Parenting - November 2006

I was spanked as a child...I'm not in tharapy and I'm not a serial killer.
What the hell does time-out do? when a child does wrong they should be corrected, not sat in a corner.

2006-11-28 10:00:03 · 29 answers · asked by Gordongirl 2

I will be 30 soon and several of my friends are already on their 2nd child. I am not even married but do have a long term boyfriend. Am I getting left behind or is this normal these days to have children later in life?

2006-11-28 09:53:47 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well I'm only 15 and I was just wondering how most of you parents feel when you turn on the tv and you hear that another teenager has threw her baby in the garbage or when you do research online and see how many females get abortions. How do you feel about that. I know its none of my business but it just makes me mad. It's like c'mon, the baby didn't want to be here that was your choice. That was your decision. Anyways how do ya'll feel about it?

2006-11-28 09:43:09 · 18 answers · asked by ? 4

2006-11-28 09:30:49 · 13 answers · asked by Melissa H 3

I’m thinking of starting an in home daycare. Does anybody have any suggestions on where to start? I really want to be a stay at home mom, but financially my husband and I cannot do it. I think an in home day care would give me the privilege of being with my baby all day. Does anybody have any advice or tips on running a daycare? Where do I start? Where can I find info? What would you look for as a parent in a home daycare?

2006-11-28 09:25:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son's father and I are divorced and I have remarried. The father suddenly cut all contact to my son(now 7) and daughter(now 4) 1 1/2 years ago, after I was told about the physical abuse from his girlfriend. Everytime he "sneaks" a chance from his girlfriend to see them while they're at his sister's (just to make him look like a good father to his mother when she's in town) my son acts up at home and at school after the encounter. He won't talk to me about how he feels about all of this. But he tells his teacher that his real dad doesn't like him, and he talks to my mother-in-law about this subject occasionally. I have never done or said anything bad about my ex around the children, and I just wish he could tell me why he axts so bad for myself and his teachers. Does ayone have any advice?

2006-11-28 08:12:08 · 20 answers · asked by jessica_atherton2006 1

We are trying to become one for last 2 years but without success. Its a cause of constant depression between us. I want to know hoe does it feel to be mom or a dad for the first time. May be your beautiful experiences will provide some cheer to us and particularly to my spouse.

2006-11-28 07:33:20 · 21 answers · asked by AIRY 1

My two children are 10 months, and 9 years. Due to the little one not knowing who Santa is yet, I am wondering if this should be the year we explain Santa to my oldest. He has written his letter to Santa, and told him what he wanted as far as gifts and wishes, but I wonder if maybe he already knows and he is just going through the motions for my sake. How old should a child be when he finds out the truth? I figured by this age he would have already told me he didn't believe because his friends told him or something. And if he doesn't know - How do I tell him without killing his spirit? I've thought about accentuating "St. Nicholas" since he was a real person. Any suggestions??

2006-11-28 07:16:49 · 19 answers · asked by Dawn Brook - Hamilton NJ 2

My husband and I have been married for about 3 years. He has a 20 year old daughter who has her daddy wrapped around her finger. Don't get me wrong, I love the fact that my husband is a good dad, but in my opinion she is an adult and works. The only bills she has is a $160 car payment and cell phone bill. My husband even balances her check book for her. She is very rude to me and waits until i go to work and sits and tells her dad lie after lie. No I'm not being jealous, she just happend to tell her mom one thing and me another and then her dad something else. i know she is a big girl, but she live in our house that I work my butt off for and get no kind of respect. she does not even help with cleaning duties or anyhting. i am always being lectured by my husband about her and he just does not understand that I do the best i can to do what's best for her and she just manupulates him. He thinks i should give her some slack. I dont think so. it seems as if my husband wants her, not me.

2006-11-28 07:03:54 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

i go up and down with the question of children and so does my fiance. so we are undecided but i dont want to be older than 30 when i do have kids!!!

2006-11-28 06:53:17 · 26 answers · asked by KrazyWithA*K* 1

2006-11-28 06:46:33 · 13 answers · asked by JASNJ 2

My son is 8 and we live in a neighborhood where kids at my son's school are doing drugs already! I have had talks with him and we did roleplaying where I was trying to give him drugs and he had to say no. I think it went well, but I'd like to get more info to impress upon him.

Plus what do I say when he asks me if I tried drugs? I had smoked pot as a teen but I don't know what to say, I don't want to lie but I also don't want him to think it's ok.

Any suggestions or web sites? This is serious so no joke answers PLEASE my son's life is not a comedy for you. Thank you!!!

2006-11-28 06:36:24 · 8 answers · asked by musicpanther67 5

i put a very short video of my baby boy asleep on youtube. now she wont talk or answer my calls. and i havnt seen my son in 2 weeks is it just me or is she totally out of line?

2006-11-28 06:23:31 · 7 answers · asked by andrew w 1

if so please watch this video and think of going to your local animal shelter 1st these babies need a home filled with Lovehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb4Jcws6VdI#N6rFHhdXkwk

2006-11-28 06:08:37 · 6 answers · asked by katlady927 6

I've been told that banana stains are really tough to get out of kids clothing - anyone out there found what works so clothes aren't ruined? Thanks.

2006-11-28 05:49:06 · 9 answers · asked by spenceshirem19 1

My 17 year old son loves his teacher. He talks about her all the time. He is always writing her love letters and saying how pretty she is. Just the other day she came to my house expressing an intrest in entering a serious relationship with my son. She says that she is very much in love with him and wants to one day become his wife. I'm not sure how I feel about this relationship, after all she is 65 years old. My husband says that I should shut up and let them date because it is his life. Should I let my son date his 65 year old teacher??

2006-11-28 05:15:33 · 43 answers · asked by flushing06 2

Please explain why you feel this way.

2006-11-28 05:11:33 · 18 answers · asked by .vato. 6

My son is a very active smart 6 yr old boy. I took him to the doctor and he doesnt feel my son has adhd, but the teacher insists he is impulsive and wont sit still. should i switch teachers?

2006-11-28 05:11:23 · 30 answers · asked by repodana 4

2006-11-28 05:09:25 · 8 answers · asked by non active 2

My friend Daniel is gay and his lover and I were talking about why they are gay...both agree it was something in their up bringing...both from broken homes...both lacking a father...both with very strong ties to their mothers'...They agree that there is no doubt about early influences...but they also think they were pre-disposed to becoming gay due to the way their brains were wired from birth...My question then...Is there a link maybe, between brain function/disfunction/activity...and gayness?

2006-11-28 04:52:25 · 8 answers · asked by rynn k 2

2006-11-28 04:49:56 · 14 answers · asked by non active 2

To an 8 yr old that his mom may not be able to come home for a while and may never be allowed to take care of him again.My little cousins mom is in rehab for the third time she started of being addicted to pain killers and sleeping pills but graduated to cocaine. I am 24 years old and with no experience with kids other than baby sitting.I just graduated college 1 1/2 ago and i am worried that i am not making enough money to support him i only make 30 grand a year.Also i was planning on moving to NYC to make my commute easier since i live in NJ but i am not sure if i want to uproot him?

2006-11-28 04:46:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-28 04:35:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

he said,mommy do you remeber when you said that father christmas looks after all the little girls and boys inthe world? yes l sad to him,but he than said why are there children dyeing from having no food or homes to sleep in? This bought a tear to my eye,what do you sat back? thank you

2006-11-28 04:34:50 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

the reason some boys become gay as adults is because the father wasnt around for that male bonding boys need in order to become men but since the father is never there the mother becomes the role model so now the wants to become like his mother and starts picking up some of her feminen trait

2006-11-28 04:30:37 · 6 answers · asked by non active 2

My little cousin is now 8 years old and i am taking care of him till his mom can do so.I have baby sat for him for a long time probably since he was born.Anyway he has a habit of rubbing or massaging my butt when he was little it was funny but know at 8 its not especially when he does this in public.He is a shy kid and i think its a strange security thing.

2006-11-28 04:15:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I found out recently that my 7 year old daughter is an awesome artist! Her drawings are as good as photograghs, I swear! I want to encourage her to nurture this ability, but at the same time I want to discourage her from continuing to draw the kinds of things she does. All she seems to ever draw are pictures of herself crying and her 17 year old brother hitting and touching her. No one will ever want to buy this kind of discusting artwork. I want to push her away from this kind of subject matter but not push her away from art altogether.

2006-11-28 04:15:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay,first of all,she has never seen her father (my hubby) and I do this and we don't have cable or watch soap operas.Yesterday I walked in her room and my jaw dropped when I saw her naked barbies (males and females) "making whoopee". =(
Is this normal?Where do the young kids learn it,I mean she is just a baby herself.Should I call the doctor or a specialist,maybe tell the Sunday school teacher? Desperately seeking advice

2006-11-28 03:42:44 · 21 answers · asked by Dylan aka Dilly 4

My son 7 came home from school the other day and asked me what racism was i hope i explained it ok and he seemed to go away understanding.But this has happened numerous times and i always think of what to say off the top of my head sometimes telling him things that are not strictly true e.g he heard on evening news the word rape he asked what it was i told him "it,s when a man kisses a lady and she doesnt want him to", i couldnt think of a suitable way to explain to a 7 yr old.Do other parents have same problem or are you all prepared for such questions?Id like to always be honest with him but never know the terms or words to use.

2006-11-28 03:42:15 · 10 answers · asked by smiler 4

My daughter is 15 mos old. I am due in January and this one is a boy. How do I get her to adjust well to the change? She is my pride and joy and I am very attatched to her. How do I deal with it too?

2006-11-28 03:34:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous