Parenting - January 2007

2007-01-29 07:26:26 · 10 answers · asked by wslonecker 1

2007-01-29 06:48:04 · 18 answers · asked by Brown guy 2

2007-01-29 06:25:33 · 54 answers · asked by Brown guy 2

on getting a 15 yr old boy to shower on a regular basis?

We're ready to stop washing his clothes and allowing him on the furniture...are we mean? Any different suggestions!

2007-01-29 06:22:54 · 17 answers · asked by Ŗεŋεε 7

My son and his little no good friends went up to the mall and stole an outfit!! I was outraged. I have raised my son better then that, and I give him everything that he asks for. I will not put up with a stealing in my home. I told my son that since he thinks he is big and bad enough to go up to the mall stealing, he is going to be big and bad enough to return it butt naked.
I don't care if it is 25 degrees here in Michigan, nor do I care if the mall is 5 miles away. My son needs to learn a lesson. Why shouldn't I make my son walk back to the mall naked to return the outfit that he stole??

2007-01-29 06:21:08 · 57 answers · asked by mamabag06 2

My girlfriend of one year has a one bedroom apartment, and she shares her bedroom with her four year old daughter. There are two beds in the bedroom: her daughter sleeps in one bed and she sleeps in the other. Now, lately, I have been spending the night a lot at my girlfriends house lately. I sleep either in my girlfriend's bed, or on the floor. My girlfriend only has a twin bed, so sometimes, it's hard to share a bed with her. Let me just say that there is no hanky panky going on when her daughter is present. My girlfriend and I just sleep together CLOTHED. If the father finds out about me sleeping in the same room as his daughter, can I or my girlfriend get into trouble. I would never want to jeopardize the custody she has with her child. I have met the father a couple of times and he is an okay guy. He knows that I slept over one time when my girlfriend was extremely sick, and he didn't mind. I also don't want to confuse the 4 year old.

2007-01-29 06:19:01 · 12 answers · asked by chickenbeansoup 1

My daughter is currently in 6th grade. She has become quite the rebel and is taking no interest in school work at all. She is making Ds and Fs and she doesnt seem to be worried about the outcome. Where do I begin? Do I begin? Should I start now or wait till 7th grade......if she makes it that far.
She is a bright kid. Peer pressure has overwhelmed her and she is more interested in Friends than school. I realize this is normal but she has no balance with the two. her computer had been shut down.....she WAS a MySpace junkie, her t.v. is now in my room as well her stereo. And her cell phone i sonly given to her when I leave the house to go to the gym.
Thanks for your help...........

2007-01-29 06:13:52 · 14 answers · asked by Sqrlll 2

i mean the kids ether play right by the road or could fall on things in the yard. theyard is so full of junk , really think the people are hillbllie's .the little boys play outside in the cold with nothing on but their under wear & bare footed. surely other people see this but just turn their head & don't see or don't want to get involved? the boys are age three maybe four. the people have a big fenced in yard .but the father has fighting roosters in the yard in cages .a yard full of cages, fence to fence

2007-01-29 06:06:25 · 25 answers · asked by dirtdevil216 2

My friend has a 15-year-old son who has been getting out of control lately. He has always been a decent, respectful young man but lately he has 1) taken bullets to school for no reason, 2) cursed freely at schoolmates in front of adults, and 3) cursed directly at one of his teachers. So...aside from typical punishments (grounding, taking away TV, etc.) what else would you recommend to get him to understand the error of his ways? (For example, one person we know suggested writing all the bad things he has done on a poster and making him stand on a frequently traveled street holding it. I don't know how effective that will be, but what do you think?) Any decent ideas/responses are welcomed.

2007-01-29 06:02:21 · 17 answers · asked by MissDiva1228 2

2007-01-29 06:01:35 · 17 answers · asked by Ellyn 5

any cute/hilarious stories, anything that makes you proud, brag a bit, I'd love to hear it!

2007-01-29 05:51:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can't get my skin to stop breaking out. I drink lots of water. I also wash my face morning and night.
I have tried every thing under the sun. Is there anything that I can use that will help?

2007-01-29 05:46:48 · 5 answers · asked by cmssko 5

Both of my children love to make a mess but when it comes time to clean up I have a hard time with them.

Does anyone have suggestions as to a way to make cleaning up fun?

2007-01-29 05:42:57 · 22 answers · asked by cmssko 5

at what age do you think kids can go into a town shopping on their own? i have a son nearly 11, he asked but i said no... but in september he will be going to high school on a bus himself, so when do i start giving him a little independence. I suggested taking him and a friend to leisure centre for an hour and picking them up , then maybe in a few months into town with an adult nearby and finally on his own ,but how long should this processs take?

the town is is quite small..not a busy city or anything

2007-01-29 05:23:56 · 32 answers · asked by slsvenus 4

I give him teething tablets, but I thought maybe there's something else that would stop him from doing this. Help!!

2007-01-29 05:20:24 · 11 answers · asked by blondie 1

In June we will be vacationing in the OuterBanks. It will take us 14 hours to get there. We will be making this trip in one day. I have a an 11-year old daughter, a 2 year-old son, and a 1-year old son. I am looking for any suggestions on how to make the trip go as "cry-free" as possible! Also, does anyone know of where I can purchase some items for the car such as a head rest (for when the kids are sleeping) or possibly a tray for the car seat? Thanks!

2007-01-29 05:19:15 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have three kids of my own and they were very easy to potty train. Now I babysit my aunt's three-year old daughter, and I can not get her to go to the potty all the time.

2007-01-29 05:18:09 · 3 answers · asked by ANGIE 3

Just took my dogs out for their nightly constitutional , we have huge bushes next to the pathway and i knew their were kids hiding in there. Anyway, on my way back i had to pass the same bush and my Alsatian had a wee on the bush, you just saw kids scatter. I could not stop him if i tried, but i do think it was funny. They were being naughty , messing around with cars.

2007-01-29 05:18:00 · 9 answers · asked by Duisend-poot 7

My girlfriend of one year has a one bedroom apartment, and she shares her bedroom with her four year old daughter. There are two beds in the bedroom: her daughter sleeps in one bed and she sleeps in the other. Now, lately, I have been spending the night a lot at my girlfriends house lately. I sleep either in my girlfriend's bed, or on the floor. My girlfriend only has a twin bed, so sometimes, it's hard to share a bed with her. Let me just say that there is no hanky panky going on when her daughter is present. My girlfriend and I just sleep together CLOTHED. If the father finds out about me sleeping in the same room as his daughter, can I or my girlfriend get into trouble. I would never want to jeopardize the custody she has with her child. I have met the father a couple of times and he is an okay guy. He knows that I slept over one time when my girlfriend was extremely sick, and he didn't mind. I also don't want to confuse the 4 year old.

2007-01-29 05:06:01 · 15 answers · asked by chickenbeansoup 1

Some adults know that their children are sexualy and they give them advice about what to do and what not to do. I just want to know what most adults think in a situation like this.

2007-01-29 05:05:14 · 16 answers · asked by Baby S 1

I posted a ? about my daughter and almost shocked at some of the responses. Why do parent think you can stop your child from having sex or makeing choices that you might find wrong. You cant controll your childrens choices in life all you can do is raise them right and hope that you have giving them the wisdom to do good. Parents that think they can stop their children from having sex are crazy. Talking about sex and thing are not going to make your child go out and have sex nor is NOT talking to your children about sex going to stop your children from doing so. As parents its our job to protect our children but in the end its still their choice to do or not to do. I know my kids are going to have sex no matter what I say or do, and its not about if they do or not do something its a matter of WHEN they choose to do these things. So why do some parents think that their kids will never do these things because they taught them so well?

2007-01-29 05:02:24 · 34 answers · asked by BELLABELLA 2

mine did at 19 months, is this early or normal?

2007-01-29 04:54:57 · 7 answers · asked by adrixia 4

Does anyone know if its possible to turn someone in for child abuse for over feeding their child. I know a person who's child is only 4 years old and they weight 165lbs and they are only 4ft tall. The child is obese and the mother claims the kid has glandular problems but She clearly over feeds her kid. I mean this kid eats way more things then they need to. Candy,cookies,cake,ice cream anything she wants she gets. No excersize. So can i report the parents?

2007-01-29 04:32:14 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi everyone! I am a new mom to a beautiful daughter and I was wondering if anyone else is around the area to meet up? I know that there are clubs on the internet for that but I have tried today and I have gotten no response. Any one out there or other moms in the same boat??

2007-01-29 03:54:28 · 1 answers · asked by Kara 2

My daughter who will be turning 12 in a month was asked by a boy to go to the movies this coming saturday. I told her yes but only if she went with a group of 5 or so and went to the afternoon or early evening one.. My hubby has a big problem with this and hates the idea of her going to the movies with a boy, I really think he wants to say no but wont say it, he doesnt even like talking about it.. So do you think I was right telling her she could go or is he just being a dad when it comes to his little girl and boys?

2007-01-29 03:50:20 · 35 answers · asked by BELLABELLA 2

He throws a lot a day, My husband finally realized that my job at home isn't all laid back. My son has toys and he wants them in the living room, but my daughter needs to crawl. I tell him I am putting them in his room and he freaks out and throws a tantrums, he wants a cookie I say no, he throws a tantrum, he wants to watch t.v. I say no, he throws a tantrum. All day every day. I put him in time out and have been doing so for 1 year, he just turned two. Time out is not working. He'll throw a tantrum at the mall, at the bank, everywhere and hardly listens. What should I do? It's been hard to try to potty train him. I ask him nice and he tells me no, and I make it exicting and he'll throw a tantrum. what to do? I don't show my frustration.

2007-01-29 03:40:29 · 17 answers · asked by fourcheeks4 5

2007-01-29 03:29:45 · 8 answers · asked by itspink22@sbcglobal.net 6

Okay, here's my story.... I have raised my son as a single mom until recently becoming engaged. My son is now 6 years old. I'm getting married this year and talking another child shortly thereafter. I'm not so much worried about the relationship between my fiance and my son, they are best buds. However, I am worried about how my son will react to a new baby in his recently added on family. Has anyone gone through a similar situation and how has it impacted you and your child?

2007-01-29 03:28:39 · 9 answers · asked by angel 3

Give me 10 good reasons. I just want positive feedback to feel better today.

2007-01-29 03:03:53 · 6 answers · asked by MFD 4

has anyone had two pregnancies that felt exactly the same yet ended up with a boy and a girl? or has anyone had two pregnancies that were totally different but had two boys, or two girls? is it just an old wives tale? i feel the same as in my last pregnancy (more tired but i think that has to do with the fact that i have a 2 year old now) but for some reason i think i am having the girl this time...but i also thought my son would be a girl until the ultrasound. so much for motherly instinct

2007-01-29 02:59:39 · 5 answers · asked by theburlaces 3