2007-12-05 06:09:53 · 8 answers · asked by KittyKitty 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
He hasn't bragged about it. But he raised his sister's kids and I've not been around babies until recently.
2007-12-05 06:26:20 · update #1
Well don't think they know as much as they claim to know becuse my boyfriend has a son and we are about to have a son together.
He claims he knows what items I should get and all he picked out was clothes and a basinet. We argue everday about it becuase I know kids need way more than that.
2007-12-05 06:13:48 · answer #1 · answered by Jasmine 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No-one knows it all believe me, I'd had plenty of experience of children but bringing up my own was very different!
My advice is to make sure that you both agree on ground rules and that you stick to them. Never let a child ask one parent and be told no, then go to the other and get a yes! Always be consistent in the rules and the BEST advice I was ever given, Don't promise what you can't deliver or threaten a punishment you won't carry out! The general care, feeding etc is very quickly learnt!
Good luck raising your children and above all enjoy it!
2007-12-05 14:39:10 · answer #2 · answered by willowGSD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did your fiance take classes or what? He sounds like he is a bragger. You are your own best teacher. You were a kid once and I am sure your remember a lot of stuff from your childhood. No one is an expert on how to raise a child. Kids come in all different personalities and are molded differently.
If you have a child sooner or later, you will catch on. Love is the best thing you can give to a child.
2007-12-05 14:22:48 · answer #3 · answered by happydawg 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend has two chlidren, and I'm pregnant w/ my first. I've had plenty of practice w/ my neice and nephew. Also I watched my 6 year old sister, 3 year old brother, and infant sister everyday for almost the entire day for almost a year. I'd say that I'm going to be a great mommy and not the smartest, but I feel like I have enough knowledge on children to do this. He, however, likes to act like he's going to have to do everything because I'm clueless, and he's going to have to school me on how to take care of my baby. It's very frustrating, but I guess I'll just have to show him!
2007-12-05 14:19:12 · answer #4 · answered by Molly Anna 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell him that it's good he knows about raising kids. Then you are less likely to have to give him daddy lessons. Tell him you want to learn as you go and figure it out for yourself. As the saying goes, every kid is different. What worked for his sister's kids may not work for yours. Different personalities.
2007-12-05 14:34:05 · answer #5 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing wrong with that, one parent usually has more experience than the other,
in my opinion this is great because he will be able to help out alot more than most,
Good luck
M
2007-12-05 14:37:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm sure they don't know *everything*...
but it sure feels like it!!
my husband has 2 sons from a previous relationship, raised one to toddlerhood by himself. [ but unfortunately doesn't get to see them anymore :( ] and i'm pregnant with my first child...
he keeps talking about all the things to deal with when you have a baby, and i have NO clue!!
i totally understand!
2007-12-05 14:19:02 · answer #7 · answered by Ember Halo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You learn quickly!
2007-12-05 14:24:15 · answer #8 · answered by Islander 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋