Parenting - July 2007

2007-07-28 11:13:38 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 12.5 year old can become very paranoid at times. If she sees so much as a black cloud in the sky she will sit in front of the weather channel for hours giving updates on the weather every 5 minutes. Or if we have to go somewhere, she will incessantly watch the clock and start to freak out if we are so much as 10 seconds late going out the door. She also will start asking what we are going to eat hours in advance of meal times and If I don't know for sure what we're having she almost has a tantrum because she thinks she won't get to eat. These are just a few examples of things she does. It drives me nuts when she does these things and I have never given her any reason to be afraid of these things. She also has ADHD and I'm not sure if these things are a part of it or if they may be a separate condition, but I'm just not sure how to handle her when she gets like this. I've tried ignoring her but that seems to make it worse. Any suggestions or experience would be appreciated.

2007-07-28 08:19:00 · 8 answers · asked by Lostlove 5

to see dirty smack heads dealing in the corner in front of everyone???

2007-07-28 08:07:24 · 25 answers · asked by RACHY 3

I am going to my new foster parents house soon, there my first foster parents. How do I make them like me?

2007-07-28 07:40:59 · 15 answers · asked by ■ Jessie ■ 5

Please read my previous question and read all the way to the bottom of what I wrote before responding.

2007-07-28 07:26:14 · 5 answers · asked by Superfluous 3

2007-07-28 07:00:41 · 22 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6

my 9 year old wont stop saying them what do to my kids

use soap

slap them

or what

2007-07-28 06:50:06 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Obviously, there is no exact age when would be the best time to start having children, i want to know what peoples views are and when they plan to start a family etc

2007-07-28 05:27:23 · 35 answers · asked by °º© r u b y l i g h t s ©º° 4

she loves to go to school, but hate to copy her work. ending up all her work to pile up . she does her homework for more than 5 hours.spanking and scolding doesnt seem to work rewarding her just simply goes down the drain. shes 8 years old by the way.

2007-07-28 05:03:59 · 7 answers · asked by babyrap 1

How would you deal with your child hitting or tring to hit you? What if they were bigger than you. How would you get the point across that you are incharge in that situation?

2007-07-28 04:29:58 · 12 answers · asked by blue_eyed_brat78 4

2007-07-28 04:14:18 · 13 answers · asked by mamaliese 2

Are there any appropriate ways to discipline an older teenager, particularly ones who are college students who are home for the summer?

Obviously, they are way too old for stuff like "No TV" or "No video games." And I'm sure that most people would argue that even "grounding" them for a week or two is no longer appropriate at that age.

It just seems like there are two opposite extremes for dealing with discipline problems for kids that age - a lecture (but no real punishment) for smaller problems, or throwing them out of the house (which seems absurd to do to a 19 year old unless it is a very serious problem.)

Is there any sort of appropriate, in-between "substantive" discipline to deal with problems that actually require something more than just a lecture? If they choose to live at home at that age, they still have to abide by some basic rules, and there should be some consequences for breaking the rules.

2007-07-28 03:41:52 · 11 answers · asked by SoCal Dude 3

I was married to my oldest daughters father at 19 before she was born. We ended up separating when she was 18 months and our divorce was final when she was 3. It was an abusive marriage and I have all the court documents to prove it. To make a long story short he was in and out of her life from the time we separated until shortly after she turned 4 (she is almost 15 now) at which time the court temporarily suspended his parental rights until he got counseling, anger management and parenting classes. He has never complied. The whole time we were going through our divorce and custody stuff his family NEVER came to court, never really expressed much interest in our daughter etc.

My friend saw my ex SIL this morning and she asked if she thought I'd let her see DD. I'm so mad what gives her the right to all of a sudden decide almost 11 years later she wants to see her? WHere was she earlier? I never would have kept her from my SIL!

Am I over reacting or would you be mad too?

2007-07-28 03:16:28 · 6 answers · asked by girlzmommy 5

Hi,
Im 22, I am married with one child. Our family is moving to the middle of nowhere at the end of the year as hubby is going to be working as an engineer at an iron ore mine. The town is very small, only 5000 people most of whom are FIFO workers or residents made up of working dads and stay at home mums. I am going to be deadly bored in this town there is ONE shopping centre and we will be 5 hours from the beach and 3 hours from the closest nearby town. I do not know if I should use the 2 years (contract is 2 years) to have another child, work part time and take advantage of the higher earnings or do half a university course through correspondence. I figure if I had another child at least when we move back to our home I will have less child raising left to do and can focus on working sooner BUT the other options look good too. What would YOU do??

2007-07-27 19:38:44 · 10 answers · asked by SmEllY! 6

My bf and I are 17 and have been together for 2 years. We broke up in april but it was mostly cuz of his parents but anyways we are getting back together. He told me he doesn't want to have sex for awhile cuz he doesn't want our relationship to become all about sex. He is at a leadership camp right now but when he comes back Im gonna tell him that I think we should just concentrate on getting our relationship back where it needs to be and just go out together and with our friends and then when can do sexual stuff again. Does this sound like a good idea. My bf and I are on the same page just wondering if anyone else has done this and if it helped your relationsip?

2007-07-27 19:21:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 10 month old fell off the bed and broke a bone while I was at work and our 23yr old niece was watching her. (I know...). Diagnosis was confirmed today. I just want to quit work and continue to stay home with her. Hubby doesn't seem to want me to do that because both incomes support the lifestyle that he wants. I think it's also coz his mom always worked and he doesn't see why moms should stay home. Honestly we would still be comfortable without my income. My mom stayed home with us and still does and it made all the difference in the world. But that's beside the point. What would you all do? I can't bear to leave my baby with anyone any more! Then again, so many moms work and their kids do fine. Why mine!

2007-07-27 18:35:24 · 23 answers · asked by af 1

We have just found lice in my 3 and 4 year old girls hair. We went to the store and got the shampoo and stuff to treat their hair with. But I would like some tricks that other moms have found to get rid of them, like home remeties. what and how much and how often do I need to do it. Also once they are gone, are their anythings that I can do and put in their hair to help reduce the chance of them getting them. My 4 year old starts school next month and I am open to any ideas as to how to get rid of them and keep them away.

Thanks for your time and advice.

2007-07-27 14:56:37 · 14 answers · asked by blebert2002 5

is selfish? There are more than enough people in the world. Life is hard and can be so cruel. You can not protect your child from every danger.

Do you ever wonder if you did a good thing by bringing a child into all of this?

2007-07-27 14:55:54 · 17 answers · asked by crct2004 6

2007-07-27 10:59:21 · 23 answers · asked by ? 3

2007-07-27 08:58:27 · 20 answers · asked by cr 1

Yesterday I posted a question regarding my 19 yr old daughter and what to do with her. She only came around when no one was home and helped herself to things including the licence plate off a car that we were not using. Now she called and said apparently they have to vacate the house that the freinds rented and wants to move home. I assume they ran out of money. I want her home but am sure that she assumes like before she left. What to do?

2007-07-27 08:31:14 · 8 answers · asked by diane f 2

I am married and we bring in about 26,000 a year before taxes and we have a little one on the way in September. Our bills are below

Rent 595
power 100
water 20
Insurance 190
Renters insurance 17
Truck payment 250
student loans 200
internet/cable 35.00
Phone 75.00
Life insurance 8.00

With a child being born child care is high these days and I would like to know what my chances are of getting food stamps in south Alabama.

Thank everyone for any advice you can give me.

2007-07-27 08:09:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't because a lot of kids need their cell phones because thay walk to and from school by themselves and things like that. What if something bad happens and they can't call their parents or the cops?

2007-07-27 08:03:07 · 39 answers · asked by S 7

So, I know I am pregnant and therefore hormonal, but today I was going through some closets and found a large box filled with sentimentals-the Memorial book from my Father's funeral (he died when I was a child), old love letters to/from my husband, my older children's baby books, etc. Now I am an emotional wreck!

I think I am going to share all of these things with my husband and children tonight, and then pack them back up for a future discovery.

Now I am wanting to finish going through all of the closets, to see what else I can find that I have forgotten about!

2007-07-27 07:35:40 · 13 answers · asked by StayAtHomeMomOnTheGo 7

My oldest child is going to be a HS senior this school year. I'm looking for information on what other parents have done to help their child get ready for that transition in their lives. Everything from banking, to cleaning, to doing laundry, everything that your child needed to learn in order to live on their own--even in a dorm setting. If you have some tips that have helped both you as the parent, and your child as a student, I'd love if it you could share those. If you're a current college student, I'd love to hear how much your parents help you out currently, how you guys handle issues such as spending money, going home, car issues, etc. Or, if you tried something, and it blew up in your face, please share that as well. Thank you in advance from a parent of a class of 2008 student!

2007-07-27 07:28:25 · 2 answers · asked by basketcase88 7

Hi,
I have a 6 year old daughter and i am 11weeks pregnant. My 6 year old is asking questions about where the baby will come from and how did the baby get in my somach. How do I answer these questions on a 6 yeard old's level without exposing her to too much?

2007-07-27 06:14:32 · 13 answers · asked by bmtbeauty05 1

Is it neglect for a mother to make a 16 yr old and the father eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for a week and make them wear dirty clothes because the mother didn't do the laundry in order for the mother to read the latest harry potter book?

2007-07-27 06:00:46 · 39 answers · asked by florida863 2

My husband and I are having our wills and a trust set up. The issue of who will take care of our children is a problem. The first choice would be my parents but they are getting up in age and have health issues. My husband's mom is even older, in her mid eighties. The only other person would be my sister . I'm not completely comfortable with that choice because she is not a "kid person". She made the choice years ago not to have children because she said her career was not conductive to having children. She is a believer in "seen but not heard".

She has said that she would take care of the kids and they would be well provided for and well educated (she is a professor at a university) but I still wonder if their emotional needs would be met. Would she get on the floor and play dolls for example?

Has anyone had to make this decision? What did you do?

2007-07-27 05:48:06 · 10 answers · asked by 4532 3

7 year old's asking for laptop computers and Nintendo Wii's and getting them. I do not have kids, but I would hope that when I do have children that I don't just hand them every expensive toy that they want. I would think that it would get to a point where they would become never satisfied.

2007-07-27 04:27:16 · 23 answers · asked by Orchid0307 1

My daughter-in-law has dropped my grandsons off here now and given me a *list* of "holiday clothes" that I am supposed to buy for them (and the cash of course but that is not the point).
The boys *have* plenty of clothes (I have my own for them here too that she doesn't like but they do - on the whole).
Anyway I normally love clothes shopping with the boys (I always buy their school uniforms in Sept. and *I* pay for them although I had some problems this year over her buying teflon shorts for them afterwards -

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AoElsWw288xGLmQQ0UQisyghBgx.?qid=20070613233918AA2mofA

Anyway the point is that they do not *need* new clothes - they have plenty and she will only complain about what I choose anyway.
They don't go away until after next week so *she* could take them shopping for clothes on the weekend anyway.
The boys are all excited about going shopping for their clothes but I can't be bothered.
What should I do?

2007-07-26 20:59:51 · 54 answers · asked by Anonymous