Last month my son told us that he was beginning the process of legally changing his name to Cash-Money God. I don't know the significance of it, but I figured it was just him being a rebellious 17 year old boy. Today he showed me the papers and all he has to do is submit them to city hall on Monday and it's official! I never thought he was seriously going to do this! As if this isn't bad enough, when my daughter found about what her brother was doing, she thought it was cool and told us that she decided to legally change her name to Jenny Juicy-Legs, as she's only 16 years old! I tried to talk them out of this but they say I have no moral authority since I legally changed my name last year to Super King when I launched my rap label. What should I do with my 2 rebillios children?
2007-11-17 09:23:37 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
They actually cannot change their name on their own until 18.
Also, you asked this question before. Any new topics come up lately? Guess you've been alone for awhile.
2007-11-17 09:33:20 · answer #1 · answered by Your Uncle Dodge! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what advice to give. With parenting, it's often a monkey-see monkey-do kind of situation. I would let your kids know that changing your name is a big deal. I would not forbid it, but I would tell them to wait until they are 18. If they are still clinging to the name-change idea at that time, then it probably is something they really want to do. I don't know Jenny, but it sounds like she's just trying to provoke you. Having a name like Juicy-Legs is just begging for the wrong kind of attention, and if she is serious about that name change, she has much bigger issues to work on.
Sorry if my advice is poor. Good luck.
2007-11-17 17:31:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, you have some kids on your hands. And you know, the rebellion did not start after they turned teen. It started way back when you are too busy to spend time and discipline them. Here is what you can do:
1) If they are doing it to tick you off, don't react to it. Tell them that's fine but they won't get any help from you. Trust me, the process is very complex, (I did once) and takes a lot of time and money. They won't be able to go through with it
2) Tell them that's fine, but since they don't carry the family name anymore, they can't stay in the house. And since you are still responsible for them, you can't throw them out. So you will have to send them to military school. And just to show them you are serious, get some paper work and show it to them. Tell them all you have to do is fill it out, and there will be some one here to pick them up
3) After all that, once they give in. Tell them the reason you changed your name. And that is to make a better life for them.
2007-11-17 17:35:23 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is to silly but I don't think your under age children can change their names without you signing the papers so until they turn 18 or sign for independence from you then you have nothing to worry about. Also you should of really put some thought into the new name you picked for yourself....I don't think I would take you serious as a rapper with that name, I think that's why they picked such ridiculous names....I hope your serious with this question it does sound pretty slow?!?!?!
2007-11-17 17:34:16 · answer #4 · answered by newmother 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well , lets be realistic here. if they change their name who will really be the embaressed one? u or them... heres the plan im 16 and its obv there tring to get a reaction . So let them... be like u wanna change ur name go ahead by agreeing w. this they will feel that ur giving them freedom and they won't wanna do this. they'll quickly change there mind when u start agreeing the cash money and jenny juciy legs (wtf) is a very original and hip names. when they see you saying its cool they'll quickly change there minds. 2nd senerio they both folloe thro w. there plans to change their names, they will come to their sences and realize noone w. hier them or even consider them for jobs and there names will be back to normal. just dont show a reaction .. cus thats all this is.
2007-11-17 17:30:59 · answer #5 · answered by sixxss 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You're in the singles and dating catagory.
You're the parent in this situation and if they still live with you, you have all authority over them. Threaten to take away all their privalages. Then do it. Cell phones, tv, music, computer, everything. Show them that you're serious.
2007-11-17 17:28:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well literally i dont think a 17 year old kid has rights until there a 18 so basically ur in charge of them so you should tell them whatto do forgive me if im misstaken
2007-11-17 17:28:37 · answer #7 · answered by mogdesciple 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow those are some names! You cant punish your kids for something that you did aswell. Lead by example
2007-11-17 17:27:19 · answer #8 · answered by erin5700 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it's a difficult situation since you did it and your kids see it as being okay because well YOU DID IT. Think about your kids before you do stupid things.
2007-11-17 17:28:04 · answer #9 · answered by KungFu Ninja 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can not believe that folk are seriously giving you advice on this BS question
2007-11-17 17:36:54 · answer #10 · answered by Mean Carleen 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋