Parenting - February 2007

I see these bad little kids hitting, punching, kicking there mothers, even cursing and breaking things. I just want to go over there pull there pants down and give them a good stern spanking. i have a feeling one time would do. then just the threat would be enough. Works with my kids, i just look at them and they know to stop. Havent spanked them in years. WHy dont these mothers whoop there kids?

2007-02-13 03:24:20 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-13 03:23:47 · 11 answers · asked by Emily_Lilly_Grace M 1

I`e taken my children out for the day pictures and the mcdonalds as a treat and then they show not gratitude and be naughty
Are most children like this or just mine

2007-02-13 03:14:09 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are we placing too much responsibility on our young children? Are current parents placing too much pressure on their children to excel beyond their piers? Are parents doing this for their children or for themselves?

2007-02-13 03:11:07 · 20 answers · asked by Lauretta R 3

With no up front costs? I am finding a hard time finding anything reasonable and respectable.Thank you

2007-02-13 03:08:05 · 11 answers · asked by bhlah 1

I raise 2 out of the 3 children because the other one was from a different father. I've had both children for many years but one them longer. Now the "mother" has no visitations at this time but when she calls she badgers the children screams at them but they want to talk to her because she's the "mother". She calls and talks to the oldest child for about a minute and the other one she wants to talk to for a very long time. I can't tell her that she can't talk to the children because she'll use this in court. She's always telling the children don't call me momma and putting me down to the children but I'm doing something that she couldn't do is being a momma. She's even as far as telling one of the children that when she gets visitations that she only wants to see her for a couple of hours and give her back because she can't handle her. She just recently told me that it's not her fault she can't see the children but it is she made her bed and now she lay in it.

2007-02-13 02:56:50 · 4 answers · asked by jessie jane 1

I've looked into American Red Cross...no weekends avail 'till Summer. Want to take course sooner than later.
Recommendations appreciated!
TxU.

2007-02-13 02:56:25 · 2 answers · asked by l2brennan 2

My Daughter is 7 years old and has shown no intrest in wanting to learn about it, by that I mean she hasnt asked any questions like where baby's come from or anything along those lines, but when we got a boy dog she said when are we getting a girl dog so they can have babies. So I dont know if she picked this up in school or from someone, if I need to talk to her now so I can make sure she knows what she's talking about and there is no confusion. I know they says its best children get this info. from parents and not peers so they have the correct info. and they are less likely to engage in these activities if they have the facts and can talk to parents about it, but i'm terrified to talk to her. Where do I start?

2007-02-13 02:56:24 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have many friends who are waiting to have children until they feel they can afford them. When does that point acctually arrive when you look at your bank account and say yes we have X ammount of dollars here now we can afford to have a baby. Little people are a constant expense even when they grow into big people they cost you money, and then when they decide to have kids those little people will cost you money (will your children ask you if you can afford to have grand children befor they have them). In my experiance you can never save up enough money to have children. Having little ones is something you do on a "pay as you go plan", we have 5 little ones (there are twins in there) and we have never calculated what it costs to have them as to us they are "priceless" (cheesey, I know) . When we had our first baby we had nothing but some how we have always provide and managed to live quite well. Does anyone agree with me that you can never save up enough money to "afford" a child?

2007-02-13 02:51:05 · 26 answers · asked by erin 2

My 10 year old daughter woke up in the middle of the night and come find out she over heard me and my boyfriend having sex. I went to the bathroom and heard her laying in bed crying and she told me she heard us, but won't talk about it. This morning she is being really distant and I don't know what to do or say! Any advice?

2007-02-13 02:38:13 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Doctors who give reasons why or why not a women is a better parent

2007-02-13 02:34:23 · 3 answers · asked by Heather 1

My husband moved out about a year ago and has been hanging out with this guy almost every day. I don't know that he is gay but he did have a woman who he has since dumped and is now hanging out with this guy. Anyway, I have stopped over a couple of times to take things to the kids and discovered that this guy, not my husband, was taking my 5 year old daughter to the bathroom. Is this OK to you?

2007-02-13 02:04:42 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to get married someday, but not have kids.
Many have told me I'm selfish, or I'd be a good mother. I just see no reason for having children.
To me, it's selfish to have kids to make your parents grandparents, or to keep a relationship together that will fail anyway, or to cheat the welfare system.
I don't have what it takes to be a good mom. I am mortified at the prospect of having to deal with temper tantrums, changing diapers, the birds and the bees talk and rebellious teens. If I did wind up becoming pregnant, I don't think I'd ever stop resenting the fact things didn't work out how I wanted, and I'd take it out on my child (like my mother did with me).
There are many things I want to do in life, such as going to Europe, having a satisfying career, owning a home, and helping those less fortunate than myself. I simply don't think being a parent is something everyone is meant to do. To those of you with kids who will tell me I'm missing out, I'm happy you're happy

2007-02-13 01:48:01 · 38 answers · asked by curiogirl84 2

Now i have a child i find myself saying something to my son when im telling him off or asking him why he did something or whatever and it suddenly occurs to me that i sound just like my parents and it makes me cringe and then tel my son it doesn't matter you just go and play. Does anyone else do this or am i just turning into my mother!!!!!!!!!!!! Help!

2007-02-13 01:37:17 · 16 answers · asked by kazz06 4

One question...when attempting to cut down a tree, do you prune the branches or do you get an axe and chop it from it's base? Those with common sense, follow me. If people have such an issue about daycare, WHY aren't they out lobbying for changes in parental leave in their country (namely the US)? WHY aren't they out getting petitions signed and calling congressmen and women and writing letters? That's chopping at the base of the tree. No matter what, you will make a dent, and even if you don't fully succeed, it will be easier to fall later.

Of what good is criticizing the parents who must use daycare? That's just judgemental and silly. It's just tearing at the limbs of the tree. Some people have bills, some people are single parents, some people NEED the income to properly care for the child, so both parents MUST work.

I don't get how some people are so hateful towards someone elses choice in life when they are trying to do the best they can for their kids. How shameful.

2007-02-13 01:30:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

why or why not?

2007-02-13 00:51:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

You have a 6 year old boy. You tell him "no video games until you take out the garbage, finish your workbook lessons, and feed the dogs". The two jobs mentioned are his only chores at this time. However, lil' smarty pants decides he will ignore your first, second and third calm requests to do the things you request and proceeds to huff and puff and hook up a video game system and prepare to play.

Ok. Now at this point when I was a youngster (yeah back in the day) I would have gotten smacked into the stratosphere if I did not obey after the second chance. But times have changed, and although I am definitely not an AP/gentle discipline type, I'm not a complete drill sergeant either. Although, I probably lean more towards the drill sergeant because I am firm and have little tolerance for back talk and ignoring from a child.

Anyway, what should I do? This has been going on for a few weeks now and I haven't spanked him yet, but I have threatened it, and seen no improvement.

2007-02-13 00:46:31 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

When my daughter was about 7 years old she asked me a question. I said I didn't know the answer. She put her hands on her hips, and rather indignantly stated "Well! You don't know much of anything, do you!"

2007-02-12 23:21:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 7 yr old daughter walked in on my boyfirend & I completely in the middle of the act. We were under the covers & she was not really awake, but I have no idea what to tell her...

2007-02-12 23:20:04 · 22 answers · asked by cflmn71 2

My youngest is 2 years..and oldest is 7 years..

I am trying to have more family fun nights by playing games with them both, but my oldest wont play babyish games, and my 2 year old cant play big boy games...all i want is a few games that both of them could play together, or is it too much of an age gap to expect them to play nicely together??

2007-02-12 23:06:05 · 6 answers · asked by ? 6

When my kids move to their own places we're selling up and getting a motor home,what will you do when your nest is empty?

2007-02-12 22:50:47 · 32 answers · asked by heebygeeby 4

2007-02-12 22:22:59 · 42 answers · asked by cake 2

Do you think it helps then learn? Or are there better ways to teach and train?

2007-02-12 22:15:46 · 37 answers · asked by andy c 2

My husband says never, lol. I don't know if I'd allow my daughter to date until at least 16, but who knows. My oldest is only 10.

2007-02-12 21:27:08 · 18 answers · asked by olschoolmom 7

this is the case my 3 yr old son keeps crying and whining whenever i do something i want..for example i only bought myself a new tie or clothing he wants one too and sometimes he even torments my wife by crying unreasonably and hitting his younger brother who is 1.5 yr old and u know what i did?

i made him take off his clothes and walk around the house that way then i also slap him in the hands

2007-02-12 20:04:43 · 16 answers · asked by daddyof3 2

Gah, i know this family of three that are germ freaks and they pack that antibacterial handsoap with them at all times and wipe everything down with the wipe forms of that soap and they stay sick all the time. Do you know people like that? I mean i wash my hands when needed and things like that but they go overboard with the whole germ thing.
What do you think about people like that?

(Oh yea and their son (16 yrs) when he goes to school he holds it all day long until he gets home because he says the bathrooms at school are so dirty (which i know they are not) )

2007-02-12 19:15:33 · 11 answers · asked by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7

2007-02-12 19:14:38 · 8 answers · asked by KuMiKo..^__^ 1

I have 4 boys who need to be given something to do, i do the usual things like going for a walk and watching dvds and of course the playstation, but what do you do??

2007-02-12 18:58:26 · 4 answers · asked by mrgee32uk 2

just before christmas we had her over for 3 days, she wanted to do craft work so i let her, all i asked is she tidy it up when finished, my partner and i went out for about 1 hr when we came home my house was a mess the craft stuff was everywhere and his daughter had burnt my son on the chest with a lighter. she had told my kids not to dob on her. i found out about the burn mark when my son stood beside me with his shirt off. i yelled at her about it and she went crying to her dad saying i yell at her all the time my partner thinks it is also my kids fault, and i agree with him my kids know the rules and are held responsible if they dont abide by them. on a sunday when he is at work i have to look after her all day and she backchats and ignores me i dont know what to do about this cruelty to my kids because the dad wont discipline her i have now banned her from being here unless her dad is here for the full weekend we havent had her for 2 months now her dad wont take the full weekend

2007-02-12 18:30:31 · 16 answers · asked by frustrated stepmum 1

How big is too big for a child to be sitting on laps? Or carried around?

2007-02-12 18:18:33 · 4 answers · asked by Direktor 5