Parenting - June 2007

When u think is the best time to be an parent? directly after studying? or when u have reached something?

2007-06-16 12:13:37 · 9 answers · asked by Sven T 1

I was at the zoo with my young 10 year-old son when a group of 13 year-olds started heckling him and calling him names like "*******" and "gay boy". I believe they go to school with him. My son ignored them but I was getting quite upset. One of the 13 year-old boys approached my son when my back was turned and kept harrassing him, teasing him and taunting him. My son just said "Leave me alone, please". But he looked hurt. I finally turned to the 13 year-old and screamed "Leave my son alone you asshole!" And punched him square in the jaw. I have very strong muscles, and was also quite mad. The 13 yo fell to the ground, hit his head and blood began pouring out. He cried out in pain, and apparently HIS parents were with him and his cruel friends. Now the parents want to take me to court for hitting their harrassing son! Please, look at it from MY view before you all judge me. Im sorry but those kids had no right to do that to my son. Was I right, and How do I defend myself in court?

2007-06-16 12:02:40 · 19 answers · asked by Gail R 1

My daughter doesn't like to do certain things which is understandable she's 10 years old but when push comes to shove I don't know how to get her to do what I tell her to. In this case it is going outside to go for a walk. I offered her some money to walk 5 blocks to the ice cream store and she still just wants to sit in the house. I finally told her she had to leave and do something outside. She flipped out and started screaming at me and when I told her she had to go out anyway she picked up a chair and threatened to hit me with it.

I could beat her *** but I think that's a bit counterproductive. I could ground her but that is just what she wants. I just don't know how to handle things like this.

2007-06-16 11:10:05 · 13 answers · asked by hthr_1974 4

I'm 14

2007-06-16 10:40:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

do people think that it's ok to hit a small child, e.g. aged 3 - 7 years old, and if you do think its ok then where do you draw the line between smacking when they're naughty and actual abuse? and what do you think of hitting on the legs, arms, head etc and if the child cries for a long time afterwards? please dont think i am going to do this to my child because i am only a teenager i dont have children lol but i have had experiences involving this and wondered if i was being paranoid or if it really was wrong and i have a right to feel hurt.

2007-06-16 08:38:56 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have had a lot of wet weather here lately and today my daughter-in-law called in with my grandsons (aged eight,seven and three) having been caught in a shower.The boys' clothing was damp (she hadn't put them in proper waterproofs) and when it started to bucket down she had to stay here (even though she was only planning on a brief visit).The boys were shivering (although she denied this later) and I suggested getting them changed into the clothes that I have for the older two here for when they change after school (which she says are "old-fashioned" but my grandsons love them so I don't know if that had anything to do with it).
She refused and just told me to "turn the heating up"!
Is it dangerous for children to wear wet clothing?
I am very concerned as it may affect their bones and lead to arthritis in later life.
When my own boys got soaked I stripped them and put them into a hot bath and then wrapped them up warmly even in Summer.
Is she being irresponsible?

2007-06-16 07:11:27 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mother hated bad language and sass, but she didn't believe in mouth soapings. Inspired by the Improv group Comedy Sportz, she created a "potty mouth" penalty in our house. When one of my sisters or I used bad language or said something disrespectful, etc. Mom would make us wear the brown paper grocery bag over our head for ten minutes. It was kind of like a portable "timeout." It was kind of embarrassing, especially when we got "bagged" with company or friends over. Has anyone had a similar experience of being punished with a paper bag?

2007-06-16 07:05:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My best friend and i are babysitting a 8 year old, 6 year old, 2 year old, and 1 year old until next thursday and we don't know what to do for the 6 year old!! She started feeling sick last night and didnt sleep very well until i layed in bed with her and rubbed her stomach...at about 4 in the morning i heard her crying and found her covered in puke!! I quickly cleaned her up and took her downstairs to lay on the couch with a bucket. She is still throwing up and has a temperature of 102 degrees!! What else should i do for her because she is constantly crying unless im rubbing her back or something but i still have to watch 3 other kids and one also claims that they have a tummy ache now!!

2007-06-16 05:56:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

How many kids do you have? Do you have any? Do you want kids?

2007-06-16 02:57:36 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-16 02:07:38 · 6 answers · asked by ?? 2

I am reposting this question from the "Grade/Primary Schooler" forum because the answers I received there makes me realise it applies to *all* children even toddlers at nursery school/kindergarten!
I have also added additional comments over there -

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsxG6jma9iWweRShlUXjsZwgBgx.?qid=20070616001818AAMcGbm


"Do children have too much homework these days?

When I was growing up we didn't have much homework until secondary school really (1960s) and I used to chase my boys outside or up to bed rather than have them sit doing too much homework and they did fine by it - children need a balance as in the old saying - "All work and no play ...". These days my grandsons (8 and 7) already have far too much homework - school should be school and home, home!"

Best wishes,
Joan.

2007-06-16 00:10:46 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

last night 15th june 08, my partner now ex found out thru my computer i had cheated on him previously which i am not condoning is right! but what basically happend was i was 4 doors down the road with my friend i came back to find my daughter gone, he told me what he had found and that hes taken my daughter as im unfit to be a mum now surley my mistake in my relationship shouldnt make me a bad parent,me and my ex have been having serious problems for 2 years.but hes basically saying he will go to court prove im an unfit mum and i will never see her again.now ever since she was born ive had post natal depression my daughter went to live with my exs parents for about a year while i was getting better as wel i was stil seeing her having contact etc, i finally got her home on 12th may and now shes gone again,will my depression come back wil it ruin everything iv fought for, but the worse thing is im pregnant agin with our 3rd child which he doesnt want anythin to do with...please help!!

2007-06-15 23:03:26 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

And the parent doesn't care, can the police be involved? In the case of school ground fights, or incidents, it's up the the school to discipline the children (I'm assuming), but what about outside of schools?
At what age can children be charged with assault? Or can parents be held criminally liable for their children's actions?

2007-06-15 19:37:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

What should i tell a 10 year old when giving the sex talk. I dont want to be to graphic. What should i say?

2007-06-15 17:11:37 · 9 answers · asked by Rab D 1

*Please share even the most radical ideas (homeschool / communes / tribal practices / ANYTHING) that you've imagined or have seen in action. There has got to be a better way. It certainly takes a village to raise a child, but this public school system in the US definitely needs some major rethinking... possibly even a completely different direction.

*Asked by a 31 year old high school teacher / college professor & proud parent of one special 11 month old girl.

2007-06-15 15:38:51 · 14 answers · asked by Jape Coyote 2

2007-06-15 15:23:06 · 25 answers · asked by Buddy's Girl 4

2007-06-15 15:21:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have lost control of all 5 boys. From the minute they were born I became a push over and let them walk all over me. I was always scared to discipline them and I still am.
Now their ages are: 14, 13, 11, 6 & 2
The elders are the worst. I don't know what to do but I am afraid to be alone with them

2007-06-15 13:29:36 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-15 11:34:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I met her at my gym and been on a few dates.She seems nice and shes not a troll.But all my friends said there must be something wrong with her if shes that old with no children and never married.What would you guys think about dating someone like this?

2007-06-15 11:25:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

why do men at 1 point love/respect their 1st wife(mom of thier child) more than their 2nd wife(who they do not have a child with).Now you may hate your ex now BUT the bond when you were married was greater than the bond you have now or ever will have with your current wife.

2007-06-15 10:53:27 · 4 answers · asked by sue d 1

I have a 13 month old son and I wanna start reading books to him. The problem is he can't stay put. I start reading a book to him but he runs away from me! What time is the best time to read to my son, so he can get used to me reading books and love it? Real advice please..preferably from parents

2007-06-15 10:19:17 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

my aunt is 24 and her bf 27 neither one of them have kids?
she wants to wait, but he doesnt. he puts alot of pressure on her to have a kid. shou she do it?

2007-06-15 10:00:54 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-15 09:26:42 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is 5 now and Father's Day has really been a non-issue for our little family. His father has no contact with us at all. (Nor do I care to. I make enough money to earn a comfortable living for the both of us.)

I've always had my son make cards for my father and brother (his grandfather and uncle) since they are his only prominent male figures in his life. This year, my father has asked me not to even bring up the topic of Father's Day since he is worried my son is getting to the age where he is asking more questions.

I've always told my son that there are many types of families out there: some only have mommies and some only have daddies, some have grandparents or aunts and uncles and there are some families that just have people that love and take care of them.

Do you think that it is wrong to go against my father's wishes? I want to make it clear to my son that just because his father isn't there, it doesn't make our family "wrong" or "incomplete."

2007-06-15 08:52:25 · 15 answers · asked by lololo_and_lalala 2

if you do not have an eight year old. Do you have any ideas?

2007-06-15 08:24:59 · 46 answers · asked by hoodwink 2

my boyfriend has a 3 year old daughter, her mother is going to jail now, we were supposed to move in tegether but I don't want to take care of another child, I also have a daughter she's 13 years old went through so much with her now she's older and is so easy, I often ask myself why do i feel this way? I know in my heart that im not ready for his baby...it is too much for me right now, or later.I was only 17 when i had mine and i missed so much of my youth at home but she is my baby , I don't feel is fair that her crazy mother ruin everything for us If i didn't love him I would've end this relashionship on a heart beat, ......how do i brake this up to him without sounding like a perferc *****?when all he talks about is how we r a perfect family!!! its hard for me to let anyone in , moving day is so close and don't want to take care of a 3 year old..........what can i do what can i say how can i change this???

2007-06-15 07:36:26 · 47 answers · asked by nica mami74 2

he has to kids a 13 year old and a 14 year old even though they are teen's i think its wrong that he goes to work then to his girl friends house all night and sometimes comes home for a few minutes. he leaves them without money and they usally have no food.. is there anything i can do abotu this or should i just stay out of it"? i just feel bad this kids have to live like this and be hungry and stuff.

2007-06-15 06:44:35 · 31 answers · asked by Chris Webb 2

2007-06-15 05:31:38 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

starts whenever he competes in his junior high school races. Since I am the official starter, I could "look the other way" if he leaves the blocks early, but I feel guilty doing it. What would you do in my position?

2007-06-15 04:15:52 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous