Parenting - January 2007

How do you discipline an 18 month old child that is by no means naughty just a typically curios, cheaky boy. Obviously he is too young to understand the concept of the naughty step and with all the hoo ha about smacking. With all the toys he has it's amazing he'd rather pull at the curtains etc...

2007-01-12 05:14:39 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

Having sex?My son asked me what the symtoms of pregnancy are?He is only 12?I asked him and he said no reason? So today i just picked him up from school because it was a half day parents teacher conference is tonight.I asked again why he had asked me that question because he saw me while i was pregnant with his sisters and knows where babys come from plus i explained to him all that other info when he was 10 yrs old.He told me his friend Jimmy who is 13 thought he had gotten his gf 14 pregnant?I am having a heart attack i cant believe this we live in a upper middle class area ?How can this be?

2007-01-12 05:14:31 · 34 answers · asked by Kelly V 1

I have a 4 year old niece who is just like any other child this age. Whenever my sister tells her to do something, and she either doesn't listen or understand her the first time, she will sometimes refer to my niece as "goofy". She will say something like "That's what I just told you to do, goofy girl." Do you think this could psychologically affect my niece as she grows up?

2007-01-12 04:46:23 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've noticed in this forum a lot that everyone blames problems on the parents. It's really starting to get to me. I can't imagine what all my parents could be to "blame" for.

Why is our first reaction to always blame parents for a teen's or child's behavior? I know it's the first thing that comes to mind but why don't we ever think of all the influences in a child's life before placing blame on one particular thing.

What behavior do you think parents couldn't be blamed for?

I'm just curious. Thanks!

2007-01-12 04:44:00 · 22 answers · asked by .vato. 6

2007-01-12 04:18:23 · 29 answers · asked by taneshia027 2

What the symtoms of pregnancy are?He is only 12?I asked him and he said no reason?

2007-01-12 04:07:51 · 16 answers · asked by Kelly V 1

Ive just found out that a vindictive teacher in my daughter's school has started a horrible rumor about me/my family. This woman HATES me...and I think intended on just starting a little gossip...but it ended up getting back to me.
I usually brush off gossip...but since this is a teacher and my daughter is in that school.....I feel a little worried.

She has told someone that I "sleep around"....and "have sex with men while my husband is home".....

Both are ENTIRELY untrue. And I will swear that on my kids's lives...and take a polygraph!! Its all vicious, evil lies.

I was upset immediately...but got more upset when I thought "could social services come take our kids because of this rumor!!"??

Do I need to worry!?!? Should I do something about this?? Or just let it go?!??!

Can they take kids away because of a rumor?!

Our kids are spoiled, loved, VERY well taken care of. I have many people who can vouge for that. Daycare, school employees, friends....etc.

2007-01-12 04:05:19 · 12 answers · asked by delsey9 1

from chosing to or by chance having babies without completely terrifying them about the aspects of parenthood?

2007-01-12 03:40:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am going to be 24 yrs old and my young uncle he is almost 16 yrs old.He lives with me and my husband currently and i grew up with him because my parents took him in.He became to much of a hassel for them though throwing fits so he came to live with me.As a person he is very shy and quiet only recently coming out of his shell this year.He has problems expressing his emotions the correct way.Anyway i am having a hard time being a parent because i feel like a hypocrite if i tell him not to do something we both know i did?Especially when it comes down to dating, sneaking out,cutting class and partying.I turned out okay and graduated from highschool and went on to graduate from college but only by the skin of my teeth!

2007-01-12 03:14:08 · 6 answers · asked by Nicole S 1

2007-01-12 03:09:29 · 33 answers · asked by condor_killa 1

I am 14 and my parents are always coming up with strange punishments.My mom says she would spank me if i need it and at night if i wake my younger brothers i get spanked and sent to bed.
Sometimes i get put to bed early for a month like real early half six.
If i act like a lil kid my mum threatens to put me in a diaper, sometimes she makes me go for a nap if im acting like a baby in her eyes.
If we dont eat our dinner in our house we have to go tobed.
I get grounded and home boot camp too it all depends.
Do any of these things happen to you?I come from a big family and my parents always take sides against us kids is that fair?
Does your 14yr old have a bedtime....or do you have a bedtime if u r 14?

2007-01-12 03:05:19 · 12 answers · asked by TeenageRichie 2

How often do you have moments of doubt or the thought that you're just not cut out for it? Are you ever so tired that you're just not yourself - scattered and/or keyed up a and just trying to keep it together?
Don't misunderstand, I'm not on the verge of a breakdown or depressed or anything, and I love my daughter beyond words. I give her everything she needs not to mention boatloads of love...but this isn't a question of love. I'd do anything for her, that's a given. I'm just so tired.
As a parent, especially those who have a full-time job outside of the home, where do you get inspiration? How do you make yourself fully available for your kid(s), yet keep a sense of self? Is there an achievable balance?
I am new at this and still learning day by day...I've always been a fiercely independent person. So I know that's part of the issue here...the adjustment (to put it mildly!) of having her in my life and feeling confident that I'm doing a decent job. What's your experience?

2007-01-12 03:04:44 · 6 answers · asked by Maudie 6

My oldest daughter has medium length thick curly hair. When I brush it gently with detangler, it hurts her and she cries. So if we aren't leaving the house that day, I won't brush it. I feel like I'm torchering her for no reason. I've tried to get her to cut it shorter, but she says she doesn't want to look like a boy. She's 6 years old. Do you think I should just brush her hair everyday or is it ok that I don't brush it on days we don't leave the house?

2007-01-12 03:04:00 · 15 answers · asked by lilmama 4

2007-01-12 02:57:49 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-12 01:58:46 · 8 answers · asked by Sweetlips2k6 1

I asked this before and didn't really get many answers to the actual question. What makes a sensible woman go from 'I don't ever want kids' to having one? Could it happen to me?

2007-01-12 01:33:23 · 41 answers · asked by SmartBlonde 3

I am a mom of7 and I am the first to admit I am quite strict but I love my kids and I am this way to protect them.As we have three kids under the age of five and a 12&14yr old my husband and I believe it is best to have a password on the entire computer and to have the kids ask permission to use it. This is mainly for my5yr old who gets into everything and anything.However only myself&my husband know the password.We told our14yr old before&he ended up telling his sister,leaving it on&generally being careless,so now only we know it.The other evening when my 14yr old had finished his homework he wanted to go online.I was out&my husband was on the phone so he asked him to wait5mis,the phone conversation went on longer then expected&my son kept interrupting.After20mins of waiting he through a tantrum BABY STYLE screaming and shouting the he was too old for this s*it blah blah blah.My husband spanked him and sent him to bed,he has been going to bed@7w/the baby since but he does not realise

2007-01-12 01:16:35 · 8 answers · asked by strictmom 3

2007-01-12 00:24:47 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

My childminders licence has been suspended whilst Ofstead look at if they are looking after more children then they are licenced for. Ofstead do not know if HMRC will stop my CTC for the durarion of their suspension. Does anyone here know?

2007-01-11 23:06:00 · 9 answers · asked by Stephen L 1

there is someone on here that I don't understand. Her questions don't make sense. In the one she asks what she must do she is over her due date and the next she wants to know if she can produce milk if she is not pregnant and now 5 minutes ago she answered someones question, stating she is 2 years older than this persons 10 year old daughter which makes this 3 week over her due date woman 12 years old. I mean come on people.

2007-01-11 22:54:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi well just found out my gf is pregnant, I am goint to be 40 this year, she 37. She has 3 kids by another marriage (all live with her) all in teens, I hava one teen (lives with my ex) by previous marriage. Anyway am happy about it just bit worried about age thing. I keep thinking when kid is same age as our existing kids i will be old! I.e at 15 for kid i will be 56! Worried about what it will be like for kid to have old parents, if i will be able to support at kid at that age properly etc. Guess just want to give that kid a good life, its probably a dumb worry but anyway what do you think about having kids later on in life in general???????

2007-01-11 19:43:53 · 32 answers · asked by windwalker296 1

what age do you allow your children to talk on the phone unsupervised and in their room? what age do you let them group date?what age do you let them date one on one? what age do you allow them to have company in the family room?

2007-01-11 18:53:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-11 17:57:58 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a son who I am home with Monday through Friday and I work a full day on Saturdays. He either stays with my husband when he has the Saturday off or with my parents. I will soon be taking a class on Friday afternoons and am concerned about the added time away. It will be 4 hours on Friday and 9 on Saturday. I only work because I am trying to help out my employer on the weekends (and to get out of the house once a week with adults), we don't really need the extra money. It's difficult to be away from my son, especially because he is starting to go through seperation anxiety and sometimes cries when I leave. Do you think it would be best to quit my job and stay home? Do you think being away for a couple days a week causes him psychologcal stress?

2007-01-11 17:22:12 · 10 answers · asked by Debbie 1

the girl does papers.. sometimes goes with friends. They do their homework... I make supper, do dishes and other then that I just relax and watch t.v. I think this is ok. At this age the kids kinda do their own thing. Sometimes we chat or watch a movie or t.v. but basically I watch t.v. all night.. Am I slacking? It's not like young kids where you play games and do kids stuff..

2007-01-11 17:11:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is having a lot of trouble keeping on task, completing his assignments and take school seriously. He is a very intelligent, mature child, has no problem getting high marks on tests, but he is stubborn about doing any homework. He conveniently "forgets" to bring his books home, lies about the amount of homework he has to do, when he has large projects like research papers or science projects, he rarely makes mention of them until the night before they're due - putting us into a mad scramble to get the work done. I have spoken to his counselor, his teachers, his prinicpal...talked to him until I was blue in the face over the importance of education and the foundation he is building for his life, but nothing seems to make a difference. I have taken anyway most of his privileges, like TV time and video games but nothing seems to phase him anymore. He thinks school is boring and his grades are really taking a downward turn. Anyone else having this problem?

2007-01-11 17:09:16 · 5 answers · asked by nuthnbettr2do0128 5

I have told the mom on several occasions that the girl won't listen to me. She shrugged it off.

I sent the girl who is 11 to bed. She didn't go. I ddin't send the older boy to bed... he usually listens pretty good, but his sister didn't go to bed and so why should he have to when he is actually allowed to stay up later?

So when the mom got home, the kids were up at after 10:00 on a school night and boy was she mad.. Her eyes looked totallly ticked off... and she yelled at the kis to get their asses in bed. On my way out the door I said 'I sent her to bed and she wouldn't go. I am not going to go throwing punishments around without your say. But if you want to to take away a privelege or something.. I will enforce it, but I cannot make them do something.' She said it is a school night and they need to be in bed. I told her I will enforce anything she says, but I am not going to make up punishments without her say...

Did I do ok? Will this compromise my position babysitting?

2007-01-11 16:50:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

like when you add your boyfriends pic and your pic like what your kids'll look like . like how shedid on "how to loose a guy in ten days " i just wanna find one because i'm being silly . Thanks

2007-01-11 15:36:55 · 1 answers · asked by cartergirl_denise 1

17 going to be a dad, what are some good names for a Boy? Girl

2007-01-11 15:05:11 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-11 15:03:00 · 15 answers · asked by maisyn3m ♥ 3