Parenting - November 2007

I was at a football game a couple of days ago and saw a mother with her 3 or 4 year old child running around harnessed to a leash. I immediately said "OMG! Thats wrong!" but my soon to be mother-in-law and fiancee said that it's actually better for the child because it reduces the risk of him running off or getting snatched.

Do you think its a good thing or a bad thing to do?

2007-11-12 09:14:53 · 27 answers · asked by ~Logans Mommy~ 4

Why is it that when you live with your wife and with your kids you sit on the couch, don't take out your kids, don't read to them, don't care for them. Yet When you divorce or separate you want to be there for them? Why didn't you do it when you had the chance?

2007-11-12 09:02:06 · 33 answers · asked by MrRight 3

So I am a single mother of one. He is two. His father hasn't seen him since he was born. I am finding that the dating aspect of my life is empty. I was wondering how to manage dating and the "single life". Is it possible? Am I going to be alone forever?

2007-11-12 08:46:01 · 31 answers · asked by Jessie 4

It may not always be true, but every parent's dream is that his/her child reaches the goals and achievement s/he could not reach.

2007-11-12 07:57:55 · 9 answers · asked by azizbek1983 2

She only watches 30 min. of tv a day. All other times she is doing homework, doing chores, or playing outside. We homeschool and I monitor everything that goes in her mouth. She is not allowed to eat candy, and sweets and desserts are once a month if she has been good. We eat more vegetables than meat, and she is involved in dance, karate, and soccer. I don't get why she is 4'5" and almost 98 pounds. HELP!!!!!

2007-11-12 07:12:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

People who can't have children because of illness, because they are lesbian, or because they CAN'T FIND A MAN!! Tend to be very judgemental or critical about other people who are raising their children (Especially women who are single parents) do you think this is towards the person individually, or due to the fact that they feel they could do a better job and envy the person for being BLESSED with something they can never have naturally... I say ADOPT and raise your own children - - in other words MIND YO OWN DAMN BUSINESS!!!

2007-11-12 07:08:47 · 9 answers · asked by mentalchallenge 3

You knew that they would murder you for it later?

2007-11-12 06:52:06 · 8 answers · asked by openupfresh 1

How do you discipline them and do you have goals for your future?

2007-11-12 06:37:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the mall the other day I saw a young girl (about 4 or 5) who was coughing and not covering her mouth. The mother did not say anything. Further, when a presumed friend of this girl told the girl to cover her mouth, the mother said this was unnecessary.

What is your opinion on this?

2007-11-12 06:16:07 · 16 answers · asked by jilbolba 1

I was watching Court TV the other day, the convicts or criminals always will have a excuse that related to the parents.
Even celebrities like Lindsy Lohan, said she was emotionally neglected by her father. Do you find that despicable?

2007-11-12 05:48:23 · 15 answers · asked by 結縁 Heemei 5

I have a 20 yr old daughter still living at home. She was working as a barista, going to community college, rehearsing for the college play in the evenings, and partying on the weekends. She was laid off from her job a few weeks ago and we had a trip planned to Mexico on Thanksgiving. I have been a single mom of 3 for 5-1/2 yrs and this is my first time taking a REAL vacation. She decided to wait until after her play which is this week and the trip to get another job. Her scenario is to buy lots of clothes and does little to help me out. Her starter went out on her car and she took my debit card to pay for it without asking. I am thinking of going to Mexico without her. I feel hurt and betrayed. Any adivce?

2007-11-12 05:46:05 · 13 answers · asked by Snively 2

personality/ what kind of job do they have if an adult/other?

2007-11-12 01:48:48 · 7 answers · asked by blank 4

They are 8 and 12.. I have never really had to interact with an 8 year old or a 12 year old.

I have a 3 year old myself.. I don't want to talk to his kids the way I do my son because obviously my son needs things explained to him so I am used to doing it all the time.. I don't want to patronise the kids and have them think I'm strange!!

What are 8 year olds and 12 year olds like? I'm really nervous!!

2007-11-11 18:33:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I saw this woman the other day, and she was giving her baby a bottle, and I asked her why she couldn't breastfeed, like if anything was wrong with her. She got real mad and rude, but anyway, she said she didn't want to breastfeed. So why even have a baby?

2007-11-11 17:15:34 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

does any one know a bank that has a baby savings account

2007-11-11 16:58:48 · 3 answers · asked by camani07 1

I have the opportunity to move to Austin for him to go to a school for blind children but I feel as if this might hinder him from "real" life. He has a school set up already and it is a great school but they bunch children with all disabilities together: downs syndrome, deaf, blind etc. they dont have specific classrooms set apart. Should I send him to a public school look for another public school or look more into a specialized school catered to his needs? He is only 6 months old so the move will be in 2 years when he starts school.

2007-11-11 16:54:35 · 8 answers · asked by littlemissmay 4

My kids ranging from age 21-15 always call mom because they need something. I support my household alone and live pay check to pay check with every day struggles to make ends meet. Then one of my kids call and tell me they need minutes for their phone, gas for their car, extra lunch money. And, with the holidays I am strapped. I feel as if I am at a losing battle here. I would love to hear from the single parents who with me here... and how do you get by or deal with issues like this. At times I feel better off dead than dealing with these issues. My kids are drop outs, smoke pot, drink... and I did my very best raising them. They were spanked, grounded etc. I just don't understand. I just don't get it. What is wrong? Really

2007-11-11 14:18:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband takes our oldest daughter to the park and play. When he's they he reads a book or looks ata magazine while watching our daughter. Recently these women has been approaching our 2 year old daughter wanting her to answer questions about her dad. You can clearly tell they like him. Around this time my husband gets my daughter and leaves the park, but not before flirting with him and trying to hold on to his arm. I trust my husband 100%. I'm worried about our daughter seeing this, and I never seen women as determined as these. Ther are really no other park in walking distance we can go to any advice? My huband always likes to take them to the park because that is his daughter father bonding. How can we solve this??

2007-11-11 14:01:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are usually in bed by 10:00 on weeknights. My husband has to get up early (he is usually asleep by 9 or 9:30), so he goes to bed a little earlier.

I like the quiet of the house while everyone is in bed so I stay up a little later to enjoy.

Do you have a "BEDTIME" for yourself?

2007-11-11 13:45:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Abortion is out of the question, not an option, this child will have life.

I'm 6 weeks pregnant, so still have a ways to go, and time to weigh options.

The father is a good man, but isn't ready to be a husband or a father, and doesn't like the idea of having a child he can't provide everything for, and doesn't like the idea of not being an involved dad.

He wants me to consider adoption.

However I would rather raise this child, our child, instead of giving him (the father says 'entrusting') to someone else.

I welcome personal experiences, opinions, suggestions, and ideas.

I am 21, the father is 23.

2007-11-11 12:55:11 · 15 answers · asked by Tex 2

I always have a hard time dealing with:

"Mom, he hit me with a ball."--- The ball is just as big as a sock
"Mom, he said this"........""...No, I did not. You said this"..."---how do you determine who's right or wrong?
"Mom, his constant singing with the dog annoys me!"--Should everything that annoys another be stopped?

2007-11-11 11:29:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have noticed so many questions about Masterbation,
How come when it's A little boy it's know problem but when
A little girl does it all the questions pop-up?? Whats the
difference? I think we are all just human and we all have feelings.

2007-11-11 10:58:50 · 3 answers · asked by koko 6

My husband and I are pregnant with our fourth child and have a set of 5 year old twins and a 10 year old son. Should they be in the room when I give birth or no?

2007-11-11 10:42:54 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is the web site I want to reach.

2007-11-11 10:03:20 · 3 answers · asked by cookeorders@pacbell.net 1

2007-11-11 10:02:42 · 7 answers · asked by vinnieroybal 1

I swear I've seen at least 5 questions today asking what to get their children for Christmas! Are parents so uninvolved with their children they have no clue what they want? What happened to sitting down with your kids and having them make out a wish list? My family was dysfunctional and they still knew what to get me for Christmas....

I know...MAYBE GET OFF THE COMPUTER, SPEND SOME TIME WITH YOUR KIDS AND ASK THEM WHAT THEY WANT!

Geez.

2007-11-11 09:47:02 · 12 answers · asked by BlackDahlia 5

Ok, so i'm very small(i'm the size of a 1 year old) and i'm 14. Do you think it's ok if I ride in strollers?

2007-11-11 09:23:22 · 6 answers · asked by Aly 1

2007-11-11 08:15:37 · 66 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-11 07:21:43 · 10 answers · asked by Eric Inri 6

My son turned 5 in late Aug., however he's the size of a 6-7 yr old. While rushing him and my 14 mo. old daughter to swim class, and older woman shouted in my direction, "NO! NO boys in here, get the boy out of here!" My husband can't take him in the men's locker room, and I'm afraid he'll be scared by himself (based on several clues I've seen)....what shoudl I do? The YMCA has no policy on a ge or height range for kids in locker roms with parents.

2007-11-11 05:54:45 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous