Parenting - January 2007

My 9 yr old daughter gave the bus driver the middle finger, a friend of mine said I should give her "Time Out". I think she needs a good old fashion butt beating

2007-01-09 00:33:24 · 24 answers · asked by kitty cat 3

My son's father & I split up 2 years ago. He is now 4. He saw him once immediately after we split up & disappeared. I have not received one dollar for child support in the 2 years since we split. He has not called on birthdays or Christmas or anything or sent any gifts or cards. He has a drug problem now, is in and out of jail and arrested ALL the time since we split 2 years ago. He does not live in the same state as we do. I just found out that he is now a fugitive with 3 felony warrants issued in the state he is currently in. I do not yet know what they are for. Last night, he called me (had not heard from him for at least a year by phone) he demanded that I let him come down & see his son next month. Can he legally do this? Can I go try to get legal custody of him now? I never felt I needed to before since he just disappeared. I do feel it is NOT in my son's best interest to be around him at this point in his life. It is not my personal dislike for his father.

2007-01-08 23:54:24 · 25 answers · asked by shopper_143 2

i have difficulties with boundaries having had a strict upbringing and my son unfortunately is more of an adult than a child due to there only being the two of us, i also feel guilt for imposing boundaries, i feel i need more confidence in this area. Where do i begin. I give my boy a £ a day pocket money is that too much, what time should he go to bed, should he do job around the house and what is reasonable.

2007-01-08 23:27:37 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-08 21:59:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can support someone who is fighting for monry for their day to day servival.espacially widow,separated having chindren, I want the children should grow as a normal child

2007-01-08 21:35:31 · 10 answers · asked by sk 3

2007-01-08 19:23:46 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a few times.You get it in your mail or see it posted on a wall and one of the kids just stand out like you have seen him/her before.But,can't recall where or why....maybe that child resembles a kid from a TV commercial or kid in your own child's class.And it makes you feel....I guess helpless because a picture of a missing child looks familiar...but..you don't know why or how.Making you useless as far as being able to help.Just thought I would ask to see if I was the only one who has done this before.

2007-01-08 18:27:17 · 3 answers · asked by Dream 5

I have a 10 year old step-daughter {Whom I love very much}, I have been in her life since she was 3.My husband and I gained full custody of her when she was 5, everything was great until she turned about 6 or 7 years old and then she started making up stories about me to her dad and just gets real argumentative and real snotty towards me.I am at a loss right now and don't know what to do anymore...Things are getting so bad at home for everyone cause there is constant argueing going on, do to me asking her to do something like her chores, she says no or just ignores me and walks away....Does anyone have any advice?!?

2007-01-08 18:13:40 · 12 answers · asked by Irish Girl 3

2007-01-08 18:13:05 · 6 answers · asked by maxine 2

"It's the most fulfilling experience." "It's the most wonderful thing in life." "I won't trade it for anything else." "You'll change your mind when you grow up."

Heard them all. Remember you're talking to a non-father, who has never experienced what you're experiencing.

Write your most convincing statement here.

2007-01-08 18:06:15 · 32 answers · asked by John 3

Why is it that some guys just don't want to see their children, even it they don't like the way they were concieved? Why some guys see child support as a way as the girl getting back at the guy? Can't they see the support is clearly for the child's needs and for their future. College, braces, uniforms for sports and other activies, school supplies, clothes, medical, day care expense, etc... Why guys pay in child support is really nothing, compare to what the single parent pays. Than why is it that some families can be so cold and not want to see their grandchildren but yet control their kids? A friend of mine's brothers father told his son to ask for joint legal custody in the case of his daughter because he will be financially responsible and if he is to be financially responsible he better have some sort of custody. They judge saw right through that and granted the mother full physical and legal custody.

2007-01-08 17:07:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-08 17:06:48 · 14 answers · asked by NoName 2

2007-01-08 17:04:40 · 22 answers · asked by flash22 1

We have a 20 month old and he has recently been throwing himself to the floor, and then banging his head off the floor after he hears the wonderful NO word or we discipline him for doing something he's not supposed to. Should I seem concerned or is this just the terrible twos and I should just sit tight and hang on?

2007-01-08 16:55:01 · 16 answers · asked by sftballchicadee 2

When it comes to your child, who let's them get away with the most? Mom or Dad?

2007-01-08 16:46:25 · 12 answers · asked by JACQUELINE T 6

think that macaroni is too heavy so u make a tuna sandwich(or whatever)Then all of a sudden they all want what your eating!!!!
this happened when I went to my sisters house. and this was not the first time it has happened.WHY?

2007-01-08 16:31:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-08 16:05:58 · 8 answers · asked by HPCast! 1

1. It has been proven that breast feed babies are healthier and have fewer allegries and illness.
2. I have noticed a rise in kids with food allergies
3. It appears to me that fewer mothers are breast feeding Is there a connection
When i was growing up i had food allergies but i was like the only one in my class if not school now you go into a school and half the class is allergic to something, Wheat, nuts, the acid in some fruits, chocolate. This is nuts don't you think if more women breastfeed the problems would go away

2007-01-08 16:01:54 · 8 answers · asked by Big Daddy R 7

2007-01-08 15:54:33 · 20 answers · asked by The Russian 2

2007-01-08 14:47:53 · 3 answers · asked by I dont know everything ! 2

we are trying a couple of differnt things, but no result yet for us
at day care our little one did there, but so far not for us.
but well keep trying

2007-01-08 14:46:53 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

He's normally a good sleeper. He's not in pain. No gas. Not sick, etc. He doesn't have a wet diaper. Doesn't want a bottle. Doesn't want to be held. If I pick him up and stick him in front of the TV, he's bouncing and laughing.

2007-01-08 14:35:53 · 18 answers · asked by Bruticusmaximus 2

should i let him or no? i dont know what to do!

2007-01-08 14:22:18 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

I will not allow my daughter to go to a movie unless I want who are going? Which movie she is going. I called and left a few messages from the other parents but so far none of them returning my calls.

She was on punishment for 2 weeks during the Christmas vacation. She did not get to attend family gather for the holidays. Can't watch TV, uses the phone, uses the computer and did not get to see her cousins during that time.

I offer to give a ride to the movie and pick her and her friends up but she wants to take the train. All her friends and her wants to take the MBTA to the movie threather.

She knows that I'm not playing with her. My husband and I are on the same page. He has no tolerate for her behaviors. If I did not work for a child protective agency. I think that she would gotten beat up however, I walked away until I calm down and talked to her.

As a SW, it is very easy to deal with other kids but with your own kid it is a different story. Thanks for all the tips

2007-01-08 13:26:22 · 9 answers · asked by solitude 2

my son is 18 still in school good student works part time. Do i still pay for his gas,movies,out to eat ,etc plus he will be attending college this fall and wants a new truck its not like im rich but i do want the best for him

2007-01-08 13:17:09 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I do not put underwear on my children at night. They sleep in their pjs, and my husband thinks that is very odd, that they should have them on. I think they do not need that restriction or extra layer to overheat...what do you think?

2007-01-08 13:01:10 · 38 answers · asked by lawpmom 2

i live in indiana and im 17 with a child of my own. i do have a job too. can i legally move out of my moms house without her being able to do anything?

2007-01-08 12:49:15 · 9 answers · asked by bean 1

leaving her 10 yr old, 6 yr old and 5 yr old in the care of one of their school teachers 5 days a week, mostly overnights. The father of the children is petitioning for the kids to come and live with him, since he is not oly financially able to afford it, but he is a stay at home dad, providing the kids with a familial relationship.

What would your ruling be if you were the judge? Send the kids to live with their Dad who is able to spend 24/7 with them, or keep them in the full time care of the babysitter with visitation with their prison guard mother?

2007-01-08 12:44:25 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-08 12:35:10 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

And maybe less 12 y/os would have children??

2007-01-08 12:32:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous