Parenting - February 2007

I am doing a essay in my English 1 class and my chosen topic was Are women better parents then men? Normally i would think that it depends on the man or women, they can choose to care for their child or not; but because its an essay i had to choose a side, i got nothing against male parents because some males can do way better than women but its for the essay, so offense to my male parents out there. Just if i could get some thoughts on the topic thank you so much.

(P.S. im not trying to get ya'll to do the essay for me but i need a good knock out introduction, i did have "Do you think women are better parents then men? If not... PROVE IT!!" but that's not on 9th grade level so...?

2007-02-19 09:36:56 · 8 answers · asked by alyxwrites 2

I am doing a essay in my English 1 class and my chosen topic was Are women better parents then men? Normally i would think that it depends on the man or women, they can choose to care for their child or not; but because its an essay i had to choose a side, i got nothing against male parents because some males can do way better than women but its for the essay, so offense to my male parents out there. Just if i could get some thoughts on the topic thank you so much.

(P.S. im not trying to get ya'll to do the essay for me but i need a good knock out introduction, i did have "Do you think women are better parents then men? If not... PROVE IT!!" but that's not on 9th grade level so...?

2007-02-19 09:35:59 · 16 answers · asked by alyxwrites 2

How many of you on this click the picture of the person you are answering their question and see what other questions they have asked or the answers they have given? You can truely learn something about people on here that is for sure.

2007-02-19 09:27:29 · 9 answers · asked by Sassy 3

Songs from a mother to a daughter?

2007-02-19 09:20:13 · 7 answers · asked by eriann093086 1

I have a one year old and we are expecting another child. My husband and I work full time. Trying to figure out finances with putting two kids in day care. The baby will be 6 weeks old and my daughter will be 18 months when I need to pay for two. We live in a suburb of Chicago.

2007-02-19 08:34:58 · 2 answers · asked by Suzanne 2

Well, I'm going head first into a relationship with my girlfriend. She is a single, divorced mother. I have come to love her and her five year old daughter very much. We go places together, we watch movies together, and if my gf and I have some kind of disagreement, we talk to one another respectfully. Sometimes, I don't know what to do when her daughter gets out of hand. My gf is SO patient and lets her daughter get away with everything (i.e. sticking her tongue out and being sassy even though it is cute sometimes). I also have the patience of Job, but I feel that I need to cut in and tell her daughter to stop SOMETIMES, but I don't want to overstep my bounds. I even sense my gf wanting me to step up sometime Her daughter is an angel in comparison to a lot of other kids. I grew up with a stepdad who treated me like dog crap, and I don't want to do that to the kid. I just don't want to be mean, yet I don't want to be a complete pushover either. Do any stepparents have advice

2007-02-19 08:32:56 · 10 answers · asked by quietghost2007 1

I've noticed that my son has been scratching his bottom a lot for the past 2 days, and I have a feeling that he may have pinworm.

How can I test for it? I know it can be cured with medicine, but obviously I don't want to give it to him unless I'm 100% sure he has pinworm.

On http://familydoctor.org/139.xml#1 that site I read something about testing.

But how can I get him to submit to that type of test? And how should I position him/get him to cooperate with me?

2007-02-19 08:27:52 · 4 answers · asked by Mary 1

children eem to conpain to mutch

2007-02-19 08:24:09 · 13 answers · asked by scarletbabe1 1

My mom's a single mom and that means that i have to take care of my 8-year-old sister most of the time. I usually dont have much time to discipline her because of my homework (im in high school), my chores, and its not like i have a patient nature either. I keep screaming and now she's started screaming back at me. She's really bratty and just doesnt respect me as an elder. I want to be her nice and fun sister but i also dont want to be trampled over by her. Please help!

2007-02-19 08:23:14 · 4 answers · asked by Sis in troubl 1

in Las Vegas?

2007-02-19 08:17:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

If there is no careseat available? Can you still take a cab?

2007-02-19 08:04:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Though this is no longer happening it plagues me.
Around age 5 my father dragged me through the house, after he made me clean, showing me what all I missed... I had sores the size of quarters on my knees
At age thirteen I moved in with him because my mother and her new husband use to call me names and I generally felt like crying all day. I just couldn't stand it any more.
After that the first two years went well, Then one day I said something to my father. He slapped me on the back so hard I fell to the ground. I couldn't breath. He kicked me in the stomach to get me up. I was down for more than a minute. He kept screaming at me when he finally figured it out, he had to tape ice packs over the inch high welts on my back.
After I turned 17 things got much worse. It was everyday. He would drag me from top floor to bottom, suffocating me, punching, slamming my head against the wall and much worse
I still feel anger towards this, even hatred, I have talked to many people nowwhat

2007-02-19 07:48:57 · 20 answers · asked by MARE 2

I am trying to find a VERY low toddler bed for my son. He will not sleep in a crib like bed and I kinda want him out of the family bed. I think he might hurt him self with a reg. hight tot bed but would be okay with something lower to the floor.

2007-02-19 07:47:34 · 12 answers · asked by punkmommy-2-1 2

hi i had something very embarassing happen to me this weekend. my mom is really over protective anyway and always finds a way to embarassing me. me and my little brother went clothes shopping and she made us change in the same changing room and she stayed and helped. my brother is 9 and i can understand why he needs help but i am 13 and wear size 12 so i don't think i need help to see if something fits. what can i do?

2007-02-19 07:41:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello,
With what the world has to offer us today and the more I see and read about child abuse out there-
Do you think we should have a license to raise children?
If not to scared of Big Brother always watching over our shoulder's
What would be your intake on this question.
Safety have our Children should be number # 1.
So why isn't it ?
They say, "It takes one person to have a child but a town to raise it!
Any answer /s is better than no answer to this growing problem.
Just one parent's view.
Thank you everyone

2007-02-19 07:29:32 · 10 answers · asked by Bluelady... 7

Do sealed records violate the rights of adopted children or protect the rights of those who give up their children? Please give opinions/facts (and where you got them) on one or both sides. Should the adopted child be able to track down his/her birth mother/father? If not, why? Should these records be sealed so that an adopted child can not learn of his/her mother/father? Explain. Would you like to be protected from your child finding you when (s)he is older?

2007-02-19 07:23:54 · 7 answers · asked by Nicole 2

CAN ANY OF YOU HONESTLY SAY (speaking at parents) YOU WHERE NOT SWATTED ACROSS THE BUTT WHEN YOU WHERE BAD BY YOUR PARENTS??? OR THAT YOUR PARENTS SWATTED YOUR MOUTH WHEN YOU SAID A DIRTY WORD, OR USED SOAP IN THE MOUTH?

IF YOU DON'T ADMIT IT YOU ARE LYING... DID YOU EVER SEE A CHRISTMAS STORY???

HURTING A CHILD IS ONE THING.

MAKING THEM ASHAMED FOR BAD ACTIONS WILL MAKE THEM THINK TWICE!!!

2007-02-19 07:20:16 · 13 answers · asked by MARE 2

My parents left me home alone and I was grounded so I was not suppose to leave the house, but my friends came over and wanted to go sleding and snowboarding. I knew I shouldn't go but I did anyway. I didn't leave them a note or anything which was pretty bad. We went and time went by fast and before i knew it it was 5pm. I started heading home and on they way back my mom pulled up and saw us and said she thought i got kidnapped and they had been looking for me for over an hour. She was really mad. I got in the car and she took me home. She lectured me the entire way home about how she concerned about my safety and really mad about leavnig when i was grounded.

2007-02-19 06:40:07 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

She laughs when people get in trouble, they get hurt or they are angry. This causes a lot of stress in out home.

2007-02-19 06:36:11 · 12 answers · asked by just me 2

2007-02-19 06:32:06 · 28 answers · asked by Eve E 1

He is almost the same age as her father. My husband (35) and I (50) are very worried and we think maybe it's because when she was little, her father didn't pay enough attention to her since he was always busy playing with his Hot Wheels and such.

Why does she have a daddy complex?? I'm worried about her dating this older man, it's just gross.

2007-02-19 06:22:29 · 53 answers · asked by Zero 1

my friend & i r about 16 yrs. old i called my friend @ night (like 1 am) and her parents were asleep & my friend was sick but could not sleep we talked on the phone i kept asking u wanna hang up (shes next door to her parents she could wake them up especially her dad has a huuuuuuge temper) she got caught she said it was alright that shes not in huge trouble which is gud for my concience cuz she doesnt ever blame her friends. but still ive invited her over her mom or dad will give her a ride. maybe their response to seeing me will be NEVER EVER AGAIN EVER EVER EVER EVER or it will be okay what iwll they think of me will they hate me wat to do

2007-02-19 06:04:19 · 5 answers · asked by this is my nickname 1

if he looses at a game, he throws a fit and get so angry.

2007-02-19 05:59:30 · 8 answers · asked by ~•over the moon•~ 4

Try to force that on other people? I don't see a problem with a smack on the hand. Me and my sister took my younger siblings to the mall. "(We walked it isn't far from our house) my little 2 year old sister started throwing a tantrum because she only had 10 dollars. I picked her up out of her stroller and swatted her on the butt and put her back in. She cried for like 5 minutes and went back to normal. This lady comes over and tells me "Little girl you had no right to hit that child." and I say "Look lady you take care of YOUR kids and I'll take care of MY sisters." She continues to scream and crap so we just walk off. We only take care of them while our parents are at work. Why do parents against spanking think they can cram that down other people's throats. ALL WE HAVE IS OPINIONS NO ONE HAS PROOF!!

2007-02-19 05:55:27 · 11 answers · asked by southern black chick 1

My heart goes out to the children in certain parts of Africa who are starving, theyre bellies bulging, starving to death. Our church donates to them all the time.
But my question is...If we (Americans) are going to help, why cant we teach the adults about using condoms and birth control?? Why cant we (americans) educate them? Is it possible to give the adults conraception and education AND give the kiddos some food at the same time??? I mean, if they cant afford to feed themselves, why have kids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I realize that us americans have a hard time controlling ourselves, but at leaste there are 'planned parenthood' facilities to take use of. Put some Planned Parenthood Centers in those parts of Africa or help the family relocate where there are job opportunites and better living conditions.

2007-02-19 05:42:16 · 7 answers · asked by crdmcrdm 1

I am a divorced, motherless woman and not as young as I use to be. I desperately want to have children of my own but I don't see this happening because I'm old fashioned and believe marriage comes first; before personal conception. There is no man in my life but I don't think I need one at this point if I can adopt.

Are you a women who has experience the same feelings and decided to adopt? Please share your experience....

2007-02-19 05:38:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Say hypothetically why or why not... note( a 15 year old girl)

i mean i dont see why not anyway. its my body but say so anyway...


*THIS QUESTION IS FOR PARENTS ONLY, PEOPLE WHO WORK WITH KIDS, OR PEOPLE THAT ARE BETWEEN 30-50(NO OFFENSE).

if you have exceptions, please do tell

2007-02-19 05:20:18 · 14 answers · asked by Cloud Nine--Sez YAHH 2 tha hatas 4

Hi~

My 3 1/2 year old son, Jason has had Diarrhea for the last 2 days. He has no fever and he isn't throwing up. Is their anything I can give him that I can pick up at rite-aid or target? His dr. office is not open until tomorrow. He is not eating but, is drinking. Any ideas Thanks!

Jennifer

2007-02-19 05:03:00 · 8 answers · asked by LITTLE 1 :o) 6

Does anyone have a child that they love with all their heart but just cannot get along with? I have a 3 year old and 7 year old. (both girls) The 3 year old and I get a long perfect. The 7 year old and I have literally NEVER gotten along. She was a very difficult baby, she had colic and she has never been able to entertain herself at all. She has to have constant adult attention. She has a very controlling personality, she is always trying to totally control her sister and her friends when they play which leads to constant bickering. I try to make our relationship better by getting involved with her, I am the assistant at the gymnastics class she takes twice a week, i do all of her school parties and activities and try to plan special things we can do together but we always end up fighting. I love her so much but we just cannot seem to get along, our personalities clash so much and I feel really bad and I so badly want to stop fighting with her so much. Any suggestions?

2007-02-19 04:51:45 · 10 answers · asked by sbj95 3

2007-02-19 04:36:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous