Parenting - March 2007

...or save it till he or she is adult and mature enough to handle the consequences? Would it differ if it were your son, or if it were your daughter?

2007-03-09 04:13:33 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

After all of the problems that have occurred in this country, how can people still be so blind and act so nonchalant about it? Just because celebrities do it doesn’t make it ok. How about demonstrating some maturity and self control and keep your pants up out of wedlock? Think of what the child has to suffer and think about how society has to suffer. (Crimes have been linked to homes with lack of fatherly guidance). A child needs a father, and shame on anyone who thinks otherwise. I have sympathy for people who had children in wedlock but then whose spouse died or ditched them, were raped, or adopted a kid, but other than that, I can’t think of any other legitimate excuse. It's not the 60's anymore. It's time to move on.

2007-03-09 03:44:29 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I do lots of activities myself. We live in London, near River Thames. Walking along the river is wonderful. At long weekends we put the bikes on top of the car and drove away from London. Every weekend I ask her to come along for a bike ride or walk. She refuses. She prefers to stay home and do cooking instead. She does not watch TV almost at all. We like to go shopping together for hours on the weekends. However, going shopping cannot be the only solution.

One reply in the previous message contained "depression" which is now making me think. She has been suffering from terrible skin reactions (scaly and flaky), side effects of her bone marrow transplant 18 months ago. She is on immune suppressant drugs and steroids. I want to encourage her into exercise because I think it will contribute to her recovery and strengthen the immune system. Now thinking about it, she might as well be depressed therefore shows no interest. I think the only thing I can do is to keep trying. Make sense?

2007-03-09 03:35:31 · 13 answers · asked by xelty . 2

i got in a fight with my little brother whos 7 and he started it but then i punched him and gave him a black eye and kicked him and now he has a really bad bruse but now my mums blaming it on me and my brother making up loads of stuff that i didn't do and now my mums saying she wants to send me to a boot camp thing but i don't want to go but she said i need to sort out my anger so she making me go how can i stop her?

2007-03-09 03:31:46 · 4 answers · asked by Jez 1

Why? How do you feel about it now and what would you do differently if you could?

I'm not implying that you don't love your child, just that for some reason (drug use, crime, prostitution, etc..) you have had to let them go and move on yourself.

2007-03-09 03:24:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

And is that a good or bad thing?

What I'm asking is what are some good habits you have that have formed in your children, and alternatively, are there any bad habits you have that have also formed in your children?

2007-03-09 03:01:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 8 year old daughter was molested by a 10 year old girl at a slumber party. I found out 3 days later and reported it. The Det told me that since it was a she said/she said issue they would not persue court action against her.

As her father I feel the child has been abused twice. What if any recourse do I have (legally).

I am getting her counseling and do all the good things that should be done for her.

2007-03-09 02:05:51 · 16 answers · asked by ML 5

My daughter is 13 years old. She is pretty slim, no weight problems. I would like her to be more active in physical activities but she refuses to bike or go for a walk. I thought perhaps she does not like to sweat so I suggested her to do yoga (no sweating). she has some health problems and I think doing exercise will do her only good. She is stubborn as hell and refuses everything. It is the age as well I know. Threatening, rewarding, reasoning, reverse psychology, showing friends as examples, explaining health benefits, registering for clubs like tennis, dance, netball did not work so far. She is just genuinely not interested.

Question 1: Is there any way to kick her out of the couch and from the computer?
Question 2: Is it ok what I am doing or I should just let go and don’t bother at all.

2007-03-09 01:59:47 · 26 answers · asked by xelty . 2

What type of behavior or action would your child have to commit for you to want to kick him or her out ? Are there some that would never force their kids out of the house ??

2007-03-09 01:36:49 · 11 answers · asked by burlingtony 2

My son was diagnosed with ADD.He has a negative comment every minute about something.He swears all the time,non stop about nothing major.He is almost 16.I know he has some issues with anger but he doesn't want to help us help him.Any suggestions,Please,I am worried for his future.

2007-03-09 01:20:20 · 5 answers · asked by Lisa 3

A drunk man in an Oldsmobile

They said had run the light

That caused the six-car pileup

On 109 that night.

When broken bodies lay about

"And blood was everywhere,"

"The sirens screamed out eulogies,"

For death was in the air.

"A mother, trapped inside her car,"

Was heard above the noise;

Her plaintive plea near split the air:

"Oh, God, please spare my boys!"

She fought to loose her pinned hands;

"She struggled to get free,"

But mangled metal held her fast

In grim captivity.

Her frightened eyes then focused

"On where the back seat once had been,"

But all she saw was broken glass and

Two children's seats crus hed in.

Her twins were nowhere to be seen;

"She did not hear them cry, "

"And then she prayed they'd been thrown free, "

"Oh, God, don't let them die! "

Then firemen came and cut her loose, "

"But when they searched the back, "

"They found therein no little boys, "

But the seat belts were intact.

They thought the woman had gone mad

"And was traveling alone, "

"But when they turned to question her, "

They discovered she was gone.

Policemen saw her running wild

And screaming above the noise

"In beseeching supplication, "

Please help me find my boys!

They're four years old and wear blue shirts;

"Their jeans are blue to match.""

"One cop spoke up, ""They're in my car, "

And they don't have a scratch.

They said their daddy put them there

"And gave them each a cone, "

Then told them both to wait for Mom

To come and take th em home.

"I've searched the area high and low, "

But I can't find their dad.

"He must have fled the scene, "

"I guess, and that is very bad."

"The mother hugged the twins and said, "

"While wiping at a tear, "

"He could not flee the scene, you see, "

"For he's been dead a year."

"The cop just looked confused and asked, "

"Now, how can that be true? "

"The boys said, ""Mommy, Daddy came "

"And left a kiss for you."" "

He told us not to worry

"And that you would be all right, "

And then he put us in this car with

"The pretty, flashing light. "

"We wanted him to stay with us, "

"Because we miss him so, "

"But Mommy, he just hugged us tight "

And said he had to go.

He said someday we'd understand

"And told us not to fuss, "

"And he said to tell you, Mommy, "

"He's watching over us."

The mother knew without a doubt

"That what they spoke was true, "

"For she recalled their dad's last words, " " I will watch over you."

The firemen's notes could not explain

"The twisted, mangled car, "

And how the three of them escaped

Without a single scar.

"But on the cop's report was scribed, "

"In print so very fine, "

An angel walked the beat tonight on Highway 109.

2007-03-09 01:14:26 · 24 answers · asked by Lindsey S 2

Has anyone tried it? Is it worth using?

2007-03-09 01:03:52 · 1 answers · asked by M B 1

She is 8 1/2, a 30 chest and would easily fit an AA cup.
I don't want to make her different from her peer group but obviously need to watch out for her welfare also.

2007-03-09 00:16:44 · 56 answers · asked by janetedwards1962 1

Why are some parents today ruining things for young children at school? So far young kids today can't have any holiday without SOMEONE getting offended! It is really starting to tick me off....now Easter Bunny is Spring Bunny?! No more Valentine's, Christmas, Haunaka, Kwanza, Thanksgiving, or Halloween.....and now I heard one school in Massachusetts last year could not make Mother's and Father's Day cards in Kindergarten because some families might get offended!??

This has to end!!!! Genrations of kids have celebrated all of these in school and nobody was offended before, nobody was scarred for life...what happened to teaching children diversity? What does everyone else think??

2007-03-08 23:48:20 · 7 answers · asked by ♥Mommy to 3 year old Jacob and baby on the way♥ 7

do you think school dinners are good value money wise and nutritional ?

2007-03-08 22:48:51 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-08 22:45:18 · 6 answers · asked by fara 1

A friend of mine has a 6 year old son. He is fun, loving, sensetive and a joy to be around. But he is always in your face wanting to tell you everything and excited about what he wants to say. I personaly don't have a problem with this. (probably because I don't live with him 24/7). The mother is concerned that his behavior may be a result of her drinking alot of cola during her pregnancy. Can this be true or is it just the childs personality of being excited about his day and what he has done and wanting to share this with people?

2007-03-08 22:38:53 · 11 answers · asked by smc4u73 3

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2007-03-08 22:37:50 · 13 answers · asked by AdRiaN AAS 1

2007-03-08 22:02:35 · 13 answers · asked by Jacks036 5

Also, is excessive gift giving a sign of sexual abuse?

2007-03-08 21:28:08 · 13 answers · asked by TryingIs N 1

when you are owed back pay do you automatic recieve it when the payer file taxes?

2007-03-08 18:18:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

What should I get my son for Easter? He is 16 months old and really his first Easter where he can enjoy anything I get him. I was thinking of getting him some Baby Einstein books and some new spring summer clothes. I don't want to get him candy because I don't want to introduce him to sweets just yet. But I do want to get him things he needs. I do have a few ideas for toys but I would like to get an idea from other parent's as to what you think would be a good idea of what I should get my son for Easter. Thanks

2007-03-08 18:08:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I love my one year old daughter.but it my ex she just give so much problems i tried work things out to see my daughter every two weeks but she always complan that my daughter is too much but when I get her i have no problem at all she just a baby but mx always tell her friend what going on and her friend will call me and tell me thatr i don't love my baby... hello i hve a job... what should i do? help!!!

2007-03-08 17:49:06 · 9 answers · asked by JT 1

I am wanting to know if anybody has experienced this tradgedy in their lives and what support they had.
When my first born son was eight weeks old my partner was settling him down for the night. I myself had promised my 4 year old daughter that i would sleep with her in her room untill bubs next feed. She had been feeling left and I had been feeling guilty about this. As our son was born 8 weeks early and weighed 2lbs13oz I had spent alot of time at hospital in the neonatle unit. We we so happy when we got to bring him home at 6 weeks just in time for xmas. Well anyway, on this particular night I had set my alarm clock in time for his next feed. I went into his bedroom to feed him and discovered he was not in his cot nor was my partner in the bed. Deep down I already knew what had happened. I went into the lounge and realised that my partner in trying to settle him had fallen asleep on him sufficating him. There were no support groups for us. Only SIDS which is different.

2007-03-08 17:43:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have no kids of my own and i really dont care for kids to be around them everyday i like being alone in my own little world what to do sometimes well everytime i wish it was just us two

2007-03-08 17:08:19 · 21 answers · asked by KATRINA W 1

2007-03-08 16:10:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

We already have three children and can afford it. Should we go ahead or wait till the children are older

2007-03-08 15:46:58 · 15 answers · asked by luckeybug 2

my 17 month old daughter still isnt talking should i be worried, she points at things and it sounds like she says whats that but it doesnt really seem to be real words.

2007-03-08 15:31:20 · 17 answers · asked by Blondie 2

Hes been taking care of her since 1, but she loves to take showers with him, at what age should i stop letting my husband see her nude?

2007-03-08 15:01:55 · 34 answers · asked by lachiquilis1 1

She throws tantrums morning and nite because she hates school so much! It's boring. She even wrote her teacher a letter telling her how boring it is. I want to find alternative schools in Concord NH for her but I'm not having any luck. Any advice anyone could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. I am desperate. I hate to see her in so much pain and the tantrums are destroying our little family.

2007-03-08 14:40:52 · 13 answers · asked by catscratch 3