Parenting - July 2007

the parents had to drag the dog off the child. And he had to have surgery to repair the damage the dog did to him. It on the Niagra Gazette website. www. niagra gazette.co. This is the most horrible example of why ppl should not have these vicious dogs.

2007-07-13 03:24:39 · 13 answers · asked by elaeblue 7

2007-07-13 02:14:42 · 10 answers · asked by Chickenfarmer 7

Everyday fight with my daughter for my office chair.
She wants the same chair in which I sit and work.
Most of the time lose and stand behind her

2007-07-13 01:08:39 · 16 answers · asked by The More I learn The More I'm Uneducated 5

I have court on the first to FINALLY get child support for my daughter from her biological father, but he just sent me a message saying that he broke his back and can't work, so he isn't going to pay me anything... Is that legal? Or does anyone know what the laws on that in wyoming are? He's not getting unemployment or anything, and he's a convicted felon who just got out of prison and is on parol... (a real winner I know, I was young and stupid) if anyone knows about this kinda stuff though it would be awsome becuase I've never gone thru this before and I don't know what to expect. Thanks!

2007-07-12 14:39:17 · 8 answers · asked by Brittany B 1

How old are most kids when they move out of their parents house?

2007-07-12 12:24:14 · 16 answers · asked by Abby 3

2007-07-12 11:33:25 · 25 answers · asked by peace seeker 4

2007-07-12 11:11:44 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Suppose you are a parent of two preschool children and you are in your early thirtees, just establishing your career. Would you give up your career and take care of children? or would you opt for day care and continue to work? For either choice, please state your reasons.

2007-07-12 09:53:13 · 9 answers · asked by binqasimm20 2

My twin boys will be 7 in Oct and just finished K. One of them, Austin, is extremely mature for his age and above average when it comes to social and intellectual skills. My other son, Logan, is exactly the opposite. The cut off for school in our town is Dec 31, so the boys could have gone to 1st grade last year, but I didn't send them because Logan was no where near ready. But repeating K didn't help matters: Austin is more than ready for 1st grade again in Sept and Logan is not by any means. I've had him tested for numerous disabilities and issues, worked with him, hired a tutor, sent him to summer programs, but nothing has come up/ is getting him ready. They have a seperate class called "readyness" that I can put Logan in for the school yr that will help him in the skills/maturity department, but then the following yr he'll then go to 1st grade & Austin will go into 2nd. I can't keep holding Austin back if he's ready & I don't know what to do. Seperate them? Send Logan anyway?

2007-07-12 09:44:38 · 11 answers · asked by Emily M. 1

I watched my brother in-law treat his child. He is only eight months old. He yells at him and scolds him. He said, he is teaching him not to be spoiled like other kids. He doesn't let anyone carry him and if they do, they can only carry him no more than ten minutes. Sometimes it's not even that, he grabs him right away and put him on his crib or let him sit on his own. When he cries, he lets him cry... because he said if we carry him, he will be using that way. Experience mom? Answer please. I'm about to have my daughter in four weeks and I think I would love to hold her all the time. Is his method of parenting good?

2007-07-12 09:21:53 · 20 answers · asked by ~mother of 2 beautiful girls~ 3

I have a 2 year old daughter. The mother and I are no longer together. She keeps me from taking my daughter on my own for fear she will be around my G/F and her daughter. What should I do to resolve this?

2007-07-12 09:06:42 · 12 answers · asked by Later than Sooner! 2

my partner is working and we are claiming tax credits and at the moment we have to pay full 59.00 a week rent to the council and full council tax. i have three children and all 5 of us are currently living in a very small 2 bedroomed flat. we have been on the council waiting list for over a year now and have been informed that we may never get a move to a bigger property as we are non priorityand there is a lack of council houses. The private housing is very expensive and the cheapest 3 bedroom house i can find to rent is 125.00 per week. would we be able to get help towards this rent through housing benefit as it is just too expensive for us. my partner is working full timeand we get working tax credits and child tax credits. no-one seems to know, not even the rent offices! many thanks!xxx

2007-07-12 08:55:37 · 17 answers · asked by vicki b 3

My son has been earning money doing odd jobs and from his allowence. His mother, with whom he lives with, is telling him that he can buy a Nintendo Wii system, but only if it stays at her house. Some of the earnings he intends to use are from sources other than his mother (i.e. myself).
Is it appropriate for his mother to dictate how he spends his collective moneys or should he have more choice in what he buys (within acceptable paramters) and where it remains after purchase.

For the record he is under 18.

2007-07-12 08:38:54 · 7 answers · asked by GrumpyLumpkin 1

So seriously my son really believes he is Luigi (he is three, with a four year old brother and 8 yrold sis), why Luigi, cuz he is the little brother, so he tells us. My other two children had decent imaginations, but never this unbending. When I call for him he will flat out refuse to acknowledge me, or will correct me and say he is Luigi, not Afton. It is to the point that at the docters when they call us back he wouldn't go untill they asked for Luigi, and not to mention how embarassing it is to be in Walmart, and have to say "Luigi put that down and stay with mommy", the other moms just give me a look like oh no you didn't name that baby that! Although funny, it is a bit much, and I guess what I am asking is has anyone else have had to go through this with a child, and did it eventually stop? Even his brother and sister faithfully address him as Luigi, my husband and I do to...

2007-07-12 08:31:54 · 15 answers · asked by randi27 1

2007-07-12 08:19:24 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is turning 5, and has been asking for months that his upcoming Birthday have a "Hot Wheels" theme.

I'm here to ask the amazingly creative minds of YahooAnswers to help me think of fun games/activities/ideas for the party that would tie in with this theme. I need to keep about 15 kids occupied and having fun, and I am at a loss as to what I can do besides cake & Ice cream!

Thanks in advance!

2007-07-12 08:06:57 · 6 answers · asked by momof2kiddos 4

My husband and I are deeply religious, and committed to teaching our children to love thier neighbor, and to always do what's right, even when it's not the easy thing to do. I remember how difficult it was for me to stick to these guidelines as a child and teen, because of the peer pressure. I was ridiculed for being one of the few kids in my school who did not cuss, sleep with boys, smoke, drink, ect..., and when I did not want to fight with girls who wanted to pick fights with me they thought it was because I was a wimp, and not because my God teaches me to love others, not hurt others. Being in this world, but not of this world, is not an easy thing for an adolescent. I was a girl, and this was from a decade to two decades ago, things are worse now, and especially for boys, . Even if I succeed in teaching them to always be loving, I know there are people out there who will punish them for it, making it hard to maintain that "Love thy neighbor" attitude. Any suggestions?

2007-07-12 07:47:11 · 17 answers · asked by Jennie t 2

I work for a dealership and am on FMLA leave because I just had a baby. I was planning to return and am supposed to next week,but my babysitter is moving and I dont want to leave my baby or 2 yr old with anyone else and I dont have enough money for a daycare. Its all last minute and I dont know how to break it to my employer. How can I quit without burning bridges?

2007-07-12 06:00:11 · 11 answers · asked by cruz o 1

My baby is almost 5 months old and developed this rash like 2 days maybe 3 days ago and it just keeps getting worse. I thought it might be the cheap wipes I bought so I got some pampers sensitive ones thinking those would clear it up. I even have been putting Balmex on it. She's never had a rash but my sisters daughter always gets them and she said it looks like an allergy. But its not getting better its just getting worse. I put some meds on it today for an allergic reaction but she keeps scratching it. What do you guys think it could be and should I take her to the dr?

2007-07-12 05:35:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Did you even call it a potty or toilet? My son is 15 months and he pulls at his diaper when he is ready for it to be changed. So my husband and I figure it is time to potty train him.

2007-07-12 05:10:26 · 10 answers · asked by ? 4

My son thinks he needs a g/f but I think he is too young. I don't think you need a b/f or g/f till you can drive because what are you gonna do until then? He is 10, am I being overprotective?

2007-07-12 05:08:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently got custody of my nephew and am a lot poorer than what he is used to. I just don't have the extra money for his classes in high school. I have to tell him that he can't be on the football team ($200 this year) and the swim team ($75.00) nor do I ahve the money for his drivers ed ($200). Some of the elective classes he wants to take (woodshop and drafting) I just can't afford either (it's $175.00 for both classes). I ahte to tell him that I can't afford it but the required school fees ($165) are just killing my budget plus his school clothes, etc. This is a public school, but there are class charges for just about every class. How do I explain to him that I just don't have it. He is 15.

2007-07-12 03:49:34 · 23 answers · asked by operaphantom2003 4

Does anyone have the experience of their child being sick and just running around like there not? I can tell my son is tired and doesn't feel well he's overly irritated and I am constantly having to chase my son down to aspirate his nose, and put saline drops in it so I can keep it clean. How much saline drops is too much, there aren't any real directions on the bottle? Can you catch a cold in the summer? Or could it be allergies. Someone please help!

2007-07-12 03:02:30 · 3 answers · asked by momofaboy15 3

2007-07-12 01:27:06 · 8 answers · asked by KK 1

I know a girl that is pregnant and has been seeing this other girl for almost 2 years, and now they are having a baby together. Do you think this is okay? From what I know, they are totally in love and almost impossible to separate, but now they want me to come to their wedding and I agreed, but do you think this situation is okay? I just want opinions from people that i don't know.

2007-07-11 20:55:39 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just wondering. We are very fortunate to have our 2 nieces watch ours while we work. While they are not perfect, it beats daycare any day. At the end of the summer they will go to daycare and I'm scared to death. Share your experiences if you wish. Just wondering if you are happy with your childcare.

2007-07-11 17:26:24 · 9 answers · asked by af 1

2007-07-11 15:56:20 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Parents: What do you want in a nanny?
So:
Do you want a nanny that does what you tell her to, runs everything by you for your approval, or a nanny that is good at decision making and planning appropriate activities for your kids?

Do you want a nanny that tells you about every time-out or minor issue that occurs throughout the day, or someone who feels competant in her ability to handle minor issues and only discusses issues that are staring to become problematic?
Do you want a nanny that is a "playmate" for your kids, or someone who is more like a third parent?

Do you want a nanny that takes your kids out to all sorts of activities (like swimming, museums, library) , or a nanny that stays in your home with the exception of the nearby park?

Would you care if while the nanny was out with your kids, let's say to go swimming, she stops at the bank or grocery store (short, quick personal errands since she doesn't get a lunch break)?
...And anything else you'd like to add?

2007-07-11 14:38:52 · 6 answers · asked by who-wants-to-know 6

I am a stay at home mother of two, newborn and two year old. I have chosen to have no college or full time job until my children start school so that I may be here for them. Even then I would consider staying home full time to keep my homemaking duties intact while they were away. My husband works full time 5 days a week. He helps with the kids to an extent, but nothing more. He says that it is "what I signed up for" and that it is my job. He says he don't want to work all day and come home and work here too. He has no respect for what I do at all. We have had the whole argument about SAHM vs working a million times. He refuses to believe it. He says that I don't do his job,so why should he do mine? I have never asked him to clean or do detailed things with the kids such as bathing,etc or cooking/cleaning. I do everything here. He is merely entertainment/sitter when I am busy. He says that I have all day to myself and he has no free time?? What do I say to this? I feel unappreicated.

2007-07-11 11:01:18 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

I take home a kid in a cab from school (will b taking him home from school soon) and he is mentally handicapped. He is 15 years old, and has a mind of a 7 year old. His behavior is very annoying in my cab. I do have permission from my boss to raise my voice at him if I need to, which I do not like doing. He also distrubs his classmates. He talks about movies that involves shooting and killing (His mother allows him to watch such trash), which I do not want to hear, and he gets mad at me when I tell him that I do not want to hear it. He also taps my shoulder while I am driving, and I yelled at him for tapping my shoulder while driving, and he tells me his mother allows him to tap her shoulder while she is driving. I only assume his mother 'babys" him, because he never behaves properly in m cab. He also likes to play with the buttons, and stick his arms out the window while I am going 25MPH. When school starts next year, can I set some rules with the kid?

2007-07-11 10:52:00 · 12 answers · asked by Pauly W 7