Parenting - December 2006

Ok- I feel like I am a hyprocrit. I am teaching my 4 year old not to lie. In the meantime, she is asking me questions upon questions about Santa and I in turn am lying to her. What do you think about this?

2006-12-08 08:26:31 · 25 answers · asked by kelliemag 3

if you came home and your 16 year old daughter was in bed with a 33 year old man?

i would probably be on the news that night.

2006-12-08 08:05:13 · 22 answers · asked by tom s 1

do you think that you would trust your kids with a12 year oldbabysitter? just wondering

2006-12-08 07:53:06 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-08 07:37:33 · 23 answers · asked by getruppen 1

...Or are there other parents that refuse to use these child "leashes". I'm not saying that it's necessarily wrong, because I know these leashes/harnesses can be a blessing for parents trying to manage several children at once in crowded places, but personally I could never use one. It would make me feel as though I was walking an animal, not a child.

I don't mean any offense to those that do use these--if I come off as patronizing, please forgive me-- and I don't mean to generalize, but many times the people that I have seen using these are, well...using them because of laziness. Parents that just seem to be more caught up in socializing or other things while they are out than paying attention to their child.

2006-12-08 07:07:22 · 11 answers · asked by xx_villainess_xx 7

Life is tough, you didn't ask to be born.

So why do people have kids? Is it a selfish need to have a toy, a trophie, boredom?

I don't get why people want kids so much when they are a burden, and take so much personal sacrifice to raise them right?

2006-12-08 07:03:29 · 61 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do people have children for selfish reason, like trophies to their success?

What is the rational behind having kids?

2006-12-08 06:58:52 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should parents provide college tuition, good education, financial needs, or not miss the pee wee baseball game.

Two schools here: One is be there for your kids needs emotionally or financially?

2006-12-08 06:57:32 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

for those who're parents who allow your kids to say "Duuh" when they're asked a question- *Why* do you allow that?

I think in recent years, it's been "cool" to say it & generally accepted, but I happen to think it is Such a rude, disrespectful thing to say to adults.

What gives??

2006-12-08 06:55:00 · 10 answers · asked by Fonzie T 7

I was raped by a man I was becoming friends with, it was a very violent rape. I did not report it, I was young and scared and wanted it to all go away. Then I found I was pregnant, and wanted to keep the baby. He is now 6, and the father is harassing me, my family and my friends, wanting to be a part of my son's life. It is too late to file the rape report. He makes me sick, but some people say he should meet him, he is his father. Every tiny bit of my motherly instincts want to protect my son from that monster. What is your view?

2006-12-08 05:11:08 · 50 answers · asked by rapunzeltd 1

My son is 14 months and has ten teeth. My husband thinks that it is a good time to start.

2006-12-08 05:08:55 · 109 answers · asked by valedictorian13 2

I'm trying to collect my backpay child support but I don't want to spend half my daughters money doing so, any suggestions?

2006-12-08 05:01:39 · 2 answers · asked by renaee 2

Ok 2 years ago I was preganat then, babys daddy joined the army and said he was not ready for my child(he had another boy). Few months later I receive aletter saying that he dont have to gime anything for the kid, because hes not born(mind i asked for some help with the nursery)Well, the letter was hurful and did not had a reply address. Later I found out his address, I wrote him a letter and send him a picture of the child.(no reply address either) His sister called me and his stepmother too, saying not to write him againg and that he did not want anything to do with us. Has been over 2 years now and We meet on myspace.com a few days ago, and he wants to see the kid. I got married and everything and my hubby wants to adopt my son. I told him it was ok for him to be part of his life, But today he dont want to no more.. He dont pay child support either. So what that hack it is going on?

2006-12-08 04:59:21 · 19 answers · asked by u_better_remember_me 3

What can i use baby powder for? What do YOU use it for? I have 2 big johnsons powder with cornstarch. I use diaper cream on my 10 month old son as the doctor said the baby powder is too drying to keep putting it in his diaper

2006-12-08 04:43:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter in law is a stay at home. She has a 1 yr old and a 7 yr old. My son is out of town almost all week. The 7yr old is failing in school and I recently was told that they dont even practice spelling words during the week. The child is also in tutering 2 times a week. When we see the kids their socks and feet are nasty/dirty and often wearing old clothes that dont even fit. The baby will have a red butt but thats because he poops alot? What bothers me is my daughter in law talks on her cell phone an average of 80-120 hours a month. I know this because she's on my cell phone plan. I want to talk to her but I see this as something that could turn into a bad sitution if I'm not careful. She's had child protective services take her kids twice already due to drug use by both parents and they have cleaned up now. I don't understand her lack of nurting or concern for these children. What can I do to help the children?

2006-12-08 04:24:40 · 22 answers · asked by LL 2

my son is 3 months. and he NEVER sleeps in the bed with us. but we have his pack in play in our room. i'm just not ready for him to sleep in his crib yet. i'm sure he wouldnt care, but i do, even tho i do have monitors...anyway....when did you put your child in his own room?

2006-12-08 03:37:40 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 18 year old son who has a girlfriend that he adores. I just found out that they are trying to have a baby. They had a pregnancy scare about 2 months ago and at that time my son was devistated because he didnt want to be a father. Now they are trying to have a baby. Dosent make sence. He is being defiant to me and his father. He dosent want to listed to us and wants to do his own thing. His girlfriend is telling him that he is an adult and that he can do what ever he wants to do. He takes that advice and treats us like we owe him. Last night we talked to him and gave him 3 months to get enough money together and find his own place. We told him now that he is makeing adult decisions he needs to spread his wings and fly. My question is did we do the right thing? We have given him all the tools in life to survive but it is hard to let go.

2006-12-08 03:26:30 · 30 answers · asked by ♥♥ LINDA ♥♥ 5

Our daughter got pregnant and was left single. I have had to help raise our grandchild and he has gotten so close to me that he treats his mommy as a sister. Because she has had to work and not made a bond with her son, she is having a serious time getting him to listen to her. She was not ready for a child therfore she has struggled to bond with her son. She had a trouble relationship and had PostPartum after her son was born. She has decided to move on her own and see if she can regain her relationship with her son. He is now 2 and is very close to Grandpa and me. They will move 2hrs from here and I will be close enough to see them. I am glad for her decision and support her. I have done everything for both of them, will she be ok? Will she be able to handle all the repondsiblities that come with being a parent? Am I just worried?

2006-12-08 03:20:38 · 20 answers · asked by MaryHelen 1

My niece is 4 and my nephew is 16 months. My sister is not with her fiancee anymore and she is now living with my mother with the kids until January. My sister's ex fiancee lives with his mother again and his mother's house is a pigsty. She actually keeps the styrofoam plate that comes with groundbeef! Her house is a death trap, and they smoke inside the house, I'm not too sure if it is with the children inside, but the children sure smell like pure smoke when I with them. They don't throw anything, and there is trash all over the place. Their crib for my nephew is in the living room. There is trash all over the floor and blankets, and if you were little you just couldn't walk in that room. I have some trouble doing it myself. I know there is mold growing and many diseases in that house. They refuse to let anyone inside their house now, and I think something bad might of happened and their house is unsafe. What can I do about this. I am only the Auntie of these children?

2006-12-08 03:05:52 · 18 answers · asked by fourcheeks4 5

He's 14 and 6 months ago was doing bad stuffl. Bad crowds, unnacceptable behavior, he even was kinda mean to his younger sister. He got a severe punishment and woke up to what he was doing. He changed completely, made up for with his sister and today is an excellent kid. But that punishment traumatized him, he got depressed, feeling guilty, avoids friends, is always lone and lonely. His only social contact is with 2 friends and some people at a church where he volunteered to some activities. He was forgiven completely, but avoids us, is never at ease when we're around. It's hard to talk to hi. His respectful, today we have nothing to complain, but avoids us. Some days ago we could have a talk with him, he said he feels guilty, we'll always remind him of what happened. He also says he agrees what he did was wrong, but think we were too harsh and doesnt beleive we love him. Something broke inside him, he cant see us as loving parents any more. And each day he's more depressed and sad

2006-12-08 01:59:39 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 14 yr old brother just started smoking. My dad is a smoker and doesn't know whether or not he has the right to try and stop him or not. He wants to be a good example but he doesn't want to be a hypocrite either. Also, he knows a kid is gonna find a way to do what they want anyway. If a kid wants to smoke, they're gonna smoke. What does everyone think? Hypocritical or not?

2006-12-08 01:55:46 · 27 answers · asked by Bethany 2

We have two zone heating and only the upstairs heat is working, does anyone know what is wrong and if you can tell me how to fix it.

2006-12-08 01:53:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-08 01:52:39 · 11 answers · asked by Bella 6

I'm currently at odds w/my son's school for allowing students outside during recess in the cold weather. They say kids go outside when temperature is minimum 5 degrees. "Extreme" weather conditions are below 5 degrees &/heavy rain/snowfall. I totally disagree & understand that colds come from viruses & the spread of germs, etc. but as a mother with an asthmatic 5 yr.old who doesn't like to keep a hat on his head....if my son gets sick, he's more prone to have an attack & while the cold weather is indeed a "trigger" for his asthma, no one can really say at what temperature & in what conditions would set off an attack. My concern is more so that he'll get sick w/sniffles & a sore throat & go downhill from there. If he gets a chest cold with a bad cough & congestion, THAT for sure will aggravate his asthma & I have a problem with that. Even if my son didn't have asthma, I think 5 degrees is too cold for the kids to go outside. I personally believe 35 & under is too cold. Am I wrong?

2006-12-08 01:39:30 · 8 answers · asked by Kai_K 2

i have a 3 yr old and have up until this xmas, been debating over whether it is right to be lying to my child by teaching him about santa. i want him to have the magical experience of xmas that children love, but find i have to almost physically force myself to talk about it with him. it saddens me to see his all trusting face as i talk to him aobut it all.
what have you all felt about it?

2006-12-08 00:59:44 · 15 answers · asked by noodle 3

Xmas is coming....and my teacher ask me should or shouldn't and i can't answer him...i think shouldn't but i can't have any ideas to support my opinion...can you help me...tell me what your ideas?...thanks a lot

2006-12-08 00:29:01 · 24 answers · asked by camay 1

Kids are so hilarious, my 4-year old told my dad that she didn't want to visit anymore because he was old and he smelled funny!!

2006-12-08 00:24:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi I'm a mother of 3 boys, 4, 8 and 13. I've been having some problems with the 8 year old as of late. Well yesterday after school the 13 year old and 8 year old got into again for the 3rd time this week so I sent them up to their room for time out. They share a room and they started fighting again. So i went up there and lost my temper.

I told the 8 year old enough is enough and told him he was getting spanked (he had this coming a long time). So i grabbed the desk chair, hauled him over my lap, and gave him a good one on his bare bottom.

My 13 year old was laughing and thought this was funny. So I told I don't him "I know what your laughing at because your next." I wasn't planning on this, but after I was done with the 8 year old, I grabbed the other one and he put up a bit of the fight, but he ended up getting the same treatment as his brother. He thought he was mr tough guy, but cried just like little brother.

I feel bad and am not sure i did the right thing.

2006-12-08 00:18:05 · 11 answers · asked by Mary M 1

.. Just wondered what you think.. I will still adopt but just wondered

I work out and am in good shape.. for me it is just a number!

2006-12-07 23:42:13 · 27 answers · asked by truthwalker7 3

I have been in a relationship for one year. We are not married and I'm 9 weeks prgnt not planed. I have two grown boys from a different relationship. I don't get to see their father at all and once in a blue we communicate on the phone. My partner has strong negative issues with my oldest son and is very concerned about having to deal with my childrens father and is not ready for commitment with me and be a family. He feels pressured and unstable. He is not at all happy about bringing a baby into this world at this point in our lives. He is willing to assume responsibility for the baby but as for us he says time will tell. I don't want to be a single mom again. It has been very difficult for me raising two boys alone. Im very scared. I know I should of been more carefull but its too late for that. I am concidering an abortion but it is really hard. Especially that I do care for him a great deal. He cares to but not enough for a family. What do I do?

2006-12-07 22:45:24 · 7 answers · asked by empty 1