Parenting - December 2006

Aunt to help out for a little while??I am 25 years old and i have a three year old son and i went to college/have a decent job i make about 60 grand a year so i am doing okay.My sons biological father also pays child support.My aunt is 4 1/2 years old my granfather her dad is very tiered he needs a nurse to help him around because he just had surgery and his wife was just diagnosed with terminal breast cancer at 48 yrs old.My bf whom i am engaged to has no problems he loves her to death but he thinks it may turn perminent?

2006-12-13 02:48:36 · 10 answers · asked by Alissa D 1

My son has a friend who doesn't celebrate Christmas. They don't have anything like a tree or lights and they don't give gifts.
I found this out by my child wanting to buy their child a Christmas present because they are friends. I said ok and a really great toy was picked out and wrapped up.
My son gave their child the present this weekend when they played together (pre-school has let out already)
The mother said that he was not allowed to have our gift and he needs to remember his beliefs because they don't believe in celebrating anything except the birth of Jesus, which is NOT a reason to give anyone BUT jesus a gift.
I understand her having her own beliefs but I do think that she over reacted. Is it really that wrong to give a child a gift on Christmas. Does she not understand that we don't know her beliefs unless she states them?
My son is upset and doesn't think his friend likes him.

What would you say to your child?
Now he's questioning santa

2006-12-13 02:27:11 · 12 answers · asked by Lucky Charm 2

What are the benefits of a toddler bed compared to a regular bed? I heard that they are a waste of money. We have a twin bed in our spare bedroom right now that we can eventually transition our daughter to. Which type of bed do you prefer and why?

2006-12-13 02:26:26 · 21 answers · asked by happymommy 4

at what age do they get neutered and taught to be sensitive submissive wussies?

2006-12-13 02:16:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do you do about who presents are from at your house? This is the first year we have a child who is old enough to see what they say.

My side:When I was growing up all the presents were from santa. Anything that was under the tree was from santa. When we went to my granparents they always put from santa on there also and told us that santa left us presents there because we were extra good.

My Husbands side: In his family they always had all the presents be from who they were from except 1. They had 1 that was the "big special present" and it was from santa.

My argument:Whats the point of santa if he only brings you 1 gift? Then why should my child think I'm not as good as santa because he brings a really cool presents and all the of the filler presents are from mom and dad.

His argument: If the kids read the gift is from someone else's house the kids will think that we didn't get them anything, everyone else got them presents but not us

Any ideas? What do you put

2006-12-13 02:14:10 · 10 answers · asked by Lucky Charm 2

2006-12-13 02:09:38 · 32 answers · asked by tokenwhtgrl 2

2006-12-13 02:08:48 · 11 answers · asked by Jerome 2

My step son is 12 years old he still pees the bed we have tried the pills. I have also tried waking him up through out the night. Hes mother blames it on him being a premie when he was born. I really would like to know why so I can get this proble to stop this has to be so embarassing for his to still be wearing pull ups

2006-12-13 02:07:38 · 6 answers · asked by FOXY 2

My son is 3 yrs old and his dad never saw him in person till a few weeks ago and know all of a sudden he wants to be a family with me and his son. I dont get why after all this time?

2006-12-13 02:04:27 · 6 answers · asked by Alissa D 1

Some of the added details to my last question
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Al1WMpd0jbnS_7rHGRnIvA_sy6IX?qid=20061213034517AArNgsH

I haven't seen her since she was about 7. She was always in our thoughts, however there was a family disagreement which keep her from seeing us.
My cousin had been molested by somebody in her apartment complex (long story), the man who did this is currently on trial for his crimes. Here is the problem: my cousin seems to think he did nothing wrong (she is still a child and doesn't know she's been taken advantage off by a piece of ****) She may also have tried some drugs. Most of my info. is rumor, since we have been out of the mix for a while.

So my next question is - If your in our shoes, would this change any of your opinions? Would you still take her in?
Don't think by me asking any of these questions I am against it because of her history, that doesn't factor in, it just makes it harder. I just want your opinions.

2006-12-13 02:02:10 · 14 answers · asked by 1 Supermom 3

I need ask...what do you think makes teenagers click? I am a teen myself, but I need your opinion. It can be modeling(thinking they need to be perfect to be pretty) Fast Food (Eating out all the time, and getting obese) Name Brand Clothes (thinking they are worthless unless they have the best of the best). Help me pick something I can use for my project. There are so many things I can't make up my mind. (Drugs & Alcohol) (smoking) (Driving too fast) and put your opinion on why you think thats best. It has to be something like McDonalds, KFC, Victoria's Secret, American Eagle, ETC......

2006-12-13 01:54:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My ex.bf dated in college and due to are somewhat excessive partying ended up concieving my 3 yr old son. He was from staten island though and i was from NJ so after the break up we did not see each other much.He freaked when he origially found out i was pregnant his parents paid the child support for him till he graduated and got a job.He saw his son for the first time in person a few weeks ago while i was shopping with him and know want to be a family?He even is transfering to my firm since we both work in PR/Advertising/Marketing industry and is going to be project manager!What can i do?i am highly irratated and stressed!

2006-12-13 01:35:27 · 18 answers · asked by Alissa D 1

i've got a 5 yo girl now and we are having another child in a few months ..we think its a boy ...which was harder to raise? any ifo is welcomed ty

2006-12-13 01:20:59 · 27 answers · asked by john 1

register the name of my husband in her certificated instead, as a step father or something?

2006-12-13 01:15:53 · 17 answers · asked by Jerome 2

My uncle escaped three days ago and kidnapped my brother. We found him late last night, but what scares me is that he is very, very bruised... and my uncle admited .... that .... he had raped him ... and my brother's a mess... I really don't know what to do to help him. He's still in the hospital, terrfied.... HELP!

2006-12-13 01:00:26 · 6 answers · asked by I think... 6

my 4yr old asked the 7yr old and the seven yr old said "well..mommy has babies in her belly since she was a little girl and when daddy gave her love the babies grew up and here we are"............the answer saved me a lot of grief for now......lol

2006-12-13 00:48:36 · 11 answers · asked by mmm..whynot 3

GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED:

1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptise cats.
2) When your Mum is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair.
3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person.
4) Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato.
5) You can't trust dogs to watch your food.
6) Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.
7) Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time.
8) You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
9) Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.
10) The best place to be when you're sad is Grandpa's lap.



GREAT TRUTHS THAT ADULTS HAVE LEARNED:

1) Raising teenagers is like nailing jelly to a tree.
2) Wrinkles don't hurt.
3) Families are like fudge...mostly sweet, with a few nuts.
4) Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
5) Laughing is good exercise. It's like jogging on the inside.
6) Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fibre, not the toy.










GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT GROWING OLD

1) Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
2) Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.
3) When you fall down, you wonder what else you can do while you're down there.
4) You're getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster.
5) It's frustrating when you know all the answers but nobody bothers to ask you the questions.
6) Time may be a great healer, but it's a lousy beautician.
7) Wisdom comes with age, but sometimes age comes alone.




THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE:

1) You believe in Santa Claus.
2) You don't believe in Santa Claus.
3) You are Santa Claus.
4) You look like Santa Claus.



SUCCESS:

At age 4 success is . . . not piddling in your pants.
At age 12 success is . . . having friends.
At age 17 success is . . having a drivers licence.
At age 35 success is . . . having money.
At age 50 success is . . . having money.
At age 70 success is . .. . having a drivers licence.
At age 75 success is . . . having friends.
At age 80 success is . . . not piddling in your pants.



Pass this on to someone who could use a laugh.

Always remember to forget the troubles that pass your way; BUT NEVER forget the blessings that come each day.


Have a wonderful day with many *smiles*


Take the time to live!!!
Life is too short. Dance naked

2006-12-13 00:02:40 · 24 answers · asked by biggsy 1

My partner and I have been living and raising my 3 kids together for the past 4 and a half years. I'm not sure if it is a cultural thing, but I find that my partner (who my kids refer to as Dad, as he is the only father they have ever known), has the dendincy to be rude to my kids especially my son. If my partner feels that the kids have done something wrong - he says things like: Are you an idiot? What the heck is wrong with your head? Are you stupid? - to me, that is a big no no, I feel that if the child has done something wrong he should be disciplned accordingly for example - doing time out or having his favourite toy taken away for a period of time. I find my partners way of dealing with the kids rather demeaning, and very rude. Its gotten to the point that my kids have the very same behaviour as my partner. He claims that the kids dont respect him, but I strongly believe that respect works both ways - he needs to respect them, and they will do the same for him.

2006-12-12 23:30:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was adopted by a out of state family, i was born in maine and was adopted by a family that lives in New York and know i am intrested in looking for my birth mother. I would really like to know if there is any one out there that is willing to tell me the easiest steps of finding her. all the help would be appriocated.

2006-12-12 23:06:20 · 7 answers · asked by Nicole M 1

I am trying to gather as much information as possible. If you had a cousin going into foster care, would you step up and take her in?

Some general family info - We (hubby and I) are in our 30s with two boys ages 3, and 6. Money is - for lack of a better term "stable" but not great, we do OK. We love children, but have to admit are kind of scared of jumping into the ring with a teenager (lol) with no experience at it. So we are asking everyone's opinion - What would you do? seriously, really stop and think, put yourself in our shoes. Do you take her in? Please answer Yes or No, then give a reason.

There is more detail to the question in regards to my cousin's history, but I want everyone's opinion based on what's provided, or with out being influenced by her past. I will ask another question with all her history later.

2006-12-12 22:43:27 · 9 answers · asked by 1 Supermom 3

Parents, how does it feels having children? The laughter & anger you experience? Your likes & dislikes about children?

2006-12-12 20:49:24 · 16 answers · asked by Joeann 2

2006-12-12 19:31:55 · 21 answers · asked by Jerome 2

I have had four children in just 4 and a half yrs. My body feels like its falling apart, and two of them are still in diapers. At one point in time I has three carseats at once......I guess my question is more of an inquiry into how other mothers of four or more young ones gets by each day; I want to hear experiences I guess? Thank you!

2006-12-12 19:18:41 · 8 answers · asked by º§€V€Nº 6

2006-12-12 18:32:04 · 7 answers · asked by pepper h 1

How come parents everytime u make a mistake they gripe cant they just talk to you like a normal human being...i mean the world revolves around mistakes...and everyone makes them

2006-12-12 18:17:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

she's only 7 now but I wonder how she will find her idependence...I know she wants it now, I cant imagion what to expect when she's 25.
don't call me a bad parent or call her retarded, I hear it all in daily life, I would like the parents of special needs kids to answer.

2006-12-12 18:14:39 · 9 answers · asked by morbidsmindtrip 3

Some people on here are saying i stay on here all day long when that it not true there is a limit on everything on here. I am only on level three when the ones that are accusing me of the dumbest stuff are on levels 4/5/6 so what are they doing all day long on here getting all those points?
They say that against me but do not look at themselves on yahoo answers asking and answering to collect like 500 or more points a week.
I am needing to report harrassment and i am wondering if the cybertipline would do the job because yahoo isn't doing anything about these certain people harrassing me.

2006-12-12 17:46:01 · 19 answers · asked by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7

I am wrongfully being accussed of being a liar, someone who hasn't graduated high school (I did) and that i disrespect law officers (which is untrue). I am sick of this kiddy sh*t on here from people that do not even know me.

I am being constantly harassed and called names by so called mothers for no apparent reason.
Just because i am against teen pregnancy oh gah someone kill me for believing that teenagers should be on birth control.
I was called a snob and basically called a bad mom by saying i do not have nothing to do than to be on yahoo answers. By the way i do this in my spare time (only when my son is asleep).

I am being compared to some other person on here because all of the things that are being said are not true and i have not said the things that they "claim" i have said.
You would think that a mother would not be calling other women names and putting others down just to make their self esteem rise up.
Where can i report this harrassment other than to yahoo?

2006-12-12 17:38:32 · 11 answers · asked by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7

Can you please describe what it is like for you when your child is away from you at the other parents house?
What goes through your mind?
How do you go on with your day?
Do you hate it?

2006-12-12 16:10:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you had a 19 year old in college, struggling with his own finances of paying car payments, insurance, student loan bills, cell phone... completely financially independent, responsible, young adult... would you bring him into your financial situation? would you ever even think to ask him for money, when you're well aware that he struggles just as much as you? Keep in mind, you, the parent, sometimes go on shopping extravaganzas and your credit card debts frmo the past are high. would you burden him with your finances when he's done so well for himself? Would you even consider using your CHILD as a means of paying the bills?

2006-12-12 15:58:30 · 17 answers · asked by Nini01 1