Parenting - July 2007

my son and daughter-in-law whisked my grandsons off on Saturday down South to see her Mother.That was fine as they do what they like on weekends.
Anyhow I got a 'phone call early on Monday saying that there were traffic delays and my son was taking the train back to work and she would be along later and go into work late.I checked and there were delays so that was alright -

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AhIkwTIjadBP1DHtF8wrp.0gBgx.?qid=20070730001641AAwsNNS

Anyhow I got a 'phone call mid-morning and she was still at her Mothers and hadn't even set off.I told her that I was not waiting in all day just for her to turn up and she said that she could leave the boys with her Mother - they are flying out from down there at the weekend anyway.
I said "No bring them back" (her Mother smokes).
I also had an awful thought : as they are flying on Saturday if there *was* an accident I would not have seen them again.
Should I have said "yes" and had done with it?

2007-07-30 15:22:29 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 14 month old daughter whom I love dearly. So much so, that I have second thoughts about having more children for fear that it would take away time from her. However, sometimes I realize I love her so much I would want to have another....and would love that one as well.

My question is.....do you regret having more than one?

2007-07-30 15:08:18 · 19 answers · asked by Jennspur 3

Well a question i just read sort of got me thinking. It was based on how much time a teenage girl should be allowed with a boyfriend, and whether kissing is ok etc.

The responses were mainly along the lines of 'a 13 year old girl should not be left alone with a boy'
'they should never be un-supervised'.

So my question is for the people who are ACTUALLY PARENTS.
Do you let your teenage daughter/son be alone with a member of the opposite sex? Keeping in mind that they are probably going to be around them at school or after school or things like that. Do people out there really think that their kids will not see somebody if they want to? And if you see your kid kissing somebody, do you speak to them about being responsible, or do you ban them from seeing each other?

2007-07-30 15:02:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

A family member is coming to stay with us in one week (for vacation) and he just told me that his baby got head lice from daycare. He doesn't think that it is a big deal. My kids have never had lice so i don't know how to react. His two kids will be sleeping on our futon and surely be on our couch. It is Monday and he has treated his baby and they are going to seal up their bedding for 48hours to get rid of it. They are NOT treating their other child and so therefore I am worried. They will be here Sunday.

I have been told that our pets can not get the head lice... so that is good. But I am really worried about them staying here... my neice suggested using Tea Tree Shampoo while they are here and for a while after to ward off any lice on my kids.

So my question is... what is the gestation period for lice? If they fail to kill them all or their other child gets it.. will they know before they come here?

2007-07-30 14:29:03 · 7 answers · asked by english american 2

My son, Austin, was born on April 1, 2007. I have a 17yr babysitter who is FANTASTIC with him. She had a lot of experience with babysitting all ages and teaching pre-school kids so I gave her a shot and a tiny little bit of guidance and she's wonderful with the baby!! A lot of people though look at me and go, "You left your BABY with a TEENAGER while you went out?!" She had experience, no records of anything, CPR, First Aid, references etc.

So here's my question (and be honest) if you were looking for a sitter for you kids and you had a "perfect" teen with a lot of experience with kids and a "perfect" 22yr with some experience with kids, who would feel more comfortable with babysitting your kids in your home?

2007-07-30 12:53:55 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've only been grounded a few times and when I was grounded I couldn't leave my room or watch TV or play video games.

2007-07-30 11:01:29 · 28 answers · asked by S 7

My daughters b-day is Dec. 19th and I'm 20.5 weeks pregnant and his due date is Dec. 14th. Any tips on NOT going broke trying to buy b-day gifts and Christmas gifts? B-day's will surley be seperate from Christmas!

2007-07-30 10:47:08 · 10 answers · asked by myusernameisbetterthanyours 5

Do you think if young kids or children watch violent movies they will become more violent? How do you think it affects them? Do you think it affects them?

2007-07-30 09:59:31 · 13 answers · asked by TTC#2 4

My daughter is 16months old. I work everday teaching her new words (she was a very well vocab inculding thank you and welcome) here is my issue.. Her name is Emily, my future in-laws and family call her Emmie and it drives me nuts. It takes the same amount of effort to say Emily as Emmie... I want her to learn her correct name. Am I being ridiculous by feeling this way? How can I go about this in a nice way?

2007-07-30 09:49:08 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-30 09:37:08 · 33 answers · asked by Bobby 3

On Beach Patrol last night there was a girl and her 12 yr old brother dropped off by their Nana at a very popular Hawaiian beach. The girl sprained her ankle. I just don't see why you would do that. I'm not trying to be rude or anything, I'm just asking, would you ever do that?

2007-07-30 09:19:48 · 15 answers · asked by Aly ♥ 3

Yet they will give a person second chances or don't think twice about abandoning their children. What is that? Please explain.

2007-07-30 09:07:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im 24 years old and i've thought about having children from time to time. I know is a personal choice for people as to when they are ready, but I wanted a general opinion from other parents out there as to when they think is a solid age to have children?

2007-07-30 08:17:41 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know I need to talk to him in adult tones, not baby talk, but exactly what do they need to hear and how?

2007-07-30 07:12:05 · 16 answers · asked by BELINDA B 4

2007-07-30 05:49:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter is 10 months old . I have been feeding her baby food . But I want to switch her over to solids and more chunky foods. How do I go about doing this? I already give her gerber puffs! What else to give her? Plus she is really pick she will only eat sweet food like sweet potato. Please help?

2007-07-30 05:15:24 · 8 answers · asked by jackieg201 2

There is a discussion going on inside my home about age groups! What ages are considered "tweens" and what ages are considered pre-teens? Please help!! It's not wreaking serious havoc in the household or anything but we might a few fun bets going on as we debate, so I decided to consult yahoo answers!!

2007-07-30 04:04:44 · 13 answers · asked by daddyz_gurl_emg 3

I need to put my kids in daycare so I can start school online at the end of the month. I have a referal from dcf for both kids but I am thinking of just putting my oldest in daycare...he's 22 months. My other is 8 months and I am not sure if I want to part with him yet. He's still breastfeeding and he's so quiet so he's not much of a bother. But I would feel really bad if I just put my oldest in daycare and not the other. The daycare down the road said I could have the infant spot but I'd have to come today to get it bc she said she never has an opening. Should I take it and put both boys in or just one?

2007-07-30 04:01:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

treat your children on the basis of birth order or their individual needs?

2007-07-30 01:47:54 · 13 answers · asked by cprime17 2

I have been searching for a sitter for the weekends, when my son does not go to his fathers and I have plans and after searching and seraching, I think I have found her. She is really nice and educated. She is the total opposite of me (parent wise). She is more hands on then I, plus she can teach my son things that I cant. I really think that she would be very benefical in his life, esp. at the age of 3. I want him to be experience to different cultures and things. My son and I went to meet her and they got alone well,of course I was there as well.
Now the thing is, she is a burn victim. I mean completely buron the face and hands. Now when we left, I asked him if he liked her and he said no, b/c she is ugly & scarey. Now, should I not used her services b/c of what my son said. I dont want him to be scared or be ugly to her.

How should I handle this?

2007-07-30 01:28:57 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

and the parents don't have the common sense to discipline the kid, or at least leave the little snot-nosed brat at home, should passers by be able to come up and beat the tar out of the parents for being too stupid to realize that their snot-nosed little brat needs to be left at home?

2007-07-30 01:13:00 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

She is 17 and has a 1 1/2 year old son, And I make her work and save money and I make her buy everything she needs for her self, including food and bathroom things (except toilet paper)

She thinks I am a bad mom because of this, She says I am only do it cause she has a baby and and I am trying to punish her , that she knows lots of teen agers with baby and there parents do not make them buy anything, other then what the baby needs.

Also since I have gotten tired of doing EVERY dish in the house I have given her 1 plate 1 bowl, 1 knife, fork, and spoon and 1 cup. She can have use the pots and pans that are in the kitchen but has to wash them alone with 'her' dishes. She thinks this abuse too.. I have told her is she does not wash out the pots and pans she uses then she will not be able to use them and will have to get her own and wash them or I will leave them dirty in her room.

Wait there is more..................

2007-07-30 00:21:30 · 32 answers · asked by LadyCatherine 7

hi there,
I expect to be a father in the near future.
could anybody who is experinced recommend the right age to abandon a kid from sleeping with her/his parents?

2007-07-29 22:29:50 · 23 answers · asked by pumpkin's brother 1

http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=local&id=5472927

I think that it is disgraceful and would certainly never take young children onto a plane especially since this flight was delayed and it is no wonder that the child was a little boisterous and chatty.

2007-07-29 22:28:30 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

...even though the poor kid apologized to him immediately & agreed to clean up the mess.

Was it correct of my neighbor to treat his son like that?

2007-07-29 22:25:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

She says that they found it in the parents closet in a box. Her friend showed her and they watched one. She said that it was "gross" and that the woman was being spit on by the men in the video. I am livid. What should I do? I am tempted to go to the friends house and tear into her parents. How should I handle this situation? What would you do? I fear my daughter is scarred for life from what she saw.

2007-07-29 21:36:34 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-29 17:16:25 · 12 answers · asked by Laura E 4

Like "I'll give you something to cry about"
LOL!!

2007-07-29 16:04:55 · 16 answers · asked by sarahbeth 4

so i think im kinda a bad kid i mean like u have to ask me things over and over i mean i try i really trry but i think im just bad. i asked this question before is my mom rite for treating me this way? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ak6yTf5NigevOGoqbDkcSFvsy6IX?qid=20070729190623AAQZd9d

2007-07-29 15:37:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-29 14:09:25 · 11 answers · asked by Ari's Mom 1