Parenting - December 2006

im doing a survey for school on what people think about families that adopt children that are of a different race or background.
1. how old are you?
2. what is your background?
3. do you have any children?
4. if so how many, and how old are they?
5. would you consider adoption?
6. would you adopt a child of a different background or ethnicity than your self?
7. how do you feel about others who adopt a child of a different background or ethnicity?

2006-12-16 16:05:47 · 8 answers · asked by craftyttangl254 2

my 6 yr. old's father left and never botherd to call and talk to her and she is having a hard time in school and i'm trying my best to be the mother and the father at the same time but when she looks at the other kids who has fathers she get's sad inside but she doesn't come and ask me about her father so i'm trying to figure out a way to make her feel more happier and try to tell her that her father loves her and try to not bring it up alot

2006-12-16 15:26:02 · 12 answers · asked by zee zee 1

2006-12-16 15:17:44 · 10 answers · asked by Elle 3

2006-12-16 14:37:12 · 14 answers · asked by Rory A 1

my dear daughter is 15 months and throws major tantrums, sometimes lasting 10 minutes... how would I handle this from an attachment parenting perspective.

2006-12-16 14:06:48 · 7 answers · asked by Foxtrot 2

If I were to record a 2 year old's crying/yelling session, then play it back at some point when the child was calm and happy over speakers in his/her room. Would that be considered child abuse?

The point of it would be two-fold. It would be a punsishment of sorts and also to show him what it is like listening to him cry. Do you think this would help, hurt, or have any effect? I have not heard of any punishment like this before but it just came to me.

FYI, I don't have children but I do babysit from time-to-time. Keep in mind this is a walking and talking 2 year old. This would have little to no effect on infants I assume.

2006-12-16 14:04:52 · 12 answers · asked by fearphage 3

About 2 months ago, just after lights out at bed time, my step son was caught urinating on his wall/chimney in his upstairs befroom. After a modest punishment and plenty of my tirades, I thought he learned his lesson. Evidentally not. He just did it again tonight. This time, it was WELL before bedtime. Disturbing thing is...the bathromm is just 10 stairs and steps away from his bedroom. There is other behavior that he exhibits, that I consider not normal. Like, eating and drinking every meal in his bedroom, and leaving the garbage and leftover food in his room for DAYS on end. Sleeping in the droppings from meals in his bed. Not quite yet learning the whole "wipe your butt" technique after defacating. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!By the way, my wife thinks that ALL of these behaviors are normal "kid" things. Is she right? HELP!!

2006-12-16 13:58:16 · 22 answers · asked by Jason M 1

2006-12-16 13:34:37 · 9 answers · asked by cindymanosrn 1

My father came out in October. What is your opinion? He is a successful Lawyer. After my parents divorced he goes, "I'm Gay." At my age of 17 I was all, "My dad is- what?" But I've come to terms. My dad is who he is. What do you think?
♥ Emma

2006-12-16 13:18:12 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

What if you came home early and saw your son and his g/f sleeping in each other's arms?? She was in these victoria's secret little panties and bra set, and he was in boxers. The both looked as tho they meant for what they were wearing to be seen by the other. Should I wake them b4 my husband gets home?? Should I wait until tom morning when they realize we came home early?? What if my husband instead of getting mad asks my son "how was it"?? Are the chances pretty high they had sex?? Do I wake them?? Do I send her home and call her parents or let her stay??
They are both 16.

What should I do if when they wake up and see us, my hubby is like " so how was it?"??
I think they may have b/c his hand is on her in a way that is not "normal".
Should I go in there and be like" you may want to put on some more clothes, b/c you father is almost home"??
If they totally freak and jump when I say this, did they probably have sex??

2006-12-16 13:04:15 · 16 answers · asked by Kiah 1

I’ve noticed from a lot of my own experiences that being underprivileged then rising to the top really added character to my own personality and life.

When I had first moved out of my parents house, while they were still there for me, I would never ask them for a dime. They lived across country--my husband and I were literally alone in a new town. I remember scavenging out entire house for pennies to get pasta at Wal-Mart so that we could eat. I remember having such pride in what I was accomplishing even more so because I was doing it one my own.

I’m currently saving for my children’s college savings--I often wonder if that is best. Of course, I’m going to continue saving but I really think “making it on your own” adds so much more fulfillment and pride to a person.

How do you feel about kids getting a free-ride to college from their parents?

What do you feel are the possible negative and positive side effects about saving for college and/or continuing to manage children’s finances once they no longer live in the parents home?

Do you think being underprivileged in the beginning of life adds character or deteriorates a person?

2006-12-16 13:02:43 · 9 answers · asked by .vato. 6

What if you came home early and saw your son and his g/f sleeping in each other's arms?? She was in these victoria's secret little panties and bra set, and he was in boxers. The both looked as tho they meant for what they were wearing to be seen by the other. Should I wake them b4 my husband gets home?? Should I wait until tom morning when they realize we came home early?? What if my husband instead of getting mad asks my son "how was it"?? Are the chances pretty high they had sex?? Do I wake them?? Do I send her home and call her parents or let her stay??

2006-12-16 12:52:20 · 11 answers · asked by Kiah 1

budgeting for his comics etc. What would be an acceptable amount to give him?

2006-12-16 12:38:18 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you came hom a little early one night(you were supposed to be gone until the next night) and saw your son and his girlfriend sleeping in eachother's arms, would you assume they had sex?? Would you say anything to them?? He was in boxers, and her in a bra and panties. Would you assume they had sex or just fell asleep??
They are both 16. What exactly would you do or say?? Would you listen to you child??

(more info in other ?)

2006-12-16 12:27:49 · 22 answers · asked by Kiah 1

2006-12-16 12:19:36 · 24 answers · asked by SassyC 2

See add'l details.

2006-12-16 12:17:52 · 11 answers · asked by Kiah 1

My cousin has a boyfriend she has had for almost seven years and they have one baby together who is about to turn three. Since both my cousin and her boyfriend are under twenty-five (my cousin had her baby at Seventeen) they live with her mother. My question is should I call someone about them? They seem like good parents but the father is hardley involved -he won't even change his son's diaper or if he screams he wakes my cousin up to handle him- he can't keep a job and he is doing drugs. And I expect so is my cousin. What should I do? Should I keep quiet and let my second cousin grow up in a horrible home or should I report them to social services?

2006-12-16 12:10:33 · 11 answers · asked by Reannon L 2

hush little baby dont say a word
mommas gonna buy you a mocking bird.
if that mocking bird dont sing mommas gonna buy you a diamond ring etc etc

2006-12-16 12:10:26 · 10 answers · asked by babytots 2

okay well today i asked my mom if i could get a second peircing in my ear. i want it next to my first one, on the part that has "fat" on it. she said that i couldnt until i got a 80 average on my next report card. shes always bribing me with my grades. she also thinks that i dont deserve it. but im trustworthy, respectful, honest, i always do the right thing, never ask for something that i cant get when i go shopping, im caring, and some-what responsible. how can i convince her tht i deserve it, am not to young(13), and tht i am being bribbed with something tht i cant get, and she know tht(my average is 73 and she thinks tht im ganna fail grade 8(50-) and that im stupid)

2006-12-16 11:51:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Stuff that does not present a choking hazard.

2006-12-16 10:13:52 · 7 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3

What is the going rate?

2006-12-16 09:45:52 · 16 answers · asked by digitsis 4

I'm thinking at 6 months but my mom told me she did mine at 1 year. The girls I work with said they did their little girls at as little as 6 weeks. My baby is 3 months old now. I just wanted to get everyones opinions. Thanks

2006-12-16 09:14:33 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are going on holiday over Christmas, the journey is about 6 hours, but of course we will be stopping quite a bit as I'm 6 months pregnant (I'm not driving so presumably its me that has to sort out the fighting at the back). We have 3 children aged 3, 6 and 8 in the back of the car - it is a bit squashed, waiting till January to get a people carrier! The cassette player has just broken so I can't use it to drown out the screams, dvd players sound great but we don't have one, any ideas for keeping sane?
Unfortunately we can't travel at night as check in is 4pm.

2006-12-16 08:13:01 · 47 answers · asked by Isabella 3

kids will be sleeping

2006-12-16 07:49:34 · 12 answers · asked by kf160 1

Do you think its okay to hit your children? I have 6 kids but I just want opinions. If you don't have children, would you hit your children when/if you have children. Thanks!

2006-12-16 07:23:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Two part question. First, what is the exact definition of visitation rights. The mother of my child (1 month old) who recently married someone else (we were never married) hardly lets me hold my child when I come over, preferring to either keep the child to herself or pass her to her husband who, as she says, "is her family". I want to be able to have some level of care and bonding with my child, but basically what I am doing now is going to their house and sitting around with them for several hours a day, not allowed to take much of an active role. Second part, last night the mother asked me if I would like to put up my daughter for adoption to her new husband, stating it would be easier on me since they are thinking about moving out of state at some point. I want to be a part of my child's life, but don't feel it is fair to jettison my own life to follow them around wherever they go (we live in California). Can she just up and leave if I have visitation rights? Help.

2006-12-16 06:13:24 · 7 answers · asked by upsidown 1

My boyfrind disiciplines that dog for pooping in the house. I do not like to see him do it b/c the dog is only 5lbs and he is very rough with her. My son who is 8 just voiced concern of his abuse to the dog while I am gone for the dog pooping last night. My son said he threw the dog all around, he was whining hence the reasons that poop was everywhere , which him and his siter had to clean up. I am sure my boyfriend went beyond spanking the dog with a newspaper. How do I confront him about his behavior w/o mentioning the fact that my child said something about his abuse to the dog. I have spoke with him before about hitting the dog. I recieved the dog who was being abused by his brother/ mother ie, allowed to poop and pee anywhere, spanked, tied up for extended times, hardley feed. I believe they were only wanting her b/c she's a miniture pincher for breeding. What to do with boyfrined and behavior and dog pooping?

2006-12-16 05:56:33 · 14 answers · asked by nene 3

I work 7pm to 730 am in the morning. I get off and come home to go to sleep. I have three children ages 9, 8, and 2. My boyfriend and I have been together 7 years and the two year old is the child we share togethe. It seems as though every time I go to sleep he finds some reason to leave the house and leave the kids at home unattended. I woke up my kids were doing everything under the sun they should not be doing. Apparently according to my 9 y.o he has been gone now for about 4 hours. I have spoke to him about his behavior and he is still doing this. Isn't this neglect on his part? My boyfrined I am sure is playing playstation or at his sisters house he goes to today daily,but never the less, it is still wrong to leave the children home starving and unattended while I am asleep. What can I do to break him from this behavior ?

2006-12-16 05:44:05 · 8 answers · asked by nene 3

Of how i dress???I am not and old mom at 35 and i like to dress fashionably and have a good body i like to show off.My two daughters think its cool but my son is embarrassed i dont know why?I dont wear anything too over the top for the most part mabe the milf t-shirt on tank?My son even asked that i dont come school to help out with the other moms ?

2006-12-16 05:24:13 · 7 answers · asked by Kelly V 1

My kid just took a hot cup of coffee and threw it in my face. Shes 2 and a half years old and claimed that I was a male chuvanist. SHould I punish her? If so, how?

2006-12-16 05:19:26 · 6 answers · asked by ConstElation 6