Parenting - December 2007

Tennis shoes
casual shoes
dress shoes
boots
Sandals
flip-flops
Do you think socks are inportant with closed toe shoes?
Do you allow your kids to go barefoot?

2007-12-21 11:41:05 · 7 answers · asked by momof2crazykids 2

My boyfriend spanks me when we have sex is this "OK"?

2007-12-21 10:46:28 · 18 answers · asked by it'sallaboutme...NOT! 1

we have already boutght 7 games but she is getting bored of them. where can i find a list of all games?

2007-12-21 10:23:41 · 3 answers · asked by ~♥~Lover~♥~ 3

2007-12-21 09:43:41 · 7 answers · asked by leaisha j 1

Do you use corporal punishment, spanking to get your child not to hit others? Isn't that odd to you?

If we are not to "spare the rod", then will our children believe us when we say violence is wrong, or the painful actions we live out before them.

Dr Spock popularized not spanking, but he lived to see his spoiled grand son commit suicide.

Wouldn't a pop on the bum save a foolish child's life, if it refused to obey you and stop running in front of fast moving cars going by your home?

Is "tough love" necessary some times?

How can there ever be peaceon earth when we believe military actions are effective?

Does the Word of God teach non violence? Is there a limit? Where should we draw the line?

2007-12-21 09:30:45 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

At What Age Should You Start Potty Training? x

2007-12-21 09:23:57 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son's father is in jail for basically the rest of his life. ( Long story short, he stalked me, assaulted me, and then tried to kill me.) My son has never seen him and my husband has been his daddy since he was an infant. I am not going to lie to my son, but I'm wondering when is the best time to tell a child such a terrible story about his own life. I've thought about it since he was born and still can't decide when to tell him. He's still just a little guy, so I think if I told him now, he would not understand. Due to a court order, there will be NO contact until after my son turns 18. There will be none with me ever. What age should I tell him?

2007-12-21 08:59:02 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-21 08:17:35 · 11 answers · asked by aimstir31 5

Why has or hasn't it?

I will tell you my personal opinion on this when I choose best answer. Thanks ahead of time for answering.

2007-12-21 08:14:31 · 13 answers · asked by Rachel 3

Similar to my last question, I know, but not exactly :-)

So, assuming your parents did a fine job with you or, good enough, anyway - do you parent the same way that they did? If not, why?

And, did they parent the same way as their parents? If not, why?

I'm thinking that part of the evolution of parenting comes when two parents from different backgrounds & parenting styles come together to start a new family and have to, then, come to an agreement on how to do things as they parent. But, I would think that parenting styles would be discussed pre-marriage and, for some, even be a non-negotiable deal-breaker in deciding to marry. That like would gravitate toward like.

2007-12-21 05:16:57 · 8 answers · asked by Maureen 7

I was really frustrated this morning and was in a terrible mood and I told my child that I didn't want her anymore. I did apologize and I told my child that I didn't mean what I said. I still feel awful. What should I do? Has anyone else said this to their child?

2007-12-21 04:30:20 · 36 answers · asked by ?????? 1

2007-12-21 03:41:46 · 44 answers · asked by ♥MiSs StArBuCkS♥ 3

Against Stay at home moms/dads vs Working Moms/dads?

Whenever I say, I sacrifice on to be a stay at home mom, meaning I can't afford to stay at home but by us eliminating some things, we can. We live on less than $45K/yr and manage to give our kids the best we can. When you say that on here, people freak out and thumb you down as if you're some vile self-rightous nut. I don't care what parents do on here, my opinion, which is just that, is that when parents say they have to work, some of my friends are making $80K combo, three cars big house and a big vacation so they HAVE TO WORK to afford it all. I want that lifestyle but for now, sacrifice it to stay at home until the kids go to school full-time.

So what's the big deal? Things are different when you're a single parent or two parents making minimum wage and you have to do what you have to do, but why take pot shots at stay at home parents who say this?

2007-12-21 03:25:50 · 29 answers · asked by Yummy♥Mummy 6

Then, what happened?

All of those kids who were spanked should, in theory, recognize that spanking is what made them into responsible adults and, therefore, should decide to responsibly spank their own children, right?

But, there are all these claims that spanking is on the decline and, therefore, bringing about moral & societal decay.

How could it be on the decline if everyone was spanked in the past and, therefore, has learned that spanking is the best way of doing things?

Are people who were spanked growing up and deciding to do things differently from their parents? Didn't the spanking in their childhoods make them respect and honor their parents?

Could it be that, in the past, *everyone* didn't spank - that spanking was just as likely or unlikely in a family then as now?

And, where do the abusive spankers fit into all of this? The parents that push it too far? Were they spanked? Abused? Not disciplined at all?

Can anyone come up with any explanations?

2007-12-21 03:21:55 · 17 answers · asked by Maureen 7

2007-12-21 02:40:48 · 12 answers · asked by Heart 1

My cupboards and freezers and fridge are stocked to the brim i now feel guilty why do us as individual so greedy? The shops are only shut for 2 days. Oh well it will save my shopping bill next week mostly christmas snacks for the children.

2007-12-21 02:39:18 · 9 answers · asked by sexiebum 5

I am the proud mother of 4 beautiful children and this morning while folding laundry I was thinking..."Kids grow SO fast!" Everytime I turn around I am going sorting through their clothing and toys that they have outgrown to make room for new stuff. I've also noticed that alot of the clothes and toys that I am getting rid of are still in really good shape. So I was thinking it would be kinda neat to start a clothes and toy exchange between parents nationwide. Maybe something like this already exists...I'm not sure. Parents could send in their children's ages and sizes and the clothing and toys would be distributed according to that. Think of all the money you could save! I dunno, just wondered what others might think.

2007-12-21 01:33:26 · 15 answers · asked by Christy D 2

I have been dating a man with 2 children(ages 3 and 9) for almost 3 years. Over this 3 years I have helped him thru addiction and recovery. He has also been diagnosed bipolar and is being treated with medication. Early in the relationship he was secretly talking to other women. But I after he got on the road to recovery(about a year and a half ago) and started taking meds I thought that was all behind him. I have found out that he has joined match.com and other personals websites as recently as September. I have had enough eventhough I love him still. I travel alot with my job so the kids see me come and go...but what do I tell them now that I am not coming back? I am the most stable person in their lives(this includes their own family) so it really pains me to leave them. Any experience with this or advice?

2007-12-20 20:09:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Oh - and I *don't* have to take my grandsons in for their last day of school tomorrow and I wouldn't have done anyway - you see arrangements *can* be made if granny is "unwell" - pathetic really.

2007-12-20 19:00:52 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please go here and read the comments http://www.mylot.com/nr/newcomment.aspx?aid=7361424&qid=1358392
They will not let me cut and paste so I'm posting it here and would like your comments.
You people are evil! I'm not saying what this dad did was wrong, but some of these other comments really scare me. It makes me wonder what else you have or will do to your children. It's like you would not even look at their over all behavior and like you get some kind of enjoyment watching your kids suffer under your wrath. If they did this in the middle of the year you would have to give them different punishments so why not do the same during the x-mas season? I could understand not letting them enjoy their gifts for a set amount of time, but to just cancel Christmas for them and then make them watch everyone else open their gifts actually is very upsetting to me. And the comments about selling everything in the room on top of it, wow!Again what else would you do leave them out in the cold naked

2007-12-20 17:41:11 · 14 answers · asked by boy blue 2

If they were to stay for 4 or 5 days, I very frustrated with our travel plan this winter, my son is not well controlled- he break things on purpose and my husband insisted that we'll be welcome that long staying with his parents.

I really don't know his parents too well, I don't want to over stay our welcome. I don't know what to do...

2007-12-20 16:35:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

My sister has a son who is now 4 years old. When he was first born we were not sure what sex he was. At first we thought he was a girl, but after the nurse straightened his legs and pushed his pubic fat down we were able to tell, although barely, that he was a boy. My sister was advised buy a couple of physicians and other health professionals to raise him as a girl. The general message was it would be easier for him to live as a girl instead of a boy. My sister took their advice for about 2 years, although no surgery was performed, but she has since been raising him as a boy. This was a difficult dilemma for our family, but we think she ended up doing the right thing. What do others think? Any similar experiences?

2007-12-20 16:18:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

They know better than to request something that will make me go over my budget & at least they get something that they will definitely use. Or do you think it sounds greedy?

2007-12-20 16:13:33 · 8 answers · asked by scaredeycat 3

Is it better to file with dept of social services or go with a lawyer? I am going to apply to the state 1st and if things are slow, get a lawyer. Do you think I should tell the father? He has offered nothing, the baby is now 9 weeks old. I have paid for everything up until now. Also, he works w/ his family and they have no knowledge of this. he told me he didn't want to tell them right now b/c then they would want to give money that they don't have. Everything is invested in their restaurant. Also, if he pays cs and has visitation and wants to take the baby somewhere. What can happen if I can't get in touch w/ him to see how the baby is. He's not a reliable person. Could I call the police if I had concerns?

2007-12-20 15:55:44 · 10 answers · asked by pussnboots333 4

I find like parents are pushing their kids so bad to grow. These days there is no humor or anything. Its very funny and cute to hear a child learning to talk and calling things whatever ever she /he feels like. Today a parent will give you a bad look if you laugh when a child comes with a cute name for anything
So whats up parents?
I'm talking about children from 1-3.
I dont have kids....but i love them..especially when they learn to talk

2007-12-20 15:46:10 · 13 answers · asked by Boom 1

I have heard from many parents, boys is harder to raise in childhood- boy are so active when they're young. Girls is harder when they get to teens- they don't listen, and choose boyfriends over parents.

What's your experience like, if you raised both boys and girls?

2007-12-20 15:11:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

If they are still in school. i.e, I'm almost 25 working on a masters degree. My parents still support me a lot. I pay my own rent, tuition, and spending money. I live on student loans which is difficult. My parents pay my health insurance, car insurance, cell phone bill, clothes, and give me extra money if I need it. They paid for my undergraduate education and I'm so thankful and appreciative of everything they do for me. Sometimes I just feel so bad especially because of my age. They buy me tons of stuff for Christmas, like probably over a thousand dollars worth of stuff. I feel bad because I can't afford to buy them much (unless it's with their money). Most of my friends are married and some have children. I'm still single and not sure what I want to do after school.

2007-12-20 14:33:49 · 19 answers · asked by Tiger Eyes 3

I have been struggling with something frustrating. My sons mother and I have been arguing back and forth abo ut how she thinks that guns pre-dispose boys to violent behavior and by playing with toy guns in thier minds it makes violence with real guns OK. My argument is that violence is born from a violent spirit boys like guns. We will make mashed potatoes out of guns. My MOM banned guns in my house growing up and I am in love with weapons because I am guy. Never killed anybody. I think girls playing house and caring for babies (with no husband in sight) could be the same. No more do girls playing with dolls makes them whores/teen moms, does boys with toy guns makes them a gangster/thief/maniac. My boys should be playing with guns! It's in thier genes!

2007-12-20 14:06:19 · 16 answers · asked by Magnus01 3

My son wants to go on Ski trip with the church youth group the day after christmas,keep in mind we live at the bottom of Georgia and this trip is to West Virginia for a week,I have never let my son go anywhere without me out of town,Im scared to let him go and cant quit thinking about what could happen like car wreck,getting hurt without me there oh I could go on and on....He is 15 now as of 2 weeks ago!He says Im being paranoid am I?

2007-12-20 11:44:07 · 18 answers · asked by Kelly M 3

i have 2 is 3 pushing it

2007-12-20 08:38:28 · 39 answers · asked by sowhat2003 1