Parenting - October 2007

I am pregnant with my second child and my son (age 5) is asking how babies are made. How do I explain it?

2007-10-10 17:10:00 · 12 answers · asked by BettyH 1

Our oldest daughter is 12, going to be 13 next May. I am her stepmother and very proud of her so far. Sort of to get ahead of the game. My husband and I both know it is coming to a point where boys will no longer be the carriers of cooties. Being from the city I of course had more opportunities for finding out about such things and he being from the country and less opportunity for much other than work and school.

What of our lives and struggles should we share or not share?

How to get started?

How to not scare her?

It's sad, but we are finding it difficult to remember even having these discussions with our parents 20 years ago. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-10-10 15:54:11 · 25 answers · asked by Jennifer R 3

I am a teen looking for someone other than my parents to talk to. here is the problem. I am 17 and I was homeschooled aka unschooled for most of my life. last year for 11th grade my parents let me go to the community college for a dual enrollment program. this was great in many ways because my classes were free, and all I had to do was pay for books. I was able to take some very useful and fun classes, but there was a catch. my dad is a teacher at the community college. a math teacher. I hate math with a holy passion, and my dad knows it. he will only let me continue going to the college if I spend one hour a day sitting in one of his math classes. I feel like I am locked in a cage for that hour. every one on the class thinks that I should know all the answers because my dad is the teacher. my dad thinks that I should know all the answers simply because he is a college math teacher, like I should have gotten it through genetics or something.

(there is more)

2007-10-10 15:22:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have taken care of my three children by myself for almost ten years with no help from their father , who was always in jail. He has been out for two years and is doing well apparently he's still the same bastard though!! I let them stay with their dad 8 months ago , with lots of advice from professional therapists social workers etc. Now I was just served with papers and the SOB is trying to get sole custody and child support from me and he will not let me see or speak to my children!! My local police will not help me. I know I have every right to go get them so i was thinking of picking them up at school since there is no court paperwork stating that i can not have my children. This is the worst feeling. Any advice is welcome.

2007-10-10 12:48:07 · 16 answers · asked by J-T 1

My friend and I are discussing this. I'm nineteen and he's 17 and works as an apprentice mechanic, so all his things (video games, cell phone which he pays the bill on, lap top, mp3 player) he's bought for himself.

He got a bad grade in his mother's eyes (C in math) and took those items he bought. Does she have the right to do it? I don't think so. What do you think?

2007-10-10 12:37:46 · 31 answers · asked by Lady Jay 3

Should I leave a bigger gap between 3rd and 4th? I would love a fourth child esp as the older two pair off and play together. But it seems that most are happy with 3 children and that 4 pushes the boat out abit. I worry with three that I'll have a middle child esp as the age gap is small but that if I have a fourth with a small gap the third child will feel the most left out as she is our second daughter. On the other hand if the gap is too big would the baby feel cut off from the older 3?

2007-10-10 12:22:20 · 5 answers · asked by Cristy 1

I was out the park with my three year old and we were playing on the playground. Keep in mind that I am seven months pregnant, so my stomach is big! Some boys were throwing a football, they were maybe 11 or 12. Now, there is PLENTY of green space to play, I don't know why they were doing this on the playground with lots of small children there, etc. I was standing there waiting for my son to come down the slide, when one of these boys ran into me. Though I didn't fall, I did stumble into the slide. He said NOTHING, not excuse me sorry, nothing, and was about to run off. I said, perhaps loudly, "Excuse me? Can't you say sorry or excuse me?" At this point his father walked over and told me to shut my yap, etc. Not wanting to start something, I took my son and left. Was I out of line to try and correct this boy?

2007-10-10 12:22:03 · 23 answers · asked by momoffiveguys 1

I've started to realy want to have kids but I think I'm much too young. I don't know why, I've never felt like this before?!

2007-10-10 12:15:15 · 10 answers · asked by Goldengirl 4

2007-10-10 12:06:29 · 39 answers · asked by ♥BEX♥ 7

live with there parents

2007-10-10 11:49:56 · 23 answers · asked by Jeremy G 1

For parents or anyone who knows someone who has been bullied.

2007-10-10 11:43:29 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

when my self and my 4 year old kid go for shopping he always
want some thing and if i did not buy he cried to much what to do?

2007-10-10 07:26:56 · 20 answers · asked by katrinakaif 1

I don't even read the questions fully and I find it annoying..Not everyone agrees that spanking is good and not everyone agress spanking is bad...So for those who spank..thats your business..as long as you aren't beating your child..and we people who spank know what thats about...And for the ones who do NOT spank, that is your business....do what works for you !!! End of discussion!!!

2007-10-10 07:16:54 · 10 answers · asked by ? 4

my husband went on vacation for two weeks without me or the kids we have a sick son and we both work we have a high mortage and my son was sick when he left I asked him not to go my son ended up in the hospital and my daughter had to go stay with my mom. I missed 2 weeks of work with no pay. While he is gone I can't go to school and I must be late for work every day because my son gets on the school bus at 8:25am and I have to be at work at 8:30am everyday. I work 20 mins from my home. I have never been on vacation with out my kids he has gone for the last 3 years with out out any of us?? Should I be mad and I did not take him to the aipport. Should I pick him up?

2007-10-10 06:46:03 · 22 answers · asked by Monica S 2

What worked for you when you potty trained your daughters? At what age did you start training?

2007-10-10 06:33:51 · 5 answers · asked by In over my head 2

Hypothetically if your child was at a friends home and you find out the parents own a gun, what would you do? would you allow your child to continue playing there? whould it even cross your mind to ask that question before you allow your child to play?

2007-10-10 06:26:29 · 20 answers · asked by miss me! 4

My sister is having a halloween party for her daughter. She will have 13-16 year olds. She's having music and snacks. She wants to keep them coming back for more. I need low cost ways of keeping them busy. I've already mentioned a costume contest, hanging apples from a tree and eating with no hands.....Need more please. A haunted house will cost too much money.

2007-10-10 05:23:05 · 3 answers · asked by cotoncandy 3

If i were to have five boys:
Guy
Jude
McKenzie
Heath
Fraser

5 girls...
Adelle
Gracie
Shane
Fern
Esemey

Whatcha think? I like old style.. surname begins with a "ch" sound

2007-10-10 05:18:36 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous

This might seem like a really silly question but I'm very serious. My son is almost two. He's always been very advanced in fine and gross motor skills--running, jumping, climbing, etc. The thing that we're lacking on is his cognitive development--the stuff that we work on indoors. He has many puzzles and can't figure them out which is okay but he shows no interest in them whatsoever. He enjoys reading but I want to find a way to make stories and learning more fun. He colors but soon finds it more fun to tear the paper from the table. I'm sure you get the gist.

So, what do you do to make learning fun? How do you play with your children indoors without them loosing interest? What are some good ways [indoors] to teach him valuable lessons sort of in disguise? It seems the only way he's happy is when we're outdoors on walks or at the park but we can't do that all day!

Thanks!

2007-10-10 05:16:28 · 10 answers · asked by .vato. 6

My fisrt son is two and I'm great to him,but when he was a baby (0-1 yr) I was affraid I hurt him some how..........Now my second son is 4 months old and I'm getting those same fears what can i do?

2007-10-10 04:09:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 3 yr old who has major issues. She screams and yells at me and her dad, tells us we're mean, or that we're mad at her - will not listen to us - and if we try to punish her - she just doesn't care what kind of punishment she gets she is still just a "brat" I know she's only 3 and still testing her boundaries but I am a little worried about her emotional outbursts and have reached the end of my rope? Has anyone else dealt with this or have any suggestions on how to handle this - I'm starting to wonder if I need to speak to her Dr. about her and her outbursts...

2007-10-10 04:01:17 · 5 answers · asked by danczar1 2

Parents of today are simply incomparable with parents of yesterday.I always believe that traditional parents are still more successful in raising up their children.What do you think?

2007-10-10 03:36:24 · 7 answers · asked by E@rthGoddess 6

I know no one can tell me yes or no, but just need advice. I'm in my 20's and have a grade school child. I've been living for the the same guy for about 8yrs and he's raised my daughter as his own from infancy. He doesn't love me or like me. Though we tend to fool each other and act like a couple from time to time.
This is my last chance to have another baby because of health reasons. But its just getting worse between him and I. He already told me he won't sign the birth certificate and I can't fight with him to be a father. He doesn't want the baby but says "it is what it is". I can't be a single parent and I have nothing to my name. If we play pretend this baby will most likely cause more resentment and hostility in the house. I don't know what to do..........

My due date is Dec. 8th

2007-10-10 03:10:46 · 49 answers · asked by lexmaar 1

the most important and vital years of your young childrens lives (0-3) ??? or are you okay with the fact that they were in a daycare center at an early age while you worked to provide for them ? reason for the question is : i am considering having a second child but i always said i would not have a baby unless i could stay home with them (at least till 2 or 3), i just dont think i could give birth and then go back to work handing them over to someone else for the majority of the week ??? i mean 2 or 3 little years out of my whole life to make such a difference in mine and the babys life. anyways just looking to get some opinons.

2007-10-10 01:59:47 · 14 answers · asked by love2last 4

On another question someone stated SAHM "Stay at home moms" as being as hard as 2 full time jobs.
I'VE been both. I'm a mom to a 10 month old 11 year old 9 year old. I curently work. FOR ME working then having household childcare to look after after work is way "so much more" demanding then when i only had the home and kids to look after. YES SAHM do work i'm not saying it's easy!. FOR ME personally working and then coming home is a whole giant TON harder.

2007-10-10 01:41:55 · 17 answers · asked by ally'smom 5

I keep a A4 diary but still manage to forget or get things mixed up ( after school clubs, hair appointments etc)
and I only work part-time
any ideas

2007-10-09 22:59:25 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

From a Christian website: http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Parenting/Parenting07_Discipline.html

Neighbors sometimes get concerned when they hear your child screaming. We have trained our children, especially the loud criers, to cover their mouths when they cry. It works!
Choose to discipline in private places that absorb sound. If you live in apartments, flats or condos, choose the room away from the halls and with more insulation like a rug. You might cover an air vent for the brief moment. Walk-in closets are great. Take him to a private place and discipline him. Sometimes it is helpful to take the child for a walk and hold his hand tightly so that it hurts.
Rulers break. They cost money. Switches have a nice swoosh sound. ...the rod can be struck against the backs of hands. Tell the child to place his hands down on a flat surface. The pain is equally distributed across the hand rather than focusing in on one spot. Spanking through thick pants is hard because o

2007-10-09 17:59:03 · 14 answers · asked by mrschrisc 2

It is exempt - why. What is the exemption clause.
As other child care providers whom look after 3 children or more must be licenced?

2007-10-09 16:54:19 · 1 answers · asked by k d 1

I have babysit this child since he was a baby. He is now 4 and his mom lost her job. He was gone for a month, came back and now he is stuttering. He talked so perfect before. What could have happened that made him start to stutter and should I report it to CPS?

2007-10-09 15:04:23 · 13 answers · asked by Moon 2

Me and my friend anymore because she;s sick of me getting mad over everything. She says I'm always mad at her.

How do I stop getting mad over everything?

2007-10-09 14:39:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous