Parenting - February 2007

how much spending money should a 12 year old boy get a week ?

2007-02-28 06:44:50 · 24 answers · asked by tammy4177 1

Also, do you feel that letting an 8-year-old hit 195 pounds is abuse? If so, what would you say it is worse than, and what would you say it isn't as egregious as?

2007-02-28 06:41:46 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

I spoke to the grandmother & her son (the father) told her that he gave me guardianship over his kids. She offered to have custody of these kids herself. She lives in TN and can provdie them their own room and horse (ranch) and can provide financially for them. She has money! Both of these kids Mom & Dad are unemployed, homeless and unfit to care for them. My niece-13 & nephew-9 reside w/husband his 2 kids (split custody) & I. Niece states she doesn't want to leave her friends/school. Nephew wants to be w/mom or grandma if not w/me. Im confused and want what is in the best interest of these kids. Can I have Grandma come and take kids back to TN without getting into legal trouble since we're their caregivers. Father gave Husband & I Power of Attorney & ok for guardianship. I haven't filed the paperwork due to the waiver pending approval. HELP! I don't know if mom & dad will ever get act together, should I wait until Summer and send them to TN to visit & see if they like it?

2007-02-28 06:31:13 · 3 answers · asked by anabanana 2

We haven't celebrated his birthday since the attacks of 9-11, but he's turning 5 this year and he is getting old enough to know that he should be having a party. Is it too soon?



BTW, happy birthday Catfish! We got you something, but she ran off.

2007-02-28 06:28:05 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok long story short I was engaged to this guy and we were happy ( me him and my daughter from my ex-husband) He claimed he wanted a family and treated my daughter like she was his own. Then I got pregnant (not planned) I didnt want anymore kids because I have high risk pregnancies. And at first he was happy. Literly on the same day he went from talking about which friend would be his best man and should we put the crib there? Then he came home from work and said that he changed his mind he didnt want this baby and he didnt want to be with just one person. Now my daughter and I are not in the house anymore andI'm trying to find a place to live ect... but he calls me everyday just to see what I'm doing and how is my daughter and so forth whats going on? Did he just get scared or whats the deal? He wants to talk to my daughter He sais he'll be there for his baby and so forth but I still love him and my heart and head are confused. what do you think?

2007-02-28 06:16:35 · 3 answers · asked by cee_jae22 3

I think when people post questions in reference to 17yr old young adults they also post the amount of months past their 17th birthday, ie 17 1/2, 17 9months etc. as the closer they are to 18 the advice would be much more different than if they just turned 17. I do not think alot of people realize once a person turns 17 the clock is ticking in their favor as they will be 18 very quickly.

2007-02-28 06:11:48 · 9 answers · asked by badmikey4 4

that i don't want children? i've seen what it does to relationships and makes mothers look sooo old and tired. the parents seem to revolve their entire lives around their children, they have no time for eachother! is it terrible that i don't want children?

2007-02-28 06:02:07 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

their alphabet, be able to count to at least 5 and know colors...I am trying to teach him these and he has no interest other than throwing the flash cards and stuff across the room.

2007-02-28 06:00:11 · 24 answers · asked by Bitsy B 1

2007-02-28 05:52:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter was 8 months old when her father past away. She never really got to know him that well, nor remember him. At his funeral believe it or not she said... Dadda go bye bye. She has said many other things referring to him, like at age 2 she said "oh that's right mommy is my daddy" out of the blue and starts laughing, there are many more things she has said, but last week she said the weirdest thing of all. She asked me if I knew who Vicky was. Of course I had no clue, so I asked her. She said that she was daddy’s friend, and she was with him, and that daddy was with grandpa, then she asked me if i knew what grandpas name was... (Her grandfather, whom she has never met, died about 5 years before she was born... So how in the world would she know about him?) I told her his name was James and she said "oh that’s right...” Can she really see, talk, or hear him? Should I take her to a theorist? I need some good advice here... Thanks

2007-02-28 05:52:29 · 9 answers · asked by openmindedfreesoul 3

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2007-02-28 05:52:00 · 5 answers · asked by guyote 3

We have a funeral tomarrow and there are lots of younger children, 3 of whom have adha or other behavior problems. any ideas on how to keep them occupied? the funeral is full military so it will be at least a couple of hours.

2007-02-28 05:44:20 · 23 answers · asked by heather l 4

I have a 15 yr old and 7yr old . They are not contributing enough to the house and I have to ask for help . Should I use a chart or just give them a list? Is one responsibility a day asking too much for food, shelter, and clothing(not to mention all that cr** that is on the bedroom floors)?

2007-02-28 05:42:38 · 18 answers · asked by floatnfun 4

I feel like everything I buy is for the kids...strollers, high chairs, swings, toys, clothes, food, etc. And I spend every minute of every day with them, and all of the activities I do have to be something I can do with them or for them. So then why do I feel so guilty whenever I want to do something alone or just for myself? Like wanting to eat good foods and exercise? Or wanting to take a class? Or wanting to have a hobby? My husband says I spend too much money on stuff, and that even though it's for the kids that I'm the one who really wanted it so it's mine. Should I just stop buying stuff for the kids and let him buy it for them so he is responsible? And spend the money on myself? They aren't overly spoiled. I've bought most of their stuff second hand or they were gifts. Am I bad for wanting a new high chair instead of one from a garage sale? Also how do I convince my husband that I need some "me time?" Just once a week to go out on my own for like an hour or two?

2007-02-28 05:39:05 · 15 answers · asked by mommyem 4

[Please note the sarcasm in my title.]

I’m so sick of people saying that parents under the age of ___ [20, 25, 30, or whatever that age may be] are horrible parents or do not have their lives together. It gets me wondering why people think there’s a certain age that makes people a wonderful parent. Why is it that some people feel that the moment a person does reach that “perfect parenting age” they’ll make a great parent? If you aren’t a good parent when your child is born--regardless of age--then what makes these people think a person magically becomes a good parent at a certain age? I’m sorry I may just be ranting because this is really irritating. I don’t understand how a bad parent can turn into a great parent [without any help or change] in just a matter of two years. Can some one explain or are these people just ignorant? Do you think parenting is a matter of age or a matter of maturity?

Thanks for your answers!

2007-02-28 05:10:14 · 26 answers · asked by .vato. 6

Did anyone have to do that project in high school where you take a computerized doll home with you for a while so you know what it's like to be a parent? (I had to do it (6 years ago). Does anyone think that it really works? (I dont.) All you have to do with the doll is stick a key in its back when it cries to "feed" it. No burping required, no diapers, no colic, nothing but a key. And you had to make sure you supported its head so it wouldnt fall back. We only had to do it for a weekend because teachers didnt want it messing up our homework and school time. How is this supposed to teach kids to not have kids? Granted, I didnt like getting up in the midde of the night to stick a key in a dolls back but its nothing compared to actually having a kid! I think these dolls are completely ineffective. Maybe schools should concentrate more on sex education and the risks and consequences rather than giving kids a toy doll to keep for the weekend. Any thoughts?

2007-02-28 04:37:17 · 4 answers · asked by Amanda 7

I'm 16. Can you find our who your birth parents are (I"m adopted) without your adtoption parents consent? If so how?

2007-02-28 04:33:32 · 6 answers · asked by Second Chance 3

Through choice - because they don't want their children?
Or because their ex's are not letting them have access?

2007-02-28 04:30:24 · 14 answers · asked by Mum-Ra 5

people have to have a licence to drive, and a licence to get married. We have drivers' ed in high school, why not parents' ed?

parenthood is arguably more important than any of the many things we have to get licences for.
shouldn't prospective parents be required to understand what they're getting into - at least as well as as prospective drivers? should there be training? certification?

and, if you think so, what skills could be verified that way?

2007-02-28 04:19:25 · 26 answers · asked by organizizer 2

2007-02-28 04:14:51 · 11 answers · asked by shoe shoe 2

2007-02-28 04:10:56 · 17 answers · asked by GoatSemen69 1

I am having extreme difficutly getting my 6 yr old to sleep he has always been a nighttime kid. he can be in his room with no tv no lights and still cant fall asleep. he does not take naps or have fluids or sugar after 6 so i dont no what the problem is, he has been like this since 2 years old. he never falls asleep before 10-11pm, but he starts laying down at 8pm. He has switched schools 2 months ago and he has am kindergarten now, so I am trying to get him used to going to sleep early and waking up earlier but so far not working!!!! help!!

2007-02-28 04:06:28 · 9 answers · asked by njshoregrrl25 1

2007-02-28 04:02:06 · 38 answers · asked by Amy-xox 1

2007-02-28 03:41:01 · 11 answers · asked by Veronica B 1

I just postd a question about where to have a wedding, and it seem great for us to go off and have awedding...But we have 2 little kids...currently 4 and 2....I would want them to be part of the wedding...what about the honeymoon....I hate being away from the kids...We went for a getway night one 3 hrs away, and as in tears in the morning cuz i missed them...

2007-02-28 03:40:26 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to treat these children the right way. For example, I was so sorry to hear that as a substitute teacher, I took the toy phone away from a child she was enjoying talking into so much, because others wanted a turn. Then in observing at a Montessori school, the teacher said a child should be able to play with an object as long as they want, all day long if necessary. Are there any other sort of hard and fast rules like this about how to treat individuals in a group setting? I thought sharing was important, obviously I was mistaken in that particular situatiion. Any other ideas, not about sharing exactly, but just in general how to handle a group of 4 year olds who inevitably are going to get into conflicts with each other? Have them confront each other, or work at a table separated from others as they hash out what happened and then tell teacher, advice like that is what I am seeking. Or a referral to a good book on handling 4 year olds in groups. Many thanks!

2007-02-28 03:31:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

good children make good men and good men make good society. how to bring up children with good thinking and behaviour.

2007-02-28 02:24:26 · 9 answers · asked by raja varsheni 1

what is a molester?

2007-02-28 02:22:46 · 3 answers · asked by Jody G 1

I certainly don't. They just feed their kids rubbish and keep junk around the house like sweets and crisps and ferry them everywhere by car. Then when they are fat and too old to control they say 'oh, its all society's fault'.

Does anyone disagree?!

2007-02-28 02:13:31 · 23 answers · asked by Saucy B 6

I am 14.

2007-02-28 02:07:32 · 18 answers · asked by ♫ PuNkROCKprincess ♫ 2