Parenting - August 2007

My son isn't walking yet, but when he is, I've thought about using a child leash, but so many people seem to think they're terrible. What are your opinions?

2007-08-10 19:48:22 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

The other day I gave my son an icey in the bathtub he was fine until my husband came n gave one to me so when he saw me with it he stared screaming that he wanted mine n I refused to give it to him so when I finished with mine he tru a fit trew his icey in the water n started biting himself real pissed so I took his icey from the water n ate it n he started screaming even more do ya think what I did was right I did it to show him that is not what u want . The part that I don't understand is why he is biting himself in such a early age.

2007-08-10 19:44:20 · 5 answers · asked by ♥~vanne~♥ 2

My 16 year old son is in juvenile detention right now. He has been smoking pot, drinking, failing at school and recently took my car and his father's (we have been divorced since he was 10) out for a ride in the middle of the night. He doesn't have a license because I haven't allowed it because of his behavior. He is an exceptionally smart boy, very handsome and popular but has gotten on the wrong path. I am heartbroken. His father and I have decided that once he is released from "juvey" we will send him to a wilderness program 3 hours from our home. It is very expensive ($40,000 for a year) but has a high success rate. My son, of course, is adamantly opposed to this and threatens to do something that will get him kicked out. I feel like this is our last chance to give him a future, but am terrified that this, too, will not change him. He is and always has been VERY strong-willed. What are your thoughts on sending him to this school?

2007-08-10 15:28:08 · 18 answers · asked by mab5096 7

I'm only 22 working on my third child I feel that is to many am I right?

2007-08-10 12:00:03 · 25 answers · asked by sueannanrandal04 1

Is there another way to see what sites your kids have been on even if they delete the sites from the history???

2007-08-10 11:35:37 · 4 answers · asked by guy f 2

2007-08-10 10:49:19 · 74 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was at a gas station earlier,a mother buying ciggarettes. She was saying something that her daughters in the car crying because she didn't have any cigarettes, the lady wouldn't sell them to her at another gas station b’cuz she was underage...

is there a law that could punish the parents for doing this?

what possesses these 'parents' to buy ciggs for their kids?! When was it that the roles were reversed and the kids get to tell the parents what to do? ...I’m 24 and my mother still wouldn't buy mine if i asked her...

my theory on parenting:

your kids have enough friends at school and stuff- at home they need a PARENT!...parents are trying to hard to be friends w/ their kids instead of actually parenting them...ridiculous...

2007-08-10 09:12:00 · 25 answers · asked by KittyKatKarin 2

my parents were 32 when my elder brother was born and 34 when i was born and 43 when my younger brother was born. they were fantastic parents, in my opinion.

my husband and i 23 and have triplets and i am pregnant again, due in early march 2008 and in my opinion we are both pretty good parents so far.

can anyone share their experiences? is parenthood easier when you are older or younger, what do you think?

2007-08-10 09:07:35 · 37 answers · asked by Hannah 3

in seperate rooms from the rest of his family if say they had pink eye 5 days prior to coming over. They are spanked(used to be with a paddle or belt till I stopped it) now just as hard with his hand if they get dirtyu(hello they are kids)or if they dont finish the last bight of dinner. they are forced to watch scary movies not appropriate for their age, and the list goes on. my kids do not feel safe nor like a family their. He is paying court ordered chil support, but will I get in trouble if I stop the weekends over there for my kids sake?

2007-08-10 08:58:36 · 18 answers · asked by haileydevan 1

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2007-08-10 08:38:49 · 22 answers · asked by Dianne G 1

Okay this relates to the etiquette. Yesterday my husband and I took our two year old and our 10 month old to the zoo. About noon we sat down to have lunch. We were done eating but I was leaning over to help the baby cram cheerios in his mouth when I felt someone reach in front of me and grab my soda. Hubby had gone to throw out the trash and I thought it was him so I said without looking up "Back off buddy that's mine." Then I heard him yell, "Hey what are you doing?" from about three feet away. I looked up and this 14 or 15-year-old boy was looking down my shirt and holding my soda. He was also way too close to my kids. I jumped up and yelled "Hey". The kid threw the soda at me and ran away laughing. My husband yelled what are you doing and started toward the kid. Then these two women said "Leave him alone he has autism." We backed right down and said "Oh I sorry we didn't mean to yell at him. I didn't know I'm sorry" and so on. They sat down right next to us and each lit cigarettes.

2007-08-10 08:38:22 · 18 answers · asked by Laurie W 4

This story happened in July. It's about a mother and her 19 month old son getting kicked off of a plane. The reason: the child kept screaming "bye bye plane" repeatedly. Now the mother is considering legal action because she was asked to leave the flight.

Personally I think the parents should be responsible for controlling their kids. It's really inconsiderate to others if you let your kid scream and throw tantrums. The mother in the video said she didn't have food, diapers, etc. but all of those things can be bought in the airport. Watch the video here:
http://video.yahoo.com/video/play?vid=1116707249&fr=yfp-t-501

What are your thoughts?

2007-08-10 08:23:30 · 19 answers · asked by true_skillzz 3

Hi I have a sister in law with six kids and a husband. They need to find a vehicle that seats all of them and three of the kids are in car seats. They have to buy a used vehicle so it really doesn't matter what is suggested...we are open to all suggestions. So...two adults, and six kids with room for groceries or other supplies in the back. I appreciate all your suggestions. Thanks!

2007-08-10 08:20:38 · 12 answers · asked by MrsKat 4

I know loads of people will freak out at me and say things like "We need the money" But kids need to be with their parents...no one loves them like you and daycare is proven to be less helpful for development than being with Mother...I am not rich...I struggle and do without in order to be with my child...they go to school for so long...those baby years can never be got back.

2007-08-10 06:53:26 · 58 answers · asked by Daisyhill 7

In real big letters. Should i be concerned?
What is a Lolita anyways?
Strange - now that i think about it some old men keep calling the house asking if Lolita is there. Maybe its one of her friends.

2007-08-10 06:37:55 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it normal for young children (3-4) to masturbate. How should I handle this as a parent?
Serious answers only, rude answers will be reported.

2007-08-10 06:17:31 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Everytime I listen to the mother she seems like a robot to me.

2007-08-10 04:28:13 · 17 answers · asked by Didi 2

2007-08-10 04:25:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you haven't tried it (and actually waited to see the adult height) then don't tell me it doesn't work. I want to know whether or not it was correct for those who tried it.
Supposedly you check the child's height when they turn 2 and then double it to get their adult height. It was right on for my sister and I both (my sis was 35.5" tall at 2 and my mom thought no way would she grow to be that tall...she is now 5'11"!)

I was just thinking about this becuase at my girl's 18 month check-up, she measured 34" which means she'll be at least 5'8" and she still has 6 months to grow.

2007-08-09 20:18:01 · 13 answers · asked by ladybug 4

2007-08-09 19:31:35 · 10 answers · asked by Koneko94 2

Do you control what/how your kids/people living with you dress, what they eat(meat), what music they listen to, who they hang out with or other things?? If you do, why?

2007-08-09 17:35:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've always loved kids, loved being a role model and playing and helping kids along in any way I can. This is strange to some people as both my parents were horrible examples, they used drugs and were both all around sociopathic people. I was screwed up emotionally for quite some time, but I would never do the things they did to me.

I guess for many years, mainly during my later teen years I was determined to have kids to prove that I could indeed be the father mine never was. I always felt different from my abusive parents.

I'm better now, I don't think I'll ever be well. No one who has been as close to the edge as I have every will be. This is what scares me, I don't think I will never be emotionally complete, and I would never bring a children into this world if I was not sure I could be there for this child's every need.

2007-08-09 17:15:07 · 18 answers · asked by Jett 4

best answer will get 10 points

2007-08-09 16:47:34 · 7 answers · asked by lbear 5

I'm in the process of adopting my little girl, it will be finalised very soon. She's coming home next month, and I'm getting everything ready for her now. The thing is, my cousin is also pregnant with her 3rd child, and my whole family in concentrating on that (baby shower, gifts, lunches out, etc), and I'm still waiting to get a congratulations from them! Not one person has said anything positive to me yet, last week someone asked me why I didn't want to have my own child instead of someone else's! I'm getting depressed over this, I'm starting to see that my daughter and I won't be able to be around my family, and I'm upset at losing them, but at the same time also angry at them. How would you react to this? I have talked it through with them, and explained why I want to adopt, but I've reached the end of my rope and don't want to explain anymore. My parents are both passed, and my sister lives in Britain, so I feel so alone. How would you feel and what would you do from here

2007-08-09 16:44:20 · 13 answers · asked by Weeme 2

My son is 20 months old does not listen, he is constantly getting into things, breaking things I never thought could be broken, but worse is that whenever we go anywhere it turns into me chasing and yelling at him. If ANYONE but me says stop or sit down HE listens!!!!!! it is becoming so frustrating especially when we are out in public. I dont want to spank or scream any other good options. time out has been working for "the moment" and only that moment then he gets into something else!!!

2007-08-09 15:58:11 · 11 answers · asked by jackie 2

I was

2007-08-09 15:17:53 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-09 14:53:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Because your not letting them drink soda, they will wind up drinking more in the future. I've never really been restricted, and I barelly drink soda at all and I'm really healthy. I have known many kids who are restricted to soda, and when they're aloud to drink it, they inhale it! They thinks they're so cool drinking soda and do it when ever they can to feel cool. If someone offers me one I'll only have one like 25% of the time. (estimating) So if you gradually let them drink a bit, they'll be less tempted to drink so much in the future.

2007-08-09 14:23:17 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-09 14:22:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

my child is 3 and she is picking up naughty words from playgroup! eg; f**k s**t c**t w**k etc... and she doesnt know what they mean. she says them in the supermarket, and its really embarrasing, especialy as i am the local vicar! what should i do? (i am seriously not joking.)

2007-08-09 12:18:41 · 24 answers · asked by watch t 3