Parenting - May 2007

2007-05-19 08:31:11 · 12 answers · asked by scooby_scorpio_19 1

i asked my girl's 3 year old what he would do if something happened to me and without a moments thought he said he would call w.w.w.9 which had me in fits.

2007-05-19 08:01:08 · 8 answers · asked by murphyslaw 2

2007-05-19 04:03:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My wife gets on here alot. She is a talker in real life, and tends to go on and on when she gets to typing about something on here. She has probably given way more details about stuff than I would have. Anyways, she has had a hard time dealing with my kids. I know that she has asked questions about them on here, hoping another stepmom in the same situation would give her advice. This one man has always made nasty comments to her on any question she asks. He has put her insulted her and said some pretty hateful things to her in the past. He seems to always know what she is doing on here, either asking a question or answering one, as he comes back with a nasty one directed at her. She says he has her on his watch list, and thats how he tracks her activity. She sent him an IM after his last nasty comment, basically telling him to leave her alone and stop answering her questions. He sent her one back cusing at her and called her every name in the book. Is that harrassment?

2007-05-19 02:53:44 · 16 answers · asked by Sam I Am 1

i have a 4yr old and a 6month old and i am 3 months pregnant.Im married and he is involved but with his line of work he is gone most of the time..he is an over the road trucker and is gone weeks on end.I have in laws but dont live near by and my friends have their own lives....when my unborn is born my youngest will just be over a yr old and im just over whelmed with what life is going to be like with 3 young children...how am i going to manage them all on my own?...I love my kids to death and i wouldnt change anything but just thinking about it makes me depressed and i have doubt in my self whether i can be the best mommy i possibly can be....is there anyone who can give me advise?...has this happened to you and how did you get through it?....thanks!

2007-05-18 16:30:56 · 11 answers · asked by lovedove662000 3

I am a 23 year old single mother. My daughter is three and I just recently left her father. I was with him for over six years and wasn't allowed to go out places. Now I don't even know where to go or who to call. Plus, between work and my daughter, I don't even have time for myself. What should I do?

2007-05-18 16:00:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

We prefer to use my son's full name & not the abbreviation. (Ex. we prefer Stephen not Steve or Stevie) what is the best, most polite way to correct someone when they address my child using the abbreviation?

2007-05-18 13:23:46 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

People always say that being a mother is SO hard and SO much work. To tell you the truth, after listening to this for my whole life, I'm kinda scared to have a kid. I'm 35, so my energy level isn't what it use to be. I'm thinking that maybe I don't have it in me.

I don't think my mom worked that hard, even though she says it was the hardest thing she ever did. She only had one child and spent 3 hours a day watching soap operas (if she doesn't watch her soap operas, she acts like she's going to die). She also played hearts with her girlfriends every week and knitted all the time. EVEN SO...she says that raising me was tedious and very difficult.

Please be honest...I've had almost zero experience with little kids, so what is it really like?

2007-05-18 13:03:18 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

Nobody knows anything and it should be up to the child to decide what they will believe when they are old enough and mature enough to do so. They don't need to be brain washed their whole life about something nobody knows anyway. Now you want to know what I believe, but that is irrelevant.

2007-05-18 12:25:58 · 26 answers · asked by Gold G 1

He works as a restaurant table "busser". He isn't motivated to go to school and doesn't want to join the military. He's had it pretty easy in life. He has never experienced anything traumatic (like divorce) and has no particular interests other than playing his guitar. He's driving us crazy! Any suggestions?

2007-05-18 11:49:17 · 17 answers · asked by Becky 2

should your friend pay you for babysitting services or get a discount or should it just be something you do for friends.

2007-05-18 09:18:15 · 8 answers · asked by justme 1

A man was married for 1 and 1/2 years and had a 5 yr old son whom he loved more than life its self. He decided he was unhappy and wanted out. He started hanging outwith a co-worker 6 yrs younger than him (25 & 18 at the time)which later led to love and happiness with a new child. Three weeks after the co-workers started hanging out the man finds out his wife is 2 months pregnant and still decides to leave 2 weeks later to be with new girl. 2nd child is born in, and he does not care for the 2nd child but still loves and is activley involved in older boys life! When the younger child is anywhere in sight he does not pay any attention to him at all. 9 months later he and his new love (the co-worker) welcome beautiful baby girl. He loves oldest boy and daughter but not the second. What do you think

2007-05-18 07:35:16 · 10 answers · asked by Just me 2

do you still think about them on a regular basis. do you think that they think of you at least on a weekly basis? how do you think that they could disconnect themselves for you?

2007-05-18 07:16:03 · 14 answers · asked by wants2know 2

I don't want anything that is too revealing! My body type is definetly less than charming, standing at 5'4", 140 lbs, and two kids later. Please help...summer is here!

2007-05-18 06:54:53 · 8 answers · asked by STEFANIE 1

would you buy it for him?
or steer him toward the GI Joe dolls?

I only ask this because I watched the 60 minutes special on gay or no or whatever it is called. They show a pair of fraternal twin boys. One of them is just like any other boy, the other boys room looks like a girls, he paints his fingernails too, but dresses like a boy. They say he wanted a Barbie as a little boy. But me, I'm thinking, if my 2 year old wanted a Barbie, I just straight out wouldn't buy it and refuse any requests for girl toys.

What would you do?

2007-05-18 06:38:48 · 24 answers · asked by GirlUdontKnow 5

My husband has two children by his ex girlfriend(who I cant stand ). (ages 2 and a half and 5). When we first met I only knew the 5 year old, his son by his nickname because no one called him by his real name hardly ever. When I got pregnant with my son and mentioned to my husband that I wanted to make the baby a Junior if it was a boy. My husband got reall quiet and I asked what was wrong. He told me that his 5 year old son already carried his name. I was immediately jealous and hurt. For months up until 2 weeks before our baby was born, I wouldnt even think of any boy names because I was so upset. Our son is now 15 motnhs and sometimes I still get angry when I think about it. Is this something strange to be jealous of and why am I jealous and hurt by this anyway when I so love his children?

2007-05-18 06:23:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-18 06:21:15 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Shrek the Third came out today and we have been planning on taking her to see the movie becuz she loves the movies Shrek and Shrek 2...I think she might enjoy it...

Plus she is the type that if her fav. shows are on, she is glued to the tv, she can sit through the entire show, she doesn't run around and play the whole time. So i think she might do good in the theater.

has anyone taken their young one to the movies at this age?

2007-05-18 06:14:14 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I’ve noticed that many parents teach their kids about getting ‘fat’ from very early on. Ingraining in their minds healthy eating habits, the importance of exercise, and fear of being overweight.

While I believe that it’s important for all parents to actively watch their children’s weight I don’t know why parent put such an emphasis on it and teach it to the extreme. I understand that childhood obesity is a major problem in our country it seems like many children are also taking the opposite extreme--becoming bulimic or anorexic.

Growing up; I was never taught out of school healthy eating habits. My sister and I were very active in sports due to our parents interest in us and we were given healthy meals at home. We both have no weight issues today.

So, should parents be putting such an emphasis on weight or should it be just something that they provide--by giving kids good meals and keeping them active? Why do you feel that way?

2007-05-18 06:11:56 · 16 answers · asked by .vato. 6

Twenge, J. M., Campbell, W. K., & Foster, C. A. (2003). Parenthood and marital satisfaction: A meta-analytic review. Journal of Marriage and the Family, 65, 574-583.

Abstract: This meta-analysis finds that parents report lower marital satisfaction compared to nonparents (d = -.19, r = -.10). There is also a significant negative correlation between marital satisfaction and number of children (d = -.13, r = -.06). The difference in marital satisfaction is most pronounced among mothers of infants (38% of mothers of infants have high marital satisfaction, compared to 62% of childless women). For men, the effect remains similar across ages of children. The effect of parenthood on marital satisfaction is more negative among high socioeconomic groups, younger birth cohorts, and in more recent years. The data suggest that marital satisfaction decreases after the birth of a child due to role conflicts and restriction of freedom.

2007-05-18 06:09:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Much is said about a mothers love, maternal instincts etc. but cannot a father love his children just as much?

2007-05-18 05:44:33 · 24 answers · asked by kind 2

2007-05-18 05:34:28 · 16 answers · asked by zeleigh 2

2007-05-18 03:15:05 · 8 answers · asked by willow1tree 2

And knowing what you know NOW, what advice would you share (that you wish you had been given?)

2007-05-18 02:37:53 · 18 answers · asked by Snake Eyes 6

report a father who does'nt care if his kids are sick, he will drop them off at his grandparents house or send them to day care, even if one had scabies

2007-05-18 02:34:48 · 4 answers · asked by Carmen C 2

I was wondering how many mothers have changed daipers for years. If you have child after child the years could add up. I have four children and I changed daipers for ten straight years, how about you?

2007-05-18 01:33:36 · 15 answers · asked by norielorie 4

Did you have your child tested for lead and how high was it? My pedi says that anything under 10 is considered okay. TIA!

2007-05-18 00:54:58 · 1 answers · asked by undertheivy 2

I feel my daughter is too "Big" to wear diapers. I have tried the Nice way, the Mommy\Daddy Sad way, you're too big way, you're a big girl etc... etc... to no avail! Please advice! Thanks...

2007-05-17 18:19:12 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

my babys father wont stop yell at me he says its my falt because i cheated but from me cheating should make my life hell or should to me i fell like i may diserve a lil bit but he hits me and brakes my things every time i try to leave i end up talking to him because he has someting of mine

2007-05-17 17:00:38 · 16 answers · asked by Arielle D 1

2007-05-17 15:20:26 · 16 answers · asked by Hanson L 1