Parenting - November 2006

How come spanking your children is considered abuse? Does anyone think that "time outs" really work? How come parents are teaching children less and less manners?

2006-11-18 04:28:12 · 10 answers · asked by Tyler and Kassidy's momma 4

2006-11-18 04:03:46 · 20 answers · asked by billiejo_8 2

I'm not talking about a gay raising raising a child.
I'm asking in general, from your expirience, do men or women make a better parent?

2006-11-18 03:59:31 · 19 answers · asked by layla 2

I was out shopping earlier today and in the supermarket was a woman with her three children,one in the trolley and two misbehaving behind her as she tried to do her shopping,they were screaming and being quite naughty and there i was with my one child wondering how on earth she does it? i will admit i find having one child hard and my mum had 5 children all under 7 years old!
also some of these mums hold down a job,
All you mums of more than one child i applaud you!
And any full time dads out there i applaud you too!

2006-11-18 03:21:26 · 31 answers · asked by Bird 2

Like I wrote her an e-mail and she won't write back. I know she checks her e-mail everyday, because she told me, it's been about 6 days. She got in a argument with my husband over the phone and he was just upset, that he was digging with a backhoe and nobody knew there was phone lines where they were digging. My husband didn't even want to go dig, but she insisted of it. so now he is upset over this and I believe she is too. Why take it out of me and our two children?

2006-11-18 02:28:27 · 6 answers · asked by fourcheeks4 5

It seems the fault lies there....

2006-11-18 02:14:44 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

if a child went up to her mother and asked her mum if it was o.k to start smokng would the child start smoking in front of there parents would the parents hit them then ?

2006-11-18 01:20:00 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

if a child went up to her mother and asked her mum if it was o.k to start smokng would the child start smokinng n front of there parents would the parents hit them then ?

2006-11-18 01:19:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-18 01:18:02 · 11 answers · asked by staffbull 1

I'm 19.I have two 4-year-old daughters(twins).I'm working and the 3 of us live alone so I usually have to leave them home alone(there is not appropriate kindergarten nearby).I wonder why all of you think it's unsafe.The kids are at home,the place which they and their children will probably own after my death.If at home is not safe,where is?And I know you probably don't lock your doors and think that anyone can only open the door ad get inside.I have a lock on the door and the two girls know how to work with it.They follow simple rules as "don't let strangers enter the house" ot "don't play with the electric appliances".All of you ask "What if there was a fire?"Well,people,fire does not become from nowhere.Something causes it.And the children know what and avoid it.And I repeat,they have keys and if there is a fire,they can get out.By the way if there is a fire,if my children can't go out,would I can?

2006-11-17 21:26:16 · 18 answers · asked by Jamie-Lynne H 1

My overweight is my fault, surely overweight kids are the fault of their parents?

2006-11-17 21:21:55 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cousin (11 years old and male) wanted to see if he could set a record. He wants to see if he could set the record of having your feet tickled for the longest time. I told him he can't, because of the fact that someone who is not ticklish could say they are and last forever having their feet tickled. He refuses to admit he is wrong, but I do give it to him, he has really ticklish feet and can last a while. I can't even touch his socked feet without him giggling. He had his sister tickle his feet (with him wrapped in a blanket with his socked feet sticking out of one end) for 5 minutes and 32 seconds and he was in complete hysterics, his eyes were watering. I just want to know if the public can tell me how long their kids, cousins, or brothers can last having their feet tickled and how ticklish they are. Just to see where my cousin is at (Even though I still think its a pointless record)

2006-11-17 19:07:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Did anyone still party and have fun at 28?
What age are you supposed to start partying and having fun. If I didnt do it as a teenager, Did I miss out?

2006-11-17 18:59:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am leaving my 5 year old and my 2 year old with their dad to attend a wedding ceromony in india. i quit my job 6 years ago to take care of my childern and after that i havent left them ever. i mean i go shopping, i take them , i go to school with them. only time they are without me is when i go to the doc.but then they stay with their dad. they have never slept without me. i sleep with them in a big bed and my hubby sleeps across the hall. cause the bed isnot big enough for 4 of us. please tell me what should i do so they are properly taken care of? i will not send them to school these 5 days. and i have kept a nanny. but do you think i sholud cook their dinner before hand or let my hubby take them to his office? or should i let go of the chauffer(i dont trust anyone).and at night what will i do for them? should i make a big mommy doll for them? please give me ideas. moms who have left their children behind for a trip, please please advice.

2006-11-17 18:23:47 · 12 answers · asked by atahsina 5

Can't figure it out for the life of me!

2006-11-17 17:31:07 · 27 answers · asked by Lesley C 3

I personally wanted to recruit some student to take care age from 7 to 12. I wonder will parent like you will consider this choice? The good point is the number of children will be small and attendtion will be well given. I would run just like other centre is doing only that I run it in my house. Please comment and give me your view. Thank you.

2006-11-17 17:06:59 · 7 answers · asked by Airfox 2

My 3 yr old is vomitting and can't hold anything down. He is also running a fever. I have gave him gatorade and pedialyte. any other suggestions.Should I be giving him Tylenol for the fever. Or just put him in a tub with warm water to bring his temp. down.

2006-11-17 16:08:13 · 13 answers · asked by rosiejac 3

2006-11-17 15:44:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-17 15:36:26 · 15 answers · asked by Michelle 6

2006-11-17 15:31:20 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't know why but I've noticed that I'm the only person who lives by a routine or rhythm in my life and like to keep it that way.

I guess I just don't understand how people work without one and would like to know.

Is it that people are against routine or just they don't choose routine for themselves?

I'm just curious.

2006-11-17 15:22:32 · 20 answers · asked by .vato. 6

there are so many working moms today. Is it affecting our children?

2006-11-17 15:18:10 · 19 answers · asked by dana t 1

He is 6 years old.every night he wets the bed and every day his pants is wet when he gets home from school. We tell him its not ok to pee on himself but he still does.We took him to the docter and found out he has bladder problems . We followed the docters instuctions to make it stop but still won't help!Help me please!

2006-11-17 15:16:53 · 11 answers · asked by Colin 1

Does it affect our children?

2006-11-17 15:15:50 · 22 answers · asked by dana t 1

The seven year old child will be coming my house. All I have to do is provide lunch and to supervise him for his studies until the parents come and collect him in the evenings.How much should I charge a month?

2006-11-17 14:34:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I was a Child My Father would whip me with the same piece of short water hose that He whipped the Dog with, this troubles Me.

2006-11-17 14:16:15 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Tree days ago a girl kicked me in the balls for fun in school; she and her girlfriends laughed at me for a long time, filmed me with the phones, then walked away and just left me there on the floor like a dog. I felt so violated and humiliated! It was very embarrassing for me to tell my Mother, but I did, and she said I should get used to it because probably it will not be the last time!!! She was actually smiling!!! I was going to tell her it still hurts, but after that I just lost my words. What do you think about this? Why are girls like that???

2006-11-17 14:12:55 · 10 answers · asked by ytrewq7m 1

a seven year old cutting ? she was in gym,and lunch room,hiding with 2 other girls.I could not believe it.Obviously she did for fun,when i asked her,she sort of smile.She thinks she's tough,cool,and popular.What the best way to solve it?My husband doesn't know yet,i don't know how might he react? What should we do? I'll take your advices PLEASE? desperate mom.

2006-11-17 13:53:56 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need some advice on how to deal with my 6 yr old son. He simply cannot stay still or concentrate. He's good in math and reads fluently, but he does'nt seem to take in advice and i feel , he's a little immature for his age and is very irresponsible- doesn't want to do his own things or take things seriously. He is very playful and noisy at home. It seems like all the other kids in his class are a lot more responsible. How do i deal with him? pls give me some suggestions. Thank you.

2006-11-17 13:52:42 · 9 answers · asked by Kria 3

why is it not safe for a child to sit in the middle of the back seat? I always thought it was safer , like if someone runs into the side of your car he/she would be hurt I always had my son's carseat in the middle thinking i was helping him. now someone said the middle is not safe..ok but what if if someone ran into the back of the car his carseat would not run into the front seat it would just go in the middle of the two front seats right? so what is safer the middle or the side?

2006-11-17 12:45:13 · 18 answers · asked by ladytee 4