Parenting - November 2006

2006-11-18 14:18:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-18 13:52:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the US as we all know the quality of education is going down hill fast. I’m constantly wondering which is worse--having a bad quality of education or being unsocial. I was very fortunate to get great education overseas as a part of the DoDDS school system but I did take one semester of HS in the states. I was thoroughly disappointed in the quality of teaching--if you’d even call it that! I’m wondering now if it’s better to home school past elementary or have them in school.

What do you think?

Is there a possibility that home-schooled children can still be social? I think so but it would have to be monitored.

What is your stance on home vs. public schools?

2006-11-18 13:23:33 · 18 answers · asked by .vato. 6

So I have a three and half month baby, and I would like to get a tattoe. Not something horrible. Something little and nice, but I'm breastfeeding, so I want to know if it is all right to get tattoe when one is breastfeeding

2006-11-18 12:39:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have step children that don't live with us, so I am out of touch with what is IN and cool... And I want to get them some things that they will have fun with and not get board with after 2 seconds. I will get them clothes but that is boring. I want to get them things they will like and enjoy. Stocking stuffer ideas too please!

2006-11-18 12:30:01 · 16 answers · asked by Devora 1

I am trying to teach my 7 month old son to sleep through the night. He usually goes down without a fuss, but he always wakes between 2-3a.m. Is he just waking out of habit because he has done this for 7 months? How do I break this habit. At what time and how much do you feed your 7 month old to ensure he is completely full at night?

2006-11-18 12:20:07 · 10 answers · asked by Bird79 2

my bf and his kid live with me and my daughter for almost 2 weeks now, we have been together for 4 yrs, i want for them to leave so much that i am lossing it, but there power is off so they are staying with me.

i am ready to kill his kid as in i want him out of my house right now, how to tell the dad

2006-11-18 12:15:36 · 18 answers · asked by jlw78418 2

on feeding their kids crap.....bucket of chicken....mcdonalds.....comon look how fat yer kids are.....my dog eats healthier......can you take the time and cook and dont look for simplicity...you knew the task at hand when having kids....get off your lazy asses....

2006-11-18 12:08:47 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-18 11:49:32 · 15 answers · asked by juggums 3

has the Marlboro Man ever appeared at your front door and handed you a free carton of marlboros for being a loyal customer??? my friend told me that this happen to her when she was living in NYC. when will he come see me???

2006-11-18 11:27:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

an adult???? can you just say...if someone asks you do you have any children...it would NOT BE A LIE IF YOU SAID no?...OR DO you need to explain i have an adult child...i hate explaining to people...cuz then they want more information....and I'd rather not say!!!

2006-11-18 11:23:38 · 12 answers · asked by sweet 4

My daughter keeps stealing my Marlboro's from my closet and my car. She is even taking half smoked cigarettes out of her fathers ashtray and lighting them up again! She stole my son's birthday present (a carton of untralights) from his room and smoked them all in her room for 3 days without anybody telling me. I told her that she needs to pay for her own cigarettes now as she has a job. I told her that I would supply up to 2 packs per day at no cost, but that doesn't seem to be cutting it. I have to lock up my cartons now and I can't leave packs anywhere. She grabs one when she sees it. What should I do???

2006-11-18 11:06:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Supose you are the dad. The 16 year old son comes to you with the report card and tells you he modified some grades and feels really guilty now so he wanted to confess. The report card as it was in original was bad. Would you punish the kid only for the bad report and how? Would you punish the kid for the bad report and for changing the grades with the intention to lie to you and how? Would you give some credit for confesing the truth , if yes in what way?
(Im the kid tourmented by guilt feelings and wanting to confess )

2006-11-18 10:45:09 · 10 answers · asked by Rebel 2

hi...i'm 13 and i'm going to babysit my brother and my cuzin.....wat should i do ??? what activites should i do with them....there 8 and 5 ...ones in 3rd grade..and the other one is in kindergarden!! any ideas??

2006-11-18 09:59:57 · 8 answers · asked by <33 1

Ok off of my other question I found the experation date and it was back in 04, so is it still ok to use or what does it mean when it expires.

2006-11-18 09:29:04 · 8 answers · asked by medevilqueen 4

You know the kids I mean....the ones who are pierced...who drink... smoke...and have no rules at all? Would you allow your teen to hang out with kids like this? Or go to their house? I'm pretty strict...It makes my job even harder when my kids see other teens and parents like that...to compare me to! Any other strict parents have this problem??

2006-11-18 09:19:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

And then act surprised (or refuse to take responsibility) when that kid grows up to be a so-called adult with no experience in dealing with the real world (dealing with consequences, disappointment, realizing that the world DOESN'T revolve around them, etc.)

2006-11-18 09:19:21 · 8 answers · asked by Ms. GTO 7

Where do you find the experation dates on a car seat or is there a web site for it, Thanks.

2006-11-18 09:18:33 · 3 answers · asked by medevilqueen 4

Is Tallulah - Pronounced: ta-loo-ha!
and Twyla - Pronounced: twi -lah!

2006-11-18 09:12:01 · 6 answers · asked by lonely as a cloud 6

me and my partner are going away for 4 nights, our 2 kids are going to stay with relatives! im now starting to feel like im neglecting them but at the same time we need a break, we havent been away together on our own for the 5 years we have been a couple! what do you think? are we selfish for wanting some time alone together?

2006-11-18 09:03:30 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

my mom says i shouldve named my 3 kids all with the first letter starting with b and i only named my sons with the first letter b and named my daughter with the letter a

2006-11-18 08:03:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-18 07:56:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

what is the best way to do this? I tought myself but I don't want it to be the same for her. She thinks she has it all figured out, and seems to learn by making mistakes, but a mistake while driving could kill her or someone else.
Please serious answers only

2006-11-18 07:38:10 · 11 answers · asked by tigerbychild 3

Do you think most parents only parent when it's convenient or necessary?

What I mean is when parents only say "no" when they have time. Only play when they have time. Only potty train when they find it convenient. Only discipline when it's gotten to a point of no return.

In other words they are not consistent because they only discipline, play, or pay attention when it's convenient t to them.

I hope this makes sense! I've just noticed lately that a lot of parents I know do this. How do you think it effects a child?

2006-11-18 06:54:48 · 13 answers · asked by .vato. 6

I'm not talking about severe beat downs just normal beatings for disciplinary reasons.

2006-11-18 06:21:51 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am the mother of a 17, 15 , 13 , and 10 year olds. They never clean anything up after themselves! They cook and leave the mess, which includes stupid things like egg shells in the sink let alone the dishes. They leave the living room in a constant state of a mess. They have their friends over all the time and feed them our food which we cannot afford. They think it is the end of the world if they don't get to run around on the weekends with their freinds. They don't even clean their room untill their dad is totally pissed after telling them forever. Then they don't get why we are so mad. I feel like I'm forever stressed with all of this. Just about all I do is clean around here and do laundry and cook meals. I feel bad just for getting on here for a bit to relax alittle. Just got through arguing with them about helping to clean. I have to finish cleaning and go to work in 2 1/2 hours and make supper before I go. Am I alone in this situation?

2006-11-18 05:59:19 · 13 answers · asked by Shari 5

Quite often I see the whole family out shopping, especially in the supermarket. You can tell when Dad doesn't want to be there but the vacant look on his face, the kids are playing up, mum is stressed. I go on my own, leave kids with Dad and he helps bring in the shopping when I get back. It is a joy for me as I don't have anyone with me who doesn't need to be!!

2006-11-18 05:44:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

makes me laugh,parents going ''1---2---3.What are you counting for?.tell him(her) what to do,if they don't do it..woop that butt,what's the big deal.Sheesh,make a career out of it.

2006-11-18 05:38:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

she cries and stops. plays with her toys and stops. needs to sleep but wont. im in a mood and really honestly need to be left alone but im the only one that takes care of her. and right now im on my last nerve im sitting here balling my eyes out while she cries im loosing it please help me. I cant take it.

2006-11-18 05:07:12 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-18 04:46:32 · 6 answers · asked by Eric Inri 6