Parenting - February 2007

I have a 15 yr old who would like to have an afterschool job, but has been unsucessful as employers in our area seem to want employees who are 16 or older and can drive (understandable). I suggested volunteering at a hospital or YMCA for experience and possible leads. My question is I would like to offer my child an allowance for volunteering...sort of like a paycheck every week in exchange for their time...and I would like suggestions as to how much per week. She would only be volunteering about 10-12 hours per week. Thanks...

2007-02-12 17:14:22 · 15 answers · asked by butternbiskits 3

I am a parent of 2 daughters, one 15 and the other 12. I am appalled more and more everyday at the lack of responsible actions by parents. The non-involved, do-whatever-you-want attitude, and the selfishness I see is crazy. I am trying to keep my girls out of trouble without completely sheltering them, but so many kids they go to school with just run rampant. They have no-one home during the day, no curfews, no limitations, no rules or guidelines. Therefore they have no respect...for themselves or authority. This is scary beyond my comprehension. It doesn't matter where you live, it's everywhere! Wake up parents...these kids are our future! Any comments???

2007-02-12 17:06:24 · 17 answers · asked by butternbiskits 3

I'm seventeen years old and I have a little sister, she just turned six. She likes to, if I'm reading a book to her, or kissing her good night, reach up and run her hand along my face- she likes the feeling of the stubble. I can't decide if its appropriate to let her...I mean, I personally think telling her "No, you can't" is stupid and reinforces problems we have in society...but I want to hear what others have to say. Thanks.

2007-02-12 16:47:09 · 24 answers · asked by fslcaptain737 4

I'm seventeen years old and I have a little sister, she just turned six. She likes to, if I'm reading a book to her, or kissing her good night, reach up and run her hand along my face- she likes the feeling of the stubble. I can't decide if its appropriate to let her...I mean, I personally think telling her "No, you can't" is stupid and reinforces problems we have in society...but I want to hear what others have to say. Thanks.

2007-02-12 16:44:20 · 24 answers · asked by fslcaptain737 4

i have a 4yr old and i also have a 3month old..before baby i had all the time in the world for my girl and now with my son he takes up alot of my time and leaves not alot of time for my daugther..i feel so bad but she is so great with her brother but trys to be mommy and also does act out every once in a while due to lack of attention and i know its very normal.how do you all deal with it? what do you or have you done to make more time with the older child and make them them feel not so left out?

2007-02-12 16:28:39 · 14 answers · asked by lovedove662000 3

Assuming you can't leave your house or send your kids to grandma's..... What is a good way to de-stress? For example, do you lock yourself in the bathroom and have a bubble bath? My boys (5 and 7) can make me crazy. Boys are so rough and noisy even when they're just playing - not fighting. What are some good suggestions for a 15 minute chill-out? I'm a responsible adult so no alcohol while watching the kids... sigh...

2007-02-12 16:18:57 · 18 answers · asked by pookiemct07 5

I propose that the Social Service department of Child Welfare start offering classes on spanking to any parents who want them, and that abusive parents be forced to take them. The point of the classes would be to educate parents as to what is and is not acceptable physical punishment, legally speaking.

I beleive that physical punishment can be a good thing for children. I also beleive that many abusive parents honestly think that they are not being excessive.

What do you think?

2007-02-12 16:01:01 · 14 answers · asked by juicy_wishun 6

My son, who is 5, is the biological son of my husband. Although he is not my biological son, he thinks he is because I have been in his life since he was 2 and his biological mother is not a part of his life. I also have a biological daughter who is 6. For some reason, I find that I am harder on him. He will do certain things that will set me off, but when my daughter does the very same thing in a different circumstance, I don't get angry with her at all. I do try to be fair and all rules apply to both children, but it seems as though I must have some sort of biological attachment to my daughter and not with him. I do think that he may be able to sense my emotional distance. I don't readily take hugs and kisses from him than I do from my daughter. I don't want him growing up feeling like his mother never loved him. The psychological effects can really affect his life when he is older. What about other people who have adopted children??

2007-02-12 15:56:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-12 15:42:51 · 7 answers · asked by c 1

I have a two month old baby girl and I am not married to her father. We recently split up and child support/custody has not gone through the court yet. He is not threatening to take her from me. I want to let him see her but i am scared he will run off with her. he says he has the right to see her whenever he wants and to take her wherever he wants. What are my rights? do i have the say so in what she does?

2007-02-12 15:30:57 · 12 answers · asked by floridabeachbabe05 1

I just started a new job and I am trying to get my 2 year old daughter on a schedule where she will be in bed by 9pm what time should I get her up? And what about a nap?? I start my job on monday.

2007-02-12 14:55:43 · 7 answers · asked by SunShineBabe 3

What advice do you have for new parents?

Looking back do you wish you had done anything differently, if yes what and why?

2007-02-12 14:39:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do any of you have favorites? Do you prefer one or more of your children to the other(s)? Do you think this is right?

2007-02-12 14:24:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-12 14:06:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, I know this sounds funny, but I was spying on my son playing with his " little guy " and he allowed the cat to watch his indecent assault on himself. Now wouldn't a normal young man get rid of the cat before treating himself like an amusement park ? I've taken his goldfish out of his room as a precautionary move, I don't want to hear any splashing at night when I"m trying to get some sleep. I have called his teachers to let them know that there will be no pets allowed at the weekly " show and tell ". I've talked to my wife and she thinks I"m overreacting so I slapped her for talking back to me while I'm in a parental nightmare. I"m just not sure what to do, I"ve cancelled the discovery channel and got rid of all national geographic magazines and cancelled our trip to the San Diego Zoo..what more can I do ? any suggestions ?

2007-02-12 13:33:41 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-12 13:31:49 · 7 answers · asked by negress07 2

2007-02-12 13:03:11 · 4 answers · asked by melissa 1

Please go to this link and read the question, it is something about new parents getting between 3-5 thousand dollars. I have never heard of this before. What exactly is it for and what countries are doing it and what not.

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN THIS TO ME AND WHAT THIS IS ALL ABOUT. THANKS SO MUCH.

2007-02-12 12:59:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Apparantly the majority of highly successful CEOs report that they were spanked as children. Opinions anyone? I am attaching the link for the article.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/companies/management/2006-10-08-spanking-ceos-usat_x.htm

2007-02-12 12:58:02 · 10 answers · asked by SusieeQ 3

I am making the cake myself, but I am not sure what to do about decorations or snacks.

2007-02-12 12:37:41 · 7 answers · asked by LittleMermaid 5

2007-02-12 11:20:51 · 12 answers · asked by broken heart 2

My son at the age of 2 started to demonstrate peculiar behaviors, the ability to identify letters/numbers forward, backwards, and upside down, he new the TV schedule of programs at 4ish years of age, he does constantly suck his thumb, when asked a question he reverts his response to other focal points or interests, he is very speeched delayed, there is no way to really discipline becuase he doesnt care, I talk to him and tell him why is being punished, I take away privelages he doesnt care at all

He is very hyper and can interact with others somewhat, he is very loving but become very mean and hateful, and temper, I am running out of patience he is 5 and I do sense something is wrong as a mother and it is killing me inside what about our future any parents with autistic children who respond this will understand symptoms, but if any sarcasm is on a post all I can say is you'll be in my prayers and I will hope God works in your heart to understand mental health issues. THANK YOU ALL

2007-02-12 11:07:05 · 12 answers · asked by defenseonly 3

Me and my fiance are expecting our first baby boy in May. I'll be off school till August, then I go back, and he'll be working. Has anyone had to put their infant in daycare so soon? How did it go?

2007-02-12 10:52:16 · 14 answers · asked by unicarel 2

I'm a mom of two. There is four of us. We have two dogs, that I dislike a lot. They are big and I am allergic to the dogs. Ever since my husband and I moved in with each other the dogs got jealous and destroyed our house, but my husband refuses to let one of them leave, because he has had one of them for 6 years. One is 8 and the other is a 10 month old. These dogs have destroyed carpets, couches, chairs, shoes, floor, and pooped and peed all over the place. We can't leave the dogs out so we lock one in the bathroom and the other in the laundry room. If we left the 8 yr old one out she would climb all over our son's bed getting it dirty and sucking on the comforter. I have caught her at night destroying the bathroom door, and pooping all over our things. The other one, destroyed our laundry room floor and chewed our gas line to the hot water heater. It's horrible. I am highly allergic to the new dog. I have tiny scabs on my body from stratching and benadryl doesn't work. What to do?

2007-02-12 10:42:51 · 3 answers · asked by fourcheeks4 5

Different things work for different children so what works for your children?

2007-02-12 10:41:37 · 15 answers · asked by Love always, Kortnei 6

Why is it legal in Vermont?

2007-02-12 10:23:01 · 13 answers · asked by Alert 1

My 8y/o son basically refuses to sleep in his own bed anymore. Back in October we moved into a new house. He helped "design" his new room and he has everything that he wants/needs. However, around the end of November, he started finding his way to my bed, after I'd already put him to bed in his.

So, I notice he's in my bed and I politely wake him up and take him to go back to his own bed. However, when I wake up in the morning...poof, he's back in bed with me.

What am I to do? Any suggestions?

2007-02-12 09:57:13 · 11 answers · asked by l8yjc 2

2007-02-12 09:50:12 · 11 answers · asked by jayshawn 1

My wife accidently dropped one of her birth control pill in the car last night and we couldnt find it so she didnt take it yesterday? What next? Does she take the one for today and continue like if nothing happened? or does she have to take two today? if so, what happens with the one she is suppose to take at the end of her pack? Plz help. Thank you.

2007-02-12 09:48:53 · 8 answers · asked by Deception 2

2007-02-12 09:37:03 · 9 answers · asked by petunia 1