Parenting - November 2007

I heard that if a doctor prescribes a psycotic medication to a child and that child dies from the medication, the parents are charged with murder? Do you think that's true?

2007-11-09 05:32:14 · 4 answers · asked by openupfresh 1

I've been doing research on vaccines lately. One of the things I've repeatedly read is that a state cannot require vaccines for children in order to enter school. Schools and medical professionals tell parents that, but they can't keep a child from attending school. Most schools say you have to have a philosophical, medical or religious reason if you choose not to vaccinate. But this is not true. How do they get away with that?

The same goes for day care, as well. There have been several legal cases against day cares for attempting to keep unvaccinated children, as well as children with other diseases, out of their facilities under the discrimination umbrella.

What are your thoughts on this issue?

2007-11-09 04:43:06 · 16 answers · asked by Flying Pig a.k.a The Fat Lady 4

My son is 1 yr old and is very advanced, has been since birth. He started walking at 7 months and well, basically I have a 1 yr old toddler. He's into everything, climbs on everything, he's VERY strong and very smart. The problem is he doesn't care when someone says "NO". He knows what it means but he doesn't seem to really care. He'll go back to that same thing I said no to about 10 times before he loses interest and tries something else.

I just feel funny because he IS so small but he's so advanced that it's something my husband and I need to deal with. How can I discipline him other than saying NO? He's too small to understand time-out and to sit there and too small to have toys taken away, he'll just move on to something else.

I'm also new to all this being that my family is 7 girls and no boys. My son is the first boy and I'm not quite sure what to do with boys. I know most of this is boy behavior but any tips on how to really do this? Or is NO the only solution?

Thanks

2007-11-09 03:56:26 · 10 answers · asked by Momto2inFL 6

I was just asked to be the Godmother of my bestfriend's daughter. I always hear different things about responsiblities just wanted hear some of yours.

2007-11-09 03:29:30 · 19 answers · asked by ? 4

I just recently had my son and he is currently staying with an individual while I work part time. I would really love to be able to stay home with him at least until he starts to school but we can't afford it. So my thinking is this...my babysitter charges me 60 a week...if I were to become certified and took on three maybe four kids charging just a bit more then mine we could afford it then..I just don't know if I really want to commit to staying at home each and everyday watching other people's kids until 5-5:30. What are some pro's and con's of being a babysitter.

2007-11-09 03:28:38 · 8 answers · asked by Buggy Jean 2

I was at the doctors(for me) my daughter was with me 19 months old and he say she was very reactive for her age it was a complement but i was unsure what he ment.Thanks x

2007-11-09 02:31:33 · 14 answers · asked by noot 3

In todays world its not safe anywhere i think a mobile would help ease the worries but at what age do i get them one?

2007-11-09 02:10:41 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-09 01:45:59 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am just wondering if you are planning on buying china made toys for your kids this christmas or if you are planning on avoiding them? And Why?

2007-11-09 01:24:32 · 12 answers · asked by elizabeth 4

2007-11-08 21:32:18 · 38 answers · asked by swish 4

Did your kiddies keep you awake?

2007-11-08 19:42:28 · 22 answers · asked by Ricecakes 6

I am having this party tomorrow for my 16th bday. It's costing me out of my own savings. I invited some my friends, but hardly anyone responded. I was upset, because I have changed schools so many times and can never know any of them that well or that long.I come to dinner yesterday and my mom & dad are at the table. I'm telling bout the problem, (and it's not just the party, it's about life in general, ever since i came to my new school, ive been miserably depresed, and so have my other 2 friends,) I tell them about the whole thing, I start to break down and cry. My mom makes a half-*** attempt to care and comfort me, all which involves telling me im stupid. I keep crying because i still feel like crap. My dad threatens to leave the table.. So they throw me in & out the house at least3 times, when i get bak mom twists MY ARM and then i tell her that she had beter not ruin my party, that i payed 4, she hits me continually across the face ALOT realy hard, until i getaway is this normal?

2007-11-08 16:16:14 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am thinking if I should have a kid or not. What's your reason? Why do you want to become a mother?

2007-11-08 15:54:54 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

PLEASE NO RUDE COMMENTS, AND READ THE WHOLE QUESTION BEFORE ANSWERING.

ok, she likes me. we are both in early college programs (in different counties but we live close to eachother) but any way... some people have said that it is wrong for us to like eachother. nether one of us knows why. we have both agreed NOT to have s_x and we only go on group dates. I have tried to find some one "my own age" before. I have never found any one I like as much as I like this girl. our parents don't mind because we go to the same church and they know me. so why do people say it is wrong?

besides, her parents are 6 years apart and mine are 5 1/2 years apart.

why can't people see past a 4 year age difference?

2007-11-08 15:43:13 · 19 answers · asked by I_am_me 2

her son who is 4 was told to go get my daughter from around back and he drug her across the concrete by her head and on top of that the little boy has pink eye in both eyes why wasnt i called first of all second of all it isnt his job to get my 1 year old its hers i pay her not her son so what should i do she is a friend of mine but my two year old is scared to go to her house now but i have no where else to put my girls all the daycares in the area r full and i have to work so we can live im so mad and confused right now please give me youre opinion please

2007-11-08 13:31:36 · 15 answers · asked by Larry N 1

To raise good human beings, to empower their children, etc?

2007-11-08 13:24:54 · 36 answers · asked by ♥ 2

Parents always hope for the best for their children..as parents, as kids , what could that be???

2007-11-08 13:16:36 · 12 answers · asked by E@rthGoddess 6

The bindeez/aqua dots toys have been recalled due to them containing chemicals that are similar to the date-rape drug GHB/fantasy.

If you have the toy, have they gone straight into the BIN?!

What a scandal..ALL toys from China should be banned :((

2007-11-08 12:10:27 · 16 answers · asked by PLANET ROGUE-POP: 1 6

Here's a story about a 20 month old boy who swallowed SEVERAL DOZEN AquaDots and went into a coma. Regardless of the fact that the product is flawed (the coating turns to GHB in the body) who was supervising this child? How does a toddler get into this item and swallow several dozen before he is stopped?! Should a charge of negligence be brought against whoever was caring for the boy at the time? What do you think of the recall?
http://children.webmd.com/news/20071108/toxic-chemical-spurs-aqua-dots-recall?ecd=wnl_nal_110807

2007-11-08 10:00:37 · 13 answers · asked by moira77 4

My kids are 3 and under and I still assist. Or should I say they assist me..:)

2007-11-08 09:14:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

call me stupid, but i would say the age you got married.

and no, i'm not some granny, I'm 16 years old.

2007-11-08 09:12:27 · 46 answers · asked by :) 3

Who buys it?

2007-11-08 09:11:55 · 6 answers · asked by kiki 6

Well he is Korean (very asian).
Not too expansive under 50 dollars
he doesn't use that much entertainment and electronic stuff
and he's job is a carpenter

2007-11-08 08:58:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a ton of nieces and nephews, ranging from age 6 months to 6 years old, to shop for this year. What are some cool non-toy gifts to get? The problem is that we all have sooo many toys. I was thinking maybe like a grow your own flower kit, or flower press, or ... I have no idea.

Any ideas welcome.

2007-11-08 08:52:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

But I have to know!

What does breastfeeding do to your breasts? Do they get "saggy" afterwards?

If you have the time (or interest LOL) could you tell me the pros and cons of breastfeeding?

Thanks for your input!

2007-11-08 08:52:15 · 11 answers · asked by kiki 6

My husband has 2 children both girls from a previous marriage. We have one child together. we have been married 4 years together 6.

My problem is his 10 year old has decided she wants to go to mom. To the point that she has told the school we are all being physically abused and the school of course contacted children and youth and the nightmare has begun. The girls and I had a meeting with the woman yesterday from there. She asked me if at anytime I've been physically abused by him. NO I have never been threatened. Looked at the 10 year old asked her if she believes it's happening, she said yes and that was the end of them believing me. He has not raised a finger to anyone in the house. I need some advice on what I should do, my first instinct tells me to scoop up my 3 year old and run screaming, because at this point they can come and if any of us have so much as a bruise they get taken and he goes to jail. Looking to see if anyone has ever been in the same situation?

2007-11-08 08:33:33 · 5 answers · asked by Jennifer R 2

I have 4 kids and we wanted that many, people seem to think it's bad or something.

2007-11-08 08:04:48 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

.. she does not bite at home and at daycare there is one particular child she tends to constantly bite .I have made a doctors appointment with her pediatrician but I am unsure what good that is going to do ... I do not know what to do because she is not doing this at home... She has an older sister who is 6 and she does not attempt to bite her ... she is cutting her back teeth so that could be a culprit.my oldest daughter never bit when she was a child but she never went to daycare ether I stayed home with her. i have no alternative daycare for her due to I work and so does my family .I feel bad for this little girl my child keeps biting and would like for this behavior to stop ... BTW Im not going to just bite her i dont want to confuse her by her thinking this person who is supposed lo love me just bite and hurt me. also a few months ago a certain boy used to bite her all the time ...

2007-11-08 07:59:36 · 6 answers · asked by lovable110 2

2007-11-08 07:47:38 · 7 answers · asked by antonesha b 1

It is extremely difficult to be both a good father and a good husband? Same question for the women (wife/mother).

2007-11-08 07:43:49 · 30 answers · asked by Shat Splatterson 2