Common sample parenting issues: the family dynamic feels strained or off balance, I don't know how to connect with my teenager, my child's behavior in public is embarrassing, my child's behavior at home is driving me nuts, etc.
It would help if you noted how many kids you have, how old they are, and your marital/partnership status.
It seems that increasingly, parents in the United States often feel unsupported, or question their parenting abilities/strategies. Walk down the isles of a major book store and you will find 100 books telling you what you're doing wrong, and many of these books have opposing recommendations.
I'm in the process of creating a website that seeks to help moms and dads develop abilities and strategies for raising their children based on internal cares and values.
I hope to create a space where parents can share struggles and successes with one another, and in so doing, create a support system for internally facilitated, empowered parenting.
2006-07-02 10:26:07 · 6 answers · asked by united 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Listening
Doing what they are TOLD to do WHEN they are TOLD to do it.
Back Talk
Spending way too much money on TOYS/VIDEO GAME RENTALS etc.
2006-07-02 11:14:32 · answer #1 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We have a 13yr old girl, and the problem would be talking back and/or being a smartmouth. We have a 13 and a 12 yr old boy, and we struggle with them doing their schoolwork, and if they don't, lying about it or not doing their best. We also have a 4 month old, but so far, no problems.
We are a married couple-been together 9 years.
2006-07-02 10:34:41 · answer #2 · answered by Therealmsred 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am married and I have 3 kids that range from 18 to 14.
My main struggle is with school and learning disabilities.
My children are average but they struggle and I feel like I am in school again. I wish I knew how to help them besides throwing money at it which hasn't helped.
2006-07-02 12:44:26 · answer #3 · answered by Sheila W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My number one issue with my 3 kids, esp, my older 2, ages 3 and 6, is keeping them entertained without watching TV, or spending too much money on toys. It's hard for me to spend all of my time with them while trying to keep up my house.
Good luck with the website, I would probably check it out.
2006-07-02 10:33:26 · answer #4 · answered by chili_eaters 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a fiance, together we are raising my 2year old daughter whom he wishes to adopt in the near future). we have a 6month old son together.
your question is very good! i would visit your website.
ONE of the difficulties we are having with our two year old is communication. i think if we knew what each other meant and could communicate better there would be less "time outs". (yes, she talks but she's only two!)
with our son, we would like to try out the sign language we've heard about.
so, in a nut shell ... communicating (for now!! :P)
2006-07-02 11:16:14 · answer #5 · answered by timpoops 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kids are all grown now but if I could turn back the hands of time....
... I would have to ask what was so doggone difficult to understand about 'clean your room'.
2006-07-02 10:30:14 · answer #6 · answered by sincityq 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋