Parenting - March 2007

I'm going to be a new mom soon and i can't stop thinking about how it's going to be...i'm soooo scared that i'mnot going to be good enough...or i'm going to do everything wrong...how do i calm myself...and stop thinking about all this? i'm worrying myself sick...

2007-03-07 14:31:48 · 15 answers · asked by shana b 1

point blank she is getting on my nerves! i dont think it's fair for men to always pay for things like this, because now a days you can't trust no one. but she told me she had sex with 2 other dudes during the time but im the only one that treated her nice...come on thats a bunch of bull and she know if i think/know it's not my child why do i have to pay? why can't she? ain't she trying to prove something too? and now i have old papers that i got from my old address before the storm katrina-this people trying to put me on child support for a fact thats not proven and that is so wrong. so if i have to pay and i think/know it's not mine why she can't pay to prove that it is mine? if thats the case why don't the social services make both parties pay half thats the right thing to do if you ask me! so if any body have a answer or advice please contact me thank you and enjoy the rest of your day/evening/night?

2007-03-07 14:31:36 · 5 answers · asked by akstaves79 1

He is very addicted to games. I had so many talks of how games wont help me in life, but he doesn't listen to me. He is getting C's and B's. He used to be a very smart kid. He struggles to learn now and still plays. Help! I would also need some good study habits to show my son. Mine aren't working for him.

2007-03-07 14:23:57 · 28 answers · asked by alex k 1

For kids what are some good parenting techniques that are healthy?

2007-03-07 14:11:19 · 1 answers · asked by smileyfaces4u2u2 2

What I'm refering to is a swat on the backside or the back of the hand. Not taking them out to the woodshed like my grandmother did to me.

2007-03-07 13:57:03 · 15 answers · asked by wezy53154 5

some times parents do not understand why there child does not play in many games. I am a coach who wants everyone to get equal playing time but if i see someone working harder then another my first choice will be the hard worker....but i dont think parents want to hear that there child isnt working hard what is the best way to go about a complaining parent?
Thank you!

2007-03-07 13:54:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

While on vacation, out of the country, your son, who has no driver's license, uses your car. He gets caught by a family member who is checking on things for you and uses the car again. How do you punish this rebellious 19 year old?

2007-03-07 13:45:26 · 15 answers · asked by Frankie 1

My friend and her husband are doing interviews and this is the first time they've done them for a babysitter so they are wondering what questions should be asked (in addition to checking references).

2007-03-07 13:23:52 · 5 answers · asked by Love always, Kortnei 6

Is accepting six hours of free child care while your husband is deployed to Iraq the same as being on welfare?

If you feel it is please explain what you would to in order to get some things done that children cannot be there for--hair appointments, doctor appointments, registering vehicles, emergencies or just having a little time for yourself?

Please remember you would not live by family or close friends that are able to baby sit.

Thanks for answering!!

2007-03-07 12:26:24 · 20 answers · asked by .vato. 6

I was always bought up to respect my parents. If we were naughty we got a smack. This being with what ever was handy, weather it was a hand, belt,strap,jug cord etc. It was never excessive force, just a little sting to put us back in line. Why is it today that it is such a big no no. My ten year old daughter threatned to go her school teacher when i gave her a little smack for using bad language. Do parents not smack their children any more. It never did us any harm as kids and helped us learn to give respect.

2007-03-07 12:14:00 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sometimes we need to open our minds a bit and meet different kinds of people.

The daughter is 16 and is me.

2007-03-07 11:30:21 · 13 answers · asked by Lori 5

I want to know how much do you charge to babysit other kids than your own?

2007-03-07 11:08:37 · 9 answers · asked by Sunshine 3

They didn't really think i'd type it in but what the heck- 50 cents says they are all yours- any takers?

2007-03-07 10:56:58 · 3 answers · asked by Norma S 2

I'm 26. Married for 4 years. Sometimes I want children. Sometimes I really don't. I've read before it's a misconception that people are happier after having children. In fact, marrital satisfaction goes down after having kids and goes back up again after kids move out. My parents are getting older though, and I figure eventually we'll have kids anyway--- and I want my kids to know their grandparents. But sometimes, when I'm watching other people's children, I find them annoying and gross. Gross to wipe their noses. Annoying when they don't do what I tell them to do. Wouldn't it be different if they were my own kids?

2007-03-07 10:55:36 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

seen this site and are any of you on it ??
if link wont work cut and paste it

http://www.parentsbehavingbadly.com/

2007-03-07 10:46:35 · 4 answers · asked by debrasearch 6

Moms and Dads, if your 14 year old boy asked you for pet rats, what would be the first thing you would think of/say to him?

thank you!

2007-03-07 10:36:24 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

THE OLDEST WHO IS ABOUT 7 IS TERRIFIED TO LEAVE HIS PARENT FOR FEAR OF PARENT BEING LONELY. THE YOUNGEST 2 ARE ALWAYS HUNGRY. WHEN THEY COME TO VISIT ME THEY SHOVEL FOOD INTO THEIR MOUTHS LIKE THEY HAVENT EATEN IN DAYS. I KNOW THEY GET 2 MEALS A DAY AT SCHOOL BUT ON WEEKENDS USUALLY ONLY GET SUPPER. THE LITTLEST ONE LOOKS LIKE AN ETHIPIAN WITH THE PROTRUDING BELLY AND SKINNY ARMS AND LEGS. I FEEL SO SORRY FOR THEM THAT I ALLOW THEM TO EAT ANYTHING THEY WANT WHEN I SEE THEM. I ALSO GIVE THEM MONEY TO BUY SNACKS AT SCHOOL. I KNOW THESE ARE NOT NUTRITIIONAL SNACKS BUT AT LEAST IT IS SOMETHING. I HAVE TRIED TALKING TO THE PARENT ABOUT THIS BUT WITH NO CHANGE TO BE SEEN. SHOULD I INTERFERE?

2007-03-07 10:27:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-07 10:25:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I havnt let my 4 year old try, and i wonder if shes gonna be behind?

2007-03-07 10:22:15 · 5 answers · asked by Sarah 3

i think ill be a good babysitter because i love babies and im good with them i just want to now if im old enough???

2007-03-07 10:10:53 · 16 answers · asked by blissybug@gmail.com 1

someone i know has a child in foster care has been telling me some stuff that their worker has been doing and i have a few questions...

1 a. If you have an in-home worker who's supposed to be helping you get your kid back by checking your apartment, can she get the landlord to just let her in without your permission?

1 b. if NOT what can you do about it?

2. Can an in-home worker FORCE you to call her before you go ANYWHERE (so you can get her permission to go)?

3a. a child has a diffrent mark on them every other week in foster care and didn't have any marks on them when they was at home with their parents... what would you think???

3b. what could be done about it??

2007-03-07 10:04:03 · 5 answers · asked by girl_of_your_dreams_1331 4

2007-03-07 09:54:24 · 17 answers · asked by mabybaby 1

I have a 2 1/2 yr old son that use to do great with getting pics done. Now for about the past year all he does is wants to get the toys they have or props, like balls. He loves balls and if he doesnt get to hold it he throws a screaming fit. He is REALLY bad at The Picture People because he doesnt have to sit on table so he runs off and gets props or goes behind curtain. He never smiles much anymore cause he looses interest. Is this normal. What can I do.

2007-03-07 09:53:16 · 8 answers · asked by starry 1

2007-03-07 09:42:01 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-07 09:40:07 · 3 answers · asked by SPIKE 5 1

2007-03-07 09:38:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-07 09:35:38 · 10 answers · asked by SPIKE 5 1

i was spanked as a child, and i only behaved for the people who spanked me, the people who didnt spank me had no control over me, and now with my younger brother, we are not allowed to spank him, and its because "it teachers kids violent habits", but i have never been in a fight, now my brother is swearing in the house and not obeying the rules at all...and i dont know how to brake these habits

2007-03-07 09:28:31 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-07 09:28:25 · 2 answers · asked by petunia 1

If I was to get a babysitter to watch my two kids who are 11 and12 from about 7pm to midnight...what is a fair amount to pay?...in the uk

2007-03-07 08:55:40 · 28 answers · asked by ripple 2