Parenting - January 2007

I would like to have some extra money, so I thought this might be an idea. I have a suite downstairs in my house that I could use instead of the upstairs...good idea or not? What should I charge I live in Edmonton Alberta.

2007-01-02 10:35:02 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

i live in scotland and have been thinking of fostering for a while now. I have no idea who to contact or where to start, any info would be much appreciated. thanks

2007-01-02 10:34:37 · 4 answers · asked by jo 1

span of a gnat and doesnt listen unless you scream at him...I dont know what to do, because I am tired of asking him to do something 10 times before he does it...any advice???
Btw, I think his dad has ADD as well even if he was never diagnosed.

2007-01-02 10:32:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Not one of these "Stuff envelopes" scams that get you nothing.... usually. So far, at home childcare seems to be the best income, from things I have choosen in the past. Your thoughts?
Thanks and Happy New Year!

2007-01-02 10:31:33 · 7 answers · asked by Lily P 3

My wife and I get into fights when i try to discipline my kids( like bedtrime...contribution to family being proactiv..responsible etc etc to the extent i feel that my wife's relation(approach to discipline) with our kids is affecting my relation with her.We are almost separated.Is there a solution for parents like us. i feel lonely isolated and unloved when i try to discipline them...someone in similar situation as me?...any solutions?

2007-01-02 10:23:52 · 11 answers · asked by Bob P 2

I am thinking about doing this as I have just one three year old home now. (other 2 in school). Also, I have a previous teaching degree, was a pre-school teacher.
And it would help to know the general area you live in, to compare with my mid Ohio area. Thanks!

2007-01-02 10:09:31 · 6 answers · asked by Lily P 3

2007-01-02 09:28:49 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Nothing I do EVER measures up to my family's expectations!Everything I have achieved has always been overseen by my family. Anything I have ever done equals to nothing. They don't see it. Since they don't see it, I don't want to do it. Whenever I went after my goals or dreams, I was laughed at.. So I stopped. My family thinks buying and paying for stuff is "supporting" their daughter. I want moral support. I never get it. I never did...

I am so lonely. There is no one to keep me motivated, no one to support me or help me with anything. WheneverI have a dream, I don't have someone there to believe in me. I am 17. Filling out college applications are a dread. Especially FAFSA. My family is always yelling and they don't want to help me fill out the applications. They think I should do everything on my own. If I go to them for advice, they say "You are old enough.If you want to do something, YOU have to do it."

Please help...

2007-01-02 09:09:09 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

something mean to them?..why did you do that..my family would do that to me ..my mom always said bad things about me..but i just wondered if other parents were like that

2007-01-02 08:43:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean I have done all to be imagined to get these kids to do job charts I have tried all I know maybe someone has a better idea. I have grounded and took things away and they will not help out at all. I mean I am a single mom and it would be nice if they just do their jobs I only give them 3 and it is their responsibilty to keep their room clean. I am constantly fussing at them isn't there an easier way with out the battle??? Someone please help I am at wits end with these kids not helping I will admit they are spoiled really bad and that is my fault. Please no smart cracks I am being serious and would like some serious imput.

2007-01-02 08:19:45 · 28 answers · asked by blueigurl34 3

Hey,

I live a little south of Los Angeles in California.

January 25th marks my half birthday (July 25th is real bday)

I will be 15 and a half.

What do i have to do to get a driving learners permit?

thanks,

-kev

2007-01-02 08:19:11 · 3 answers · asked by x7_lostandconfused_7x 2

He's always crying about things. All sorts of things, you name it. Not getting a certain cup, not playing a game that he had played for a long time (not wanting to share), the sky is blue, etc. He just cries about everything. He's an only child, if that helps determine how I can help.

I don't want to sound harsh, but should I just act tough around him and when he cries like a baby should I shun him and send him to his room or something? Just ignore him? Nothing seems to work.

Serious answers please! Thanks :)

2007-01-02 08:16:08 · 9 answers · asked by sariff 1

I am a single mother of many years. I have brought the children up on my own. My children are 27, 24 and 21 - all boys and still living at home (studying). The eldest and youngest are very bright and successful. The middle one is not so clever in an intellectual way, but is to my mind a much better person - he is hard working (they all are), but he is also kind and thoughtful. My problem is that the eldest and youngest have no time for for the middle son because he doesn't have their kind of IQ and abilities and are nasty about him behind his back. I am disabled and the middle one helps me in all kinds of ways. The other two help reluctantly and only when I ask. I am at a stage where I can't stand the eldest and youngest because they are such arrogant nasty people regarding their brother, and I have fantasies about leaving home ( which is ridiculous because I am the sole provider of the household rent, food, utilities etc) and never seeing them again. What should I d

2007-01-02 08:14:17 · 10 answers · asked by ellyjay 2

I am involved in my schools film production class and often borrow my familys video camera usually used for taping family gatherings for my school projects.Anyway i took it to school with me and had taped a small 10 min commercial reminding students that mid terms are coming and was in class editing when something else came on screen my parents doing the deed!Almost my entire class saw!i was sent home today and cant go back into school till a parent takes me!? It was an accident why did they suspend me?

2007-01-02 08:07:06 · 7 answers · asked by Maggie A 1

if you want your child to like you, and you want him/her to think you are a cool parent and that they can come to you with ANYTHING and they dont have to hide anything, how should you disipline them? (i'm not sure i spelled that right lol) please and thank you!

2007-01-02 07:58:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was just reading some questions, and it seems like all the women on here seem to think that men are to be responsible for 100% of a child's expenses and some of the mother's expenses. I'm not saying that all women are like this, I've just noticed an increased number of them. They seem to think that since they are female, they deserve custody of the children and expect a man to work 3 jobs to support the child and the mother. If the women are so much better at being a parent, and think that they automatically deserve custody, why don't they deserve the responsibilites that come with being a parent. I feel that women have too much power when it comes to children. And they tend to use the children as a weapon during a divroce or separation. I know I'm going to catch a lot of flak for this quetion and probably not get an honest answer, but please put emotions aside and answer honestly. By the way I'm happily married, so don't think I have any bias.

2007-01-02 07:50:07 · 11 answers · asked by racedayvinyls 3

Okay, so you catch your 15 year old son with "girlie" pics on his computer. Okay, some of them are pretty gross, but guys will be guys and there was nothing showing bondage, abuse, etc. You look a little closer and some of the pics seem a little too amaturish and you realize that some of them are of teen aged girls who are your son's friends. One is even his girl friend clad in her boxers & bra. What should you do?

2007-01-02 07:03:45 · 14 answers · asked by Betsy 3

Cause it was an accident and i want to teach him to aim more carefull.

2007-01-02 06:58:46 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

we have though about this before and a few times since, i am now looking into what it all involves but cant find much info on adopting from romania i'm in the uk. can anyone give me advice or usefull sites.

2007-01-02 06:54:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

okay, when does children start losing their teeth, my other child - she's 6 and has already lost 2!!! (she's a step daughter - but that doesn't matter, she's my little girl)

But, when should my son start losing his teeth - i'm just worried something might be wrong...

2007-01-02 06:53:25 · 12 answers · asked by chrispfamily 1

well, i do. there's too many crying kids at the supermarket.

2007-01-02 06:37:02 · 33 answers · asked by Jae Lynn 4

I need your opinion.

2007-01-02 06:01:04 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-02 05:36:38 · 1076 answers · asked by Anonymous

how many agree that they had there children was the best thing
or some felt they should gotten their careers out the way.

2007-01-02 05:10:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is 11 months old tomorrow and when i lie him down for his naps, he will try to play in his crib...when i hear him do that..I go in there ...lay him back down with a firm NO and close the door...By the 2nd or 3rd time of me doing this, he goes to sleep. Do other people do what i do?

2007-01-02 05:06:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-02 05:03:51 · 9 answers · asked by diva_potter3 1

2007-01-02 04:53:04 · 29 answers · asked by Libralady 1

My son was offered a full time job a local family business. He would be able to work everyday after school and on the weekends to get his 40 hours in. This would be a completly under the table paying job. They already have about 10 children between the ages of 6 and 14 working for them. My son is excited about the possibility of working and earning his own money to buy body piercings and other childish things. My husband says that we should let him work so that he see what it feels like to earn a pay check. Should I let my 11 year old son work a full time job?

2007-01-02 04:52:00 · 31 answers · asked by mamabag06 2

2007-01-02 04:05:04 · 1 answers · asked by jillscowboys 2

My son is fourteen and I have four younger kids who are 12,5,3 and 1. My husband and I go out every Friday night for a meal and a few drinks and we are usually home by 12.30 at the latest. We always ask our neighbour's daughter(and sometimes her boyfriend very nice also) to sit for us.She is 16 and very good with the kids.Now that my son is 14 he says he doesn't need a sitter but I dont trust him with all four of the younger kids, and I think it is too much of a responsibility for him.I also like him to be in bed by 10.30 at the weekends as he plays sport on a Saturday morning. I can't tell him this as I don't want him to feel like I'm treating him as a kid. He is just not responsible enough the sitter even tells me that she always has to tell him to go to bed that he would never go of his own accord. I know it is embarrassing for him but what else can I do, I gove him responsilbility in other areas, but am I wrong to undermine his ability to sit for his younger siblings?

2007-01-02 03:54:55 · 27 answers · asked by strictmom 3