Parenting - August 2007

i say 4, my wife says i should wait til they're at least 6. what do you think?

2007-08-25 08:17:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had 4 hours of English language per week, yet plenty of people my age (espedcially men) are terrible at language and deliberately mis-spell. We use our language ion everything we do almost, so there is no need to over-do it.

2007-08-25 05:18:33 · 9 answers · asked by Chris cc 1

I was with him for a year and a half and twords the end he became abusive, but i didn't get out of the relationship fast enough and ended up finding out i was pregnant by him the day I was ending it with him. I'm 6 months now and I'm confused on if i should let him see my daughter when she is born or not. He has told me he has changed but when i talk to him its hard to belive. I don't know if its just me not likeing him, of if he really hasn't changed. He has also told people that she isn't his and that im a whore. But when he talks to me he says he knows the baby is his and that he wants to see her. I really don't know what to do and i don't want to make the wrong decision when it comes to my daughter.

2007-08-25 05:01:55 · 22 answers · asked by jessica 1

I am a 39 year old father of, well, alot, but three of my children in particular, I am very concerned about. I am about to fight for custody of my three and a half year old daughter and 1 year old twins-a boy and a girl. I have been trying to get Child Protective Services involved, but these people are BLINDED by my children's mother's lies and deception. She is physically abusive to my 3.5 year old, and negligent to all my kids. My 3.5 year old was left alone in a room with the twins and this woman's other daughter, and she marked up the tv COMPLETELY-meaning her mother was doing SOMETHING. What-I can only guess. She BEAT my daughter, leaving welts across her shoulder. My baby is petite. This babies' mother-not so much. A few days later is when my kids' mother walked in on my daughter being raped by her nephew. Instead of snatching the boy off, her dumb behind ran downstairs to get her sister, after shutting the door behind her! Who in their right mind...? Anyway, she was crying to me

2007-08-25 01:41:05 · 14 answers · asked by BigInRocCity 1

My daughter is a week off her 3rd birthday, but lately she's beginning to make me wonder...For about 6 months she's been seeing things that I can't, talking to 'someone', and her intelligence has soared (her day care providers say she needs more as they can't keep up - she's more on par with a 4-5 yer old). Over the last 6 weeks she's been having huge night terrors and has become extra loving (and me and her are really loving already). Yesterday I met her father at the train station as she is going for a week's visitation (regular thing). He called me from the train quite concerned as she stated (to me on the 'phone too) that now she is with her Daddy I am going to die on the rail tracks in the countryside. She doesn't understand yet hat railsways are dangerous, she hasn't learnt anything about this at daycare and she doesn't know about death either. I'm really worried! Any ideas?

2007-08-25 01:15:05 · 13 answers · asked by Jo H 2

Ok well I am 14 and would like to start babysitting. I don't necessarily even want to be payed for it (that's not weird, right?) I just like to spend time with kids and think it would be fun. So parents is 14 too young? What do you look for in a babysitter? Where do you find your babysitters? And how do I get started? Thanks so much.

Megan

2007-08-25 00:54:15 · 9 answers · asked by Pistachio 6

2007-08-24 18:59:59 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was looking at this question someone asked about naming her daughter after a Disney character and people kept saying Aurora, and I was like, what movie is that from?

2007-08-24 17:33:33 · 19 answers · asked by S 7

So I'm a mother of two and I have the luxury of being home with them every day. I do, however, want to get out of the house sometimes just to have some "me time" but everytime I make arrangements to do something, I always feel really bad about leaving the kids. Even if it's just with their dad for a short amount of time. Should I feel guilty for this? And if not, how do I stop feeling so guilty?

2007-08-24 16:40:25 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to know if I was the only person disgusted by that story where a guy has been taking care of his brothers child since he was one month old but when he decided that he and his wife want to adopt him the state says no cause he is 2 fat !! who are they to judge someones parenting skills based on how much they weight there are skinny paren'ts out there beating, molsesting, and raping the hick out of there children...I was disgusted by this and I think it shows america at it's worst....does anybody else feel this way?

2007-08-24 16:17:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-24 15:52:46 · 19 answers · asked by Kevin 1

I currently have 6 children, 5 of which are adopted and one of which is biological and I am pregnant again. Am I being unfair towards my other children for having a big family. They don't seem to mind because they each have one close to their age but I just wonder if I'm being fair or if I'm being selfish. What do you think?

2007-08-24 14:15:36 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

As the Mother of three I know that I am not always going to be perfect.. If I am being honest my kids don't brush their teeth everynight, I don't always read to them at night, I sometimes yell, I don't always make dinner sometimes it is just PB & J sandwhichs, the laundry is hardly ever done, I might spend a little too much time on the computer, etc.. the list goes on and on..

I just wonder if other Moms or Dads can be honest enough to admit your imperfections. I actually struggle a bit to admit these things, I think soceity has painted the June Clever picture for so long we have a hard time dealing with the fact that we are not perfect.. What are your thoughts & your faults??

2007-08-24 10:46:48 · 32 answers · asked by Rosie 4

Ok, so I am asking for your thoughts on this statement/question.

A report in one of todays papers states that a certain London Council is going to subsidise parents if they switch to cloth nappies instead of using disposable nappies. They say 3% of the UK's landfill waste is that of disposed nappies. So they are taking the green path. Fair enough but is this misguided?

Lets think here, how many extra washes could be created to wash all these millions of nappies? Surely this is not green! The extra carbon footprint created would be immense. No? They keep on going on about it in the press.

Also the practicalities...your out in town and your baby poops. Going to fold it up and take it home with you? As you walk through the bakery smelling of baby poop.

Also are they not much larger than disposable nappies..make sure you buy a bigger changing bag?

So is this nonsense? Would you switch to cloth nappies?

2007-08-24 09:53:01 · 13 answers · asked by bhafc87 2

My boyfriend and I plan to marry soon, and my boys are 14 and 17. They have insurance through the state child health plus plan right now. I have full custody of them. By law, their dad is supposed to have them covered, but his employment is spotty, so we can't / don't depend on him to cover them. (I have insurance through the state's family health plus plan.)

2007-08-24 07:48:12 · 4 answers · asked by snickybun 2

SInce when did it become ok to leave a child in a car?
I am getting sick in tired of hearing about Children dying because there being left in cars !!!
HOW CAN WE GET THIS MESAGE OUT THAT PARENTS NEED TO BE MORE CAREFUL !!!

2007-08-24 07:39:50 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

my 4 year old daughter enjoys taking baths or showers with me...we have alot of fun playing in the tub. i know one day she will outgrow it, and it will be considered innappropriate for this to continue. she does take showers and baths by herself, but when i announce that im getting in the shower, she is always right behind me begging to come too. my question is, how much longer should i allow this to go on?

2007-08-24 06:51:44 · 16 answers · asked by Nessa 3

I am a mother to 21 month old , and I have been working up until a week ago. My husband and I decided if I stay home with her, instead of having her in daycare that it would be better. I always wanted to to be a stay at home mom. But the thing is that I still think I need to bring in a little extra income on the side. Is there anything I can do from home that is legit, and be able to take care of my daughter at the same time? Your ideas are welcome. No scams please.

2007-08-24 06:26:04 · 7 answers · asked by healthy_mind30 2

What should I tell my parents to stop then spanking and treating me like a child?

2007-08-24 06:09:09 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

and moms somehow just *managed*?
I see and hear so many things now about sahm's with nannies, parents needing *breaks* every few days, for goodness sake, how do these people think women managed in past times, when often they had 7 or 8 children, and housework was a damn sight harder than it is now!
I'm not old, don't get me wrong, I'm only 34! It just gets me bothered when so many women overcomplicate parenting to the max, and seem to forget that women have been doing it for thousands of years with a lot less help than they have!
What do others think?

2007-08-24 04:27:41 · 37 answers · asked by Sonja 4

If two married people are decent and contributing members of society but simply cannot tolerate and have a strong dislike for kids,can they still be considered good christians?

2007-08-24 04:11:30 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've made a checklist with his daily responsibilities, so forgetting is no longer an option. He has to complete 5 days worth of checklists to get a prize. He is still having trouble brushing his teeth, even with the incentive. Any ideas? I don't want him to lose his teeth at an early age or ever for that matter.

2007-08-24 04:05:24 · 13 answers · asked by clover_373 2

My five year old is soon starting Year One of School and lately I have noticed she has being wetting and soiling her knickers , sometimes in the house and once or twice when we were out and about. I have tryed talking to her and finding out what the root of the problem is but she says she doesn't know why she does it. I have a feeling it is due to her not wanting to miss out on anything and leaving it to the last minute therefore she cannot hold it in any more. I am so worried and embarrassed for her and what will happen at school about being teased about it. Any (serious) suggestions please?

2007-08-24 03:23:40 · 30 answers · asked by Hotcakes 5

AMNESIA: condition that enables a woman who has gone through labor to have sex again.

BOTTLE FEEDING: an opportunity for Daddy to get up at 2 AM too.

DEFENSE: what you'd better have around the yard if you're going to let the children play outside.

DROOLING: how teething babies wash their chins.

DUMB WAITER: one who asks if the kids would care to order dessert.

FAMILY PLANNING: the art of spacing your children the proper distance apart to keep you from falling into financial disaster.

FEEDBACK: the inevitable result when a baby doesn't appreciate the strained carrots.

FULL NAME: what you call your child when you're mad at him.

GRANDPARENTS: the people who think your children are wonderful even though they're sure you're not raising them right.

HEARSAY: what toddlers do when anyone mutters a dirty word.

IMPREGNABLE: a woman whose memory of labor is still vivid.

INDEPENDENT: how we want our children to be as long as they do everything we say.

LOOK OUT!: what it's too late for your child to do by the time you scream it.

OWWW: the first word spoken by children with older siblings.

PRENATAL: when your life was still somewhat your own.

PREPARED CHILDBIRTH: a contradiction in terms.

PUDDLE: a small body of water that draws other small bodies wearing dry shoes.

SHOW OFF: a child who is more talented than yours.

STERILIZE: what you do to your first baby's pacifier by boiling it and to your last baby's pacifier by blowing on it.

STOREROOM: the distance required between the supermarket aisles so that children in shopping carts can't quite reach anything.

TEMPER TANTRUMS: what you should keep to a minimum so as to not upset the children.

THUNDERSTORM: a chance to see how many family members can fit into one bed.

TOP BUNK: where you should never put a child wearing Superman jammies.

TWO-MINUTE WARNING: when the baby's face turns red and she begins to make those familiar grunting noises.

VERBAL: able to whine in words.

2007-08-23 22:37:32 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-23 17:51:40 · 19 answers · asked by niks 1

does anyone know any good places to have a birthday party for a thirteen year old girl about 10 friends and not to expensive

2007-08-23 16:00:25 · 6 answers · asked by kendall 1

Someday when my children are old enough to understand the logic that motivates a parent, I will tell them, as my Mean Mom told me: I loved you enough to ask where you were going, with whom, and what time you would be home. I loved you enough to be silent and let you discover that your new best friend was a creep. I loved you enough to stand over you for two hours
while you cleaned your room, a job that should have taken 15 minutes. I loved you enough to let you see anger,
disappointment, and tears in my eyes. Children must learn that their parents aren't perfect. I loved you enough to let you assume the responsibility for your actions even when the
penalties were so harsh they almost broke my heart.
But most of all, I loved you enough to say NO when I knew you would hate me for it. Those were the most difficult battles of all. I'm glad I won them, because in the end you won, too.
And someday when your children are old enough to understand the logic that motivates parents,

2007-08-23 15:46:40 · 18 answers · asked by Nita and Michael 7

as a babysitter for their children. Dont get me wrong the children who acctually need them have a right to have them but what about those who just have a dispplin problem? Can we consider this an epidimic?

2007-08-23 15:44:19 · 9 answers · asked by MS. Curious 1

Has your child ever been the victim of cyber-bullying? If so, what did you do to stop it?

What about the other side of the coin? Has your child ever -been- the cyber-bully?

Thank you for all answers in advance! :)

2007-08-23 15:15:22 · 7 answers · asked by Bleak 4

Today a horrible thing happened.. I was picking my daughter up from school & as I was walking back to my car... which was quite aways from the school I noticed movement in the car next to mine.. this angered me because I quickly noted all the windows were shut tight except one which was cracked about 1/4 way.. I thought what monster leaves a poor animal in a car on a 100+ day with the windows up & the car was OFF & the keys gone. I walked over & to my horror there wasn't an animal inside... insted I found 2 CHILDREN!! One was a 3 year old little boy & a 3-4 month old baby girl.. There were no parents in site.. I quickly scanned the area looking for the parents.. everyone seemed to be about their business but none came near the car.. I hollared to another mom that someone had locked their kids in the car with the car off & the windows up.. she ran over & screamed Oh MY GOD.. I stayed by the car & tried to get the door open & she ran to the office to get help.. I guess the mom of the kids.. who meanwhile was sitting in air conditioning.. finding directions to the cafeteria so she could sit in there & wait on her son which could take the better part of 15-20 mins.. had heard it go over the loud speakers of an emergency with kids in vechicle.. & she ran outside.. & I confronted her... she said.. but I'm from a small town & I just moved here & we do this there all the time... I looked at her dumbfounded.. it was if she was defending the fact that her kids could have been kidnapped.. WHICH WAS ALSO A POSSIBLITY... but not at the moment.. it didn't seem to CLICK to her that children could die within 10 minutes in a car the temo raises to over 120-130 degrees.. the brain literally fries.. How can their be parents like this.. it's horrible enough to make an accident & leave them.. we all know how that turns out.. but TO DO IT ON PURPOSE.. & she didn't appear to be under the influence or anything.. so what could have made her make such a HORRIBLE choice.. to leave her own kids in car with the windows UP just to avoid the inconvience to carrying them across campus to get her other child.. I'm sorry I jut had to vent.. & I can't help but think of what would have happened had I or someone else not found them in a just a few more minutes they would have been dead.. She left before the police were called.. & I was wondering if those children should have gotten medical attention for being in the car as long as they were.. they were panting & looked SOOO red.. & sweaty of course.. Sorry I'm rambling but I just feel so horrible that if she doesn't even get what was so bad about what she done.. who's to say she won't do it again.. & no one will find the children in time.. God help those babies that's all I can say...

2007-08-23 13:59:23 · 12 answers · asked by lishapoo36 2