Parenting - March 2007

im 11 and when i was10 i always youst tobe naughtey when we were at the mall or in a food court and one day i was really sassy to my mu and i told her to shut up and was bossing her around she hadnver spanked me before and she said maddie come here and i was all like no shut up and all this. Then she grabbed my arm and said "i said come here now" and then she pulled down my pants and i stupidly started screaming so every one looked at me and then she pulled down my underwear and spanked my butt3 times SO hard it really hurt i was crying and then she told me to sit down and she didnt let me pull up my underwear untill we were ready to go. But the even more embarising thing was she took my skirt away and made me walk round the mallin just my underwear. since then if i mis-behavie i get a spank and if im in public she takes away my skirt or pants.
And now she buys these pants with no zippers on so she can pull them down straight away. and befor she has spanked me bear on a park bench.

2007-03-24 02:46:39 · 25 answers · asked by maddie g 1

my husband and i have been together since my daughter was 6 mnths old he has always loved her as his own and her first word was dad we got married and changed my daughters last name to his. We now want to know how he can offically adopt her there is no fathers name on the birth certificate and he wants nothing to do with her. If anyone has any suggestion that would be a big help
thanks

2007-03-24 02:15:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some children bring their own lunces. While other children do not. We are on a fixed income.

2007-03-24 02:11:35 · 15 answers · asked by mom21 1

and just wanted to know what most parents are doing! thanks so much

2007-03-24 01:33:04 · 7 answers · asked by momofmany 2

2007-03-24 01:17:39 · 3 answers · asked by thembabe 1

support parents

2007-03-24 01:14:46 · 8 answers · asked by Ian 1

The RACT recommend 8 to 10 years but I don't know of many children in this age group still using one, just wondering what other peoples opinions are.

2007-03-24 00:35:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a new Father thinking 20 years ahead.

How can I psychologically alter my kids thinking toward learning their academic studies as a benefit to become whatever they want to be?
I am open for a variety of ideas because I don't like the concept of pressuring my kids to learn like some parents. In my opinion, that concept does not help at all. It made some kids rebellious and lazy.

Does anyone have a food for thought or experience of what I am talking about?

For example,when my babies become of age, I want to introduce my daughters to individuals that is currently working in the profession of their interest.
This will give them a general idea of what its like and the steps they have to take to get there.

2007-03-23 23:38:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want it all now!! Very Confused And Frustrated!!!

2007-03-23 22:07:10 · 15 answers · asked by ~It's A Boy *Kaiden Avery*~ 3

My younger son has stammering problem while speaking. He is six now. is it true?

2007-03-23 21:19:40 · 5 answers · asked by saadmam 1

Many of the families I have visited there house in a mess, the elderly complaint that their sons,daughters,grandchildren do not take any responsibility of cleanliness,basic house hold committments,they always expect the Seniors to do the jobs like cleaning,cooking,washing setting their rooms in order and even do all the out door works? The working young girls and boys hardly stay with their family their main time is spend on shopping,partying and other extra curricular sensless activities which is is not supposed be done according to our culture. Overflowing ward robes,footwear,cosmetics why these things are happening in majority of the families??Why the oldies still have to nurse them like they were in their primary level?? When these things will be realised by this generation and bring harmony and happy environment of togetherness?in our society?please give a practical wise suggestions. Also is it O.K. that new generation have a great respect and love to their family tree in prnciple

2007-03-23 20:52:40 · 11 answers · asked by sweet papa 2

My step son and his sister have been here for a week. During that week he has lied, bullied the other children, pushed my son, picked on my duaghter and hit his sister. He says that his mother did not send him with his medication. I feel that that is just an excuse to get away with his bad behavior. I am afraid to have him up here again and he wants to stay the entire summer. I have to work and I worry about the safety of the other three kids. Advice? I plan on talking to his dad after we take them home tomorrow.

2007-03-23 19:33:21 · 13 answers · asked by mcgrawm7 2

How do you tell your parents what you want them to know with out it being Back Mouthing or something. I only 13, Yes but there should be some ways. I Kno what you thinking Wait till your 18 ur in there house and what not. Every Time I get into a Dissagreement with them, either when there wrong they will say YOu Mouthy. My Grandmother, Even thinks I am just trying to out in a simple point. Everyone I have asked says it is the Way to state your Point but Not With My Parents ?!?!?!?!?

2007-03-23 19:30:19 · 13 answers · asked by Gallant_Prince15 1

I have never thought it was right.. I have a almost 10mnth old and I dont think I would EVER lay a hand on him. Im sooo much bigger then him and I am so much stronger then his little self I just couldnt do something like that. I dont like the idea of spankings.. I know my parents always said I would do the same thing but I dont and wont. They spanked me and even tho it was there choice I still belive that it was/is very wrong. There are SO many other ways of going about punishment!!

What is your opinion on Spanking your kids? and if you don't spank what do you do when your kids do something wrong?

2007-03-23 19:19:29 · 45 answers · asked by Sarah 3

I am come to terms that it is OK not to have children and that I am able to give to others in ways that parents cannot. Scripture says in Isaiah 54:1 blessed o you barren woman and leap with joy for you will have more children that a womans with a husband, this has happened to me because I have 16 children in my life that are realted to me and give me such joy and lots and lots of laughter. Have you ever had this or smiliar experience How did you come to terms with it accept this and move in my moment of truth was when I watched children for a whole month and worked 14 hour days I asked myself honestly do I want to be a mommy 24/7/365 at the age I am now I am 37. And I did not feel a peace about it so I love the children or seddlings as I call them in my life. What are creative ways to be a great Aunt, godmother and spriritual mentor or mother? Thank you for your answers and I appreicate your taking the time to post.

2007-03-23 19:19:16 · 6 answers · asked by encourager4God 5

2007-03-23 19:16:08 · 11 answers · asked by moi16 1

I am wondering YOUR opinion in foster parent's??
Also my husband and I are interested in becoming foster parent's, what procedures will we have to go thru and is it a hard process? I am really looking forward to helping children in need while also starting my own family :)
I OWN a nice 3 bedroom house and have a nice fenced in back yard in case those are required. Thanks for any advice, etc... I receive!!

2007-03-23 19:15:55 · 5 answers · asked by babyN 4

I am married and i have 2 kids, but my parents don't know, what do i do?

2007-03-23 18:55:13 · 13 answers · asked by EmmChazz f 1

My 13 month old son co-sleeps with my husband and I (which we are fine with although it would be nice to get him into his crib maybe, next to our bed) but I go to bed rather late because I am going to college and use the time at night, ideally when he's sleeping, to do my homework. The problem is if I am not lying down with him and nursing him he fights bedtime. And I don't want to have to lay next to him for a half an hour + until he's sound asleep before having to sneak quietly out of the room. My husband has to rock him in our rocker-recliner until he pretty much cries himself into exhaustion. I hate it. Can anyone provide any tips on how to get our son to sleep without the battle? We are not into the cry-it-out alone in a crib method. Thank you.

2007-03-23 18:54:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

throw tantrums???? my child never did that as a kid, not to mention all these brats with potty mouths! my son did that once and he got a soap bar in his mouth! THAT WAS THE LAST TIME HE CURSED, HE IS NOW 19!

i'M sure alot of you weak mamas will talk smack, that's ok. TRUST ME, YOUR TIME OUT CRUD DOES NOT WORK!!!

2007-03-23 18:47:17 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

my son has been getting bulled at school for sometime now and he is only 7yrs old i have spoken to the principle and teacher and just recently the school counsler. my son who decided that nobody cared about him left home at 7:30 in the morning while everyone else was asleep. luckly he was found about a half an hour later by a family member. he spoke with 5 diffrent family memebers and told them basically the same story about being picked on and everything. it's was very heart breaking for me because here i had thought i had done something wrong and that one of my babies was trying to leave our family. before i knew why he left you can just imagine the fear and emotions i was feeling when i his brother told me he couldn't find him and then we i went to see what he meant and found out he was gone my world just literally came apart at the seams and i was trying to hold it together as to not make his brothers and sister not to panick. i need to know how i handle this with him?

2007-03-23 18:10:12 · 12 answers · asked by Dud-deez 2

2007-03-23 17:38:32 · 3 answers · asked by steeldank 1

2007-03-23 17:32:46 · 5 answers · asked by maci 1

2007-03-23 17:24:16 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

I emailed a request to join a playgroup. In my email I said that my son has cerebral palsy, and could we join the group? The woman (who is the leader) emailed me back and said that "I'm sure you would rather be in a special needs group." I emailed her back twice and said that no, it didn't need to be a special needs group.
She never responded.

So I emailed her today (after 8 days) and said that it seemed that she was being prejudiced and that's not right.

This is the reply I got: "Although you are obviously starved for attention and your comments are mere drivel, I feel compelled to reply.I do like how you have chosen to make yourself the MARTYR for special needs children in the playgroup circuit. That was a nice touch. Perhaps you can make yourself a cape or something. How dare you toss your socially discriminating rant in my direction..."

She then went on to say that my son would need years of therapy after dealing with me as his mother, calling me "Sybil" etc.

2007-03-23 17:15:36 · 17 answers · asked by Gemini 2

So tonight my husband and I got into a big fight because he just says out of the blue "It's time to let the baby spend the night with people" to which I responded, "No, it's not. I'm not ready and I'm not letting him stay anywhere when I'm not comfortable with it" Our son isn't even six months old yet, and I see no need in leaving him with anyone right now unless it was an emergency and we had to. Why does anyone need to keep him? Can't they just spend time when him when we're around? He's so dead set on his parents keeping him overnight and I told him no and he said "Yea, well we'll see about that" WHAT? How can he TELL me, his MOTHER, that I HAVE to let him do anything I don't want him to? I don't know what to say to him. (I particually don't want his parents watching him because, as some of you may remember, I had a problem with them when he was first born being very possesive of him and calling themselves mom and dad to my son. That's over now, but I'm still bothered by it) So yea, how do I convince him that it has to be BOTH of our decision and he has to wait until I'm ready? Just because he wants to, he thinks that's the end of it and he will.. and I guess I don't get a say. IDK, I'm so upset about this, I don't want him out of my sight.. let alone overnight!

2007-03-23 17:09:51 · 18 answers · asked by ... 1

2007-03-23 17:04:29 · 6 answers · asked by felicia_finuf2002 1

Why does every adult ask children this?

2007-03-23 16:59:10 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

im 18 and shes 16 and she's 5 days late, age aside...do you think her parents would make her stop seeing me even tho they know how much we love each other?

and...her mom was also pregnant when she was 16 and had to raise her daughter on her own because her bf left and i dont think she would want her daughter to go through the same thing, right?

if you were a parent would you make her stop seeing me or would you let her because it is my child too?

2007-03-23 16:30:08 · 12 answers · asked by BoSox 007 3

2007-03-23 16:17:52 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous