Parenting - November 2006

I know it sounds terrible, but I've heard things (from a reliable source) that this friend's mom has been involved in drugs and spent time in jail, etc. I know people can change and I've spoken to the mother a few times at school and she seems very nice, but honestly, I'm a horrible judge of character. My daughter (who's 8) has been tenetively invited to thier house on Friday and I'm not sure how to handle it. I know my husband won't want her to go, but I don't want to disappoint either girl. They are really good friends and the girl is sweetheart. I was thinking of just telling her mom we were going to the movies and inviting them/the little girl to go with us, instead of my daughter going there. I could be totally wrong about the mom and be jumping to conclusions, which is why I wanted a background check. Just wondering if there was a way I could get a free one or if I should just dismiss what I've heard. My daughter's safety is my main concern. Any suggestions?!?!

2006-11-01 11:49:37 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2006-11-01 11:42:11 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

do u expect your teen/child to stay a virgin until they're married?do think thts realistic?im asking this bc im 15 and i dont plan on losing it until im 18,and i have a job but i just cant imagine waiting until im married.

2006-11-01 11:15:50 · 15 answers · asked by Simply Me 5

What is with kids and cell phones??? My daughter will be 9 in march and wants the "Firefly phone" for christmas...she is way too young and she does not need one...how many other people agree with me or disagree??

2006-11-01 11:11:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

should teens at age 16 be voteing ?why or why not,explain

2006-11-01 11:05:10 · 25 answers · asked by stephanie619 1

what toys are good for xmas and are worthwhile for a long time for a 8 month old boy who will be 10 months on xmas??? I am going to get him the fisher price activity walker but what else that is worth the $??

2006-11-01 10:51:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2006-11-01 10:37:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 3 year old son, Jason who is not at all intersted in potty training. I have tried everything short of giving treats ( don't believe in rewards like candy or toys) to get him intersted in the potty. He just dosen't care. I am teaching him to sit for both. I don't believe that a man has to stand to pee. And I will not allow my husband or sons to pee standing up in our house. To me standing up is gross and messy. Daddy has tried to teach him and he just gave him a "WHATEVER" look and walked away. I don't think he would understand what a "reward" is. I give him kisses and hugs all the time. But, the child has never had candy in his life.
At this point, I am not going to be pushing it. We have another son due in late January and I don't think it is worth it.
Are their other moms out there that have little boys that are the same way. He has been to the DR. and he is just fine. He just doesn't care.

2006-11-01 10:20:13 · 14 answers · asked by LITTLE 1 :o) 6

I never get to be on the computer alone, and thught this would be a good time while they are watching a movie. The thing is he tells me I am being selfish and neglecting our son (which by the way I watch ALL THE TIME while he away out of town working for weeks on end, I never get alone time) He makes me feel like a bad mom for going on the computer, but my kid is with his dad watching a movie, not sitting alone watching a movie...who is right?

2006-11-01 10:13:43 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Who named your kids?? My 8 yr old daughter's name is chantrella amanda...i have wanted chantrella for a daughter ever since i was a teen...i told her dad chantrella amanda and he wanted amanda chantrella...we settled on chantrella amanda...Yeah!!! We were best friends for 15 years when i slept with him one time...He is still my best friend but do not love him..he lives in boston, i in florida...pays child support every month without the courts involved, a really good dad. My son is 8 months old and my daughter named him brendin...his middle name is his dad's...I let my daughter name him as i raised her for 8 years and would be taken care of him 99 percent of the time while my hubby works and that's what we decided.

2006-11-01 09:20:26 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know this has been a very touchy subject here on Answers, but I am seeing people calling working moms who use daycare selfish and lazy. Some have even said that all moms could stay at home if they didn't live such extravagant lifestyles. That is so ignorant. Not every persons life is the same as anothers. I for one, dont work because I have an extravagant lifestyle. I work because after taxes, insurance, and child support, my husbands bring home would cover our house payment and the insurance, and maybe a couple of packs of diapers. Certainly not enough to cover groceries, car insurance, car payment, electricity, water, phone, clothes, etc. While there may be some women who could afford to stay at home, that is not true for every woman. We don't "DUMP" our kids in daycare. I personally use a private sitter. Why can't we just have respect for all moms, working or staying at home? We all love our kids, and we all deserve to be moms. Daycares do not raise our kids! We do!

2006-11-01 09:18:22 · 27 answers · asked by LittleMermaid 5

A mother giving birth doesnt want the baby and throws it in the trash can. Isnt that just wrong? at least put it for adoption for the baby to have a better life!! ( on the news)

2006-11-01 09:01:44 · 25 answers · asked by Trina T 2

My son is tall for his age, but also quite stocky. I am finding it very hard to get school trousers for him. I dont mind taking up the leg, but when I do this, they are too big around the crotch area. Sturdy fit dont fit him properly. Any advices? I have tried Huskys, but he really needs to try them on first. Thanks.

2006-11-01 08:50:30 · 7 answers · asked by sammy 1

Why have children if you have no time to spend with them even when they are babies? I have seen women have 2 children a year apart and then they dump them in daycare all day. These were no women that had to work either as they had husbands that made good money. Certainly they could tone down their lifestyles so that the wife could stay home a little and at least take care of the children until they got in school It seems children are more like trophies than children anymore.

2006-11-01 08:28:38 · 26 answers · asked by reallyfedup 5

smoke? Because my child yesterday went trick-or-treating and got a bunch of candy sticks and pretends shes smoking they dont really taste good to me though but its not the only child whos doing it alot of children doing it

2006-11-01 08:28:19 · 8 answers · asked by Trina T 2

My son is in 2nd grade and was playing in school outside. He was angry with a kid his age who stole his basketball and when he finally got it, he threw it at the boy and broke his glasses and the school is telling me I have to pay for the glasses because the parents don't have a warranty on the glasses. I'm a single parent, and I can't even afford my bills. I am on lots of low income programs. Will I still have to pay for the glasses?

2006-11-01 08:16:43 · 13 answers · asked by DrPepper 6

One popular belief is that if a child plays a video game, they will emulate what they see and possibly harm or kill one of their peers. Unfortunately in court cases parents say they are not to blame, and that the video games made their child do it.

If a parent steps in and talks to the child about the game, they will understand more. They have the power to step in, and know what games are good and bad for their child. To me this makes sense, as I was raised playing games like Doom and Wolfenstein and my parents explained to me the different between the games and real life.

I would like to know if parents should be held responsible for their child when it comes to playing video games, and not the video game itself?

2006-11-01 08:08:57 · 9 answers · asked by *Chinisu* 2

ive noticed that a lot of remarks/digs are made towards young mothers and how that need to get a life and only having the children for welfare checks whats with that? i had my lil one just after i turned 20 and after two mcs dh had planned him and ive been ttc for the past 15 months ds in now 2. i really don't understand why people feel the need to attack people for having children young? i always intended to become a young mother and think the point is if your a good mother not a young,old or middle aged mother. is there a reason people are so against age issues

2006-11-01 08:08:56 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

when can a 4mnth old baby start eating baby food and if what kinds?!?

2006-11-01 07:40:50 · 15 answers · asked by Natalie 1

I have a son and a daughter.My son started walking when he was 11 months my daughter is 13 months and their is no signs of her walking.She was 9 pounds at birth and now she is a chunkie baby.She walks on the walker.She started crawling when she turned 11 months.I know every baby is different but I just want to know if any one else had this problem.

2006-11-01 07:26:24 · 24 answers · asked by Alexandria 3

I give my five yr. old chores. Nothing hard passing the vacum or dusting. Do you think I should wait till she's a little older?

2006-11-01 07:24:53 · 18 answers · asked by Issues 1

I know a girl who lives with her mom dad and sister in a 3 bedroom house. She also has 3 kids of her own. Her and her 3 children share a room. Is this legal at what age do you have to stop sharing a room with your child?

2006-11-01 07:13:57 · 13 answers · asked by MEME 1

Two of my daughters, aged 13 and 5, respectively, are very fussy eaters (the 9 year old, thankfully, does not seem to have picked up this trait). In particular, the 13 yr old has decided to try 'vegetarianism' which her mother and I are willing to accommodate within reason, however her grandfather and uncle are completely unwilling to compromise. Her uncle has gotten into several battles of will with her, trying to force her to eat meat- and not only meat, but _rare_ meat. He's an excellent cook and very interested in dietary measures, but how can I convince him his efforts are doing more harm than good?

2006-11-01 06:59:41 · 8 answers · asked by jammysdad 1

I know parenting can be wrought with guilt, so just not sure if I'm doing the right thing. I try to take away toys, tv etc. but in the end I get sick of saying the same things over and over and I just want her to know whose in charge, the yelling seems to be the only thing that gets her to stand up and take notice. I just feel so awful afterwards, I want to know if this is "normal" or is the shouting abusive(or does it just feel that way)?

2006-11-01 06:57:22 · 27 answers · asked by ducky 2

And if you can answer that one, how about for a ten-year-old boy, and a six-year-old girl?

2006-11-01 06:27:32 · 22 answers · asked by darla_c_grimm 2

Ive just noticed that someone has asked the above question but its now closed for answers & I'm interested in what people think. My ex smokes in the car when he has my five year old son with him, he has always done it since my little boy was born. I've never been happy the situation. He says that if he has the window open when smoking and travelling it doesn't matter. What are other peopls views on this?

2006-11-01 06:01:38 · 52 answers · asked by Angel 2

what would work with you?

2006-11-01 05:55:38 · 19 answers · asked by Rebel 2

along well (last few months or so) Anyways, I have lived with him in his house for the last 3 years and in the 3 years we have produced a child, I have been a stay at home mom since birth. He works out of town and I have been the primary caregiver to our child. In the 3 years I have not worked or got a job, mostly becuase he is controlling and anytime I tried to get a job he would start a fight and do everything he could to make me turn it down, so I just stayed home with our child. There have been 3 physical assaults on me in the 3 years, I never left becuase I was scared of losing my kid. So, recently I have decided I may leave, the thing is he says I will not get custody of our child or I will not leave this house with anything but the clothes on my back, he makes well over a hundred grand a year and says if I did get the kid he would nly pay 300 in child support montly. I told him the courts would decide, he told me to *** off basically...Anyone know my rights as common law?

2006-11-01 05:18:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

this sunday i will be homeless and i'm scared to death and i'm either going to stay at my grandma's house or under a bridge but i need to know what you would do if you were in my postion as a 17 year old that is with her parents and has no place to go?

2006-11-01 04:53:39 · 20 answers · asked by crystal 1

2006-11-01 04:49:23 · 6 answers · asked by jessica_marie1687 1