Parenting - February 2007

I live in quite a rough area and was gob smacked by the behaviour of the kids in my street, they are horrid. their mums are too, effin and blindin at them all the time, they never get punished because that would mean they have to come in the house and get under their feet. Apparently they have ADHD surely aren't they just a product of their own upbringing, I dont think there is a straight forward test for this. One boy in question goes to bed with a can of coke and crisps and sweets, they go through litres of coke (their mum told me this) doesn't diet have a big thing in this.

2007-02-04 22:42:58 · 33 answers · asked by charlie 3

My mates daughter shakes and the kids at school take the micky out of her. My mate doesn't want to take her to the doctors because she doesn't want to make an issue of it and she doesn't want her daughter to take any medicine for nerves etc. her daighter is 10 now but has been like this for about 6 years. We notice it when she is doing detailed colouring-in or trying to write really neatly.

We can't tell if it happens when she's nervous or anxious or if it's a medical condition.

Has anyone else come across this and if so, what was wrong with the kid? Did they grow out of it or did they need to see a doctor?

2007-02-04 22:05:29 · 11 answers · asked by Easy Rider 2

Hi everyone, I have a dilemma. Since we've moved to this small town 2 years ago, the mother of my child's classmate has bullied some teachers ("I'll have your job!") into giving her child extra credit so she can win all academic awards for highest grade in each subject (she was earning highest grades until my daughter started school here; they are both tied for highest GPA in their class and both ranked first out of 300 students). My daughter is devastated when this happens, and honestly, I am livid. Apparently this family is the talk of the town and their intimidation tactics have never been addressed by the school or other parents. Their child yells at teachers if she doesn't get the top grade, while my daughter is meek and modest (like me) and doesn't say a word. Both kids are competing to get into a prestigious school where past and present achievements are heavily weighed. How should I handle this situation so that I can stop feeling a slow burn every time I see these people?

2007-02-04 21:56:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-04 20:45:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Both my partner and i give our little boy smooth blended food still but i have tried bit more chunkier foods like pasta but he just does not take to them so, any ideas of what i can give him as i am worrying too much-many thanks xx

2007-02-04 20:20:48 · 17 answers · asked by sarz 2

my son eats only what he likes to eat not what he has to eat and whats good for him...

2007-02-04 19:51:21 · 12 answers · asked by sarah 1

personality-wise that is

2007-02-04 19:08:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Writing a research paper regarding cps removing children from the parents with no proof of abuse/neglect; money made off of adoption of the children; Does anyone know a reputable website that has information on cps victimizing good families with the intent to put the children in foster care/adoption to meet quotas.

2007-02-04 18:26:40 · 3 answers · asked by Mazzy 1

i have been out working for the last few months and i hired a babysitter for my daughter. the babysitter is male. i somewhat have a feeling that she have been sexually abused by the babysitter. my husband is a FBI spcial agent. should i talk about this with my husband or should i talk to the babysitter?

2007-02-04 18:16:00 · 25 answers · asked by emma 1

Have heard that is more common for male euro children to use tights than in the U.S., maybe because is colder there.
We discussed it and want to settle the question.

2007-02-04 18:08:19 · 2 answers · asked by roblesbigfish 2

2007-02-04 18:06:11 · 5 answers · asked by sah 2

she has no children no spouse?

2007-02-04 17:41:02 · 5 answers · asked by kyandindiana 1

what am i in for behaviour wise? how can I make her feel more comfortable when she misses him, shes very young yes, but extremely intellegent for her age, whe will know within a matter of days that something is very wrong. Any advice would really help.

2007-02-04 16:40:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Molestation or sexual abuse of a two year old boy?

2007-02-04 16:20:28 · 17 answers · asked by gistog2006 2

if you know any "safe" chatroom for a 13 year old, that would be great.. thank you

2007-02-04 16:11:10 · 36 answers · asked by emma 1

My four year old seems to not want to use the bathroom. She knows she is supposed to, but she seems to be stubborn and not want to. She'll go all day without having accidents and then, out of the blue, pee/poop her pants or go on the floor. It's getting really annoying and we don't know what to do. We've tried bribing, pleading, talking, punishing, taking away toys, nothing works. Her older sister was so easy to potty train so this is rather new. It just seems like she doesn't care and we don't know why. My wife is a classroom mom with her sister in kindergarten. So she's been to kindergarten and when she peed her pants there, she seemed embarrassed but went right back to doing it again anyway. She can go all night without having an accident, then wake up in the morning and pee on the floor next to the bathroom like it's nothing. I just don't get it. :(

2007-02-04 15:52:19 · 7 answers · asked by jas_shultz 1

is it ok 2 see me naked sometimes "case they sometimes do"

2007-02-04 15:43:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

so far today, I ate a chicken and corn t.v dinner for lunch with a grape soda.. after I has a little portion of peanut M&M's.. and throughout the day until now I have been drinking water.. but will I get fat if I eat some Cheeze-It's with a grape soda and then in like an hour eat some spagetti? I just got back like at 7:30 from my complex's gym, I walked on the treadmill for 20 Minutes on level 2.2 .. I also did like 50-60 jumping jacks in the morning and also in the morning [8:00AM] 100 crunches.. will I get fat if I eat cheeze-its and a grape soda then in an hour eat spagetti? IM 13 and kinda chubby!!

2007-02-04 15:17:44 · 13 answers · asked by Julio 2

My cousin is due to have her first child in one month and she hasn't even bought one single item for the baby! I think that is absurd and shows a sign of neglect. What if she went into premature labor? What the hell would she even dress the kid in? How would she get the baby home without a car seat? I am really concerned about what type of mommy she will be... she doesn't seem like she is too happy to become a mommy at all!

2007-02-04 15:06:39 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

Things you see other kids doing, or parents not doing? etc. I'm not trying to sound like a perfect parent, I'm just curious.

2007-02-04 14:51:54 · 27 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3

2007-02-04 14:39:41 · 27 answers · asked by brown579 s 2

2007-02-04 14:29:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

my problem is i've been spoiling my baby in everything, i do lots , idon't let him cry ,when i do i feel bad so i pick him up and play 24/7 , i even sleep with the little guy, i love him so much i can't let him cry his little heart out .ican't do anything like clean my home , have a shower , have some good sex or even talk to someone or even on the phone, my 2 oldest children were not one bit like this when they were babies i even did almost the same thing as i'm doing now but this baby boy is keeping me on my feet 24/7 and i gotta do it..... here tonite i'm asking you all to give me some good feedback on the little king i have here beside me now mmm

2007-02-04 14:29:25 · 16 answers · asked by darkangelflea 2

what is petticoat punishment? and has anyone ever used it before?

2007-02-04 14:02:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-04 13:54:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-04 13:35:59 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Like everything has its place..or are you more, whatever?

2007-02-04 13:27:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 9 year old son has been staying with my uncle for 2 weeks on holiday, my uncle has a 13 year old son, who has in the last year decided he wants to be a gangsta wannaB. Now I KNOW my son can be naughty and bad, i admit it. But since he has been home he has bullied younger children, stolen smokes, smoked ciggy's ( i smelt it on him) and lied about almost everything. Before he left he hated ciggys i gave up 6 months ago after he asked me to. He has never stolen before, he works for everything he wants pocket money wise. And he has always been good with younger and smaller children, looking after them, being really gentle. he has come home with a total mind make over Help How Do i Get my Son Back? My 13 Year old cousin now calls my 9 year old his prospector gang wannab.

2007-02-04 13:18:44 · 9 answers · asked by disturbedxxcalmness 3

My ex took my son for his first unsupervised visit yesterday. I gave him instructions on what he eats, I only give my son organic foods, I make all of his baby food, and he never eats sweets. My son came home covered in icing and when I asked what it was from, my ex told me that he had given my son a cinnamon roll, and then tried to tell me it's not big deal because cinnamon rolls do not have sugar in them (and he's in school to be a nurse!). I got upset with him for going against my instructions, and he said I was overreacting. I really don't think I was. I feel that whie I have the chance to influence my son on his eating habits, I should take advantage of it. Am I nuts for trying to keep him away from sugary foods?

2007-02-04 13:02:01 · 22 answers · asked by jennifer a 1

they give a 13 year old ONLY 30 minutes on the computer a day, cant have cell unless they pay for it, have to ask to get on the computer, cant have a myspace, and cant have a parental advisory CD?

2007-02-04 12:39:51 · 50 answers · asked by Sarah 2