

2006-10-28 08:52:39 · 10 answers · asked by FaerieWhings 7

2006-10-28 08:13:55 · 5 answers · asked by ? 2

I dislike the thought of a baby having a baby, but we should be looking at the parenting not the age. My sister is older than I am and we both had our children at the same age, she isn't the best of mothers and I do my best to be. Why look at how young we look or are instead of us saying "that's nice she picked up the cup cleaned it off and gave it back to the child." or "That's great she put him in timeout and keep her cool" Every person is different and the people on yahoo answers helped me not to care what other people think of me and be the better person.

2006-10-28 08:09:39 · 13 answers · asked by fourcheeks4 5

My mom started off teaching me but she really got on my nerves screaming and yelling every time she thought I was going to hit something. It was really nerve wracking and stressful for both of us. So a friend of the family taught me instead and it was wonderful! He was patient and encouraging. I think parents are too "connected" when their children are driving. lol Its soooo much tension!!! Do you teach your kids to drive, and who taught you?

2006-10-28 07:59:34 · 14 answers · asked by Shannon83 1

2006-10-28 07:14:56 · 5 answers · asked by Questioner 7

2006-10-28 07:12:11 · 6 answers · asked by PegBundyWannabe 5

2006-10-28 06:58:46 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the prosses of looking out for my two little grandchildren(1 1/2yr old and 2 1/2yr old),,I had witnessed my daughter abuseing her babies in a very bad physical way,,so I reported her to child protective services,,after confronting my daughter the dangers of the physical strain on these innocent children.(There was an open case on her to begin with)
And because she is very upset with me she threatened to hurt me so I put a Protection From Abuse on her .which in the past she has assulted me before,,and I let it slide.I feel so confused at this moment,,because if I had of turned my head the other way with my grandchildren,,,I feel as though I would have been no better then my daughter,,,yet at the sametime ,,my heart is with heavy weight,,,because my daughter is so angry with me and wishes me dead.Do not know if I was a bad mom for even getting involved or what would have happened if I did not?.

2006-10-28 06:54:51 · 43 answers · asked by ladydi_me 2

I was just wondering why people have such an issue with girls 15+ having children? I have a lot of young mothers as friends and they don't live with their parents or live off the government. I was just very curious because really if it doesn’t affect you why do people care? Why do young mothers get looks as if they have done something incredibly wrong? Why are they taken pity on even if they did want the pregnancy? Why are they considered sluts? And last but not least--why are they automatically considered bad parents?
Thanks for your insight!

2006-10-28 06:38:25 · 25 answers · asked by .vato. 6

Why or why not?

2006-10-28 06:34:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

break my child from being so attached? She is five and just started kindergarten. I also have a ten year old. They are both mama's girls, but my five year old is attached at the hip and cries not to go to school. She only wants to stay with me and wants to go everywhere I go... even to the bathroom. My oldest isn't this way. What do I do?

2006-10-28 06:21:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Clothes, toys, etc... Thanks alot, I have spent all morning searching and found lakeside collections and that is all!! Have a good weekend

2006-10-28 06:18:16 · 7 answers · asked by momma whitley 2

hello eveyone, excuse me for my worng english - i am newcomer who came from france to the usa. i have tow children - 2 years old Jacques and 3 yeas old Charles. often, Jacques make problems, broken things and cheeks. you think i should punish him by spanking him? usually, when he or Charles curses or cheeks I washing there mouth with soap, but its didnt help. do should I spank them? my husband says we have to spank them on there bare bottom, but I dont know if it is will help.

2006-10-28 05:53:05 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

Any advice from moms, please ;) I dont have any children of my own yet, but I just started a small baby clothing line - Im having the hardest time trying to advertise - can you tell me what kinds of magazines you guys read, where you look into for baby clothes - im just trying to get some ideas, and advertising on the internet is way too expensive since Im just starting out - and im not familiar with the whole baby community because I dont have any ;(

if you want to see what im working with here is the link - i just dont know how to get it out there so that "moms" see it...

I appreciate any help- thanks ;)

alphabetbabies.com

2006-10-28 05:47:22 · 15 answers · asked by Mleigh23 2

I just read a question about it takes a village to raise a child. How important is extended family (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins...etc) when it comes to raising a child? How much do you rely on them?

2006-10-28 05:37:37 · 13 answers · asked by .vato. 6