Parenting - November 2006

- Let their kids yell back at them in public

- Allow their kids (under 11 or 12) to watch violent horror movies & buy em graphic video games??

ALL of us know at least one single or set of parents like that & I will Never understand them...

If this sounds like you, please explain...

2006-11-29 07:33:55 · 13 answers · asked by Fonzie T 7

2006-11-29 06:24:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Not so long ago, I had an "always smiling" "happy go lucky" little boy. Now all I see is a stressed out, child with a bad attitude and an even worse temper. He is constantly complaining of a stomache ache and migraines, to the point where weve rushed him to the ER numerous times. I know he is truly in pain because the pain wakes him at night, but nothing has been found. He does very well as far as his grades in school, but he doesnt get along well with a few children in his class. He doesnt seem to care for his teacher either, but he still seems to enjoy school. At home he cries over little things, and shows serious anger toward his younger brothers. No matter how my husband and I try to handle it, it isnt changing. We have our special day each week, when we do something that he wants to do, with no siblings around. We have him in soccer to build self esteem, but to no avail. In Feb. we start therapy. What can we do til then to help him become a happy child? Why is he so angry?

2006-11-29 06:09:29 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-29 05:49:40 · 13 answers · asked by chachi 1

To see the gender of the child. She said it's twin boys, and said she seen them kissing. Then she asked me if they were going to be gay. What do you think?

2006-11-29 05:14:54 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am having one tomorrow. What can I expect after surgery? I want to hear it all. Do not be shy or scared to tell me how it really was. I want to know what to expect. How long will I be bleeding and in pain? I am having this done vaginal and will be awake for it.

2006-11-29 05:10:57 · 7 answers · asked by dr's mom 3

I'm a single mother of two boys. I'm thinking about going back to school to major in sociology. I'm tired of doing a job that does not make a difference in the world. I'm scared that i'm not gonna be there for my children as much anymore and it's going to be to overwelming but it's something that i really want to do. Help!!!!!!!!!

2006-11-29 05:06:28 · 12 answers · asked by brwneyedgrl62301 1

I have 2 children and need to find a baby sitter. The whole thought of it freaks me out though. Ive heard so many horror stories. Relying on our parents is really getting old. I dont need an all day thing, just a few hours here and there. Ive asked some parents at my son's preschool but havent gotten any leads. Any suggestions?

2006-11-29 04:47:29 · 14 answers · asked by familyof4 2

My children live with their father and he has moved in with his new friend that he has only known for about 2 or 3 months. He says I should not be concerned cause he will let nothing happen to our boys. My issue is I don't know the friend and he doesn't know that much about her to answer my questions except that she is very scary and timid. I think I have a right to meet this friend and express my feelings of concern about my children to her. Am I wrong?

2006-11-29 04:43:08 · 23 answers · asked by jozetta W 2

My middle son is will be turning 6 next week. He has told me who he wants and dont want at his party. One big problem. The little girl he doesn't want here...they have grown up together over the past 5 yrs. They are 2 months apart. I don't know how to tell her parents that he doesnt want her at his party but he still wants her parents to show up..... Here is why, the kids both started Kindergarten this year. Well, someone at the school decided to put the 2 in the same class. This little girl is VERY controlling of my son. I have been babysitting her for about a year also and I have had to tell her parents that if the dicipline issues dont get fixed, she cant come back. I know my son is tired of being around her all the time.. and just pretty much tired of her crap. How in the world do I tell these people,who have been in his life from day one... that he doesnt want 1 of the 3 of them at his party? I don't want to be mean... Thanks for all your advice. I sure need it.

2006-11-29 04:24:36 · 18 answers · asked by kutskova29 3

2006-11-29 03:50:34 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

My sister is having a baby she is 22 weeks gone. She wants to have an abortion because she doesnt have a job and doesnt think she can look after it. Is there any possible way that i can foster the child for her for a bit after it is born so that she can sort herself out ? She doesnt really want to get rid of it , she has said that she just doesnt know what to do? Would the authority let me foster it , I am 20 i have a good job and i live in a good area by myself ? Please if anyone knows about this or have been in a position like this please help !

2006-11-29 03:46:37 · 17 answers · asked by Elle x 2

2006-11-29 03:31:18 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am not with anyone now but i long to be ....I dont know what to do about this..Maybe i am too forward with what iwant when i am with a man..But it seems that they dont mind the conversation about children..I so desperately want children and i am still pathetically single at thirty thee..Why do i always dismally fail when i am with someone and he is not opposed to the suggestion and no matter how many try to concieve with me i still dont get pregnant..I no i am not in fertile..

2006-11-29 03:09:31 · 8 answers · asked by Danielle 1

I want to know if there is a new mothers group around in this area, because I want to join one, or start one up. Please respond, virginian mothers!

2006-11-29 03:06:57 · 1 answers · asked by Kim W 2

she is the grandmother and the parents are divorced and the dad dosnt want them the mom dosnt want them and they threw them on a 69 year old women no husband either she lives on a monthy check and i have fed these kids and gave them clothes from my 4 kids /they range from age 1 to 16 its a shame people have all these kids and then desert them , how can i get some donations to buy them christmas i sure cant afford it i have 4 of my own and i love kids but i need help to help her... ?

2006-11-29 02:48:34 · 10 answers · asked by karen 2

I have a 21 year old adopted daughter. We adopted her at age 10 along with her 9 year old brother. They were in the foster care & were abandoned by birth family. We hoped that our love and compassion would fill the empty hole in her heart. She has been a problem since we got her, in trouble at school, dropped out in 10th grade and arrested twice for underage drinking. We have provided years of counseling and medication for ADHD and borderline Personality disorder. She will not work, sleeps all day goes out with anyone she can meet on myspace, comes home high and drunk and wakes her Dad and I in the middle of night when she knows we have to work during the day. We had given her several warnings in writing that if she continued her behavior we would have to kick her out. We finally did it 2 weeks ago and took her to an extended stay motel, we have paid the bill and brought her food. She still refuses to work or help herself. She will not enter any program. Should we cut her off?

2006-11-29 02:43:21 · 18 answers · asked by stressed 1

2006-11-29 02:26:14 · 13 answers · asked by JASNJ 2

2006-11-29 02:13:31 · 18 answers · asked by JASNJ 2

About 8 weeks ago my wife and I had our third child. The first two are currently 4 1/2 and 20 months. The problem is that I don't feel as attached to my newborn as I do the other two children. With my first two children I was smitten from day 1 and would do anything to help with them or take care of them. With this new baby I don't feel the same way and often find myself blaming him for problems in our life. I didn't really want a third child, but we have him now so there isn't much I can do about that. How can I go about changing my feelings for him?

2006-11-29 01:13:29 · 11 answers · asked by monopoly23 2

My stepdaughter lives with my husband and myself and her mother lives 3 hours away. We have physical custody and they share joint custody. My stepdaughter needs to go in for her 6 month dental checkup and her mother insists that she get pulled out of school to see the dentist where she lives. Logic says that she should be established with a dentist in the area where she lives. The crazy woman is refusing to release the x-rays to the dentist we have chosen. What do we need to do to have these x-rays released?

2006-11-29 00:40:13 · 13 answers · asked by koral2800 4

My little girl is 6. She asked me to go in the bathroom with her the other day, she told me that she had white stuff in her 'mary', ( she means her vagina ) When I had a look she had a white mucus / dis-charge there. It isn't enough to stain her underwear, as it does when you are older.....but this has really worried me. She is the first girl in a long line of boys in the family, so I am not familiar with girls growing up!

Can someone tell me if this is normal for girls of this age or should I take her to the doctors.....there was no irritation or any thing like that.

Serious answers only pls

2006-11-29 00:30:39 · 20 answers · asked by EMA 5

My baby was born just the other day. I am unable to breast feed due to a nasty softball accident three years ago where my breast fell off sliding into second base. When I asked my doctor about feeding my newborn formula, he told me that formula would not be necessary, just stop by McDonalds and feed her a parfait. Is this ok to feed a newborn? Help please!!

2006-11-29 00:29:14 · 35 answers · asked by flushing06 2

i have got a child age 7 which her father has been in and out of her life. he is back again and is asking to see her i have said no for a couple of weeks but i am now not sure what to do because if i keep saying no then will she blame me when she is older . or if i say yes and he goes again will it be my fault that she is upset because i let the situation occur ?

2006-11-28 23:26:54 · 34 answers · asked by smith15 1

They say that having a child can make you want to change your whole life, within an instant. I dont have any kids of my own, but i think i do understand that feeling..but im just wondering...is this feeling you get only quite this strong when it comes to your own children or do you think it is possible to feel all the things like, wanting to be a better person, wanting to set an example for your younger siblings just as strong?

2006-11-28 22:55:28 · 20 answers · asked by Jaded 7

i have a 4 yr old boy and a 2 yr old girl they are both well mannered good natured honest and polite children individually but together they hit eachother not hard and not with spite or anger but frustration i think. The 4 yr old more so than the 2 yr old (i think she just copies him). he will take her toys off her for no reason and push her out the way if he needs to get past they ALWAYS say sorry with a kiss and a hug afterwards but i was just wondering if anyone knows how i could stop them turning on eachother as much and start playing together a bit more as i want to teach them love and respect for their siblings before they get any older and the job becomes a bit harder

any suggestions would be garatefully recieved
thanks in advance xxx

2006-11-28 22:15:21 · 24 answers · asked by LISA P 2

2006-11-28 21:32:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My kids have become very picky eaters recently, every night i try and get them to eat their turkey twizzlers, chicken nuggets, walls balls, waffles, smiley faces etc etc, but will they eat it? Will they hell, all i hear from them is - I want vegetables, I want salad, please can we have some baked fish? You know who I blame for this, Jamie bloody Oliver, my kids were doing just fine before he came along with his silly ideas, they even asked me if they could have fruit salad insteaed of skittles the other day????? I just dont understand it

2006-11-28 21:23:23 · 25 answers · asked by ♥Tallulah♥ 4

So often, the kid thought it was normal.

2006-11-28 17:56:07 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

like advice from older moms & dads to new moms and dads....

2006-11-28 17:45:26 · 17 answers · asked by smilingontime 6