Parenting - July 2007

In indiana the new law............. Allowing 18-21 year old me to date our little girls and theparents cant stop it .

Other than keeping young 18 to 21 year olds off the sex offender list the new law helps to protect young males in a dating relationship with females between the ages of 14 to 15.

But this law is specific to dating relationships.

"As long as it's consensual, as long as the female is over the age 14 it will mean they will not be prosecuted."

How can they make 14 age of conscent. No 14 year old little girl should be dating a 18-21 yr old MAN

2007-07-11 09:31:19 · 9 answers · asked by tammer 5

I talked to my ex-husband about that fact that I thought it was inappropriate that he's sleeping in the same room as our son with his new girlfriend. He says he doesn't care what I think he is going to do it anyways. Our son says stuff like, I saw daddy and kim kissing when I was in bed. That just really #1 Hurts and #2 I think is morally wrong. He has NO respect for me or our son. I just don't know what to do anymore. It is confusing to our child but that doesn't seem to phase him. Everyone I've talked to thinks it's wrong too. I want to know how someone can be this way. I know for a fact i would never in a million years do that. Unless we where going to get married. Why is this chick s o stupid to not see that that is really wrong?

2007-07-11 08:06:30 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi. I babysit for about 5 families who all say I am great. But, I want more cutomers. I thought that if I knew what parents liked I could improve my skills to get more families. Here are some of my qualities: mature, responsible, smart, witty, took the child/infant CPR and first aid course and the red cross and took a red cross babysitting course. Plus, I took another course on babysitting and Doctors Hospitable. Not to mention the numerous books I have read about it. Also, I have letters of recomendation. And experience with ages 6months through 9years. Anyway parents, please help me.

2007-07-11 07:48:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I married a man with a 9 year old daughter who has always been allowed to eat what she wants for dinner. She eats a lot of fast food and other junky food. My children had to eat what the family was having for dinner. I don't believe in cooking or serving something special for one child. My youngest is now 17 and eats a healthy meal at every dinner. I don't feel that it is fair to myself or to my 17 year old to allow the 9 year old to have a different dinner. She is with us 50% of the time. While I don't want her to not like coming to her dads house 50% of the time, after raising 3 kids of my own I'm not willing to be controled by this only child. If we eat what she wants when she is with us, it is more junk than my daughter and I can handle. Eating pizza, McD's etc...once in awhile is o.k. but not half of your week. I always try to include at least one thing that she likes at dinner but, her list of acceptable food is so short I have a hard time. How can I make dinner more peaceful?

2007-07-11 07:16:31 · 27 answers · asked by Maggie G 1

I am 35 years old and i have a 9 yr old daughter and a 17 month old son....i enjoy my kids..they are my world, i am a stay at home mother, as well...i may want another child but i want to wait until my son is in kindergarten...that will mean i will be 39-40 yrs old when i have another kid...I like my kids spaced apart!! It works for me..is this really o.k.to have a child at 39-40 yrs old?

2007-07-11 06:53:32 · 10 answers · asked by ♥Sexy Mama of 2 cuties♥ 7

for your kids?
I hate that they put them out right away but they are also sold out right away!
Also do you buy your kids a whole new wardrobe?
I wait until October...just one outfit and shoes.
Just curious what others do!

2007-07-11 06:53:16 · 18 answers · asked by Willow 5

2007-07-11 05:46:44 · 32 answers · asked by shaun b 1

Situation: I want to go to college and become a vet technician.

Problem: I am married(husband has great steady job) have a 5yr old son(starts school in august.), and the only college offering traning and diploma for vet technician are all at least 3 hours away.

I know i could go to a community college then transfer credit's, but i would much rather start of at a school specialized in vet technician coarses.

I know i may have to put off my plans for the better of my husband and child but i was just wondering if there were any suggestions.
or anyone who has had the same problem, who can give me advice.

p.s. i am not going to move my family away from our home just for my dreams.

2007-07-11 04:25:38 · 7 answers · asked by Mrs.Gower 2

I read a lot of posts here about people who are angry with women who put their children in daycare to return to work. I want to ask these people why they are never critical of the fathers of these children. Why are the mothers always responsible to provide care for children. Do fathers not love their children? How come noone asks the question, how can dads put their children in daycare? You do realize that a lot of kids in daycare come from families that have a dad and a mom. Maybe you need to spread the blame around a little. Also, I have worked just as hard at school and work as my husband. Why is it that if I choose to go back to work I am a ***** and my husband continuing to work after the baby is born is looked upon as a the glorious provider? Can we please move into the 21st century. Just FYI, before you guys start shrieking at me, my baby will have its grandparents caring for it for the first year and then it will go to daycare after that.

2007-07-11 03:43:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

There are sooo many babies having babies now days and Im just wanting everyones opinion on if they think there should be an age limit....for instance 18 is considered an adult I would think that should be the age at least to have children....im seing 14 year olds having babies now...and I feel it is very sad.

2007-07-11 03:21:43 · 31 answers · asked by JesseNevaehsMommy 3

ply kids with endless biscuits and chocolate, tutting at the mother who says 'they're not allowed', then in the next breath tell you how to feed them healthily and how to punish by with-holding treats!? Also, they preach about the best way to discipline, doling out the knowledge, then completely undermine you when you actually do it! Weird.

2007-07-10 22:48:59 · 15 answers · asked by Acai 5

Just wondering what other parents think on this topic

2007-07-10 20:42:01 · 16 answers · asked by Dustin F 1

2007-07-10 17:04:26 · 6 answers · asked by brenda k 1

I dont know about you but I am a strict diciplinarian when it comes to my children espescially in terms of obediance to Christ. I urge my children too say their prayers every night before bedtime and everynow and then they refuse and throw a big fit. I have learned that if I put them in front of the tv set and force them to watch the exorcist after explaining that Satan will possess them like he did to the girl in the movie and make their little heads spin around while they puke up green slime, they usually break down and say their prayers. Sometimes I put a demon mask on and jump out of their closets with a pitch fork when I catch them not praying lol. It really seems to scare them though they have learned to be obedient to Christ so I am doing a fine job. Why can't more parents do what I am doing?

2007-07-10 16:44:39 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am 26 and my husband is 28. we have been married for eight years and we have two boys ages 4 and 6.

we have been talking about having another child, but my husband wants to wait at least another two years... he wants to pay off our credit card bills and most of our debts.

i think we should have a baby sooner, since our kids are getting older... we are ok money wise but not that well off, i know that we have a lot of debt and both of our children are in a private school and of course another baby means we will have more bills and i probably wont be back to work in a while.

i know that he makes sense but i think that we will really never be ready, and if we keep waiting we will never have another one...

how can i convince him to go for it now?

2007-07-10 16:36:37 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

She was raped.

It isn't as simple as giving it up for adoption.

She will form a bond with the child while it is in her.

I am not the victim, but what about me having to raise a child that is NOT my biological child.

Am I to love this child the same way I love my first born?

Why should she be put through hell because of a child that is not hers.

Why should I have to raise a child that is not mine.

Why should we have to be financially crushed because of this.

This rapist ruined more lives than he can possible imagine.

REMEMBER... My wife WILL form a bond if she goes through with this and adoption will NOT be an option. I KNOW MY WIFE.

2007-07-10 16:28:18 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a relative who is neglecting her children, filthy house, dirty clothes, not fed properly, but no physical abuse. If CPS steps in I am sure they will take the children ages 1 and 2 years. Do the children always go to foster care? How hard would it be for a relative to get the children? How long would this transfer from foster home to relative's home take? I am considering calling CPS but these kids have relatives who they have a bond with who would take them in and I do not want to see them spend even one minute in foster care.

2007-07-10 15:14:55 · 13 answers · asked by ebosgramma 5

I really don't want to, but I kind of can't help looking down on women who have several children by different fathers, and often have never been married. It just seems sad and living proof of a person with very poor judgement, and children who are left as victims who may very well think that there is no point to having a devoted partner/husband/whatever. I've mentioned this to people before, but was wondering if people out there on the web might feel the same? It really troubles me.

2007-07-10 15:06:05 · 15 answers · asked by 哈哈哈 ^_^ 4

i understand they're cute & fun to play with & they're so innocent & stuff...but they're also a lotttttt of work & money,you know,you have to teach them everything,& deal with their constant crying & pooping,& wouldnt you be scared if your baby comes out deformed or something? how sad =( also,once you have them you have to deal with them for the rest of your life.so tihnk about it,do you really WANT kids?i want a good argument =) now,dont assume im so evil or soemthing,i love PLAYING with kids & i would never hurt them or anything but i wouldnt want my own...

2007-07-10 15:01:29 · 19 answers · asked by cloud16 4

Hi. This women and her daughter (the same age as my daughter - 7) live in my development. Our girls go to school together (not in the same class). They are really not friends. We see them at the pool sometimes. I did invite them over about 2 years when I first met them - it was horrible. The little girl is very fresh - she kept telling her mom to shut up and said "whatever" to her about 100 times. After they left I said never again.
Anyway I got an email about a month ago from the mom - it said "Ashley's birthday is next Saturday and I'm going to take them to the movies". I asked my daughter (Jessica) if she wanted to go and she said no.So I emailed the mom back and said my daughter wasn't going to be around - but have fun and tell Ashley we said happy birthday. I got another email the next day and it said "well it's only going to be Ashley and Jessica - so whatever day is good for you guys - just let me know". Do I force my daughter to go or just keep making up excuses?

2007-07-10 12:38:53 · 20 answers · asked by hotmomma 4

That's what happened today. A child was left after an outdoor class for 25 minutes after the end of class. The child was afraid of thunderstorms and her e mm wasn't there on time.. After that, a mom left 2 children for a class during a thunderstorm after reading the handout yesterday that states, class is canceled during thunderstorm and you must immediately pick up your child. I

I just can't imagine what could possibly have gone through their minds. Yes, bad weather can hold you up, but 25 minutes after class has ended and your child is afraid of storms and has been standing out in one for the last half hour? The second parent expected a private art class since her children were the only students to show. I explained i was a metal gazebo and that I don't want to be outside in this weather and that class is automatically canceled at lightening. Why risk your children's lives a(and mine) to have class!

2007-07-10 12:34:55 · 14 answers · asked by howellslj 2

My girlfriend and I have been together for a while and her parents were fine at first. But her mom and dad are very controlling people. Her mom is very co dependent on her and is not a happy person at all. She has always tried to sabotage her relationships.This was also the case with this one.But she came up pregnant. I am more than willing to be the father of this child and take responsibility for it.Her parents want her to go it alone because they hate and they want me to have nothing to do with her which is very unfair. These people call themselves Christians but I am not. Yet they believe that a child should not have father? Isnt that that in the Bible or something?
Her parents basically are hypocrites and they know it. Since her parents are very immature about the situation I cannot confront them.We have to sneak around to see each other.This is horrible for me because I want to be there for the process. Should I write them a letter? Should I call her dad,what should I do?

2007-07-10 07:31:26 · 33 answers · asked by Morpheus j 2

and to the obesity problem in America with kids and adults?
what effect do you think over processed foods have on kids and adults?

2007-07-10 06:46:34 · 11 answers · asked by girlzmommy 5

I'm wondering.

2007-07-10 05:53:36 · 37 answers · asked by Un-Happy Gilmore 4

At 8 his Father returned to his life (he had never been before)& after 2 yrs he was gone - I had him prosecuted for molesting our daughter (10). it's been 4 yrs since & he's not doing schoolwork - so he failed. Is beligerant & stubborn, lazy & refuses to shower, etc., etc., he's alienated all but 2 friends & no amount of counseling has helped - he fights it all the way. He flat out disrespects the "rules" I place and is starting to get physical with his younger brother(11). Sometimes I feel like taking a strap to the boys fanny - he's too big for me to handle & he's even grabbed my wrist when I have pointed at him. His father was abusive & I just cannot do that to my child - I got rid of him & we have had counseling, boot camps are unaffordable & I cannot get the police to do anything. I want to help my son - I am desperate! Can anyone tell me of groups I could find online or by phone that would HELP me - PLEASE!

2007-07-10 05:36:36 · 10 answers · asked by martiek7 3

My four year old is potty trained and has been for two years, she recently started wetting the bed. The only changes in the house is another baby. She is the second oldest out of four kids and is used to babies being around so I don't think that is the problem. I have limited her fluid intake in the evening and also get her up before I go to bed and take her to the bathroom.

2007-07-10 05:17:00 · 9 answers · asked by maryanne b 2

This problems started when he was wetting the bed, and also wetting his pants when he was watching TV, playing video games, or playing something else. I was tired of washing so much cloth and sheets, that I bought some of those new size 7 baby diapers and made him wear them to bed, and sometimes at home. But now it's got to a point where he just doesn't care, he just goes in the diaper, he doesn't care if I change him, and he doesn't care about wearing it all day.. outside too, it's like he's a baby again
Did I do something wrong? what can I do to get him out of the diapers!?

2007-07-10 05:15:23 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous

every morning when i leave my 1yr and 2 months old at the babysitters he constantly cries. What can I do to make him feel more comfortable around her so he won't cry when i leave. Someone please help! Thanks in advance. I also have a 3 yr old and sometimes when the little one cries the big one starts to cry too. Anyone with experience please.. Thanks..

2007-07-10 04:10:32 · 16 answers · asked by ? 1

I have a step daughter, 5 yrs old. Her mother has SOLE custody over her. The mother does not want the child to live with her. She just got her back from the childs grandma who was caring for the child for over a year and a half. Now that I am with the father, we have a new baby and we want the daugther to come live with us. The mother went and took the child so that we could not keep her. But, now she can't handle her and is going to send her back to the grandma's because she is pregnant and will have a baby soon. We have been asking for the daughter to come live with us. It would be the best for her. She starts school. She has her own room. She would be enrolled in dance or piano depending on which she chooses. She would be more disiplined because right now she is not! Her mother works at a tattoo shop and thats what the child is growing up around. We want to just get her and keep her! Is that legal?? Would we get in trouble?? How should we go about this??

2007-07-10 03:08:02 · 17 answers · asked by New Mom_Christina 2

We are moving in right next to my parents. Which is not a problem. The problem is my nieces. My brother and his wife go to my parents house quite often and their kids (ages 11, 4, and 1-1/2) stay the weekend alot. I hate to even write this, but, the kids have lice ALOT. And the 4 year old is destructive and always filthy. It's not their fault, I know that, but I don't want them at my house all the time. I also have an 11 year old and twins on the way. I DO NOT want lice in my house or my kid's hair. When you try to talk to them about the lice issue, they get very angry and defensive and say "My kids don't have lice". Um, you can see it in their hair. I have had to treat my daughter's hair countless times. I am sick of it, so now I won't let her be around them. My question is-how can I (without hurting the kid's feelings, it's not their fault) keep them out of my house? I feel just awful for feeling this way, but I am sick of dealing with lice because of them. What can I do?

2007-07-10 02:21:07 · 16 answers · asked by Lotus 6