March 24th, 2009
Michael H. asked: He’s an only child who feels connected to his dad. Though his parents are quite stiff. His mom doesn’t really talk very much and his dad talks a bit. Both parents lack self-esteem and confidence, but seem to be authoritarian. The child isn’t given any chores to do, but is expected to do exceptionally well on school work. The child is hardly ever complemented on the work he does, and is instead pointed out on the flaws of his work. His family is Catholic.
Lois
Tags: Confidence, Environment, Mom
Posted in Parenting | 5 Comments »
March 5th, 2009
Steven R asked: Espeically having to deal with exercise and proper diet. Come on it’s disgusting when you see a mom who’s sorry for the metaphor but as big as a blimp and the child is the same way! It’s horrible! Also, in middle schools such as in Oregon schools should be required too have PE everyday!
The reason why I say mom is because usually when I see kids it’s when they are with their mom’s whether it’s at a grocery store parking lot or a mall. Whether both parents are big or one is skinny the other is big they need parenting classes. It’s not good to have a 5 year old who’s 150 pounds.
Jesse
Tags: Middle Schools, Oregon Schools, Skinny
Posted in Other - Social Science | 10 Comments »
February 20th, 2009
Mikki Lynn Breisch asked: I’m 18, due with a boy in August. My pregnancy was quite the surprise, since my boyfriend of 2 years and I didn’t have actual intercourse, and we were both so naive. But nonetheless, I’m thrilled. I’ve never been so happy. I have a great job at a Daycare center I make 10.50 an hour, have great benefits, and a generous maternity leave. My boyfriend makes 25 an hour at a shipping company, so we’re ok financially.
I’ve gotten a lot of criticism for being so young, and I agree it’s not the best age to become a parent, but I’m confident I’ll make a good mom. I’m planning a water birth, I’m eating healthily (relatively), I’m just so concerned with doing what’s healthy for my son.
My boyfriend and I broke up for a bit, but we had lunch and he told me he’s excited now too, that he just freaked at first.
People make me feel bad about being excited. Is it? Does age really matter, or is it maturity level?
Why can’t people just let me relish in my pregnancy?
Beatrice
Tags: Daycare Center, Intercourse, Lunch
Posted in Parenting | 16 Comments »
February 19th, 2009
Na asked: Are single mothers more likely to come up with a parenting plan outside the courts if they are dealing with a father that she can trust 100 percent as a parent (he has very good parenting skills), and has the desire to be the best father ever. The mothers both parents that are married. I if her parents are divorced, both her parents did it civil never went to court and were very comparative with each other but were fair to each other. Four days a month and child support is not fair.
Yvonne
Tags: Good Parenting, Parenting Plan, Parents
Posted in Parenting | 2 Comments »
February 19th, 2009
~~8~~ asked: What can I include in my closing statement to show that
“YES, poor parenting is the reason of the high gun violence rate in America, and NO it is not the media or the gun laws that cause this”
AKA
how do I finish up on proving my point?
Susan
Tags: Debate, Gun Violence, Reason
Posted in Other - Society & Culture | 5 Comments »
February 19th, 2009
maryunger3 asked: I need help, with my childs behavior. Do you know a chat site that has experts on parenting?
Theresa
Tags: Parenting Advice, Parenting Help
Posted in Parenting | 6 Comments »
February 8th, 2009
Benson asked: Obviously there are many joys to parenting and it’s not 100% suffering either.
But I’m puzzled by people who participate in parenting forums (this one included) who act like they don’t know what you’re talking about when you ask a question about the stresses and grief that are inevitable aspects of parenting.
Seriously, what’s the motive behind this weird behavior?
Gail
Tags: Parents, Suffering, Weird Behavior
Posted in Parenting | 14 Comments »
February 4th, 2009
bizzurke asked: i mean, i see people on here ALL the time complaining about how their significant other parents in a way that is unacceptable to them. well, you decided to have kids with them and the kids ARE half theirs….so why does your opinion matter more than theirs?
its like something so stupid as to argue over a movie your SO lets your kids watch. if they’re not being hurt, they’re fed, and they’re content then what is the big deal?
what im getting at is, if you chose to have kids with someone knowing the kids are half theirs….why does your opinion matter more?
Leon
Tags: Big Deal, Parenting, Parents
Posted in Parenting | 2 Comments »
January 31st, 2009
eroticohio asked: Be sure to offer some thoughtful reasons for your answer. If your answer is yes, then what are some of the things that you think should be taught in such a class?
Since a lot of people might not have considered this idea, here is a brief argument in favor: Parenting is certainly among the most important job in the world, and it is not something that everyone is just naturally good at. We teach every child to do math problems (or at least we attempt to), even though a lot of them will end up doing very little beyond basic arithmetic in their adult lives. Why? Because they might need these skills at some point. And besides, it is good for young brains to be exposed to certain ways of thinking. Couldn’t this same argument be applied to parenting – especially since most people will actually become parents at some point, and parents literally have children’s lives in their hands?
Tom
Tags: Job, Lot, Parents
Posted in Other - Education | 16 Comments »
January 26th, 2009
Audrina Marie W asked: TRy to add examples in your answer. Im doing a psycoogy30 project.
Marian
Tags: Mother And Father, Parenting
Posted in Family | 8 Comments »
