Parenting - November 2007

with mine it's "Friday Night Fights" everynite!

2007-11-19 14:53:49 · 13 answers · asked by ♥Charmed One♥ 7

I love my kids (9 and 11) but I can't STAND other people's children. They drive me absolutely NUTS!!! It's not just some children, it's ALL of them. I don't understand it. Why do you think this is?

2007-11-19 14:45:36 · 20 answers · asked by Amy 4

If a company that makes scented markers made a gray colored marker, what would it smell like? (a question thought up by my three-year-old son)

2007-11-19 14:40:07 · 13 answers · asked by snowangel_az 4

2007-11-19 14:23:58 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have a four year old daughter, she is very smart and VERY stubborn. She gets in "moods" for days where she is nasty and has absolute tantrums over everything. She also can go for days without a problem, sweet and compliant. When she refuses to do as she is told, yelling at me and my husband, telling US what to do, we put her in time out or put her in her room with the door closed and no tv. She immediately goes from tyrant to crying and pleading for mommy or daddy, asking to snuggle, wanting a hug and a kiss. Could she really be deliberately manipulating us? How can we regain control? We are getting desprate. I want my sweet girl all of the time. I realize kids have bad days but PLEEEEEASE! She completely freaks out when she doesnt get her way half the time. And when she is like this it is impossible to get her to do anything. She knows how to clean up after herself but when she doesnt want to, hell would freeze over before she will do as she is told. Help, please.

2007-11-19 11:45:24 · 10 answers · asked by HLBellevino 5

I noticed that the kids that I know (or adults when they were kids) who had no siblings [being the only child] had ADD.

I cannot think of anyone who has siblings that had/have ADD.

Is this a coincedence, or is there a connection between being an only child and having ADHD??

thanks

2007-11-19 11:31:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are the pros and cons of having children close in age?
What are the pros and cons of having children far apart in age?

2007-11-19 11:25:45 · 25 answers · asked by mommy of 2 4

2007-11-19 08:43:09 · 11 answers · asked by audra h 4

That is a fantastic report card. I just could not believe it when she told me. These parents are going to give their child a complex. The kid is not perfect. But that's a great report card! I just don't see why they are upset. It's great to encourage your child to always want to do better, but to WHINE about A-s is just STUPID.

I think they are insane, anyone else agree?

2007-11-19 08:35:09 · 12 answers · asked by Cammi 3

My 8mnth old daughter gets really cross when she doesn't get her own way or if she gets told off. She shouts and frowns while getting red in the face, clinching her fists, giving me evils and shaking with rage. This lasts for about 30secs, how do i deal with this behavour? I am not going to give in to her, but do i tell her off or just ignore it? And is this normal?

2007-11-19 08:33:09 · 7 answers · asked by Princess Tyra 2

I have been around for awhile (most of her life) but I am not her father, and she is not my child. I should steal her away from her absent father and her drunk mother and take her as my own right? That is what the child services is telling me. (or asking anyway). But I am 18 and that is the problem...what should I do?

2007-11-19 08:28:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

help 14yr old Christmas present
What can i get a 14 almost 15yr old girly girl for xmas not to expensive all ieas welcome/needed thanks:)

2007-11-19 08:13:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I took my 8 month to get the first of 2 flu shots and my family is panicked. They told me (after the fact of course) that the flu shot has mercury in it and it is possibly linked to autism. I was wondering what you all know about the subject. I figured to be safe I wouldn't get the second dose next month......

2007-11-19 07:35:10 · 19 answers · asked by ADC 2

Will you wait until they're 21?
Or let them drink earlier?
Do you think supervised drinking at a "young" age will lead to irresponsible party drinking or alcoholism later? Or the reverse?


My parents would serve me wine at holiday gatherings starting when I was 15 and it was never a big deal growing up; my husband's family was like this too, granted this was in London 25 years ago, but still, it seems here in the US everyone is so uptight about drinking.
We've raised our daughter the same way (she's just turned 17), a glass of wine or a beer on occasion, like when we go out, or a cocktail at family gatherings. The other day the mother of one of her friends called to chastise us and gave us a parenting lesson. Now I wonder if we're being irresponsible or naive, unintentionally giving her permission to go out and get shitfaced? (I know she drinks outside of home, and I'm fine with that. It's part of being a teenager... or am I wrong to think that, too?)

What are other parents' views?

2007-11-19 07:20:04 · 38 answers · asked by Nola C 1

OK, I'm just gonna let out what I really think right now so brace yourself,,,.........



If you ever sent your kid away like that, I hope you feel bad about yourself. Can you imagine how your kid will never forget what you did to them there, even years later? No one should ever have to do that. What do you want to have happen to them? Do you want them to be torn down like that for the rest of their lives? Do you want them to be called "magots" and never reach higher, better goals in life?



What do you hope happens to them years later?
What if they never get married?
Do you still want your son to enjoy sex with a woman later on?

2007-11-19 06:09:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

you were all teens once, and im sure you did atleast one thing behind your parents back. If you were a bad teen, do you worry about your child when they approach that age? what are you going to tell them? are you going to be stricter?like for example you lost ur virginity at 16, would you let your child date? what if they asked you would you tell them the truth, or are some things best kept hidden?tell me some stuff, that you did that worries you as a parent now, etc.

2007-11-19 05:56:19 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-19 05:55:40 · 29 answers · asked by **leigh** 3

do you buy a bunch of toys or one big one with a couple others

2007-11-19 05:24:59 · 19 answers · asked by Willow 5

I am working on a project for political science, and I am searching for ideas from knowledgable breastfeeding mamas.

Besides the outright health benefits of breastfeeding, how do all those benefits translate into the social and political well-being?

at the moment i am also searching on the net for websites related to this but your help would be great!

thanks

2007-11-19 05:24:14 · 3 answers · asked by ? 6

I am doing a powerpoint for school, and I need to know some postive alternatives to drinking alcohol for teenagers.
What are some ideas?

2007-11-19 05:20:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have two children ages 3 & 8. They do not have an established bedtime. The 8 yr old will go to sleep on her own at 9:00 and gets up every morning without a problem. I had a lady tell me children needed a certain amount of sleep every night so that their organs could be rejuvanated (sp) She tried to make me feel like a bad Mom for not having them on a sleep schedule. Am I really harming them by not having them to bed by a set time?

2007-11-19 01:19:24 · 12 answers · asked by strawberriesilove 2

i posted a question a short while ago about explaining the death of my childrens father to them one or two of you seem to think i am going to tell my kids thier father was an evil man that is not my plan i am an ex addict myself so i do understand . my children already know that there father was an alcoholic because he had told them this against my advice what i'm saying is that they are all angry at him and i don't want them to be i want them to understand about the illness he had, thanks for your answers though.

2007-11-18 23:42:34 · 9 answers · asked by bellybabe 2

I'm not a mother (I'm 24) and I live with a 13yo girl (passed parents) who became my best friend as soon as we met each other.I know I will make suffer everyone who ever tries to hurt her (emotionally or physically).She is my best friend, we share everything, talk about everything, help and support each other, discuss problems.We have never yelled at each other and we've never 'punished' each-other (I know I'm supposed to punish her but if she decides to ignore me it would be the worst punishment for me) and we settle the rules together (she usually takes really good decisions).We snuggle (cuddle) any time.She is a lot more for me than a sister or a best friend. I can't explain it quite well but she is the best person I know,the best friend (support) I have and if anyone ever tries to hurt her, I will protect her or I'll revenge for her.Do all parents feel the same with their children? Or is your contact with them only yelling, criticizing and punishing?

2007-11-18 23:19:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was speaking with a friend of mine about the upcoming christmas holiday. She has five adult children but one that is 14. Three of her children have kids of their own.

My friend was telling me how she is trying to save money and I suggested just giving a gift to her youngest daughter this year and then if she could afford to send a gift basket to her children's families. She then told me that she couldn't because she already received their wish lists and had to get them what they wanted. She was clearly perturbed about that.

My question is, who is in the wrong, if anyone?
Are the grandchildren in the wrong for openly demanding and expecting to get what they want for christmas?
Or are their parents, her children, in the wrong for condoning this?
Or is it perfectly okay since it is family?

What should I advise my friend to do? Get them what they want? Or do a family gift? Or not give them anything?

2007-11-18 16:21:37 · 9 answers · asked by belizeable 4

I would like to know the publics perspective in this type of situation. A 9 yr old boy was using his mother computer while she was away at work ( He is allowed to use the computer to play video games/ watch child movies etc. He was with grandparents). When she got home she checked the history and seen that her child was viewing youtube,com and searched “ Boys have sex with girls” “Girls Boobies” “Sex”. How do you think the parent should handle this situation? Be honest, if it was your child what would you do. What is the most appropriate way to handle it, should the child be confronted and punished, should the parents not mention it. Please give your thoughts.

Thanks!!!!

2007-11-18 16:12:39 · 11 answers · asked by Bree 2

I have 3 kids, the oldest I have every weekend, my youngest is 2, very high maintanance. I play guitar and I want to start working on music projects again, but, can't seem to get into the groove again i have so many other projects left undone, plus work , and house chores then the kids. I play grindcore but now I'm down to just metal. I know family life is first but when there is time, kids asleep or significant other takes over, how can I get that motivation to create? How do you if you have children? When I have time to myself I just want to lay around and relax or watch TV or play my 360. I feel I might have lost the musical creation nack :,(

2007-11-18 15:15:06 · 7 answers · asked by Beefcake 2

I keep seeing responses of it being illegal past age 5. My daughter is 3 and my boyfriends son is 6. Neither of our children live with us right now but we have a bedroom for them with bunk beds....my daughter has the bottom and his son has the top.......is this illegal?.....Its only for when they do sleep overs.....my daughter is coming to live with me in March is this going to pose a problem because it looks like they are sharing a room.....we are in MA

2007-11-18 14:03:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

What age do you think a child should stop showering with her parents? I'm not a fan of it ever. Just wondering your opinion.

2007-11-18 13:51:28 · 8 answers · asked by Carrie 4

2007-11-18 13:29:20 · 16 answers · asked by pato 2

she wants to be a model she is 5'5 and 93 pounds and wears a size 14 16 or 00 should she try and if so how can i get her started

2007-11-18 13:23:19 · 26 answers · asked by Lily J 1