Parenting - December 2006

without notifying the paternal father is it legal for him to get them to come back and how

2006-12-21 23:44:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

How could a dad do that to a child? Moved to Arizona in April, didn't tell us. Before that he wouldn't call our son or see him, for a whole year. This past November I let him call his Dad, just before thanksgiving. Haven't heard from the jerk since, & yesterday he sent our son a package (viedo games) for Christmas. Do I give it to my son? My sons b-day is on Christmas too. Do I let my son talk to his dad again (if he does call)? Or just leave it the way things are now?

2006-12-21 22:59:16 · 14 answers · asked by pinky 1

The police was already involved once and he already went through therapy but he keeps stealing. Anything. Little things. pens, food, money, etc. He knows he could just ask for them.

2006-12-21 21:18:48 · 21 answers · asked by kaphyra 2

My cousin always want to enjoy He doesn't want to go to school, He always stops, and cut classes, What should his parents do? Do you think who is responsible for this and Why?

2006-12-21 18:56:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My boyfriend's boss is 35. She has one child who is around the age of ten and is currently married to a much older man who has two daughters that are her age. He doesn't want any kids. She doesn't want any kids. So she gave custody to her ex husband (her childs father). When she visits him she is constantly annoyed. She tries to push him off onto other people. If her ex was to get divorced from his current wife (which could happen b/c they are having marital problems) then she would regain custody. She is flipping out because she does not want this child.
What I'm wondering is.. how common is it for a woman who has given birth to a child not to have maternal instincts or any feelings for the child?

2006-12-21 18:40:53 · 12 answers · asked by while_love_remains 2

2006-12-21 17:51:01 · 9 answers · asked by katherinernilson 2

All these cutsey cutsey names are nauseating. don't you think your daughter will be embarrassed to be called Tiara Ashley or Kayla Tiffany?

2006-12-21 17:41:33 · 10 answers · asked by niko 3

After asking my son 3 times (nicely) to calm down, my boss picked up one of his toys on the counter,threw it at him & when it hit him she said "now I have your attention"...I'm upset by this but don't know how to approach her without losing my job OR her long time friendship, any suggestions ?

2006-12-21 17:40:18 · 18 answers · asked by VelvetAngel 1

That kind where the People are like We better Drink this milk Before midnight or itll be Expired and he Drinks it a 12:01 AM Then Gets worried he has Food poisning then the next day he breaks a CD in the Microwave the Parents send them to his room with his Ps3 And computer And Cable Internet and the 40 Inch LCD TV And then they Wonder why there kids are Bullies
You know what im saying? I make my Children Stand up For an hour Looking at the Floor with me Watching And i havent had to do that in a long time to me grades are a diffrent Story Then I take away their TV and their Computer Until Next Week when they Get their new Report Cards! And if thats Bad It Stays Like that Plus no one can come over! And my Children Get A+'s In school!

2006-12-21 17:38:35 · 15 answers · asked by Chris W 1

2006-12-21 17:31:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was in a situation today where I so badly wanted to criticize another parent (stranger) today. I held my tongue and did not, but it made me wonder how other people handle the situation....

2006-12-21 17:16:28 · 23 answers · asked by katherinernilson 2

2006-12-21 17:03:17 · 12 answers · asked by Chris W 1

2006-12-21 16:59:44 · 15 answers · asked by I think... 6

Lately I have been getting worried about my financial situation down the line, (right now I totally depend on a man, a money controlling one) I want a job, but the BIG problem is He will not pay for a day care (he makes over 90,000 a year) and retorts with "why do you need a job" insecurity at its finest.
So now tell me please, how do I get a job if I cant get daycare?
He is a big dink anout me working and earning my own money so much so it ends up in huge fights till 3 am!
He is the most unsupportive thing I have ever seen.
I thought couples should support each other in what they want in life, not make the other feel like a bad mother.
I really dont know what to do. I am 26 and I dont want to be dependant 100 % on a man when I am 30!
I feel like a loser. I got pregnant because he lied about wearing acondom, I found out about 20 seconds into the act when it didnt feel right. We were having sex for a year before he lied to me, I didntthink he would lie about that!

2006-12-21 16:38:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently married a man with a 17 yr old son, My husband is retiered military, who returned to school full time and I work full time. I also bring 3 children to the marriage(ages13,9an7). I bring home 70K a yr. the step son does not work at all, has a car, is going on his senior class trip to italy, at a cost of $2200,as a graduation gift he is flying out to LA to see old friends and now wants us to also foot the bill for a summer trip to spain this summer. His car insurance is high 2'd to speeding tix's, we paid those also! My new in laws are well off, and have made it clear there are no provisions in their will for me and mine, just the "family"
well would it be out of line to suggest that the grandparents kick in for some of this globe trotting? I have maintained a budget,gone without dental care that I need and pray nothing happens to upset my monthly budget, then is walks diamond Jim, and Big Daddy just cant say no.Hubbys argument is the other 3 will get the same someday,!??

2006-12-21 16:10:11 · 7 answers · asked by Susan 1

I have two cats. They are very nice cats at the moment as they are still very young--oldest is three years. I worry that as they age they may tire of my two boys. Is there anyway I can get them to "grow up" together? Are there any suggestions on animals and children?

2006-12-21 15:43:49 · 9 answers · asked by .vato. 6

2006-12-21 15:36:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-21 15:35:50 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-21 14:53:44 · 63 answers · asked by phillip druman 1

okay my daughter keeps bugging me and her dad to buy her a mp3 player (whatever that is), but she is just getting off punishment, she been on punnishment for half the year just about but this mp3 player is the only thing she says she wants should i suprise her and get it for her?

2006-12-21 14:53:08 · 20 answers · asked by vivian t 1

do any of your parents do this?

2006-12-21 14:41:20 · 29 answers · asked by ♥heartbroken♥ 3

My step son is very bright but has behavior issues. We try positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement. But, he wants to do things his way and doesn't care if he gets into trouble- he said so himself. What should we do?

2006-12-21 14:25:24 · 16 answers · asked by kelliemag 3

I am not for or against spanking. I do not spank my own children but as long as parents are enforcing some sort of discipline it’s okay to me. While answering a question a few minutes ago I did realize something.

Many parents that I know who do spank, stop spanking at a certain age. For example; spanking would be considered embarrassing after the age of eleven. I do not understand how that is effective.

If you use a form of discipline only up to a certain point, how do you switch to non-spanking form of discipline? I don’t see how a child would take that seriously. In my mind a child understands his/her actions will lead to a form of correction. Example: When I do something bad, I get spanked. Then say at age 12 the parents deem spanking as unacceptable.

Wouldn’t that confuse a child when all of a sudden they only get privileges taken away? I would think before if they used fear in order to instill proper values and behavior then switching gears logically, would confuse them.

How can it become an unacceptable form of discipline after they reach a certain age?

Call me stupid but I just don’t “get” it. Thank you for your honest replies.

2006-12-21 14:08:39 · 10 answers · asked by .vato. 6

First I'd like to apologize for posting this here when technically it doesn't belong. I really have NO idea where to stick it though, so if anyone knows that please let me know.

Now my question....I babysit for a family frequently on weekends and such. It's a married couple with a 9 year daughter and 7 year old son. Last weekend they gave me a card with $20 in it for Christmas. I really want to buy them something as well, but something for all of them not just the kids. Buying for each person individually would be financially diffult and hard considering I'd really struggle on the husband. My original plan was to bake a platter of cookies, but that kinda went down the drain today. (Long story) Does anyone have any suggestions that are very reasonable?? I'd say I could spend up to $30, which isn't much but I also had a huge family to buy for as well this year.

Thanks so much.

2006-12-21 13:50:56 · 16 answers · asked by Mish B 3

I don't get hit just I konw alot of people who do and I wanna help them

2006-12-21 13:22:59 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the average cost weekly for a 6 month old for a babysitter. So far I can not find anyone under 245.00 a week. I live in maryland .

2006-12-21 13:20:40 · 7 answers · asked by Kathryn G 2

I did this parenting class that said I should use something called 123 magic. My kids look at me like I'm funny even though I have followed through on it and punished them like I was told. I believe that there is nothing wrong with a good spanking. Ever think that a lot of the kids that get locked up younger and younger have to do with lack of disipline? What are peoples thoughts on this subject?

2006-12-21 13:19:25 · 30 answers · asked by Nisi 4

I need to know WHY. (see add'l details for scenario)

2006-12-21 12:26:30 · 11 answers · asked by arabella 1

I mean of course you love your children to death, but does being mom just not seem like what it should have been?

2006-12-21 12:26:13 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need a book that is a educational but still of interst for her
yeah a girl a 12 year old girl

2006-12-21 12:17:19 · 26 answers · asked by clair 1