Parenting - December 2006

2006-12-06 10:25:44 · 4 answers · asked by daddy_man_99772 1

My son (6) and my little girl (13 months) are friends with our neighbor's boy (3). He always wants to come over and play with them, but he is very unruly and lacks home training. Even my baby girl understands NO and STOP THAT. With my son, it's no question. However, my son loves playing with this little boy, but I can only tolerate him in very small doses on a good day because he will not obey the rules in my house, he tells me to "shut up" and "go to hell" when I ask him to do something...THEN, when his mother finally comes for him, he does not want to leave, and so he's in my house punching her and calling her B words and screaming "I hate you mommy!" and biting her and thrashing...all while she is LAUGHING!!! Even my baby girl looks at him and then looks at me like, "WTF is wrong with him?"

Should I cancel their playing all together? Or talk to the mother about this? I don't want my kids thinking it's okay to act that way.

2006-12-06 09:56:19 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

James knows that 'Daddy' and I love him so much, it really gets me pissed when I am playing with Emma and Madison he goes, 'You love them moer than me. I know it!" It tears my heart out, we've tried to explain to him we love him just as much but they're babies and need more attention. He's been an only vhild for 4 years of his life, this was very sudden but we don't know what to do. At 27 and 29 years old we don't know how to control this sudden outburst of behavior! We thought we had the perfect child, we didn't have any terrible 2s or 3s and he got along fine with family and the older and younger kids down and up the road. We thought he would be ready for this. I need some mother to mother advice!

2006-12-06 09:53:56 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

My good friend has been sleeping with his ex-girlfriend now for the past couple of weeks. He is 28 and has just left for the Military. His ex-girlfriend has 2 children, 1 son that is 7 from a previous long term relationship, another daughter who is about 8 months old whom she had with her current boyfriend (possibly her fiance'), who is unfortunately in prison till february serving time for a series of traffic violations/violation of probation (I dunno something not too serious-what I mean is he didn't commit any felonies). This woman has just found out that she is pregnant with my friends baby. What would you do if you were her? or what would be the best (morally ethical) solution to this? or My wife is friends with this woman, What kind of advice would you give her if you were my wife?

also, I think that she has every intention to stay with her current boyfriend. (who I'd like to add is really a nice guy who cares for her)
-don't mention Jerry Springer I already thought of that!

2006-12-06 09:38:22 · 11 answers · asked by Sam Adams 2

Being a man, I'm in uncharted waters on this question.

My wife and I have a son, and she nursed him after his birth. But I was under the impression that is "dries up" if a mother doesn't keep it going (hence the breast pump).

So based on this recent news story about a stranded mother that nursed her 4 and 7 year old daughters... can a mom just "turn it back on" after 4 years?

2006-12-06 09:33:16 · 11 answers · asked by Chicago Sam 1

For them to get along and for you to cope with bringing them up! My first 2 have 4 years between them and i think i may have left it too long.

2006-12-06 09:31:29 · 7 answers · asked by mum 2

I don't even have the chance to pee sometimes let alone eat. I don't mean those moms that still have their pregnancy baby fat I mean obese mothers, how do they do it? How do they do all the running around and taking care of small children like toddlers and infants??? I don't mean to offend anyone, I just don't understand how they have the energy to run around being so overweight and when they have the time to eat so much to maintain their obesity?

2006-12-06 09:15:22 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

She took our six-year-old out yesterday and when they came home I was informed that my son's new legal name is "Captain Jack Sparrow". He was running around the house all excited. I asked her how she could do such a thing. "Well, I felt bad because we really didn't get him much for his birthday." OMG! I've been crying all afternoon. Is there anything i can do?

2006-12-06 09:13:13 · 23 answers · asked by blondepiaga 1

newborns conversation with God:

A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth
tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and
helpless?"

God said,
"Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you."

The child further inquired,
"But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing
and smile to be happy."

God said,
"Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you.
And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy."

Again the child asked,
"And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me
if I don't know the language?"

God said,
"Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you
will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will
teach you how to speak."

"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?"

God said,
"Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how
to pray."

"Who will protect me?"

God said,
"Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life."

"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore."

God said,
"Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the
way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you."

At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from
Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to
leave now, please tell me my angel's name."

God said,
"You will simply call her, "Mom."

2006-12-06 08:41:55 · 23 answers · asked by eeyoree rocks2003 7

Really, 13 or 14 year old girls, that dress like tramps before they have a baby and after. Don't their mothers teach them to close their legs, show them the prices of formula, baby clothes, a trip to the doctor, and how their futures will look with 4 children or do these mothers tell their daughters that the gvt. will support them so don't sweat about it?

2006-12-06 08:09:53 · 27 answers · asked by DREENA 2

2006-12-06 08:06:03 · 14 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6

2006-12-06 08:04:16 · 17 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6

2006-12-06 08:02:45 · 16 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6

2006-12-06 08:01:43 · 12 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6

2006-12-06 08:00:22 · 12 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6

2006-12-06 07:36:52 · 5 answers · asked by sternberg2004 1

My kids are 10,8, 3.5 and 10 months. I tend to avoid visiting people or having visitors, especially those with young children, even if my kid(s) only have a cold or a runny nose. Likewise I avoid visiting people when I know they are sick, even if it is just a cold. Would you say this is common practice or is it overly cautious?

2006-12-06 07:28:31 · 14 answers · asked by thoughts_in_a_blender 2

If you reward a child with food,candy or toys for being good then won't it just create probs. in adulthood? I heard that the reason ppl eat junk food or impulse shop is because it makes them feel better. These things make them feel better because they were used to eating cookies or getting a toy when they had a bad day to make them feel better. Wouldn't it be just as bad to reward them with these things when they were good? Would they later use these things to make themselves feel better about themselves when they got older? If yes then how should you go about rewarding them if they do something good?

2006-12-06 07:19:48 · 10 answers · asked by So'sYerFace 4

I'm venting here, but I want you to reply with your own take on annoying yuppie moms.
I'm so fed up with women who assume they are the greatest thing ever for having kids. Having kids actually makes more normal than before because most everybody has them! These people, mostly women, take their little lambs to the movies or a restaraunt and let them make all the noise they want because it's them "expressing themselves" while everyone else has to deal with it. They know you're looking and staring and they sit there doing nothing waiting for you to turn around and say to them to "quiet your kid". They can't f-ing wait to get an opportunity to inform you on how you should "never tell us how to raise OUR children! How dare you!" They spend way too much money on Baby Einstien crap or whatever else that is so their children's mind can "expand and wonder". They go to baby work-out classes, teach their 1 year old sign language (the kid can hear), and assume every adult will accomodate them!

2006-12-06 07:15:21 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't know how parents teach kids about Santa because I never believed in him. I want my kids to think he is real, but I don't know what other kids are taught. Please tell me what to do to keep Santa alive in my house. My daughter is 1 year, and my son is due in Feb. so I have time to learn.

2006-12-06 07:06:29 · 14 answers · asked by Diane A 2

My common law husband of 3 years has his own mastercard, and when I say I want one he gets irritable (they are prepaid), we have a joint bank account as well. Well I want my own bank account for savings reasons and he hates the idea and says I dont need one if we have a joint account, well his pre paid mastercard is kinda like a travelling bank for him..is this fair or not???
I am an adult, I should have my own account, I dont need to justify why, right?

2006-12-06 06:50:34 · 14 answers · asked by stayathomemomnightmare 1

I dont need any ummm 16 is too old answers plz

2006-12-06 06:44:55 · 10 answers · asked by xoxo 2

This is NOT about me.

My friend's little sister is 20 and got married to her boyfriend last year. He is 19 right now. They are trying to get pregnant with their first baby and they live at the husband's parents' basement.

The little sister said she planned to live there until they can buy their own home, but it might not be for many years since they only graduated high school and work for a department store and a sporting good store.

My friend is pissed about this whole thing and thinks her sister is being immature and irresponsible. Her sister said that they shouldn't have to wait to get pregnant just because they have no money or house.

What do you think about the situation?

2006-12-06 06:42:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

With me on it, he gets 4000 more than he would without my name on it. We are canadian btw.
To understand why I am asking this you have to read my other question I posted last night.
I see maybe 500 of that money...the rest go to pa for his stuff or house.
Do I have to be claimed on his taxes???
I dont want to be.
Can he claim me without my permission?

2006-12-06 06:40:09 · 10 answers · asked by stayathomemomnightmare 1

He lives in Atlanta and he refuses to pay stating that I wont let her come to Atlanta to visit. He wants me to spend my own money to get her there and leave her there saying he'll bring her back. He's never paid Child support even before he started making that ridiculous request. Just a more convenient excuse now. She doesnt know him because he chose to move to Atlanta when she was 2, she's 8 now. He calls every blue moon, sometimes i have to make her come to the phone. His parents totally love her and are there for her always, she loves them. She's their first and only grandchild. He's saying he'll be in for Xmas but he hasnt ask me what she needs or wants. I dont intend to change my plans when he gets here just to accomdate him, yet i dont want to hurt his parents what should i do. I've filed for support but i cant make him be a father should I give up. I dont have any feelings 4 him men who dont take care of their children disgust me, I have no use 4 them. I have 0 respect 4 he

2006-12-06 06:20:45 · 20 answers · asked by crw1141 1

how do I find the original question that the lady asked?

2006-12-06 06:14:52 · 2 answers · asked by brandi from texas 4

I really don't know how to feel. I have 3 siblings that were adopted and I love them to death.. but their parents are dead beats. But do you think parents should be able to change their mind no matter how late in life? I think if they are capable they should have that right.

2006-12-06 06:03:54 · 15 answers · asked by Delilah_Valentine 1

Describe the single most single greatest reponsibility and single greatest reward of being a parent. thanx!

2006-12-06 05:59:41 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

He has a new g/f he likes making out with, in front of the family. And when I try to stop him, he cusses me out and basically tells me to go to hell.

2006-12-06 05:52:04 · 16 answers · asked by caprikorn99 1

2006-12-06 05:12:59 · 4 answers · asked by Friend Explorer 1