Parenting - January 2007

2007-01-26 09:43:30 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Even though the majority of the bad food they burn off anyway.

2007-01-26 09:41:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband and I have a Yahoo 360 website. It has our first and last names, but does not say where we live, not even the state we live in. It doesn't have any personal info like what we do for a living, and just includes our family pictures and info about where we went for holidays, nothing personal.

We are having a baby and I planned to put the baby's name on the website along with the baby pictures for our family.

Do you think this is safe? Do you have a website like this?

2007-01-26 09:28:31 · 11 answers · asked by PrettyWifey 2

I'm just curious.
I have two kids, 2y/o and 11m/o, and i'm 21 weeks pregnant.
Just recently i found out that 6 doors down is a registered sex offender.
His profile read indecent exposure, rape of multiple children and abduction.
Why are these creeps even allowed back in neighborhoods where they are a threat to it's residents.
This neighborhood is riddled with kids and my ultimate fear, like any mothers is hearing of an abduction or even it being my own kids at his filthy hands.
Why do these people even have rights? Their victims didn't!
We worked so hard for this home, and i want my girls to all feel safe in playing in the yards and playing with friends, but how can that happen knowing there is a pervert in stones throw?

I ask this in Pareting for a parent's perspective.

Would it be right to petition for him to be evicted? (a neighbors idea)
I know he hasen't harmed me or my kids or anyone elses here YET! But he is a threat, shouldn't he be treated as such?

2007-01-26 09:21:50 · 35 answers · asked by Kat 6

My son was born in March 06. I'm a stay at home mom and I only worked for 8 weeks, it wasn't two entire months because the month had extra days. I don't think I'll get anything back if I claim my son. My boyfriend thinks he should claim our son since he has worked more. We both have agreed to split the money. I don't think I will get anything back. Also, if my boyfriend claims him this year, will I be able to claim my son next year? Is it always best the mother claims her child even if she barely works?

2007-01-26 09:10:46 · 12 answers · asked by Lady J 1

im wondeing if i grind up cooked hamburger in the blender can my baby eat it??

2007-01-26 09:03:14 · 19 answers · asked by jizzywizzy 2

2007-01-26 08:46:54 · 23 answers · asked by greeneyedprincess 6

2007-01-26 08:44:04 · 19 answers · asked by KEVIN M C 3

I have three kids, 25 yo boy, 22 yo boy, 12 year old girl. I have never raised my voice to them, never spanked them, and never had any discipline problems at all. I treated them with love and respect from the moment they were born, and they have returned that respect by getting good grades, being nice and considerate, and keeping their rooms and appearances well cared for. I overhear ppl in stores yelling at their children all of the time, and the kids being rude right back. My daughter has a friend who got grounded just for not turning her pants right side out before she put them in the laundry basket! Another was punished for spilling her milk! Am I just truly blessed with wonderful children, or did calm, rational parenting make a difference? I just wonder why people chose to have children if all they are going to do is yell at them and be frustrated by their every move? would like some input.......

2007-01-26 08:35:23 · 15 answers · asked by beebs 6

What is a good birthday present for a 12 year boy turning 13??

2007-01-26 08:27:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in the midwest, and I know I shouldn't be judgemental, but the way people raise their children around here aren't exactly up to snuff.
The only time I complain about it is when people put their children in harms way.
For instance: My biggest peeve is when parents leave their child unattended in a shopping basket or allow them to stand in the back of the basket while it is moving. Don't parents realize that the kid could fall and seriously hurt themselves or even suffer from brain damage?
I also have a friend who bites her daughter if the daughter bites her first, or slaps the daughter when the daughter slaps her or any one else.
Do things like this happen else where in this country and do they bother you as much?

2007-01-26 08:26:50 · 10 answers · asked by prima ballerina 2

my g/f and i have been dating for about 4 and a half yrs, she's 29, im 22 and a half. About 2 weeks ago she informed me that she was preg and will be keeping the baby. she was on the pill the whole time we were dating (allegedly) so i never used a condom or any other type of birth control. i have a few reasons why i think she got preg on purpose the main one being that i ran into a friend of hers yesterday who congratulated me and said she was happy for us b/c "she knew how much my g/f wanted a baby" which was news to me! i just graduated from college and have a good job now and my g/f has been out of college for 7 yrs so financially this isnt a problem, i just am in no way ready to be a dad b/c of the huge change that bringing a child into the world will have on someone's life. just a few month ago she and i were talking about how neither one of us is ready for marriage yet so that isnt an option. on top of this, my mom is gonna kill me! any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanx.

2007-01-26 08:19:50 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

well i have a child i am 14 and i had her when i was 12 so in june she will be 2. But a few gurls at my school found out but now they are acting like they dont beleive me so i dont know what to do they know my info but act like they dont think its true but i didnt want them to know anyways.do i need to bring her to school with me or something but i neaver really wanted them to know but now they do well really i should just let them think what they want long as i know whats up with my life right or wrong?

2007-01-26 07:55:02 · 8 answers · asked by mavell j 2

2007-01-26 07:30:13 · 10 answers · asked by neveralone 1

I have 2 kiddos, 1 and 2 and because the temperature is so cold I don't give them a shower every day. Sometimes in the whole week I don't shower them until the weekend because is so cold. But I do wash their hands, face, feet, and parts every day. Is this ok? or regardless of the temp they should get a shower every day?

2007-01-26 07:26:58 · 12 answers · asked by astrafi 3

I am interested in what you all thought of whaletall picking out the best answer, the person that would have gone even further with an very apparent assault? These kind of people are scary to me, What do you think?

2007-01-26 07:24:28 · 7 answers · asked by jennifer h 1

Other kids will be 7 & 5. If we wait longer the
'kid magic" may be gone. Fun-filled week with Grandma instead??

2007-01-26 07:17:48 · 28 answers · asked by morethanmom 1

he moved out when he was just 16. He had been in trouble with the law and quit school, so his stepfather and I told him to either go back to school and start following rules or get out. He chose the later. He moved in with his girlfriend's family for a while, got kicked out, moved in with his Grandma, got kicked out. Now he and his girlfriend are expecting a baby, she's 15, he still refuses to go back to school and is just crashing at friends houses.

What can I do to get him to start taking some responsibility for himself and now his child? I've let them know I will always be there for the baby but I'm not willing to let him move back home. He has been violent in the past with me and his younger brothers, brought drugs into our home etc. He went to a counsellor for both these problems but nothing seemed to help.
I have this horrible guilt but don't know what to do about it. Any advice?

2007-01-26 07:14:43 · 9 answers · asked by puckbunny 3

for a day, no more than 9-10 hours

2007-01-26 06:51:11 · 4 answers · asked by littlepeculiar13 2

I get along great with them, but it's like I am the odd person out. Any discussions are usually between them and their dad. I am not complaining, just wondered if anyone else feels this way too?

2007-01-26 06:13:09 · 1 answers · asked by Ellyn 5

i think the parent's should be ashamed to show their face's on t.v . as i see it they are badparent's looking for sympathy . only for the poor child, they need to take control or child protictive service's should take the child away from i bet they can make her mind. chop, chop, kid's need to be kid's and not run the show .honey what are we having for dinner ? kid's saying jelly bean's and soda pop . mom's and dad need to take control . and set good standard's now . spend more money on jail's . oh!! is the lil girl going to drive the parent's home from airport.when they get back to boston.if i had done what that little girl done i would be running around looking for the other half of my tail. if you love them ,correct them .!

2007-01-26 06:04:55 · 23 answers · asked by dirtdevil216 2

when the wife get pregnant.who is the responsebile about the child if he or she is agirl or a boy?

2007-01-26 05:57:43 · 45 answers · asked by areej b 1

2007-01-26 05:51:03 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter is going to be starting school next year and I am just wondering, what's better? Private school or Public school? The tradition with this family is that the children go to a religious private school that teaches tolerance, teaches them of their faith, and teaches them of other faiths. The school that we've used has a very good security system and nobody but parents or named individuals is even allowed on the property. The children each have an assigned number, and when school is out they remain indoors until a parent says their number. The teachers also look at the child's face to see if they recognize the person and have a good reaction. If strangers are found on the property, or even if you're a relative and they dont know you, security is on you faster than metal to a magnet. But Public school also exposes the children to all faiths and all ethnicities. So I'm debating with myself on this one becuase I have to enroll her soon. What is your opinion?

2007-01-26 05:26:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

if you have a bad feeling about a family member do you trust your intuition even tho your kid loves them? or could it just be your life experience being thrown into your paranoia and sense of protection for your kid?

2007-01-26 05:20:41 · 21 answers · asked by CATWOMAN 6

http://www.freewebs.com/newthinker/whatdouthink.htm?blogentryid=1172892

Here is her letter, it is posted on a blog called "Be My Guest."
it really stuck with me, and i have been thinking about it.

2007-01-26 05:06:42 · 4 answers · asked by Margorie 1

My nephew is a very intelligent young man. He gets all A's in school and is very well mannered. His mother loves him very much and spoils him to death. She has him so spoiled that she still allows him to sleep in the bed with her. He is 16 and in the 10th grade. He also still drinks out of the same sippy cup that he had when he was 2 years old. I was shocked at this. He came to my house one day and when I offered him a soda, he pulled out the sippy cup and poured it in their to drink out of it.
I tried talking to his mother and letting her know that I don't think that this behavior is normal. She got offended and felt that I was calling her a bad mother. I don't think that she is a bad mother but I don't think that a 16 year old should still be sleeping in his mother's bed or drinking out of a sippy cup. What do you think? Advice please!

2007-01-26 04:59:36 · 45 answers · asked by mamabag06 2

my 4 yr old son told his teacher that he gets spanked and now they are having this big abuse investigation.
i do not bet my kids. they get spanked when they do something that could potentially hurt them (running across the street with out looking, playing with the stove...)
cps pulled up to my house with carseats in the car...please answer FAST

2007-01-26 04:58:27 · 11 answers · asked by Tissa 4

To get rid of the honor roll in schools and all rewards, scholarships, and what nots because not all kids make As and Bs and feel left out?

I think its bad not to give hard working kids praise. Do you feel that way?

http://www.freewebs.com/newthinker/whatdouthink.htm?blogentryid=1171587

2007-01-26 04:42:26 · 30 answers · asked by Margorie 1

I'm wondering why SOME OF YOU (not all, I know!) are so hard on working mom's?
Here are some of the things I've heard:
Working mom's miss thier child's firsts-How do you know that won't miss your child's firsts when you step away to go to the store, etc.?
Working mom's call you un-educated-most of the SAHM's I know are highly educated and intelligent
A stranger raises your kids-a person that my child sees everyday isn't a stranger if I have thourougly checked them out
So that you can further understand my point of view, here is my deal-I work full time and my son stays with my sister and her two children. I spend all my free time with my son. I love my job and worked hard to get where I'm at and I REFUSE to feel guilty about the accomplishments and the choices I've made. That being said, I hope to soon be in a position to stay at home with my son, because although my work is extremely important to me, my son is THE MOST IMPORTANT thing in this world to me. I do resent the guilt trip.

2007-01-26 04:26:18 · 36 answers · asked by DontQuestionMe 1