Parenting - April 2007

I just found out that I am pregnant with a boy, my first child. I have always been a girlie girl and never really understood either boys or men. Because of this, I always dreamed I would be the mother of a girl. I am sure this is the reason god has given me a boy, but I am devastated and completely scared. I just don't know what I am going to do with a boy. I love my husband and I know I will be lucky if a son turns out to be like him, but it doesn't take away from my fear. I picture all little boys running and jumping and screaming and playing with cars, trucks, etc. I can't help looking at baby girls and feeling a pang in my heart. I thought it would be helpful to hear from you momma's of boys to get your take. I know that when my little one comes out I will love him just the same no matter what the sex, but I guess I need some reassurance that everything is going to be okay. Did anyone ever experience these same emotions? What is it like to have a boy?

2007-04-06 01:29:00 · 27 answers · asked by Tina K 1

My daughter just turned 15 and I know that in 3 years she can do whatever she pleases. I still see her as a little girl. I am so worried. How do I deal with this? It seems that they will be with me forever because they are with for so long.

2007-04-05 22:21:12 · 14 answers · asked by uuummk 5

I'm a liberal parent(which means I'm not like "Noo,you have to grow up in an incubator until you're 21!!!).I'd like to just have other parents' opinions.My oldest daughter is 15 and she usually goes out with a company of men(all of them over 20 years old) - they train taekwon-do together and after the work-out they usually go to a cafe where they drink beer or vodka.My daughter also drinks beer sometimes but it's not a problem for her to ask for a coke if she wants.They all assume her as a friend and I don't want to hear some answers like "Get eady to be a grandma" because my daughter has a brain in her head and knows what she does.So ym question is just - what's wrong and why are so many parents against friendship between younger and older people,girls and boys?
I mean a friendship like in school but that's just a bit different and noone aims to have sex with anyone.

2007-04-05 21:19:11 · 11 answers · asked by Jaylynn 1

OMG this just ticks me off. Parents on the forums saying that a 14 year old does not understand violence in a movie. A 14 YEAR OLD UNDERSTANDS ABOUT EVERYTHING IN A R RATED MOVIE!


There is absoloutly nothing wrong with a 14 year old viewing a bare breast or violence in a good movie, they are FULLY aware. Parents are sheltering their kids way too much and thats going to ruin the kids.

2007-04-05 20:53:30 · 16 answers · asked by xxcasy7bxx 1

My brother is autistic and he doesn't chew his food a lot and has choked many times. He doesn't understand or talk and he needs to learn. How can we teach him to chew what he eats?

2007-04-05 20:08:22 · 8 answers · asked by CA 1

2007-04-05 18:23:58 · 9 answers · asked by Sassy Girl 1

My daughter is two months old and I'm scared to put her in daycare because i don't know how they may treat her. I don't have to go to work but I really do need to go to work. WHAT SHOULD I DO? what are things i should i look for when finding a day care?

2007-04-05 17:00:46 · 9 answers · asked by Goldie 1

I'm a mother of a 17yr daughter, a 15yr son and a 12yr daughter. In Sept, my son started making friends with the wrong group of kids, getting into serious trouble and doing horrible in school. To fix his problem, I was told by many to just "talk" to my son about his behavior and how it was unacceptable. I believe though that at 15, you should already know what behavior will and will not be tolerated so my husband and I punished him with a "house arrest". He wasn't allowed to leave the house (unless it was to go to school or work with my husband), have friends come over, lost privileges and our trust until he turned his goals and grades around. After 6 months I was happy to see him make an almost complete turn around in his life and slowly earn back everything he had lost. I spoke about how I brought him to success at a school meeting about a week ago and was surprised to hear a couple of parents and teachers say that I was too harsh on my son. Anyone else agree?

2007-04-05 16:14:27 · 19 answers · asked by Carrie R 2

About a month ago, my daddy started sending me to charm school so I can learn to act like a "proper young lady." He said it will help me later in life. I go to this school once a week for an hour and a half and we practice our social skills.

I am 16 and somewhat spoiled. Thank you and good day,

2007-04-05 15:26:25 · 5 answers · asked by Lori 5

Iam currently up to date in my rent but can only afford to pay $75 towards April rent. Im afraid my landlord will be upset and evict me. How long will I have to move if he does evict me? I have one child and am very concerned! Will I have just 3 days? Or will I get atleast 30 days? Please any advice u may have will make me feel soooo much better! Thank u

2007-04-05 13:31:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

there are many diffrent charitys pet crulty dog ones cat ones do u believe there should be when children from round the world r dieing all the time

2007-04-05 13:01:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-05 10:48:23 · 22 answers · asked by KRAZEDnKONFUSED 3

I have a daughter who is twelve. She's fairly mature for her age, and is responsible. My husband and I frequently drop her off at the local mall or the movies with a few of her friends (we know them and their parents very well) and let them hang out for a few hours.
Well, she told me that she likes a boy from her class, and her best friend likes his best friend. She asked if she could meet up with these two boys and her friend and have ice cream at the promenade ... which is maybe a five minute drive from our home. These boys are her age, and I'm glad that she was honest about wanting to meet up with them, but I feel like she might still be too young. Maybe I just don't want to accept that she's growing up! My husband says that we should reward her with a little more freedom because she was responsible enough to tell us what she was going to be doing, and he doesn't want her to lie and meet them behind our backs.

Any other moms been in this situation? I need advice!

2007-04-05 10:38:35 · 11 answers · asked by fairy*chick~ 1

Back in the old days it was common for pappy to take a strap to your backside in the wood shed. Now kids cant even be punished at school. What are your thoughts? If they know they are untouchable will they ever show respect?

2007-04-05 10:36:30 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

during college. Do you think this is a great idea, or it shows lack of good parenting.

2007-04-05 08:45:52 · 16 answers · asked by NEMESIS 3

I want to know what you parents do when your child hits you or tries to hit you. How do you discipline them?

My daughter has never tried hitting me because she knows better. She would be hit right back. What would you do and has your child ever hit or raised a hand at you?

2007-04-05 08:45:29 · 14 answers · asked by I smile because of them ♥ 5

With my first child I didnt' realy bond during pregnancy. It didnt' feel like 'my role' even though I always wanted to be a mom. I am VERY marternal and loved my child dearly, but it didn't seem like I was really a mom. It would hit me every now and then... WOW, I am a mom!! until she was 4.. Finally it felt real and like THIS is my life and I love it. now I am having my second. Will it seem more real faster? Both pregnancies were unexpected, which is ok.. .but I want to feel it more this time.

2007-04-05 08:27:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

So far, i have had it pretty easy!

just wondering what are the hardest things u have had to do as a parent?

2007-04-05 07:47:25 · 60 answers · asked by ? 6

2007-04-05 07:29:29 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

For example, 3 kids not 2, or 5 kids not 4?

2007-04-05 06:06:34 · 15 answers · asked by Amber C 2

my son 11 and daughter 16 like to fall asleep while listening to the radio i was wondering if its safe or do you think it will damage their ears?

2007-04-05 05:52:49 · 17 answers · asked by Majenta 2

Whether it's tv, radio or magazine- it's hard to keep advertisers and business selling grown up ideas to kids. So other than limiting childrens interaction with these things and talking to them about it, and coming up things that we can do that I can ensure are more kid oriented- what else could I do to ensure that my kids get a chance to be kids while trying to shut out the majority of these inappropriate subject matters affecting them? It's to the point that even kids cartoons have sleazy innuendos. Or am I just pushing to hard?

2007-04-05 05:47:09 · 20 answers · asked by Mimi81 2

I am wondering if anyone here uses visual cues with your child? and if so do you have a website that you get them from, do you make your own? etc? We are new to this, and I really need the help.
Thanks

oh and looking for ones like, using the bathroom, brushing teeth, getting dressed etc.

2007-04-05 05:39:15 · 4 answers · asked by ? 4

For my husbands mothers birthday we decided all the grandkids would get a picture taken together. There are only two girls, one of which is mine and my sister in law wanted them to dress the same. I made the mistake of telling her to let me know if she saw something that she liked. She emailed me a picture of the ugliest dress I have ever seen. I emailed her back pretending to never get the first email with dresses I found. But she is insiting on her dress. Not only is the dress expencive but I can't take it back to that store. I am always the bad guy with him family ( married to their only son, brother) my husband thinks I am overreacting, should I just go buy the fugly dress?

2007-04-05 02:13:00 · 19 answers · asked by mykidsrcuter 3

We're thinking of moving from a 3 bedroom house to a 2 bedroom apt while waiting to get into our new house(probably a couple of years). I had thought of possibly using those "beaded curtains(doors)" just as smething to seperate their sides with. Any other suggestions?

2007-04-04 23:06:43 · 16 answers · asked by dream29catcher 2

I have been divorced for 15 years and I have a 21 year old daughter who has been mentally handicapped since she was born, she has been going to special-ed school since she was 3. She looks like any normal kid but she is a slow learner, she is just about to graduate from her special ed school in June. About 2 years ago when she was living in Virginia with her Mom and step-father she was severly mentally abused. Over the past year I have noticed alot of changes in my daughters behavior she has since been diagnosed with having a mild case of scitsafrenia(probably spelled wrong). They are going to be treating her with medicine for this, I have witnessed her talking to another person but no one is there, and also giggling for no apparent reason. Does the medicine usually help children like this, Are their any side effects? How long does it take before I should see a positive change? My daughter is the Love of my life. I am torn apart by this. Any help would be appreciated.

2007-04-04 19:35:15 · 7 answers · asked by paul s 4

I'm 20 years old and have a 6 month old daughter. My husband and I are thinking about waiting 5 years before having another child so I can finish college. But many people say that 5 years will cause conflict and jealousy amongst our kids. We'll decide what we want, but what do you think?

2007-04-04 14:48:03 · 18 answers · asked by rockgurl 1

I am looking for tips, pointers, and ideas from the single parent or the both parents work family, or the just plain busy parent.
I have also tried planning dinners for a week and still waisted food, too late to cook.
Best ways to plan? My daughter needs more structure and I am already giving all my time to every one else. I would spend all my time for her if I could, and was going to try and quit b/c I didn't have to work. Well, now I do, ahh. Probably not so bad a thing b/c I know other parents have a great family with both working. I just need to get this planned out better. I work from 9-6 m-f and my biggest problem right now is nights. By the time we do some type of dinner she is too tired for homework (5 and kindergarden). Then I just read her to sleep, then in the am she is a rock and hard to get up. I make sure she is in bed try for no later than 8:30 but we don't get home until 6:45 and ahh. I don't have availability to change my shedule right now. IDEA

2007-04-04 14:36:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is completely out of control. He's six years old and I swear I am ready to pack him up and move him out. I'm a 24 year old single mom that has lost all control of my child. I tell him its shower time and all hell breaks lose. He kicks, screams, cries, tells me no, tells me I'm mean, etc. Same things often in the car--kicking the seat, telling me he hates me blah blah blah BUT WHAT KILLS ME is he has these fits and then goes back to his sweet self and I do admit that i also go loco during these fights i do yell/cuss back after 30 minutes of it and its exhausting and lose my wits and just dont know how to handle....i guess im just asking for advice here. please i need to get control back, help him understand how to respect what he's told, and how to control my own temper during these arguments

2007-04-04 12:44:13 · 20 answers · asked by Nikki 2

First of all IT IS NOT MY PROBLEM THAT I AM SPEAKING OF!!!! I have a good friend whose mother died a while ago. I was talking to her cousin and he told me that man raising her her "dad" is not really her biological father. He also told me that I cannot tell her because she doesnt even know that her mother had a first husband. What should I do she is one of my best friends and I don't want her to find out from the wrong person about this.

2007-04-04 10:59:29 · 13 answers · asked by TIME BANDIT!!! 1