Parenting - June 2007

Now, I'd like some serious answers from parents here:

Are you responsible for your children?

I just read this story on Yahoo, which basically says these parents got together and decided to sue Kellogg and Nickelodeon. for marketing non-nutritious products to children. What would possibly posess someone to do that? Couldn't you just...... not buy your kids that cereal? What happened to responsibility? I'm not that old, but if my parents didn't want me to have something, I.. wouldn't get it! If I wanted ice cream after dinner, and I didn't eat my dinner, voila! I didn't get ice cream after dinner.

It sickens me how we have to sue and blame everyone for what should be our responsiblity. I'm not a parent, so maybe I'm way off the deep end here, but parents, lets hear your take.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070614/ap_on_he_me/kids_food

2007-06-15 04:07:58 · 30 answers · asked by trueblue3167 4

Well my mom has this new rule. When I get home, I cannot change out of my school uniform (Mon.-Thurs.) until all my homework is completed. Studying for tests do not count, but if I get a C+ or lower, I have to wear my school uniform all day Friday after school. I'm not even allowed to untuck my shirt when I get home. As for the weekends, Friday I can change when I get home (unless I got a C+ or lower). Saturday, I can wear whatever I want. But Sunday, after 8:00 AM Mass, I have to change into my school uniform and stay in it until all my homework is completed. I'm free to do any work on Friday and Saturday, but I'm usually busy those days. And since I'm in honors classes, and since it's a Catholic school, I'm get so much homework every night, especially on the weekends. So is this fair for me?

2007-06-15 03:49:10 · 14 answers · asked by trickyone9911 1

my son is very unhappy she plays with his head what to do?

2007-06-15 02:37:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mom makes me eat eggs and drink milk every day. It's so gross that I puke when I get out of the house.

2007-06-15 02:05:33 · 27 answers · asked by Kyra 1

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070614/ap_on_he_me/kids_food

The URL above goes to an article discussing Kellog's agreement to meat certain guidelines and regulations concerning nutritional content and advertising for children's cereals. The agreed to meet these items as a way to avoid a lawsuit from two children's obesity awareness groups and two sets of parents in MA.

While I fully support the need for children's foods to be healthier and the need to control advertising geared towards young children, I find myself wondering why we feel that we can sue any company that is doing something we don't agree with. Obesity...childhood and otherwise..is a major problem in the US. Childhood obesity is shoothing through the roof and, yes, part of the problem comes from what our kids have available to eat. Yes, we parents can use all the help they can get in making healthy choices, so getting foods our kids like to be healthier isn't a bad idea. But the biggest issue for obesity isn't

2007-06-15 01:52:14 · 5 answers · asked by Annie 6

I have a six month old son who has been sick (congested, runny nose). Today is his fathers day off from work. So I asked him if our son can stay home with him since he wasn't feeling well and opt out of having to take my sick child to daycare. His response was "He's(referring to our son) not driving me crazy and getting on my nerves all day." So I replied and said "you can't watch your son when he's sick". To make a long story short He said that if I left him home with him, we are not doing anything on fathers day.

So I reacted. I told him I was taking my son to daycare and he didn't deserve to be with us on Fathers Day.

2007-06-15 01:07:48 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a woman in her fifties and I'm raising two kids. Technically, I'm raising a young adult and a teenager. I know I shouldn't be having a problem with parenting at this age, nonetheless, I'm having trouble with my eldest especially. She's very stubborn and, oftentimes, does not do what I tell her to. Since I gave birth to the youngest, she has been independent of mind and has been rejecting most of my advice. Because of this, we often end up in fights which usually last for days.
Moreover, my daughter does not follow my orders and often shows me disrespect.

Take note: I'm an authoritative disciplinarian. I don't think that my parenting style works wonders on my eldest. Can you suggest anything that could fix my problem?

2007-06-15 00:23:13 · 3 answers · asked by candy_clouds 1

Now I have asked my questions re: Bad languge by children -

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsxG6jma9iWweRShlUXjsZwgBgx.?qid=20070614230630AA7BdlZ


http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkZMq0JNasQ5Kl6JMlgCT9QgBgx.?qid=20070614211217AAOVqmu

Now I want to know - if I correct my grandsons for using that sort of language should my daughter-in-law complain about that or not?
A yes or no answer will do as I can then show it to her (and the boys if needs be!)
Best wishes,
Joan.

2007-06-14 21:37:28 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have put in time out , taken away privleges, took away toys 4 months ago. Still having problem Out of ideas . HELP !!!

2007-06-14 19:54:49 · 12 answers · asked by nana-mama 2

2007-06-14 19:28:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-14 19:12:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-14 19:09:56 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well I can't add anything to my original question according to Yahoo

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmkBFLqM.npcEADqAsQA1Ld87hR.?qid=20070614211217AAOVqmu

so I do here.
First of all those who complain I "repeat" - well I post in "parenting","gradeschool" etc. because I have grandsons 8,7 and 3.
To the subject - I *don't* believe in this "mouthsoaping" for hygeine and health reasons
and the "punishment to fit the crime" for me is rather a good smacked bottom.For me obscene language *is* violence and should be paid for in kind - and deterred.
Those younger people who eschew profane laguage - well done!
I will challenge teenagers if they are swearing on the street especially if I have my grandsons with me.
I only hope that others may do the same and stop this cycle of *violent* language before it becomes acceptable - is actual violence to be "just the modern way of "kids""? - not in my book it isn't!

2007-06-14 19:06:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well my parents thought I was staying up too late doing my homework. So in an effort to make me finish it faster, I must stay in my school uniform until I am done with all my homework, including studying for tests, and this goes for the weekend. I have to also keep my shirt tucked in and other school uniform rules. But that's the only rule. I'm free to go out with my friends or do whatever. But I'm starting to think this is unfair. First off, my mom goes as far as locking my closet until everything is done. Secondly, this includes projects. So if I have a paper due in two weeks, I have to keep my uniform on until I complete the paper. Lastly, my mom makes me study a minimum of 30 minutes for tests coming up within the week, and 1 hour for tests the next day (or even the following Monday). Therefore, I am stuck in my uniform usually all night Friday to study and finish all weekend homework, and sometimes all weekend if I have a big project not due for a while. Is this fair?

2007-06-14 17:59:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have 2 gurls he has no rights with my youngest i found that out but my eldest is wut i am worried about he dont support them in ANY kind of way then whats to see them for a weekend but when i let them go he never stays with them he leaves them with his mom. I dont want them with no one out of his moms side of the family without me around or in the same town. I really cant go to court at the moment is there anything else i can do. ive been with my girls 24 7 every day of thier lives. i do everything for them when he dont do anything.

2007-06-14 17:03:40 · 10 answers · asked by Shea Shea 1

My Fi is a few years old then me. By the time we get married and have kids, he will be close to 35. This worries me. I have nothing against those who are older parents. But, for myself, I don't like the idea. I mean, when my kids are 15, my hubby will be 50.

Should I be worried? I just think there is a certain charm and positive attitude about young dads. They are more willing to run around outside with the kids, then older parents. More likely volunteer and be involved.

When you think about it. Older parents have the potential for health problems. I think of my own dad, he had cancer at 53. Of course, I was in my 20's. But, I could not imagine having children in high school, with sick parents. I know, a parent can get sick at anytime. But, older parents may have a higher risk.

Are my worries valid or am I being crazy? Should I be this concerned with age. I would love for my Fi and I to have kids now. He's 30.

2007-06-14 16:56:25 · 5 answers · asked by Answer Girl 2007 5

2007-06-14 14:57:50 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter just graduated from HS, and turn 18 yr old few week ago??? .. I ask her to have a abortion, but she did not listen to me, she allow his family to make a dicision for her, they plan out every thing for her, she is under their control.
They tell her to come and live with them, they will taking of every thing.

I am deeply hurt, I cry every night, I can not eat, can not sleep. It is hard for me to let her go...

What Should I do??? she is now on the wrong direction, I am try to pull her out... all of our family, & relatives... begging her to listen to me. ... She had hurt every one that love her

Some time, I am so mad , I thinking that: I will kill his whole family, my daughter , and myself ...

Please help me....
I begging for your help...

My daughter only 3 month Pregnance.

thank you for your concern.

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2007-06-14 13:54:13 · 32 answers · asked by GoBy 2

2007-06-14 13:47:19 · 23 answers · asked by darthvonerich 2

2007-06-14 13:41:33 · 19 answers · asked by allihandro20 1

I'm 5ms pregnant with a little girl and already have 3 boys. My youngest son Connor is 3 and has become a little too attached to the baby. At first, i was glad he was excited about the it and know that he's goint to be a big help. But now we're having some issues.
Connor gets very annoyed and pushes peoples hands away when anyone touches my stomach. I had to find someone to watch him when i took my older two to see an ultrasound. He gets annoyed and screams "youre going to smush my baby" if my other two sons or my husband sit close to me. He refers to her as HIS "LIBIA" (Olivia as shell be named). I've tried explaining things, having him sit in time out for screaming/pushing and reading stories to him about babies but nothing is working. I feel completely clueless b/c I'm usually good at solving problems like this. Anyone have any suggestions?

2007-06-14 13:05:51 · 6 answers · asked by Sam 5

First I will protect this child with my life and would do nothing to hurt it. Some of my ideas include no toy guns or swords if it's a boy; no "glamour" dolls if its a girl, no sugar except I plan to institute an 8:30 bedtime until the child reaches the age of 16. Actually that latter idea I got from my fiance's mother. She used to put him to bed at 8:30 pm on school nights with low fat warm milk and sugar free cookies until he almost reached 16. I met him when we were both 13 in day camp and when we got a little older I offered to put him to bed but she realized that was a very bad idea lol lol. We were under VERY CLOSE parental supervision. Now I'm pregnant and we will marry in the Sept-Dec time frame because he's joining the Army against her objections (and my mother's too, both moms are concerned for his safety) and we will marry by an Army Chaplan and make the baby legal lol lol. I admit I'm a little eccentric but will this limit my ability to be a good mother?

2007-06-14 12:52:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should I pay my daughter less than my son for allowance?

2007-06-14 12:45:02 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-14 12:24:01 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've read many postings about Father's Day gifts - but most are written by women, and let's admit it - our thoughts on what you like are usually different than what you think - so what do you want for Father's Day?

(sorry if you posted already to the other category wher eI asked, but wanted it was suggested to post here.)

2007-06-14 11:21:00 · 6 answers · asked by Wildflower 6

What is your parenting philosophy. what do you teach your children, or what will you/ do you practise while raising your child?

2007-06-14 10:50:09 · 9 answers · asked by Very Very. 2

encourage parents that they can do no wrong, and if their grown kids have anything to say about it then the "child" is labelled as rebellious, foolish, immature, silly, depraved, selfish, etc etc....

i think this woman is extremely condescending and passive aggressive. help me figure out if I'm right! i feel like i'm going nuts! my mom is listening to this crap! she's already disowned my brother!
http://www.savethehome.blogspot.com/

2007-06-14 10:29:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was wondering, if its just me or what, I work at night but just a few hours, reason, no money for child care even if I got a day job, but I'm starting to get tired of the night job, depressed and etc. I take care of my child of 2 and one of 7 then of 10, and I sometimes wonder of the stress, which is worse, work stress or childcare stress? I love my kids to death but sometimes the screaming and bickering can take a toll, I'm sure others can couch for this. Its a little harder too when your toddler is behind in speech and all they do is scream or cry when they cant express themselves like we do. Sometimes the walls seem to close in, I try to get out with the kids but lately its been too hot, no money to go to the mall. Sometimes I just want to get a day job, but so far cant find one that has available early morning hours. their mother has them untill 12 and thats when i take over, and untill 930 pm. I think I've grown some more gray hair and lost some.

2007-06-14 10:28:14 · 8 answers · asked by Beefcake 2

2007-06-14 10:19:44 · 2 answers · asked by Lexington 3

im 13 years old and my mom resently died in a car crash caused my a drunk driver. its been kinds ruff around our house. i have a 16 year old sister and a 19 year old sister who is 37 weeks pregnant. Fathers day is on sunday and i want to get him something that will really out a smile on his face. i was thinking of a picture with all 3 girls in it but i think its too corny any other ideas are great.

2007-06-14 10:00:30 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous