Parenting - July 2007

On step-kids? Do we have to be the same as our own kids or we have to treat them different because of their situation ??
My hubby & I have being married for almost 5 yrs he has a son(11yrs) from a previous marriage & I have a daughter ( 6yrs) from a previous marriage & we have 2 kids of our own.. The problem is that when his son is with us he doesn’t obey OUR rules & he either goes back with mom or with my hubby’s parents & he end up doing what he wants.. My hubby says that because he is not full time with him & so as my daughter with her dad we need to treat them different, in a way that they can do or get what they want.. Which I don’t agree because it will not be fair for the others!! I say that our rules @ home need to be follow & that we need to treat them equally !! Is anyone in the same situation or was??? How to solve this ?? I just believe if we do let one do what they want now they will do the same later, & is not like this..CUZ they will jump on us later on !! ADVICE !!

2007-07-06 05:36:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-06 05:06:47 · 24 answers · asked by Wild seed 4

This past year my 7 year old has become more and more rebellious. He screams, kicks, punches and yesterday he even bit me. I am ashamed at what I think of him. I love him and want to help him overcome his behaviour but how. My husband and I have tried many things but nothing seems to work. He was a perfect child up till now. He started getting into trouble at school and was even suspended this year at the age of 6. Wow! I am beside myself and haven't got a clue what to do. How can I get through to him and make him understand that his behaviour not only hurts others but himself as well. He is a great kid with a hot temper. Please help.

2007-07-06 04:44:59 · 22 answers · asked by Willy + Diane N 2

When we pick her up or hold her arm (gently!) she gets red marks really easily. Is this normal? She also has little ridges on her nails which I'm not sure about either.

2007-07-06 04:26:21 · 9 answers · asked by becccy231278 2

I have heard it stated that we "train" our children, as we do our pets. I would like everyones thoughts on this.

Thanks In Advance....
Blessings To All
)o(
Trinity

2007-07-06 02:32:05 · 22 answers · asked by trinity 5

Seriously: kids do eat dogfood. You put it on the floor I gauruntee you they will eat it.
Seriously: Kids love to draw for their parents and we all say "aww thats sweet" ..but come on they all arent Picasso's
Seriously: Kids will spread their crap all over the house
Seriously: it would be great if the kids could fix mom a drink!
Sometimes the best part about being a parent is joking around about some of the worse things about being a parent.
So do you all ever lighten up or are you mostly "by the book"?

2007-07-05 20:13:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

my daughter just found out she's pregnant but she's still a virgin.

do you think she could be giving birth to the new jesus?

2007-07-05 20:09:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'm thinking 50 cents a week. that should be enough for them to buy their own groceries right?

2007-07-05 19:22:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-05 18:56:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok heres the deal my bro, his GF and their baby live with me. The GF is really getting on my nerves she always makes these snide little comments and downplays my parenting skills. I admittedly let my 6 yr old son play video games(quite often) but she always says "my son wont even know what video games are hes gonna be active and play outside" when i comeback with "well he takes Karate so he stays pretty active and we live in SE Tex so I am not gonna force him outside in this heat" she gets all huffy puffy with me. Then if he misbehaves shes always like " if that was my kid id tear his butt up" and gets mad when i say"well hes not so dont worry bout it" On the other hand if I offer any small amount of advice on the baby she really gets mad for example he just turned 3 months old and she is already feeding him all of the infant cereals and has started feeding him 3 or 4 different foods at a time. I told her she should start with rice cereal and wait 2 or 3 days before trying a new food

2007-07-05 16:47:53 · 10 answers · asked by Brutal 2

I was born with Spina Bifida. I am 23 years old. I have had give or take like 20 surgeries and I am in a wheelchair. My request to parents is to please get your kids involved as much as possible with things that they aren't familuar with. If you are at the store and your child see's someone in a chair or something and they question it, don't answer it, please take the time to say something like "I dont know lets go say hi and see if they can answer your question" Most of us special needs kids or adults are very kind people and patient. WE are often lost so trying to help a child understand that not everything is as they seem to always appear. The more you get a child involved the more it they become familur and not afraid and when they are adults they will contiue that. It will teach your child, patience, understanding, acceptacnce and respect.

2007-07-05 16:33:41 · 13 answers · asked by Jewels 4

Do you think kids who don't get spanked grow up to be good or bad people?

2007-07-05 16:32:10 · 28 answers · asked by Sam J 1

2007-07-05 16:08:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

both boys same room but differnt beds and the younger one only does it cause he saw the older one do it what do i do

2007-07-05 16:06:24 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

l'm going to be a first time (foster) parent in about 6 weeks, and l really want to be careful of their diet. l know some treats are fine for kids, and l'll probably make a lot of my own foods like biscuits or cupcakes. But how often is it ok for kids to eat McDonalds or Burger King? My family goes with their kids once a week as a big get together, and l want to be able to take mine as well. ls this ok?

2007-07-05 15:33:49 · 12 answers · asked by Minnie Mouse 1

what did you feed the kids for dinner tonight? and how old are they?

2007-07-05 13:38:53 · 11 answers · asked by ♥Sexy Mama of 2 cuties♥ 7

My son will be 7 months on July 21. He can't sit unsupported yet without me being there to catch him when he starts falling to one side or the other. He doesn't really try either. The most he does is use his arms to support him from falling forward, but he doesn't look like he'll be there any time soon? Also, he's not doing the "push-ups" that baby's do before they start crawling. And he does roll A LOT from his back to belly, then he starts screaming after about 5-10 minutes of being on his belly. He won't roll onto his back again by himself? Although I know he can roll from back to belly, that's what he STARTED out with. He just seems really demanding, and needs A LOT of attention, he doesn't like being in one spot for too long, and I'm ALWAYS having to go get him when he really starts screaming!! Don't get me wrong I LOVE him to death, but it gets sooooo tiring especially when my husband's out of town for 10-14 days at a time (he's a pilot)! Well thanks, and I appreciate any help!

2007-07-05 13:37:56 · 5 answers · asked by Melissa t 2

I had never even heared of it before but someone brought it up.I had four boys close in age and treated them all as they needed (not alike!) but now I wonder.
Best wishes,
Joan.

2007-07-05 13:35:23 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

liscence plate games, counting birdnests, car makes...what?
(pre video games/dvd only please! thanks.)

2007-07-05 11:58:43 · 6 answers · asked by Dick Knows 7

2007-07-05 11:03:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it true that some teenagers still suck there thumb? and why

2007-07-05 09:33:50 · 5 answers · asked by Mel720 2

What do I do??

2007-07-05 08:30:52 · 16 answers · asked by HelenJean 2

Can something happen if a guy is breastfed by his wife? my friends husband likes to be breasfed by his wife every night before he goes to sleep. She thinks it's sexy and they both enjoy it. Can anything healthwise happen to them????

2007-07-05 07:17:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have seen many posts by mothers here that refer to children as 'my' child. Even though they are talking about an issue between them and their spouse, they question goes, 'What should I do when my husband does ... to my children?'

Why isn't this 'our' children? Don't the father's have rights also? Or are we just suppose to be a silent wallet?

2007-07-05 07:03:06 · 8 answers · asked by Phil 5

being part of the process be it the doctor, nurse, friend who advise, accompanied or anyone who once supported abortion?

2007-07-05 06:55:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

rasing the funds I need to do so. Her birthday is in October. I have a job but it just barely covers bills, rent, and food. (I'm working on finding a better one) Thanks.

2007-07-05 05:29:59 · 48 answers · asked by Lucille B 1

2007-07-05 05:14:35 · 11 answers · asked by kimberly b 2

What do you think of this article? What are some other bennefits that you have found of staying at home?

Article:

What are the advantages of being a stay-at-home parent? Some experts in early childhood development believe there's no subsitute for the consistency and nurturing of parental care especially if the alternative is poorly funded daycare. Two studies published in 2003, one conducted by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the other by the Institute of Child Development of the University of Minnesota, found that kids who spent all day in daycare had higher levels of stress and more agression than kids cared for at home. As a Stay-at-home parent, you'll know that your child is being cared for by someone who's going to be around for a long time - not a caregiver who might take another job next onth. And you'll be directly supervising your child's care, making sure it's in a relaxed, nurturing environment (please see continued blow)

2007-07-05 05:09:18 · 11 answers · asked by ~*Mrs. GM2*~ 5

2007-07-05 04:51:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-05 04:47:39 · 5 answers · asked by Hopi 3