Parenting - January 2007

My wife and I have been mulling this for 2 years. We have a daughter (that is 2) and love her like crazy. Some days we think that we should focus only on her and have enough money to take her on vacations, etc, save enough to get her the things she needs/wants or we want. Other times we wonder if she's missing too much by not having a sibling. Any thoughts about the 1 or 2 kid question?

2007-01-16 07:44:58 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-16 07:33:05 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

i mean,how many plan even before they get married about their future child's health- mentally,physically,emotionally,etc and what to say when or when to say what,how they are going to talk to their kids about life and its many issues,what kind of a parent would they want to be to the child,etc.would you plan beforehand,or did you if you're already a parent?if you did,what do your kids think of you and the plan you had?
if you know someone who planned,did it work?and how?

2007-01-16 06:25:19 · 8 answers · asked by giovellin 2

2007-01-16 06:22:55 · 17 answers · asked by karmin 1

all of you who don't believe in spanking don't answer this question ok my daughter got spanked yesterday because it took me two hours to get her to brush her teeth i was chasing her around the house i would grab her and tickle her but after 10 warnings it got old so i picked her up and brought her to the bathroom to brush her teeth so she ran off again i grabbed her and spanked her once with my hand on her pants and she listened for 10 minutes then went outside after i told her not to i grabbed her brought her in the room pulled her pants down and gave her 3 swats on her bare bottom over my lap she totally listened we brushed her teeth and then we had some fun this morning i was putting her shoes on because we had to go somewhere she kicked her shoes off and ran around again warning after warning she got another bare butt spanking over my knee 5 swats she behaved so do you guys spank often too do u hav stories that will help make me feel better or compfort me thanx alot

2007-01-16 06:10:06 · 32 answers · asked by anastasia 1

I saw a question posted by another woman and her situation seemed to similar to mine. Almost two years ago I signed guardianship of my then almost 2 year old son to my dad and his wife. At the time I was suffering from Depression and quit my job on a whim! I was having trouble financially. My parents said that if SRS were to find out I was without work they would take him and none of us would get to see him. They offered me to sign guardianship (with a lawyer) and assured me that I could see him whenever I wanted and they would give him back as soon as I was on my feet again. That was almost two years ago. I have my son at home with me every day...every weekend. The only thing I dont get is him for overnight. I pick him up the time he wakes up and take him back before bedtime. Doesnt make sense to me. They were never able to have children together because my dad cant have more kids, so I understand that theyve become attached. I just want my son back. I love him and the times I miss

2007-01-16 06:03:58 · 9 answers · asked by Carey 1

I am constantly repeating myself to my 15 and 10 yr old sons I have sat them down an spoken to them about this told them Im fed up repeating myself asked them what its going to take to get through to them even asked if the have hearing or memory problems to which they say no so is it just disrespect for me then I asked like oh here she goes again yeh ok you finished we will just do as we please now they say no to this also... Im a widow and do my best with them they are good well mannered and disciplined boys how do I get my point across Ive told them Im not saying things just to get on their backs all I ask is when your asked to do something do it dont say in a minute or I will then 3 days later its still not done how would they like it if I did it to them any suggestions

2007-01-16 05:42:18 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-16 05:25:51 · 14 answers · asked by Nikki 2

2007-01-16 05:19:47 · 4 answers · asked by alison g 2

an 8 year old girl,and a 6 year old boy,and they don't have a father figure,cause they're dad left before my son was born,and the other male figure they have is my dad,and brothers.They calls my bf daddy,even though it's not his.What should I do?

2007-01-16 04:59:41 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Purina diet for obeast children? Do u think it's a good idea ? I was thinking of putting my fat foster children on it.

2007-01-16 04:49:41 · 10 answers · asked by kimmycat 4

Here's my story....I am with a man who is still seperated from his wife in Australia for 9 years...I have been with him for almost 4 years. I have a daughter who is 8 years old and me and my boyfriend have a son together who is 11 months old. I take care of the kids 6 days a week...On sundays...I go out and do my own thing(my daughter sleeps over her cousin's house) while i am out....he will constanly play with the baby... even though i tell him no as it makes it harder on me when i have the baby as he always wants me right there with him....but the biggest problem i have with him is him downloading porn and watching it when my son is asleep. I think this is very disrespectful to me and i told him to stop when the baby was a month old and i found out and he said o.k. but i really do not think he ever stopped and it's pissing me off.

2007-01-16 04:14:14 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am babysitting for a friend of mine. Her girl is 5 weeks old and my son is almost 10 months old. I know that a 5 week old can be pretty demanding, but her daughter sleeps a lot and is a good tempered baby. My son is a pretty good tempered baby as well and has a routine. There's really no problem, but I would like some tips on how to entertain both and still have some down time during the day. I am responsible for Andrea from 9:15 am to about 3:30ish pm. What are some good ways to balance out my day between the two and keep them both thriving?

2007-01-16 03:36:08 · 4 answers · asked by d4cav_dragoons_wife84 3

I am half way through my pregnancy and family members and sometimes even close friends of the family. Try to give advice on things they don't have a place give advice in. Things that boyfriend and I have to make a decision about. Things like how I should raise my daughter. I grew up in a city but i spent more of my time in the suburbs(where people in my family have come to say i act white). So i rather raise my daughter in a mixed neighborhood then just raise her in the city. Then people comment on how i discipline my daughter...such as whooping her when she dors something bad. I have never been whooped. My daughter isn't here yet and people already trying to give their two cents. I am more so saying what can i do to stop people from doing this toward me and has this ever happen to you?

2007-01-16 02:56:27 · 19 answers · asked by sierra 2

Can i adopt someone when I am 18?

2007-01-16 02:29:07 · 8 answers · asked by rae_love07 1

He is 5 years old, his mother is mentally ill. His father and I have been together for 2 years. I also have a daughter she is 8. He is constantly whining and cries at the drop of a hat. His father just thinks he is a sensistive kid. I think it is more than that. If I ask him to do something or tell him to do something he cries. If we are all playing and he no longer wants to play he cries. He wets his bed and cries. He is a bit strange at times because he seems to have no identity of his own. He stares at me at times or at my daughter for no reason. He is very dependent upon my daughter or his Dad to entertain him. He plays at 5 min intervals then needs to be redirected. He constantly needs direction and has no imagination. What is wrong with this kid. Does anyone have any suggestions or know any online resources available?

2007-01-16 02:28:02 · 9 answers · asked by klynn598 2

i need help finding answers

2007-01-16 02:15:51 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am married with 6 kids. our kids lead full and happy lives. I promise you, I am not a perfect parent and my kids screw up, just like most will from time to time. I just dont understand how parents can let their children do some of the things they do.
Our home computer is in the living room for the sole purpose of watching what my kids are doing on line. I read through some of these questions every morning, and I am getting more and more appalled by what these kids are posting. Do their parents know what they are doing? Are these the same parents that wont know where their kids are at 11pm on friday night? Please help me understand how we can allow our children so much freedom online and assume they will be safe. Am I the only parent that thinks this way?

2007-01-16 02:13:26 · 14 answers · asked by N I K I 2

I have a 4 year old cousin that is currently living with me. The child is very free spirited and full of energy, and i love that. However, he also can be a pain in the ***. Sometimes he'll start whining if i don't give him something or give into something he wants done. sometimes it's so aggravating that i wanna smack him- but that's wrong. So, i would like to know how i can teach him, in a positive way, that what he is doing is inappropriate.

2007-01-16 01:48:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im having a memorial for my newborn son this week. Without listing evrything I have planned,if you have any special ideas I may not have thought of,Id like to "hear" them. I want this to be as perfect as it can be. TY.

2007-01-16 01:35:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

14 months ago my partner and i had separated. When we were apart, when my son stayed with his father they shared a bed, so when we got back together my son began to wake in the night and climbs into our bed, returning him to his atleast 3 to 4 times a night. It then ot to the point where I didn't even notice him climb in for I couldn't wake up, so i I've tried locking him out but he just bangs on the door untill we open it and insists that we leave it open. I have even tried making his bed more comfortable, no change. Nothing seems to work, any suggestions...???

2007-01-16 00:46:20 · 6 answers · asked by Skiri 1

and my girl is only 6 weeks old, i am breastfeeding and i don't have enough milk for her, is there anything i can do to make more milk??

2007-01-16 00:19:12 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

every time i go some where with my daugheter everyone is like he is so cute she always has on all pink most of the time both her ears are peirced and the only thing i can think of is that her car seat is a boy color help it is a girl one time some even said i bet your a good brother ro your little borther to my son help me

2007-01-15 23:52:51 · 19 answers · asked by sinnmon_gurl 1

For example, one month with one set of grandparents and the next month with the other set of grandparents. I have no kids. I'm just curious because it seems like a nice way for parents to get some time alone when the kids are a certain age -- if this is even a realistic option.

2007-01-15 22:55:56 · 9 answers · asked by Clayton B 2

my best friend recently informed me that her son (aged 18) came out 2 her an told her that he has a fear of the dark
wat can she do...and should be worrried bout her son??

2007-01-15 22:54:10 · 11 answers · asked by y 1

Alittle background before I ask the question.
Ok my sister got pregant to a guy she did not know much about it was kind of fast but she had a son to him. Later they split before my nefrew was born because he tried to choke her. Well she later got a phone call from a officer looking him he skipped out of state. SHe asked alot of question and found out what he did. SHe found out he "touched" in nicer terms his own 2 girls from another relationship.

Question:
Her son is about 2 and she knows he will ask about his father what should she say to him? Should she ever let him meet him? Should she try to let them have a father son relationship?

2007-01-15 22:13:42 · 18 answers · asked by bluebutterflyfarie 1

2007-01-15 20:57:17 · 8 answers · asked by revolution 3

People who are employed only work 40 hours a week, are entitled to a 20 minute break every 4 hours, a lunchbreak, days off, sick leave, 3 weeks holiday a year, but full time mums have to work 365 days a year, 12 hours a day with no break and not even an uninterrupted nights sleep.
If we want a holiday we have to beg/pay someone to take our kids away.
|How is this fair?

2007-01-15 20:49:38 · 32 answers · asked by cigaro19 5

2007-01-15 20:29:49 · 23 answers · asked by tyler j 2

2007-01-15 20:05:55 · 16 answers · asked by travelimits 2