Parenting - November 2006

I am doing a comparison and contrast paper and need facts to support my conclusions

2006-11-12 15:02:14 · 11 answers · asked by stormy weather 1

My husband and I have been talking about this subject.

My son (9mo) will come up to us if we are eating in the living room and literally beg for food--crying, screaming, standing right next to us, and reaching out for our food. He will do anything to get a taste of some good food. While it's cute now--I know it won't be cute when he's two. I feel this is a habit we need to break now whereas my husband feels we should continue meeting his demand for food.

Do you feel reinforcing bad behavior causes bad habits which later will be harder to break?

I suggested to my husband we should give him something to eat whenever we sit down for lunch or a snack in the living room and then ignore him if he begs. Do you think that would be a better idea for this or am I over-reacting?

2006-11-12 15:00:25 · 8 answers · asked by .vato. 6

My son is 5 and we have a blended family situation. I was young when I had him and only in the last year become a better mom and understood more about being a more loving mom. OUr connection is a bit statiky at times however because of how I was when I was younger. I tend to yell and/or act angry when I am dissapointed or hurt and it has really started to make him turn his head the other way when I talk to him. He has gotten in trouble at school recently and tonight I really got on to him because he always takes forever to eat. (an hour and a half sometimes!) Anyway, I feel bad because lately all he seems to talk about is his dad who hardly even cares about him as he is going there for Christmas and I feel bad that we are kind of butting heads. I know I need to be more patient and express my feelings without frustration. Any ideas on how to reconnect with him? I told him I was sorry for using a mean voice and I wasnt angry with him just worried about him.

2006-11-12 14:37:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have recently found out that I am going to be a father, and I am the happiest man in the world. I want nothing more than to give my child every opportunity in this life that I was never given.

The day my child is born will be the day my life will begin, but with all these thoughts of joy, there is still a part of me that is scared to death. I was a victim of physical, psychological, and emotional abuse from both my parents through my childhood. I have always truly believed that I am nothing like my parents; but I am afraid that I too will become a hazard to my child.

I have always loved kids, and have been active in the lives of many kids. I know I can become the kind of father that I wish I had, but at the same time, no matter how hard I can try, no matter how much therapy I get, I can forget my childhood.

What can I do to make sure I do not become like my parents? Please no 'just don't do it' from those who were not abused.

What other things can I do to become a great dad?

2006-11-12 14:24:36 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cousing and I are having a dilema.

Her 3 year old was taking a bubble bath. When she went in to check on the baby, she was complaining about a pain around her booty area. We asked some questions and, as it turns out, the baby put a JawBreaker into her Booty... yes!! A jawbreaker!! In her booty!!

We're worried and thinking about taking the baby to the emergency room. Either that or run off to the store to buy a laxative... but which one???

We're freaked out. I know this doesn't happen often but, if anybody can give us ANY advice, we'd appreciate it.

Thanks.

P.S.: We're not weird or sick... just 2 people trying to deal w/ a toddler issue. Thnx so much.

2006-11-12 14:23:55 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

and did you feel a little sad for them when they found out?

2006-11-12 14:20:18 · 30 answers · asked by blahblahblah 5

For instance, in a high-school setting?

2006-11-12 13:39:18 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-12 11:38:10 · 12 answers · asked by lil_cherry_6 1

help

2006-11-12 11:32:11 · 12 answers · asked by greg l 1

2006-11-12 11:23:00 · 17 answers · asked by Rebel 2

2006-11-12 11:21:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do people always feel the need to tell other women on here that they have enough children? I am always seeing women asking questions about wanting more children , etc..and then there is always someone who has to comment and say something like, Dont you think you have enough kids already. Why dont you stop, or there is enough in the world today, etc, etc...Its just none of their business. I dont get it. I think its wonderful to want a big family.

2006-11-12 11:21:02 · 11 answers · asked by Blondi 6

Are you having lunch even though your family isn't there? What would you be doing around this time?

For me, im usually just in front of the TV killing time.

2006-11-12 10:50:50 · 12 answers · asked by whywhatwhenhowwho 1

They are very dedicated to her and they take her so that I can work. They are doing me a huge favor by taking her. What I need to know is should I say something to them about it or not?

2006-11-12 10:13:27 · 10 answers · asked by tabitha k 2

Does anyone have experience with international adoption. What advice and perspective could you give someone who is looking into it.

2006-11-12 09:10:30 · 7 answers · asked by I love sushi 4

first dont say he needs more attention cause that is not it he is always with me doing something....my son tries his hardest to get on my nerves and he only does it with me around eveyone else he is the best well mannered smart kid..but when its just him and i he will cuss not at me just scream out stuff like u stupid bast--- or stuff like that or he will just sing really loud or jump in the house or yell stupid stuff or no offence but act like he has mental problems maybe i have a short temper i dont know but this stuff really gets on my nerves and no matter what i have tried to do to punish him never works can someone please help me its to the point i dont want to come home from work its more relaxing there... and dont say let his dad deal with it cause thats not an option... and dont say that its because he doesnt have that male figure because he does....

2006-11-12 09:09:14 · 16 answers · asked by momoftwobestkids 3

2006-11-12 08:47:48 · 27 answers · asked by Viola Shumski 3

Have recentley learned that my daughter and her friends have been drinking. I know kids do as I once did but I also know where that leads! I'm finding it has however been BEFORE school..AT school and having guys get it for her at her friends house while her mothers not home! I am very worried. Aside from taking away cell phones and making them attend AA Meetings to show what alcohol does to people in the end can anyone suggest more? We both as mothers have told our stories of abuse by her alcoholic father and my drug addict ex husband and my life once on drugs and all of our regrets but what more can be said or done to deter these girls and give them a better start and chance than what we had??

2006-11-12 08:35:30 · 13 answers · asked by Mom Needs Help 1

How high of a temp would you let your kids get before letting them stay out of school? Right now she has 100 F, and we are still considering school tomorrow. She has a big test and is just coming back from a 4 day weekend.

2006-11-12 08:12:27 · 10 answers · asked by countrygurl587 3

Full answers please

2006-11-12 07:47:51 · 7 answers · asked by yennifnismat 2

I'm a registered childminder from Nuneaton, Warwickshire who has vacancies and I need to advertise somewhere but cash is a little short so needs to be fairly cheap. I'm going to do a flyer post through peoples letterboxes on Tuesday whilst taking the baby for a walk (theres multi tasking for you!). Any other ideas would be gratefully received. Cheers.

2006-11-12 07:30:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Alright I'm at Wal-Mart last night getting a few things. As I was leaving, there was this lady with her two kids. The little girl was probably 4 and the little boy was probably 1. Well it's about 40 degrees outside and all 3 of them are pretty well dressed--except for the fact that the 1 yr. old doesn't have shoes or socks on. He's outside in 40 degree weather with nothing on his feet. He's bawling and his feet are red. I'm just thinking to myself "How ignorant can you get?" I mean, it doesn't take a genius to figure out "Hey, it's cold out. Might wanna put something on my kid's feet before we go." It's not like they were poor or anything. They had a nice car, kids were dressed nicely, they weren't dirty, etc. so I'll give the mom the benefit of the doubt there. But really--how stupid can you get? That 4 yr. old little girl could probably figure it out better than her mom that "I think baby brother needs some shoes on.." What do you think about parents like that?

2006-11-12 07:17:34 · 6 answers · asked by Yeah It's Me M 1

I am 20 and my husband is 21, we have 2 lovely children together and we both work so hard, and we are not on any benifits, I have loads of mates who are my age and living of the social, yet they always seem to have more money then us all the time, they get their rent paid, they dont work, they get free milk and crisis loans from the social whenever they need to. I lost my purse a few months back with lots of cash in it and also my bank card, i asked the social for a crisis loan to tie us over untill we get paid, and they said i am not entitled to one as i work! It seems the people that go out to work all day have nothing, yet all these people that cannot be bothered to get jobs have load. What is going on!!??
Also i know that not all people are like this and that some cant work due to health problems etc.. but most people i know are in the same boat as me, so they could actually go out to work its just that they are being lazy.

2006-11-12 07:03:05 · 22 answers · asked by noone 3

I babysit 2 kids for $10 an hour. Is that good?
Also: One of the kids has high blood pressure. What does that mean, and do I need to do anything differently for him?

2006-11-12 06:30:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-12 06:26:56 · 6 answers · asked by annesummitt 1

2006-11-12 05:52:51 · 5 answers · asked by JJ 2

my mum put me in foster care when i was 13 because we dident get along ect i now talk to her and vist she also looks after my son on tuesdays when i am at work but my foster carer is saying i am a bad mum for letting my child be with my real mum but i know my mum loves him and he is happy everytime i come home he wouldent be like that if she was emotinaly abousing him would he? but i am really upset by my foster mum saying this she also said that my son would be ****** up in the head like me when he is older which i dont think he will i love and care for my son and know my mum has turned her life around and i wouldent let anyone hurt my child i would kill them if they even tried can anyone give me some advice and please dont take the piss because my spelling isent perfect

2006-11-12 05:50:52 · 13 answers · asked by panga 2

Well, I am asking should I take my children who will be 21/2 and 1 on the cruise. My father sexually molested 3 different people including me. My mom wants me to leave the children with her and my dad says he has learned his lesson, I don't really think so. So should I take the children or should I just stay home. I already bought the tickets. My children are more important. Should I take them or stay home? I don't want to leave them with my mom, and many people are convincing me to do so. The cruise is supposed to be a family reunion on my in law side. I would hate to leave my children, please help!

2006-11-12 04:56:05 · 15 answers · asked by fourcheeks4 5

Do you think it's acceptable to drink around your children? I don't drink and have an opinion but I want to see what others opinions are.

2006-11-12 04:33:13 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter has a Nissen Fundoplication and a MicKey button feeding tube. She has cycles of gagging/dry heaves. For several days- a week she will be fine,no gagging. But then she will have several days of severe gagging. She gags so hard she drops her heart rate. Her doctors have no clue except the fact that the Nissen Fundoplication can cause gagging/ dry heaves. Has anyone else dealt with this? Did your child outgrow it? What can be done to help? Any input would be great. thanks.

2006-11-12 04:24:49 · 3 answers · asked by mommyofthree 3