What makes you so sure?Any parent in here who is very strictly religious who actually thinks their teens are not active?
My grandmother thought that about my mother too until my mom came home from school one day and told her she was pregnant. Any parent in here who is very strictly religious who actually thinks their teens are not active?
My Parents arn't very religious or that strict....
but they dont THINK i'm active.... TRUST Me I Would Know If They Thought That...lol
I suppose if they are not active they must be dead. Or perhaps in a coma. Maybe just asleep.
What makes any parent so sure?
Active in what?
Saturday, January 23, 2010
What is the best career for a single parent?
This career must be flexible and a salary making at least ---40-60k annually
I currently work a full time job, but the money I make from this job can barely support my baby and I. I want to go back to school and pursue a career that makes good money and is in high demand, something medical or technicalWhat is the best career for a single parent?
Dental Hygienists make about 50-60 k with only a 2 year degree. It also has very flexible schedule. Most hygienists work monday- thursday and some even work part time. My friend just graduated and got a job right out of school. She is making 45k right now which is good for entry level..she loves it! So try that! good luck!What is the best career for a single parent?
I would have said teaching, but it takes a while to earn that much and it's not necessarily medical/technical.
In general, careers within the government/civil service tend to offer good flexible working schemes, although they don't usually pay as well as private sector organisations. Have a look on the prospects website www.prospects.ac.uk, it gives details on different types of jobs, average salaries and entry requirements- definitely do some research and explore your options before you enrol on a course.
Don't know how much luck you will have with medical/technical jobs- tend to be long hours, and any job that is particularly male dominated may not be willing to be as flexible/work around your family life.
If you're interested, you can do Free Surveys Online for Extra Money. It's a great part time Job that's Fast, Easy, and best of all Free! Check this blog for more info and Proof of Payments!
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Good Luck!stella mccartney
I currently work a full time job, but the money I make from this job can barely support my baby and I. I want to go back to school and pursue a career that makes good money and is in high demand, something medical or technicalWhat is the best career for a single parent?
Dental Hygienists make about 50-60 k with only a 2 year degree. It also has very flexible schedule. Most hygienists work monday- thursday and some even work part time. My friend just graduated and got a job right out of school. She is making 45k right now which is good for entry level..she loves it! So try that! good luck!What is the best career for a single parent?
I would have said teaching, but it takes a while to earn that much and it's not necessarily medical/technical.
In general, careers within the government/civil service tend to offer good flexible working schemes, although they don't usually pay as well as private sector organisations. Have a look on the prospects website www.prospects.ac.uk, it gives details on different types of jobs, average salaries and entry requirements- definitely do some research and explore your options before you enrol on a course.
Don't know how much luck you will have with medical/technical jobs- tend to be long hours, and any job that is particularly male dominated may not be willing to be as flexible/work around your family life.
If you're interested, you can do Free Surveys Online for Extra Money. It's a great part time Job that's Fast, Easy, and best of all Free! Check this blog for more info and Proof of Payments!
http://ExtraMoneyForBills.tk
Best Jobs Career education business personal investment personal finance insurence
bank loans marketing Self employment Employment services
Online employment Finance jobs Part-time jobs Employment agency
Employment law pilot training
http://faayda.info/
I found a list of technical career resources that can help. http://www.techemploymentrecruiting.com
Good Luck!
At what age can a child choose which parent to live with in WI?
My stepdaughter is 11 and doesn't get along well with her mother. There is joint custody between both parents, but she is thinking that she would like to live with dad, and visit mom when she has time for her. But mom says no way, at what age in Wisconsin can she choose, and how does the process go? Any info would be great. Thank you.At what age can a child choose which parent to live with in WI?
A child never gets to choose who they want to live with. However, at a certain age (I believe it's 12), they actually get to have a say on who they want to live with. Ultimately, the judge gets to decide, not the child. One parent has to fill out the paperwork and go through the process of changing the custody agreement to allow the child to have their say. You can probably get the exact age in your state by calling Social Services.At what age can a child choose which parent to live with in WI?
call your counselor at the child support office and ask. but i think its 13
A child never gets to choose who they want to live with. However, at a certain age (I believe it's 12), they actually get to have a say on who they want to live with. Ultimately, the judge gets to decide, not the child. One parent has to fill out the paperwork and go through the process of changing the custody agreement to allow the child to have their say. You can probably get the exact age in your state by calling Social Services.At what age can a child choose which parent to live with in WI?
call your counselor at the child support office and ask. but i think its 13
Like to know the questionnaire usually asked to parent and kids at the interview for LKG in Hyderabad?
I would like to know what kind of questions are asked to the parent and kid during the time of admission interview in Chirec / Dps.....etc for LKG. ..please share your experience vividly.
Is there any particular thing that my child has to learn for getting admission ( currently he is in Nursery in Eurokids)....We are not basically from Hyderabad so getting worried....plz help.Like to know the questionnaire usually asked to parent and kids at the interview for LKG in Hyderabad?
I think the whole point of the school not posting the questions is to get your honest, organic answers.
Is there any particular thing that my child has to learn for getting admission ( currently he is in Nursery in Eurokids)....We are not basically from Hyderabad so getting worried....plz help.Like to know the questionnaire usually asked to parent and kids at the interview for LKG in Hyderabad?
I think the whole point of the school not posting the questions is to get your honest, organic answers.
How to buy a pregnancy test without my parent's knowing?
Well, I'm 13, and I had intercourse yesterday (my first time), and he wore a condom, but took it off after, and it had a hole in it. So, we think it broke. I need to know how to buy a pregnancy test without my parent's knowing. I can't drive or anything. Don't lecture me on teen sex.How to buy a pregnancy test without my parent's knowing?
dont buy a pregnancy test until you miss your period you may have been luckyHow to buy a pregnancy test without my parent's knowing?
Do you want a baby at 13? If not, Instead of thinking about pregnancy, go to your local family planning/GP/supermarket pharmacy/pharmacy and get the morning after pill. You have 72 hrs in which to take it and wherever you buy it they have a professional rule of confidentiality where they will not tell your parents. However if your thinking of having a baby think again and in that case you need to talk to someone, if not your parents then maybe a friends mum, GP, basically anyone that you can confide in and someone that will listen and help you.
I am so sorry. I don agree with teen pregnancy but i dont judge against it,How about you ask your friends mom to drop you and your friend off at a walgreens or something and say your getting nail polish, or tampons or something you can buy whereever your going, and buy a pregnancy test AND whatever you told them you were gonna buy so they dont get suspisious. Good luck and i hope you make the right choice if you are pregnant.
Oh and after you take the test rap it up in toilet paper and throw it away in the outside trashcan
I suggest you consider getting the morning after pill before you buy a pregnancy test! It is way too early to test now anyway. You have to wait until AFTER your period is due to start. You can buy pregnancy tests over the counter so just go to a pharmacy and get one. If not then you can also order them off ebay. Most of the time they will pack them in discreet packaging so noone will know what is in it.
You can buy them in any pharmacy, and as far as I'm aware, you don't have to be a certain age. Just go into a big, busy pharmacy, pick up a pregnancy test and maybe something else as well, and take it to the counter and pay. But read the notice inside it well, as it'll be too early to tell yet if you only had intercourse yesterday.
I know you don't want a lecture on teen sex, but just remember that no form of contraception is fail-proof... And if you do get pregnant, it's not the boy who ends up with his whole life turned upside down!
Don't bother buying a test until you're late. Just walk down to your nearest drug store or free clinic. If you are really concerned about your parents finding out then take the test in a public restroom or at your boyfriends house and dispose of it in a trash can other than any at your house. It is good that you used a condom, but you really should use 2 methods at a time. Like a condom and the sponge or spermicide. Both of these are available over the counter at any drug store and you don't have to be a certain age to buy them.
1st off don't waist your money just yet...you do know that you gotta wait for your next period to come before testing?? If you test too soon it wont be accurate! but if you wait til your due for your period try it for the 1st missedday of the period... would you have an older cousin or friend or sibbling you can ask to help you purchase it or a friends older brother or sister that you trust...but like i said don't take it til your closer to your period or you have missed one...
Well you could have a friend buy it for you.
Speaking for your friend...please wait until 2 weeks after your missed period. Then test...otherwise there will not be enough hormone in your system to detect.
I hope you consider saving yourself in the future then you don't have to worry about all this stuff and/or STDs.
Good luck.
Yeah, this is why children shouldn't have sex. If you didn't want your parents knowing, you shouldn't have done it. If you want to pretend to be grown up, then act like you are and tell your mom or another female relative what happened and ask if they'll buy you a test.
You just had sex yesterday and already think that you are pregnant? It is way too early. Pregnancy test won't even be accurate this time. I would suggest you to wait at least 3-5 weeks.
Yes, you are only 13 and already having sex. you'll ruin your life for getting pregnant at a young age.
well its to early to tell if you are pregnant or not so you have time. If you could get the morning after pill that would be good, but have to be 18 to buy it. I would have a close friend buy it or ask someone for a ride to the stare. but like i said its to early to take a test!
You can just go to any convenience store in America and get one. Wait to get your period, though. There's a good chance you're not pregnant. You can only get pregnant one week out of the month, so you should try not to stress about it.
well if u just had sex it wont show on a pregnancy test yet wait till ur period is late to take a test use it first thing in the morning and then after u take it roll it in tp and get rid of it best of luck
Well, you thought you were adult enough to have sex. I am sure you can figure this out as well. THIS IS WHY LITTLE KIDS (AND THAT IS WHAT YOU ARE) SHOULD NOT HAVE SEX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
walk to the cornerstore and pick one up
wrap it in toilet paper when ur done so they dont see it in the garbage bin
--
and btw 13 is a tad young!
Hey... some people's answers seem confusing, so I've broken it down for you as simply and clearly as possible:
If you bought a preg test now, it wouldn't be accurate. You have to wait 4 days before your expected period, until you miss your period or even better 3 weeks after you had sex.
This is how it works: It takes time to get pregnant, the sperm travel up inside you and it takes about 3 days for the sperm to get to the egg. Then once it latches on the egg, they both take time to travel down to the uterus and stick onto the uterus wall. Then the baby/placenta starts forming. It takes about 3 weeks for this baby to produce a hormone called HCG- and then this HCG gets into your bloodstream and pee. When you take a home pregnancy test, the test is looking for this HCG in your pee. If you took it right now, you would get a ';not pregnant'; result, because you didn't give enough time for the HCG to produce! So, buy a preg test now, but WAIT until 3 weeks after you had sex, or wait until you missed your period. Like I said before, if you wait 3 weeks after you had sex, the test is way more accurate and won't give you a ';false/fake'; result.
Right now, what you can do is take a ';morning after pill';. The ';morning after pill'; tricks your body into thinking it's time for your period, so it make your period come in about 3 days or so after taking it. When you get this ';Fake period'; it flushes out your system and makes it hard for any sperm that's already in you to get to the egg, and also delays ';ovulation';, which is when your egg is released. (No egg released= no sperm can get to it and make you pregnant!)
Depending on where you live, you can get a ';morning after pill'; at your doctor's, or if you're lucky you can go the pharmacy (or a drugstore/grocery store in the medicine section) and get a certain morning after pill called ';Plan B';. Plan B works really really well and can help prevent pregnancy by up to 90%, but ONLY if you take it within 72 hours of when you had sex!
Hope all this info was helpful for you. Please, if you manage to dodge this bullet, next time if you're going to have sex, check the condom beforehand, and even better- go on the birth control pill. Just tell your parents you're going to a friend's house and walk to the doctor's. He can get you some birth control- even better, a pregnancy clinic will get you some without any trouble, even if you're underage. Morning after pills are EXTREMELY bad for your body and should never be used more than once!
Good luck, and hope you're not preggers!
dont buy a pregnancy test until you miss your period you may have been luckyHow to buy a pregnancy test without my parent's knowing?
Do you want a baby at 13? If not, Instead of thinking about pregnancy, go to your local family planning/GP/supermarket pharmacy/pharmacy and get the morning after pill. You have 72 hrs in which to take it and wherever you buy it they have a professional rule of confidentiality where they will not tell your parents. However if your thinking of having a baby think again and in that case you need to talk to someone, if not your parents then maybe a friends mum, GP, basically anyone that you can confide in and someone that will listen and help you.
I am so sorry. I don agree with teen pregnancy but i dont judge against it,How about you ask your friends mom to drop you and your friend off at a walgreens or something and say your getting nail polish, or tampons or something you can buy whereever your going, and buy a pregnancy test AND whatever you told them you were gonna buy so they dont get suspisious. Good luck and i hope you make the right choice if you are pregnant.
Oh and after you take the test rap it up in toilet paper and throw it away in the outside trashcan
I suggest you consider getting the morning after pill before you buy a pregnancy test! It is way too early to test now anyway. You have to wait until AFTER your period is due to start. You can buy pregnancy tests over the counter so just go to a pharmacy and get one. If not then you can also order them off ebay. Most of the time they will pack them in discreet packaging so noone will know what is in it.
You can buy them in any pharmacy, and as far as I'm aware, you don't have to be a certain age. Just go into a big, busy pharmacy, pick up a pregnancy test and maybe something else as well, and take it to the counter and pay. But read the notice inside it well, as it'll be too early to tell yet if you only had intercourse yesterday.
I know you don't want a lecture on teen sex, but just remember that no form of contraception is fail-proof... And if you do get pregnant, it's not the boy who ends up with his whole life turned upside down!
Don't bother buying a test until you're late. Just walk down to your nearest drug store or free clinic. If you are really concerned about your parents finding out then take the test in a public restroom or at your boyfriends house and dispose of it in a trash can other than any at your house. It is good that you used a condom, but you really should use 2 methods at a time. Like a condom and the sponge or spermicide. Both of these are available over the counter at any drug store and you don't have to be a certain age to buy them.
1st off don't waist your money just yet...you do know that you gotta wait for your next period to come before testing?? If you test too soon it wont be accurate! but if you wait til your due for your period try it for the 1st missedday of the period... would you have an older cousin or friend or sibbling you can ask to help you purchase it or a friends older brother or sister that you trust...but like i said don't take it til your closer to your period or you have missed one...
Well you could have a friend buy it for you.
Speaking for your friend...please wait until 2 weeks after your missed period. Then test...otherwise there will not be enough hormone in your system to detect.
I hope you consider saving yourself in the future then you don't have to worry about all this stuff and/or STDs.
Good luck.
Yeah, this is why children shouldn't have sex. If you didn't want your parents knowing, you shouldn't have done it. If you want to pretend to be grown up, then act like you are and tell your mom or another female relative what happened and ask if they'll buy you a test.
You just had sex yesterday and already think that you are pregnant? It is way too early. Pregnancy test won't even be accurate this time. I would suggest you to wait at least 3-5 weeks.
Yes, you are only 13 and already having sex. you'll ruin your life for getting pregnant at a young age.
well its to early to tell if you are pregnant or not so you have time. If you could get the morning after pill that would be good, but have to be 18 to buy it. I would have a close friend buy it or ask someone for a ride to the stare. but like i said its to early to take a test!
You can just go to any convenience store in America and get one. Wait to get your period, though. There's a good chance you're not pregnant. You can only get pregnant one week out of the month, so you should try not to stress about it.
well if u just had sex it wont show on a pregnancy test yet wait till ur period is late to take a test use it first thing in the morning and then after u take it roll it in tp and get rid of it best of luck
Well, you thought you were adult enough to have sex. I am sure you can figure this out as well. THIS IS WHY LITTLE KIDS (AND THAT IS WHAT YOU ARE) SHOULD NOT HAVE SEX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
walk to the cornerstore and pick one up
wrap it in toilet paper when ur done so they dont see it in the garbage bin
--
and btw 13 is a tad young!
Hey... some people's answers seem confusing, so I've broken it down for you as simply and clearly as possible:
If you bought a preg test now, it wouldn't be accurate. You have to wait 4 days before your expected period, until you miss your period or even better 3 weeks after you had sex.
This is how it works: It takes time to get pregnant, the sperm travel up inside you and it takes about 3 days for the sperm to get to the egg. Then once it latches on the egg, they both take time to travel down to the uterus and stick onto the uterus wall. Then the baby/placenta starts forming. It takes about 3 weeks for this baby to produce a hormone called HCG- and then this HCG gets into your bloodstream and pee. When you take a home pregnancy test, the test is looking for this HCG in your pee. If you took it right now, you would get a ';not pregnant'; result, because you didn't give enough time for the HCG to produce! So, buy a preg test now, but WAIT until 3 weeks after you had sex, or wait until you missed your period. Like I said before, if you wait 3 weeks after you had sex, the test is way more accurate and won't give you a ';false/fake'; result.
Right now, what you can do is take a ';morning after pill';. The ';morning after pill'; tricks your body into thinking it's time for your period, so it make your period come in about 3 days or so after taking it. When you get this ';Fake period'; it flushes out your system and makes it hard for any sperm that's already in you to get to the egg, and also delays ';ovulation';, which is when your egg is released. (No egg released= no sperm can get to it and make you pregnant!)
Depending on where you live, you can get a ';morning after pill'; at your doctor's, or if you're lucky you can go the pharmacy (or a drugstore/grocery store in the medicine section) and get a certain morning after pill called ';Plan B';. Plan B works really really well and can help prevent pregnancy by up to 90%, but ONLY if you take it within 72 hours of when you had sex!
Hope all this info was helpful for you. Please, if you manage to dodge this bullet, next time if you're going to have sex, check the condom beforehand, and even better- go on the birth control pill. Just tell your parents you're going to a friend's house and walk to the doctor's. He can get you some birth control- even better, a pregnancy clinic will get you some without any trouble, even if you're underage. Morning after pills are EXTREMELY bad for your body and should never be used more than once!
Good luck, and hope you're not preggers!
How much child tax credit will I receive as a lone parent?
I am on income support.How much child tax credit will I receive as a lone parent?
That depends on many things. Google ';tax calculator'; and get an estimate at one of the tax websites. They are pretty accurate.How much child tax credit will I receive as a lone parent?
It depends on how many children you have!! Im sure there is a tax credit calculator on the inland revenue site that could give you a rough estimate.
Its roughly 44 I believe if you child is over a year, you get an extra 10 if under.
you will recieve around 拢64 this is what i recieve as a single parent on income support
http://www.entitledto.co.uk/ this is a great website - very helpfull!
a million dollars
That depends on many things. Google ';tax calculator'; and get an estimate at one of the tax websites. They are pretty accurate.How much child tax credit will I receive as a lone parent?
It depends on how many children you have!! Im sure there is a tax credit calculator on the inland revenue site that could give you a rough estimate.
Its roughly 44 I believe if you child is over a year, you get an extra 10 if under.
you will recieve around 拢64 this is what i recieve as a single parent on income support
http://www.entitledto.co.uk/ this is a great website - very helpfull!
a million dollars
Can the death of parent to a young child cause their growth do decrease?
I was ten when my mother passed away. I was bout five feet four inches and i havn't grown much at all since and i'm now almost seventeen.Can the death of parent to a young child cause their growth do decrease?
It may have had something to do with it if you stopped eating after your mother passed away.
Most likely you probable started your period early and your growth stopped.
It may have had something to do with it if you stopped eating after your mother passed away.
Most likely you probable started your period early and your growth stopped.
How many ER visits did you have as a first-time parent?
When my first child swallowed a penny, I took him to the ER.
When my second child swallowed a penny, I waited for it to pass.
When my third child swallowed a penny, I took it out of his allowance.How many ER visits did you have as a first-time parent?
LOL!! mines 7 months old and i've been there twice lol... your question is hilariousHow many ER visits did you have as a first-time parent?
LOL Oh I know that feeling. With my daughter, my first, I took her whenever the least little thing went wrong, now that I am on my third I am a lot more relaxed.
Had the penny thing happen with my first and second, my third isn't to the moving around on his own point yet but I am waiting for it.
With my daughter, she did have a rather big fright when she was around 7 going on 8. She decided to move some of her posters around on her walls and I had told her to wait till I could help her. She didn't and all the sudden I heard her scream. I ran into her room and she looked at me terrified. I asked her what was wrong, she said she had swallowed a tack. I asked her how. Apparently she had been holding it in hr mouth while she moved it to another point on her wall. She had slipped and swallowed it.
We rushed her to the hospital, afraid that the tack would puncture her digestive track. They took us right back and did an X-ray to see where it was. When they developed it, they brought it to us to see. It was just like something you would see on TV. There, perfectly shown, a push pin tack in her stomach. She pointed at it and went - Yup,.there it is, it is has a red top on it.
The doctor told us to just watch her for a couple of days and if it didn't pass they would remove it. Thankfully it passed without problem and her father asked for an wallet sized picture of the X-ray to carry in his wallet in case people didn't believe it.
LOL That is so true. As we get comfortable as parents we usually wait just a while longer.
My first was in the ER a lot due to asthma attacks, ear tubes and tonsils.
My second was extremely healthy.
My 3rd had surgery at 2 months of age and then was healthy till about a month ago at age 10. Now we've been in the ER 6x in a month, in the hospital 3 days and at countless doctors. *sigh* Can't wait till this is over.
LoL, my daughter swallowed a penny at 1 1/2 years old and my significant other took her to the emergency room. Several hundred dollars, and two x-rays later, she finally passed it. Now it is in her scrapbook, labeled as the ';world's most expensive penny.';
We've had 3 of them. the first one was a viable reason. my son had croup and his doc at the time wasn't being thorough so took him to the ER and they helped tremendously.
the second time was me not knowing.. my son had a pretty high fever.. nothing that needed to go to the hospital about but i didn't know it could affect his breathing when sleeping... so when he feel a sleep he started taking these big rapid breathes, defiantly out of the ordinary.
the third time was a disaster. when putting my sons ear drops in he moved and got in his eyes.. OMG!!! the worse thing i've ever been thru in my life.. i just got chills.. my poor son and the thought that i did it ripped at my heart.. they flushed his eye for a half a f**ckin hour with saline or whatever... i was a wreck.. he was screaming so bad and they were pullin at his eye.. OMG... thinking about it again i'm ready to cry... ughhh.. luckily he was fine.
Too cute, loved it. As for me with my son I was there quite a few times. He was always getting into things he wasn't suppose to. He still bears the scar from when he jumped hit the top of his head on a metal pole. Did the marble up the nose - that one was tough. But we have all survived. As for my daughter (second baby) only when she got older - tonsillitis.
HA HA HA, That was funny!
Um...my son went to the hospital cause he was very sick with a high temp...he was about 5 mo old,
When he was 1, he was hospitalized cause he was breathing hard and I took him to the Dr thinking it was just a cold again and the Dr rushed him to the hospital cause he thought he pneumonia...turned out it was his broncials and has had respitory problems ever since...he is on a nebulizer...not quite asthma...must might as well be...he's 4 now...
my 2nd is never sick, she is healthy as a horse
Lol. Cute story.
My daughter is 1 and we've taken her to the ER over ';nothing'; a few times. It is scary when you are a new parent. Now that she is older I am more relaxed and realize she isn't going to die from a papercut.
Haha!! That's cute!
So far as first time parents to an 8 month old little girl we have been to the E/R four times in 4 months! She has had Salmonella, pinkeye, and MRSA. I am hoping that we don't darken those e/r doors for a long long time to come!
LOL! I am with you on that one.
I have 2 children. When my oldest was a baby, we probably went to the ER 5-6 times (at least!) his first year. My youngest is 9 months old and we've only gone once.
that was hilarious. thanks for the laugh. as a parent of a 2 year old, we have had zero trips, but many close calls. we try not to freak out about anything.
haha thats funny.
I was living with my mother when I had my daughter so basically my mom was my ER. She stopped me whenever I had a ';Freakin out'; moment. I learned alot from my mother ( ssshhh.. don't tell her that! lol )
I have never been to the ER. Luckily my fiance's friend is an EMT. My daughter swallowed a foreign object ( we still don't know what it was) and he took care of it. Gotta know the right people.
~~LMAO...So Funny and SO TRUE!!!~~
But in my reality...I am NOT a Panicky Mother...I have had 4 kids and I can honestly say we only go to the ER when BLOOD IS SPURTING or a BONE IS STICKING OUT OF THEIR SKIN...
Plenty!!!!!!!! it's a 24/7 job. be safe with your children's.Good Luck
What is with your family and penny consumption? I am not a parent, I am a kid.
when your fourth child swallowed a penny you put him in a bank...especially in this economy. LOL
LOL......love it.
I think I was at the emergency room probably 5 times in the first 12 months.......I have learned a lot in that time!
2x
bladder infection
and cat bite
no pennies but we did go to the ER with 3 out of 4 kids
Once, she had a stomach virus and a high fever.
LOL That sounds about right!
But *knocks on wood* so far we haven't been to the ER, he's 2.
From birth until age 8, about 5 or 6 times
None
I've had 4, and he's not even here yet!
Seriously, all three of your kids swallowed a penny?stella mccartney
When my second child swallowed a penny, I waited for it to pass.
When my third child swallowed a penny, I took it out of his allowance.How many ER visits did you have as a first-time parent?
LOL!! mines 7 months old and i've been there twice lol... your question is hilariousHow many ER visits did you have as a first-time parent?
LOL Oh I know that feeling. With my daughter, my first, I took her whenever the least little thing went wrong, now that I am on my third I am a lot more relaxed.
Had the penny thing happen with my first and second, my third isn't to the moving around on his own point yet but I am waiting for it.
With my daughter, she did have a rather big fright when she was around 7 going on 8. She decided to move some of her posters around on her walls and I had told her to wait till I could help her. She didn't and all the sudden I heard her scream. I ran into her room and she looked at me terrified. I asked her what was wrong, she said she had swallowed a tack. I asked her how. Apparently she had been holding it in hr mouth while she moved it to another point on her wall. She had slipped and swallowed it.
We rushed her to the hospital, afraid that the tack would puncture her digestive track. They took us right back and did an X-ray to see where it was. When they developed it, they brought it to us to see. It was just like something you would see on TV. There, perfectly shown, a push pin tack in her stomach. She pointed at it and went - Yup,.there it is, it is has a red top on it.
The doctor told us to just watch her for a couple of days and if it didn't pass they would remove it. Thankfully it passed without problem and her father asked for an wallet sized picture of the X-ray to carry in his wallet in case people didn't believe it.
LOL That is so true. As we get comfortable as parents we usually wait just a while longer.
My first was in the ER a lot due to asthma attacks, ear tubes and tonsils.
My second was extremely healthy.
My 3rd had surgery at 2 months of age and then was healthy till about a month ago at age 10. Now we've been in the ER 6x in a month, in the hospital 3 days and at countless doctors. *sigh* Can't wait till this is over.
LoL, my daughter swallowed a penny at 1 1/2 years old and my significant other took her to the emergency room. Several hundred dollars, and two x-rays later, she finally passed it. Now it is in her scrapbook, labeled as the ';world's most expensive penny.';
We've had 3 of them. the first one was a viable reason. my son had croup and his doc at the time wasn't being thorough so took him to the ER and they helped tremendously.
the second time was me not knowing.. my son had a pretty high fever.. nothing that needed to go to the hospital about but i didn't know it could affect his breathing when sleeping... so when he feel a sleep he started taking these big rapid breathes, defiantly out of the ordinary.
the third time was a disaster. when putting my sons ear drops in he moved and got in his eyes.. OMG!!! the worse thing i've ever been thru in my life.. i just got chills.. my poor son and the thought that i did it ripped at my heart.. they flushed his eye for a half a f**ckin hour with saline or whatever... i was a wreck.. he was screaming so bad and they were pullin at his eye.. OMG... thinking about it again i'm ready to cry... ughhh.. luckily he was fine.
Too cute, loved it. As for me with my son I was there quite a few times. He was always getting into things he wasn't suppose to. He still bears the scar from when he jumped hit the top of his head on a metal pole. Did the marble up the nose - that one was tough. But we have all survived. As for my daughter (second baby) only when she got older - tonsillitis.
HA HA HA, That was funny!
Um...my son went to the hospital cause he was very sick with a high temp...he was about 5 mo old,
When he was 1, he was hospitalized cause he was breathing hard and I took him to the Dr thinking it was just a cold again and the Dr rushed him to the hospital cause he thought he pneumonia...turned out it was his broncials and has had respitory problems ever since...he is on a nebulizer...not quite asthma...must might as well be...he's 4 now...
my 2nd is never sick, she is healthy as a horse
Lol. Cute story.
My daughter is 1 and we've taken her to the ER over ';nothing'; a few times. It is scary when you are a new parent. Now that she is older I am more relaxed and realize she isn't going to die from a papercut.
Haha!! That's cute!
So far as first time parents to an 8 month old little girl we have been to the E/R four times in 4 months! She has had Salmonella, pinkeye, and MRSA. I am hoping that we don't darken those e/r doors for a long long time to come!
LOL! I am with you on that one.
I have 2 children. When my oldest was a baby, we probably went to the ER 5-6 times (at least!) his first year. My youngest is 9 months old and we've only gone once.
that was hilarious. thanks for the laugh. as a parent of a 2 year old, we have had zero trips, but many close calls. we try not to freak out about anything.
haha thats funny.
I was living with my mother when I had my daughter so basically my mom was my ER. She stopped me whenever I had a ';Freakin out'; moment. I learned alot from my mother ( ssshhh.. don't tell her that! lol )
I have never been to the ER. Luckily my fiance's friend is an EMT. My daughter swallowed a foreign object ( we still don't know what it was) and he took care of it. Gotta know the right people.
~~LMAO...So Funny and SO TRUE!!!~~
But in my reality...I am NOT a Panicky Mother...I have had 4 kids and I can honestly say we only go to the ER when BLOOD IS SPURTING or a BONE IS STICKING OUT OF THEIR SKIN...
Plenty!!!!!!!! it's a 24/7 job. be safe with your children's.Good Luck
What is with your family and penny consumption? I am not a parent, I am a kid.
when your fourth child swallowed a penny you put him in a bank...especially in this economy. LOL
LOL......love it.
I think I was at the emergency room probably 5 times in the first 12 months.......I have learned a lot in that time!
2x
bladder infection
and cat bite
no pennies but we did go to the ER with 3 out of 4 kids
Once, she had a stomach virus and a high fever.
LOL That sounds about right!
But *knocks on wood* so far we haven't been to the ER, he's 2.
From birth until age 8, about 5 or 6 times
None
I've had 4, and he's not even here yet!
Seriously, all three of your kids swallowed a penny?
What is the youngest age you could see yourself being a parent at?
note: YOURSELF. not people in general, yourself. money, schol, etc. is not to be considered here. I am talking about maturity level.What is the youngest age you could see yourself being a parent at?
Maturity-wise? About 15.What is the youngest age you could see yourself being a parent at?
I was 19 when I got pregnant 20 when I had her and I was mature enough. I think I could have handled it if i was younger, I pretty much raised my younger brothers and sisters, but I wouldn't have liked it like i do now though. I was mature enough to do it, but now that I know what I know now I am glad that I didn't have one sooner. My age was perfect for me to start a family.
oh right, well im pregnant now and im 18 and i believe i am fully capable.
My 7 month old niece lives with me for 6 out of 7 days a week, and i live in my own house with my fiance earning £25,000 a year.
I believe in both levels of maturity and finance i am capable :)
Probably 14 or 15, more or less. (Maturity wise) I've been told I'm very very mature for my age. I can be more mature than some college students.
But if I were to take all the money, school, college, and diapers into consideration, I'd have to be at least 22.
15 is when I really got on the ball with maturity. 14 was iffy, still wasn't quite there. For me it would have been 15.
Me personally, I don't even think I was mature enough when I had my child at 22! To think 14 or 16 is crazy because I was very immature and not ready for sex let alone a baby.
I think that 30 was when I finally matured. Everyone is different.
Any ';mature'; person would realize that they need a job, be able to drive to take their child to the doctors, and a good education before they are ready to have a child.
So when you get to that point, then maybe you are ready.
i would say 28-30 is the best age. u should be far in a career by then and u should have saved enough to start a family. so 28-30. the youngest would be 26, by then u should be adult enough to take care of yourself and your child.
Maturity wise I could be a mommy now. I wouldn't have the money (I'm 14) but I would have the knowledge and abilities to make do for me and my child.
um...i'm pretty mature, but i plan to go to college and get my masters..so if i had to have a kid during that time i guess i would just want to be out of highschool..maybe 18..ya that's the youngest for me
18 That's when I went into the service. Grew up, EXPRESS! 37 years later, I've retired, raised 7 children, seen the birth of 3 grandchildren, seen most of the world and grew a grey beard.
I'm 14 and can see myself being a parents, but that is so not possible seeing that I'm waiting until after marriage.
I was 10 yrs old mature enough 2 take care of my mom she neede help then when I was 13 I was taking care of special needs kids. off and on till I moved.
J J
maturity wise 15. im only 15 but i know im responsible enuff to be a father. not like id want to be a dad at 15 tho lol
16 years old
19-27 atleast.
20
Maturity-wise? About 15.What is the youngest age you could see yourself being a parent at?
I was 19 when I got pregnant 20 when I had her and I was mature enough. I think I could have handled it if i was younger, I pretty much raised my younger brothers and sisters, but I wouldn't have liked it like i do now though. I was mature enough to do it, but now that I know what I know now I am glad that I didn't have one sooner. My age was perfect for me to start a family.
oh right, well im pregnant now and im 18 and i believe i am fully capable.
My 7 month old niece lives with me for 6 out of 7 days a week, and i live in my own house with my fiance earning £25,000 a year.
I believe in both levels of maturity and finance i am capable :)
Probably 14 or 15, more or less. (Maturity wise) I've been told I'm very very mature for my age. I can be more mature than some college students.
But if I were to take all the money, school, college, and diapers into consideration, I'd have to be at least 22.
15 is when I really got on the ball with maturity. 14 was iffy, still wasn't quite there. For me it would have been 15.
Me personally, I don't even think I was mature enough when I had my child at 22! To think 14 or 16 is crazy because I was very immature and not ready for sex let alone a baby.
I think that 30 was when I finally matured. Everyone is different.
Any ';mature'; person would realize that they need a job, be able to drive to take their child to the doctors, and a good education before they are ready to have a child.
So when you get to that point, then maybe you are ready.
i would say 28-30 is the best age. u should be far in a career by then and u should have saved enough to start a family. so 28-30. the youngest would be 26, by then u should be adult enough to take care of yourself and your child.
Maturity wise I could be a mommy now. I wouldn't have the money (I'm 14) but I would have the knowledge and abilities to make do for me and my child.
um...i'm pretty mature, but i plan to go to college and get my masters..so if i had to have a kid during that time i guess i would just want to be out of highschool..maybe 18..ya that's the youngest for me
18 That's when I went into the service. Grew up, EXPRESS! 37 years later, I've retired, raised 7 children, seen the birth of 3 grandchildren, seen most of the world and grew a grey beard.
I'm 14 and can see myself being a parents, but that is so not possible seeing that I'm waiting until after marriage.
I was 10 yrs old mature enough 2 take care of my mom she neede help then when I was 13 I was taking care of special needs kids. off and on till I moved.
J J
maturity wise 15. im only 15 but i know im responsible enuff to be a father. not like id want to be a dad at 15 tho lol
16 years old
19-27 atleast.
20
How much should I charge for a 6 month old each day. Parent is only using me 2 times a week.?
Where I live home daycare costs about $40/day.How much should I charge for a 6 month old each day. Parent is only using me 2 times a week.?
for a 6 month old I would charge 30-40. I once charged a girl only 60 a week for a infant, and guess what, she didn't pay on time or sometimes at all. this was 5 days a week for about 10 hours a day so if you do the math, I am telling you this cause I don't want you to think you have to ';be nice'; cause everytime I have been ';nice'; I have been ';screwed over';How much should I charge for a 6 month old each day. Parent is only using me 2 times a week.?
10 dollars no more just a baby
I charge $30 per day ($150 per week). It depends on where you live. Call around and ask the going rate.
20 to 30 dollars
My daycare lady charged $35/day... I think you could probably charge $40/day.
If you are going to their home and babysitting all day by yourself, I suggest no less than $10/hr. It really depends on your credentials though.
for a 6 month old I would charge 30-40. I once charged a girl only 60 a week for a infant, and guess what, she didn't pay on time or sometimes at all. this was 5 days a week for about 10 hours a day so if you do the math, I am telling you this cause I don't want you to think you have to ';be nice'; cause everytime I have been ';nice'; I have been ';screwed over';How much should I charge for a 6 month old each day. Parent is only using me 2 times a week.?
10 dollars no more just a baby
I charge $30 per day ($150 per week). It depends on where you live. Call around and ask the going rate.
20 to 30 dollars
My daycare lady charged $35/day... I think you could probably charge $40/day.
If you are going to their home and babysitting all day by yourself, I suggest no less than $10/hr. It really depends on your credentials though.
During WWII what would happen to Jews who only had one Jewish parent?
Were Jews who only had one Jewish parent treated the same as Jews where both parents were Jewish? My mother is fully Jewish and my father is a Swedish gentile. My own daughter and I both look pretty ';Aryan';, but would we still be killed like any other Jew if we lived in Nazi occupied Europe?During WWII what would happen to Jews who only had one Jewish parent?
According to the Nuremberg Laws passed by Hitler, you were considered to be Jewish if you had 3 or more Jewish grandparents.During WWII what would happen to Jews who only had one Jewish parent?
Under the Nuremberg Laws of 1935, a Jew was defined as anyone who had 3 or more Jewish grandparents.
This was the ONLY criterion for deciding who was Jewish and who wasn't.
What you looked like had nothing to do with it.
So, if 3 or more of your grandparents were Jewish, so were you and you would be targeted for extermination.Less than 3 Jewish grandparents, and you were safe.
Here's your answer:
www.exposingchristianity.com
I think the info you seek is here.
The Nuremberg race laws were uncompromisable. If three of your grandparents were Jews, then all their grandchildren were too. Since you have 1/2 of ancestry Jewish, than you will be certainly hunted and sent to labor camp and later to concentration camp. You could not even qualify under the mixed race, mischling, which gave many people with slight Jewish ancestry to escape the transport, especially for these who felt to be German. Mischling in the rest of the occupied Europe did suffer persecution and death at higher rate than rest of the population. Many people in Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia were sent to camp only for being married to someone who was partial Jewish ancestry, which caught many in surprise since people originally did not believe that the Nuremberg race laws applied to them as well. There are cases of famous people who wanted to relief persecution of the mischling by marring them, yet later they were sent with their spouse to camp.
My great grandmother was killed at he beginning of WWII and my grand aunt went to camp for being 1/2 Jewish. One of my parent had 1/4 of Jewish ancestry during WWII and the Nuremberg laws was applied as well, but under term of the mischling, which is someone of mixed race. Any case, my parent is blond, blue eyed Nordic looking, but returned from camp permanently disabled. The ';pure'; Aryan ancestry was possible after four generation, which would mean, I would not qualify under Nuremberg race laws, but my kids would. Be glad that we are not living at these horrible years!
still murdered!!!!1 Jewish grandparent was enough to be labelled a Jew in Nazi Germany!read about Raoul Wallenberg a Gentile Swedish diplomat of partial Jewish descent who rescued thousands of Jews, then later disappeared thought sent to a prison camp by the U.S.S.R government that disaproved of his actions
Maybe this is why Hitler committed suicide in the end, considering he was partly Jewish himself.
The whole idea of killing the jews was that so that they could not cross contaminate their blood with the Arian race(Whhite German, etc) so the whole idea was to rid them all, genocide is the word that I am looking for, if they found out that you had a jewish parent(half jewish) you would be sent to a concentration camp but if you were half jewish and it did not say that on your papers then they could not prove it
According to the Nuremberg Laws passed by Hitler, you were considered to be Jewish if you had 3 or more Jewish grandparents.During WWII what would happen to Jews who only had one Jewish parent?
Under the Nuremberg Laws of 1935, a Jew was defined as anyone who had 3 or more Jewish grandparents.
This was the ONLY criterion for deciding who was Jewish and who wasn't.
What you looked like had nothing to do with it.
So, if 3 or more of your grandparents were Jewish, so were you and you would be targeted for extermination.Less than 3 Jewish grandparents, and you were safe.
Here's your answer:
www.exposingchristianity.com
I think the info you seek is here.
The Nuremberg race laws were uncompromisable. If three of your grandparents were Jews, then all their grandchildren were too. Since you have 1/2 of ancestry Jewish, than you will be certainly hunted and sent to labor camp and later to concentration camp. You could not even qualify under the mixed race, mischling, which gave many people with slight Jewish ancestry to escape the transport, especially for these who felt to be German. Mischling in the rest of the occupied Europe did suffer persecution and death at higher rate than rest of the population. Many people in Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia were sent to camp only for being married to someone who was partial Jewish ancestry, which caught many in surprise since people originally did not believe that the Nuremberg race laws applied to them as well. There are cases of famous people who wanted to relief persecution of the mischling by marring them, yet later they were sent with their spouse to camp.
My great grandmother was killed at he beginning of WWII and my grand aunt went to camp for being 1/2 Jewish. One of my parent had 1/4 of Jewish ancestry during WWII and the Nuremberg laws was applied as well, but under term of the mischling, which is someone of mixed race. Any case, my parent is blond, blue eyed Nordic looking, but returned from camp permanently disabled. The ';pure'; Aryan ancestry was possible after four generation, which would mean, I would not qualify under Nuremberg race laws, but my kids would. Be glad that we are not living at these horrible years!
still murdered!!!!1 Jewish grandparent was enough to be labelled a Jew in Nazi Germany!read about Raoul Wallenberg a Gentile Swedish diplomat of partial Jewish descent who rescued thousands of Jews, then later disappeared thought sent to a prison camp by the U.S.S.R government that disaproved of his actions
Maybe this is why Hitler committed suicide in the end, considering he was partly Jewish himself.
The whole idea of killing the jews was that so that they could not cross contaminate their blood with the Arian race(Whhite German, etc) so the whole idea was to rid them all, genocide is the word that I am looking for, if they found out that you had a jewish parent(half jewish) you would be sent to a concentration camp but if you were half jewish and it did not say that on your papers then they could not prove it
If I am filing for disability can I become a foster parent?
My main disability is anxiety I am ok when I am at home or with family but when I go out or when I am by myself I have panic attacks. Does anybody know of anybody on disability payments who foster parent?If I am filing for disability can I become a foster parent?
You cannot be disqualified from foster-care because you have a disability but you can be required to be evaluated for the anxiety and panic attacks if they present a problem with handling or taking care of foster kids who also have serious mental and emotional problems themselves. You will need to contact an agency in your area that does licensing for foster-care parents. They will be able to let you know how to go about being licensed which requires a thorough background and fingerprint check of everyone in the household 18yrs an over, credit and financial statements earnings as well as expenses, a home study of everyone living in the home, home and auto insurance coverage, and a home inspection, etc.If I am filing for disability can I become a foster parent?
There is no ';one'; criteria for becoming a foster parent. There are certain requirements one must meet but those can vary slightly county to county.
The following links provide some basic info but you should contact your county's Department of Human Services. They will answer many of your questions over the phone. Your disability CAN affect your eligibility. It has nothing to do with discrimination, it has to do with your overall ability and preparedness to care for a foster child.
If your anxiety/disability is so crippling that it keeps you from leaving the house, this of course could be a problem regarding your abilities meet the needs and appropriately care for a child.
http://www.families4kids.org/fcbecome.ph鈥?/a>
http://adoption.about.com/od/bystate/Fos鈥?/a>
Yes, you can't be discriminated against for being disabled. While some children may not be suitable for your condition, there are many that would be more than happy to have you. Good luck!
%26lt;%26lt;foster and adoptive mommy to 3.
You cannot be disqualified from foster-care because you have a disability but you can be required to be evaluated for the anxiety and panic attacks if they present a problem with handling or taking care of foster kids who also have serious mental and emotional problems themselves. You will need to contact an agency in your area that does licensing for foster-care parents. They will be able to let you know how to go about being licensed which requires a thorough background and fingerprint check of everyone in the household 18yrs an over, credit and financial statements earnings as well as expenses, a home study of everyone living in the home, home and auto insurance coverage, and a home inspection, etc.If I am filing for disability can I become a foster parent?
There is no ';one'; criteria for becoming a foster parent. There are certain requirements one must meet but those can vary slightly county to county.
The following links provide some basic info but you should contact your county's Department of Human Services. They will answer many of your questions over the phone. Your disability CAN affect your eligibility. It has nothing to do with discrimination, it has to do with your overall ability and preparedness to care for a foster child.
If your anxiety/disability is so crippling that it keeps you from leaving the house, this of course could be a problem regarding your abilities meet the needs and appropriately care for a child.
http://www.families4kids.org/fcbecome.ph鈥?/a>
http://adoption.about.com/od/bystate/Fos鈥?/a>
Yes, you can't be discriminated against for being disabled. While some children may not be suitable for your condition, there are many that would be more than happy to have you. Good luck!
%26lt;%26lt;foster and adoptive mommy to 3.
I am a single parent and was self employeed last year how do i file my taxes? will i recieve a return?
My mother also lives with me and she recieved social security beneifits should I claim head of household or should she?I am a single parent and was self employeed last year how do i file my taxes? will i recieve a return?
Since you were self-employed, you will need to file 1040 with Schedule C. You will need your gross receipts and expenses from your business. You will also have to use Schedule SE to find your self employment tax, i.e. the unemployment and social security taxes that are normally split between the employer and employee.
The rules for Head of Household are complicated. One of you has to be able to claim the other as a dependent. You will probably file Head of Household for you and your child and your mother will file Single. Here is an article explaining the whole HoH mess. http://www.internet-taxprep.com/plindex.鈥?/a>
The easiest way to figure this stuff out is to use an on-line tax program. Also, you can see how much you are getting back before you pay.
I like this one because it donates part of your fee to charity.
http://www.internet-taxprep.com/hopeworl鈥?/a>
or
http://www.internet-taxprep.com/wichitas鈥?/a>
But, don't use turbotax; they sometimes get your numbers wrong.I am a single parent and was self employeed last year how do i file my taxes? will i recieve a return?
You should file as head of household, if you provided more than half support to your mother.
Generally, employees have SS and Medicare tax, as well as federal and state taxes deducted from their paychecks. The employer also pays SS and Medicare tax on the employer. Since you are your own boss, you will have to pay SS and Medicare tax twice. However, you can deduct reasonable business expenses. It is hard to say if you will get a refund, but probably not.
If you made $500,000 and didn't pay any taxes, you can forget about a refund.
Since you were self-employed, you will need to file 1040 with Schedule C. You will need your gross receipts and expenses from your business. You will also have to use Schedule SE to find your self employment tax, i.e. the unemployment and social security taxes that are normally split between the employer and employee.
The rules for Head of Household are complicated. One of you has to be able to claim the other as a dependent. You will probably file Head of Household for you and your child and your mother will file Single. Here is an article explaining the whole HoH mess. http://www.internet-taxprep.com/plindex.鈥?/a>
The easiest way to figure this stuff out is to use an on-line tax program. Also, you can see how much you are getting back before you pay.
I like this one because it donates part of your fee to charity.
http://www.internet-taxprep.com/hopeworl鈥?/a>
or
http://www.internet-taxprep.com/wichitas鈥?/a>
But, don't use turbotax; they sometimes get your numbers wrong.I am a single parent and was self employeed last year how do i file my taxes? will i recieve a return?
You should file as head of household, if you provided more than half support to your mother.
Generally, employees have SS and Medicare tax, as well as federal and state taxes deducted from their paychecks. The employer also pays SS and Medicare tax on the employer. Since you are your own boss, you will have to pay SS and Medicare tax twice. However, you can deduct reasonable business expenses. It is hard to say if you will get a refund, but probably not.
If you made $500,000 and didn't pay any taxes, you can forget about a refund.
Can i donate my eggs even though I have an adopted parent?
I want to donate my eggs, but my mother was adopted, will I still be accepted as a donor?Can i donate my eggs even though I have an adopted parent?
Yes you will. Your parental background has nothing to do with it. I think the only time you won't be able to is if your a convicted criminal but even then I don't think they'll say no. Good luck for the future and possible donor.stella mccartney
Yes you will. Your parental background has nothing to do with it. I think the only time you won't be able to is if your a convicted criminal but even then I don't think they'll say no. Good luck for the future and possible donor.
Is it okay for a step child to disrespect the step-parent?
After all, that person is not your own blood right? So who is she/he to tell you what to do?Is it okay for a step child to disrespect the step-parent?
NO, be above it,
If your step parent is bothering you, stay away from him or her, to make and keep peace in the family,eventually, you will have a family of your own and this won't matter at all.
IF you are a step parent, STOP THE CRAP AND GROW UP
Back off the kid,
MIs it okay for a step child to disrespect the step-parent?
NO--- I AM A STEP PARENT RAISING A STEP CHILD. THERE HAS TO BE A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF RESPECT ON BOTH SIDES TO MAKE IT WORK....AND WHAT OF YOUR PARENT THAT IS WITH YOUR STEP PARENT...SHOULDN'T YOU AND YOUR STEP PARENT TR4Y TO GET ALONG FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR BLOOD PARENT???? MY SUGGESTION IS STOP THINKING ONLY OF YOURSELF !!!!!
Your child should should respect ALL adults not just their bio parents. My half bro got his but chewed out by our mamma any time he was fool enough to smart off to my daddy.
I'm a step parent. And i deserve as much respect as any one in their lives. Regardless if i'm blood related. It's not blood that brought us together, it's love.
Step parents are extreamly special people, there aren't many in this world who are nice, and want step kids for the simple fact that it's a whole case of bagage that not everyone can handle.
And by your thoughts, wouldn't that mean you are also disrespectful to teachers, strangers in public and any others who tell you to behave.
He or She is the person your mother or father decieded to bring in to your lifes because they felt that you would benifit from them being around. That the person can enrich your life as much as you can enrich theirs.
no it is not okay for the step child to be desrespectful to the stepparent...and if you live in their house..you respect them..no if ands or buts...if you dont like it..go live with your other parent...
Is not okay for the child to disrespect the new parent, To begin the new parent is now part of the family, the parent deserve respect just by the fact that he is a person..
no, it is not right. the step parent is a person of authority. he/she married one of your parents, when you r married with someone they become partners (for life sopposedly).
he/she is not your real parent, but she does have a say in what you do or not do over her house.
I'm a step parent, and I'm just as involved in my step son's life, if not moreso, than his biomom. I help with afterschool care, go to all the games (mom does not), buy gifts, cook meals, and help with homework. I believe that I deserve respect. It's not about blood; it's about love. I love my stepson, and I believe my actions show it.
It's never okay to disrespect anyone, no matter their relation or lack of relation to you. I don't disrespect my stepson, and he does not disrespect me.
If you are having problems with a step parent, maybe you need to make an effort to resolve it. Take stock in what she truly does for you and how much concern she shows for your wellbeing. You might find that if your honest with yourself, your step parent is not getting enough credit after all.
the parent not the spouse should reprimand the child.
No more than they have the right to behave badly towards their actual parent. Unless, of course, you treat them any differently to a child of your own, in which case what goes around comes around.
I treat my children and my step-children equally. This is more than my step-children's nirth mother does since she expects the 12yo to take responsibility for her 14yo brother (he has mild Asperger's) and do his chores etc as well as her own. I also behave the same towards the children's friends when they come round. It seems to work for us - the house is always full of kids.
It's not okay for ANY child to disrespect ANY adult. Sounds like mom %26amp; dad need to have a conversation with their kids about respect in general. You should probably be there for the conversation too.
My boyfriend and I had to have this conversation with his older son. He's been disrespecting his parents, me, his teachers...and it needs to stop.
I've been taught to respect everyone. No matter who they are.
However, with my step mother who treats myself and my sister like something she has trodden on it's hard to show respect but of course we do as we were brought up correctly. She of course loves her two children she has had with my father, but no way does she treat us all equally (which to an extent i agree as they are her blood children) but even though they get treated differently it is very hard to respect her when she goes over board when it comes to parenting, her smacking (spanking) gets way out of control, and some times i need to stand up to her to too make her see what she is doing!
She also has little digs at me and my sister..and who is she to treat us like that! So what she is married to my dad, doesn't mean she can treat us like crap. We get along sometimes... but others I have to stay out of her way to avoid the tension... we have never full on argued as my dad would go balistic on me (wonderful family I have lol) so to avoid a slip of the tounge I leave the room... which is especilaly hard when I dont want to leave my little sisters who are only 3 and 6 !
Any whoo.... :) lol.. of course they should respect anyone but that is not always possible.
They shouldnt show no respect to them just because they are the step-parent but neither should they deal with everything bad that is thrown at them. :]
No. Most of the people in life who tell you what to do aren't your own blood. Didn't your parent (own blood) tell you to do what step-parent says or at least to get along with him/her? I've never seen a child truly respect his parent while simultaneously disrespecting the step one.
Until that person hurts you or molests you or your parent, you need to give them the benefit of the doubt in terms of doing what they say. Also, doing what someone says in the short run, like sitting down for a particular meal, does not mean that you've given up all rights to disobey later. Perhaps your parent would like a little peace--give some by not being a jerk at every opportunity.
NO! It is never ok. The child should respect the adult no matter who it is?
No- your parent chose to love this person- and you need to quit being a little brat cause mommy and daddy aren't getting back together and that's not the new mommy or daddy's fault. Like it or not- this person deserves your respect- what are your other options- quit coming to see your parent?
I don't think it's okay for anyone to disrespect anyone. When my ex and/or I remarry, my kids won't ';get to'; disrespect their stepparents. And I'm not going to remarry a person who would disrespect my kids.
It's not because they're the ';steps';, it's because that's just not how you treat people.
no it's not, but with kids having divorce issues and anger, it happens.
no its not right to disrespect
No....They became blood once either your mom or dad married them. So you may feel like you shouldn't have to listen to them but once your biological parent's come home the consequence maybe worse then what step-mom or step-dad were going to do.
It's not okay for any child to disrespect anyone.
You have a lot of growing up to do. A step-parent isn't there to take the place of your real parent; however, step-parents do have authoritative positions.
I would say it depends on how long the step child has known the step parent and how well they get along together. If a step child has had a step parent for almost his/her entire life, there is no reason to disrespect.
NO, be above it,
If your step parent is bothering you, stay away from him or her, to make and keep peace in the family,eventually, you will have a family of your own and this won't matter at all.
IF you are a step parent, STOP THE CRAP AND GROW UP
Back off the kid,
MIs it okay for a step child to disrespect the step-parent?
NO--- I AM A STEP PARENT RAISING A STEP CHILD. THERE HAS TO BE A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF RESPECT ON BOTH SIDES TO MAKE IT WORK....AND WHAT OF YOUR PARENT THAT IS WITH YOUR STEP PARENT...SHOULDN'T YOU AND YOUR STEP PARENT TR4Y TO GET ALONG FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR BLOOD PARENT???? MY SUGGESTION IS STOP THINKING ONLY OF YOURSELF !!!!!
Your child should should respect ALL adults not just their bio parents. My half bro got his but chewed out by our mamma any time he was fool enough to smart off to my daddy.
I'm a step parent. And i deserve as much respect as any one in their lives. Regardless if i'm blood related. It's not blood that brought us together, it's love.
Step parents are extreamly special people, there aren't many in this world who are nice, and want step kids for the simple fact that it's a whole case of bagage that not everyone can handle.
And by your thoughts, wouldn't that mean you are also disrespectful to teachers, strangers in public and any others who tell you to behave.
He or She is the person your mother or father decieded to bring in to your lifes because they felt that you would benifit from them being around. That the person can enrich your life as much as you can enrich theirs.
no it is not okay for the step child to be desrespectful to the stepparent...and if you live in their house..you respect them..no if ands or buts...if you dont like it..go live with your other parent...
Is not okay for the child to disrespect the new parent, To begin the new parent is now part of the family, the parent deserve respect just by the fact that he is a person..
no, it is not right. the step parent is a person of authority. he/she married one of your parents, when you r married with someone they become partners (for life sopposedly).
he/she is not your real parent, but she does have a say in what you do or not do over her house.
I'm a step parent, and I'm just as involved in my step son's life, if not moreso, than his biomom. I help with afterschool care, go to all the games (mom does not), buy gifts, cook meals, and help with homework. I believe that I deserve respect. It's not about blood; it's about love. I love my stepson, and I believe my actions show it.
It's never okay to disrespect anyone, no matter their relation or lack of relation to you. I don't disrespect my stepson, and he does not disrespect me.
If you are having problems with a step parent, maybe you need to make an effort to resolve it. Take stock in what she truly does for you and how much concern she shows for your wellbeing. You might find that if your honest with yourself, your step parent is not getting enough credit after all.
the parent not the spouse should reprimand the child.
No more than they have the right to behave badly towards their actual parent. Unless, of course, you treat them any differently to a child of your own, in which case what goes around comes around.
I treat my children and my step-children equally. This is more than my step-children's nirth mother does since she expects the 12yo to take responsibility for her 14yo brother (he has mild Asperger's) and do his chores etc as well as her own. I also behave the same towards the children's friends when they come round. It seems to work for us - the house is always full of kids.
It's not okay for ANY child to disrespect ANY adult. Sounds like mom %26amp; dad need to have a conversation with their kids about respect in general. You should probably be there for the conversation too.
My boyfriend and I had to have this conversation with his older son. He's been disrespecting his parents, me, his teachers...and it needs to stop.
I've been taught to respect everyone. No matter who they are.
However, with my step mother who treats myself and my sister like something she has trodden on it's hard to show respect but of course we do as we were brought up correctly. She of course loves her two children she has had with my father, but no way does she treat us all equally (which to an extent i agree as they are her blood children) but even though they get treated differently it is very hard to respect her when she goes over board when it comes to parenting, her smacking (spanking) gets way out of control, and some times i need to stand up to her to too make her see what she is doing!
She also has little digs at me and my sister..and who is she to treat us like that! So what she is married to my dad, doesn't mean she can treat us like crap. We get along sometimes... but others I have to stay out of her way to avoid the tension... we have never full on argued as my dad would go balistic on me (wonderful family I have lol) so to avoid a slip of the tounge I leave the room... which is especilaly hard when I dont want to leave my little sisters who are only 3 and 6 !
Any whoo.... :) lol.. of course they should respect anyone but that is not always possible.
They shouldnt show no respect to them just because they are the step-parent but neither should they deal with everything bad that is thrown at them. :]
No. Most of the people in life who tell you what to do aren't your own blood. Didn't your parent (own blood) tell you to do what step-parent says or at least to get along with him/her? I've never seen a child truly respect his parent while simultaneously disrespecting the step one.
Until that person hurts you or molests you or your parent, you need to give them the benefit of the doubt in terms of doing what they say. Also, doing what someone says in the short run, like sitting down for a particular meal, does not mean that you've given up all rights to disobey later. Perhaps your parent would like a little peace--give some by not being a jerk at every opportunity.
NO! It is never ok. The child should respect the adult no matter who it is?
No- your parent chose to love this person- and you need to quit being a little brat cause mommy and daddy aren't getting back together and that's not the new mommy or daddy's fault. Like it or not- this person deserves your respect- what are your other options- quit coming to see your parent?
I don't think it's okay for anyone to disrespect anyone. When my ex and/or I remarry, my kids won't ';get to'; disrespect their stepparents. And I'm not going to remarry a person who would disrespect my kids.
It's not because they're the ';steps';, it's because that's just not how you treat people.
no it's not, but with kids having divorce issues and anger, it happens.
no its not right to disrespect
No....They became blood once either your mom or dad married them. So you may feel like you shouldn't have to listen to them but once your biological parent's come home the consequence maybe worse then what step-mom or step-dad were going to do.
It's not okay for any child to disrespect anyone.
You have a lot of growing up to do. A step-parent isn't there to take the place of your real parent; however, step-parents do have authoritative positions.
I would say it depends on how long the step child has known the step parent and how well they get along together. If a step child has had a step parent for almost his/her entire life, there is no reason to disrespect.
Is it appropriate to say you are a parent in an interview if it will keep you from looking lazy?
So I graduated from college about a year and a half ago and while in school I had a baby. After I graduated I dedicated myself to my child and now that he's two I'm ready to go into the workforce. The problem is I have been going to interviews and when asked what have I been doing for the last two years I'm left with a dilemna. Should I say I had a child and have been dedicating myself to him? I know it's not appropriate to talk about parenthood in an interview, but not working for a couple years makes me look lazy and questions my work ethic. Any interviewers out there that can give me advice. Thanks!Is it appropriate to say you are a parent in an interview if it will keep you from looking lazy?
Of course you should! If you've got a child it isn't going to be a secret from work! It's appropriate to say so whether it keeps you from looking lazy or not - it's an explanation of your past two years, not an excuse for them. No, it's not appropriate to talk about it as work experience - of course not, it isn't relevant to the job. But all you need to do, hun, is say ONCE that you're getting back to work after a child. That's it, nuff said - they'll understand that you've been at home with the baby?! Even if they haven't got kids themselves (and some of them definitely will) or know anyone who has, they know that if you're at home with a baby you're not going to be working.
There is no dilemma, hun. Say you had a baby. And DON'T sound apologetic about it!!!Is it appropriate to say you are a parent in an interview if it will keep you from looking lazy?
Of course you need to explain your absence in the workforce! Just explain that you stayed home to raise your child. People do understand.
not only will telling them that, will you seem not lazy, but you're responsible, you have management skills, you're a multi tasker, and the list goes on...
parenting indeed is a job all on its own.
Yes, definitely tell them about your child--and proudly!
No, do not tell them that you had a child and have been staying home to care for him. Tell them that you took some time off to help your family or that you were volunteering for a while or that you were just working on your own projects.
Telling them that you had a child and stayed home to care for them is not going to endear you to a potential employer. It sucks and it's sexism at its worst but they will not see you working hard to raise your child. They will see you as someone who will have to take more time off from work whenever the child is sick or possibly leave for an extended period of time if you happen to become pregnant again.
I don't even wear my wedding ring to interviews. Be careful.
Best of luck!
Peace,
Jenn
Just tell the truth, that u have a two year old and you have been home raising the child. This will make you look even
more responsible cause raising a child is a lot harder than a job or an interview. Think positive and i hope you have a good
babysitter to watch your 2 yr. old.
Continue to be honest you'll find something. And it will be right for you and your child when you do.
Best of Luck.
Don't feel ashamed of it. You could talk about what skills you have learned by being a stay at home mom like patience, also remember a stay at home mom works the equivalence of two full time jobs.
if you are married, say, we started a family, no biggie. if not, don't mention it. Grown ups have a hard time with kids that are having babies with no fathers and they won't hire irresponsible people. say you traveled or were remodeling your house.
I'd say you missed the point(next answerer down) If you say, I have a two yr old, the next question may be, what does your husband do? That's not illegal once you put it out there. What will you say? If you lie, then eventually they will know, if you are hired. If you tell the truth, you are very likely not going to get the job. This is not about being PC, it's about getting a job. think outside the box of your head!
LAZY? Is that what motherhood is to you? Have you been a ';lazy'; mother? I bet not! I've been a stay at home mom myself for the past 2 years, and I am also considering going back into the workforce. Granted, life as a Mom it gets monotonous, but we are the hardest working people there are. We devote our entire beings to our babies. We sacrificed ourselves to our children. It's a 24/7 ';job';. Anyone who can't respect that doesn't deserve your time. Good luck to you, and NEVER let anyone tell you that you are lazy!!!.
A lot of women are discriminated against because they are mothers. Some employers believe that a mother, especially one of younger children, will miss more work and won't be as reliable as a woman that doesn't have any children. It's not right, but we live in the real world, not the right world. In an interview/application if you ever are asked if you have children, the answer is NO.
I'm not an interviewer but a stay at home(for the moment) mother.
I think being a stay at home parent is enough of a job in itself. And I dont think it makes you lazy either (most people who arent parents dont realise what it involves.)
Just be confident and tell them you were spending invaluable time with your child. Having that time out of work or study may actually make you a better worker, because you will be looking foward to it more.
Good luck!
Being a stay at home mom is most definitley a full time job, and yes. When they ask about the gap, you can simply say something like ';While I was in college, my son was born, once I graduated I wanted to take some time for him, and am now ready to re-enter the work force';
I can't believe people would actually not tell a prospective employer about a child or would take off their wedding rings for an interview. Do interviewers not get married and have families? If you got the job it would mean you could not mention either the child or your husband to anyone and if anyone found out instead of discrimination laws being on your side it could be that your employer feels you have not been honest and uses that as a reason to dismiss you. Parenting skills are up there with the best of them and even being happily married!! Be proud, open and honest. As an interviewer I would worry if I discovered someone had deliberately hidden this sort of information.
yes you should tell them what else are you going to say that would make any sense. don't get into detail or they will think you are obsessed with your child(aren't we all though) and will want to miss work for every little thing. you may want to say i had a baby 2 years ago and after i finished school i decide to stay home with him for awhile. that will make a point that you had the baby while in school and still managed to graduate. so you wont be distracted at work.
I guess it's appropriate to say that but if it's an interview for a job that you really want, I recommend you don't because sometimes the interviewer can see if you're starting to doze off or slack off. If the interviewer asks you a type of question that involves with parenting or some sort then that's when I think it's very appropriate.
Of course you should! If you've got a child it isn't going to be a secret from work! It's appropriate to say so whether it keeps you from looking lazy or not - it's an explanation of your past two years, not an excuse for them. No, it's not appropriate to talk about it as work experience - of course not, it isn't relevant to the job. But all you need to do, hun, is say ONCE that you're getting back to work after a child. That's it, nuff said - they'll understand that you've been at home with the baby?! Even if they haven't got kids themselves (and some of them definitely will) or know anyone who has, they know that if you're at home with a baby you're not going to be working.
There is no dilemma, hun. Say you had a baby. And DON'T sound apologetic about it!!!Is it appropriate to say you are a parent in an interview if it will keep you from looking lazy?
Of course you need to explain your absence in the workforce! Just explain that you stayed home to raise your child. People do understand.
not only will telling them that, will you seem not lazy, but you're responsible, you have management skills, you're a multi tasker, and the list goes on...
parenting indeed is a job all on its own.
Yes, definitely tell them about your child--and proudly!
No, do not tell them that you had a child and have been staying home to care for him. Tell them that you took some time off to help your family or that you were volunteering for a while or that you were just working on your own projects.
Telling them that you had a child and stayed home to care for them is not going to endear you to a potential employer. It sucks and it's sexism at its worst but they will not see you working hard to raise your child. They will see you as someone who will have to take more time off from work whenever the child is sick or possibly leave for an extended period of time if you happen to become pregnant again.
I don't even wear my wedding ring to interviews. Be careful.
Best of luck!
Peace,
Jenn
Just tell the truth, that u have a two year old and you have been home raising the child. This will make you look even
more responsible cause raising a child is a lot harder than a job or an interview. Think positive and i hope you have a good
babysitter to watch your 2 yr. old.
Continue to be honest you'll find something. And it will be right for you and your child when you do.
Best of Luck.
Don't feel ashamed of it. You could talk about what skills you have learned by being a stay at home mom like patience, also remember a stay at home mom works the equivalence of two full time jobs.
if you are married, say, we started a family, no biggie. if not, don't mention it. Grown ups have a hard time with kids that are having babies with no fathers and they won't hire irresponsible people. say you traveled or were remodeling your house.
I'd say you missed the point(next answerer down) If you say, I have a two yr old, the next question may be, what does your husband do? That's not illegal once you put it out there. What will you say? If you lie, then eventually they will know, if you are hired. If you tell the truth, you are very likely not going to get the job. This is not about being PC, it's about getting a job. think outside the box of your head!
LAZY? Is that what motherhood is to you? Have you been a ';lazy'; mother? I bet not! I've been a stay at home mom myself for the past 2 years, and I am also considering going back into the workforce. Granted, life as a Mom it gets monotonous, but we are the hardest working people there are. We devote our entire beings to our babies. We sacrificed ourselves to our children. It's a 24/7 ';job';. Anyone who can't respect that doesn't deserve your time. Good luck to you, and NEVER let anyone tell you that you are lazy!!!.
A lot of women are discriminated against because they are mothers. Some employers believe that a mother, especially one of younger children, will miss more work and won't be as reliable as a woman that doesn't have any children. It's not right, but we live in the real world, not the right world. In an interview/application if you ever are asked if you have children, the answer is NO.
I'm not an interviewer but a stay at home(for the moment) mother.
I think being a stay at home parent is enough of a job in itself. And I dont think it makes you lazy either (most people who arent parents dont realise what it involves.)
Just be confident and tell them you were spending invaluable time with your child. Having that time out of work or study may actually make you a better worker, because you will be looking foward to it more.
Good luck!
Being a stay at home mom is most definitley a full time job, and yes. When they ask about the gap, you can simply say something like ';While I was in college, my son was born, once I graduated I wanted to take some time for him, and am now ready to re-enter the work force';
I can't believe people would actually not tell a prospective employer about a child or would take off their wedding rings for an interview. Do interviewers not get married and have families? If you got the job it would mean you could not mention either the child or your husband to anyone and if anyone found out instead of discrimination laws being on your side it could be that your employer feels you have not been honest and uses that as a reason to dismiss you. Parenting skills are up there with the best of them and even being happily married!! Be proud, open and honest. As an interviewer I would worry if I discovered someone had deliberately hidden this sort of information.
yes you should tell them what else are you going to say that would make any sense. don't get into detail or they will think you are obsessed with your child(aren't we all though) and will want to miss work for every little thing. you may want to say i had a baby 2 years ago and after i finished school i decide to stay home with him for awhile. that will make a point that you had the baby while in school and still managed to graduate. so you wont be distracted at work.
I guess it's appropriate to say that but if it's an interview for a job that you really want, I recommend you don't because sometimes the interviewer can see if you're starting to doze off or slack off. If the interviewer asks you a type of question that involves with parenting or some sort then that's when I think it's very appropriate.
What are some well known specific examples of parent/child role reversal?
Like a celebrity example, maybe?What are some well known specific examples of parent/child role reversal?
Hmm...i guess kids taking care of the parents. I watch this show True Blood and one of the peoples mom is a drunk, and the daughter always has to take care of her. Thats the only example i could think of.What are some well known specific examples of parent/child role reversal?
Parents having children make decisions that are for adults to make.
Parents taking kids money for own needs.....
This is a good question - but it's a bummer one, so I'll leave it at those two things.
i dont know. off top my head i would say
perhaps this answer deserves yhe best answer
Hmm...i guess kids taking care of the parents. I watch this show True Blood and one of the peoples mom is a drunk, and the daughter always has to take care of her. Thats the only example i could think of.What are some well known specific examples of parent/child role reversal?
Parents having children make decisions that are for adults to make.
Parents taking kids money for own needs.....
This is a good question - but it's a bummer one, so I'll leave it at those two things.
i dont know. off top my head i would say
perhaps this answer deserves yhe best answer
Any way to make myself INDEPENDENT without my parent's permission?
Any way to make myself INDEPENDENT without my parent's permission.
Cuz as I know , in my city - San Jose, both my parent AND me have to sign something , so that im not dependent anymore.
My problem is my parent doesn't want me become independent. But because of my bad relationship with my step-mom and my REAL dad , i really wanna move out, live by myself .
So is there any way to make myself independent without my parent signatures ?Any way to make myself INDEPENDENT without my parent's permission?
Please keep on living with parents , and try to respect them , this will surly benifit you.Any way to make myself INDEPENDENT without my parent's permission?
Social Services,
tell them your uncomfortable living there.
problem solved
Cuz as I know , in my city - San Jose, both my parent AND me have to sign something , so that im not dependent anymore.
My problem is my parent doesn't want me become independent. But because of my bad relationship with my step-mom and my REAL dad , i really wanna move out, live by myself .
So is there any way to make myself independent without my parent signatures ?Any way to make myself INDEPENDENT without my parent's permission?
Please keep on living with parents , and try to respect them , this will surly benifit you.Any way to make myself INDEPENDENT without my parent's permission?
Social Services,
tell them your uncomfortable living there.
problem solved
Can an underage person in ontario schedule a doctor's appointment without the knowledge of their parent?
i think i have teen depression, but i ned to know for sure without telling my parents. is this possible to do?Can an underage person in ontario schedule a doctor's appointment without the knowledge of their parent?
Just call the Dr. and ask. If they say you can't, you don't have to tell them who you are. Also, your school guidance office may have some advice for you.
Just call the Dr. and ask. If they say you can't, you don't have to tell them who you are. Also, your school guidance office may have some advice for you.
Do you feel like going crazy when your parent talk too much about ur studies?
One of my teacher always say, just ignore them; they can really make you feel a bit worthless sometime.Do you feel like going crazy when your parent talk too much about ur studies?
its not only my parents, my grandparents are worse... they're like ';its so importants for you, you have to get all your work out of your way now....'; both my grandparents and parents talk like they dont want me to have my social life. I usualy try telling them that I concentrate enough on my studies and that if I have major assignments or tests coming up, then i'll focus more. My parents kinda calmed down over it but my grandoarents are still a pain!!!Do you feel like going crazy when your parent talk too much about ur studies?
As a parent it is our duty to give the life lessons necessary for our children to succeed. Repetition builds retention. Eventually our children will hear what we are saying and get the message.
A teacher should never undermine the authority of a parent and if she/he is doing so then the teacher is overstepping their bounds. When the teacher is taking full responsibility for the welfare of that child from clothing,medical care, food, housing etc... then they can say ignore the person who sweats blood for the student. Until then they are a paycheck teacher who only has the responsibility of educating that child for approx. 1 hr and even that time is not solely spent on any particular student but among 20-30 students.
Will that teacher be providing for that student once he/she has completed H.S. ? Hardly. The teacher won't even look back because she will be too busy teaching the next group of students to ignore their parent(s) while that previous year's student is left floundering and clueless as to what they will do with their lives.stella mccartney
its not only my parents, my grandparents are worse... they're like ';its so importants for you, you have to get all your work out of your way now....'; both my grandparents and parents talk like they dont want me to have my social life. I usualy try telling them that I concentrate enough on my studies and that if I have major assignments or tests coming up, then i'll focus more. My parents kinda calmed down over it but my grandoarents are still a pain!!!Do you feel like going crazy when your parent talk too much about ur studies?
As a parent it is our duty to give the life lessons necessary for our children to succeed. Repetition builds retention. Eventually our children will hear what we are saying and get the message.
A teacher should never undermine the authority of a parent and if she/he is doing so then the teacher is overstepping their bounds. When the teacher is taking full responsibility for the welfare of that child from clothing,medical care, food, housing etc... then they can say ignore the person who sweats blood for the student. Until then they are a paycheck teacher who only has the responsibility of educating that child for approx. 1 hr and even that time is not solely spent on any particular student but among 20-30 students.
Will that teacher be providing for that student once he/she has completed H.S. ? Hardly. The teacher won't even look back because she will be too busy teaching the next group of students to ignore their parent(s) while that previous year's student is left floundering and clueless as to what they will do with their lives.
In MI how old do you have to be to get your nose pierced with a parent?
Hi. I'm planning on getting my nose pierced professionally this year when i turn 14. in MI (michigan) is that allowed or do you have to be older? and yes my parents said if it was allowed in the state i could do it.In MI how old do you have to be to get your nose pierced with a parent?
Any age is fine as long as your parents are with you :)In MI how old do you have to be to get your nose pierced with a parent?
its allowed. ur parent just has 2 be there with u
Any age is fine as long as your parents are with you :)In MI how old do you have to be to get your nose pierced with a parent?
its allowed. ur parent just has 2 be there with u
Does the person that comes with you to get your belly pierced have to be your parent?
Or can it be an older sibling, friend, or family member.
I will appreciate any answer, just not those of scorn or dislike of my question.Does the person that comes with you to get your belly pierced have to be your parent?
you need someone that over the age of 18 or 21 im not quite sure but you do need an adult there they dont have to be your parents but some palors will ask that you be over that age alsoDoes the person that comes with you to get your belly pierced have to be your parent?
It has to be a parent or guardian.
no it has to be a parent or your guardian, with
a birth certificate of you.
I will appreciate any answer, just not those of scorn or dislike of my question.Does the person that comes with you to get your belly pierced have to be your parent?
you need someone that over the age of 18 or 21 im not quite sure but you do need an adult there they dont have to be your parents but some palors will ask that you be over that age alsoDoes the person that comes with you to get your belly pierced have to be your parent?
It has to be a parent or guardian.
no it has to be a parent or your guardian, with
a birth certificate of you.
What are Marxism Sociologist views on single-parent families?
What are Marxism Sociologist views on single-parent families?What are Marxism Sociologist views on single-parent families?
striving for excellence with state intervention to enable the child to excel in such a controlled state where every individual counts. no loss as compared to a western liberal kid!
striving for excellence with state intervention to enable the child to excel in such a controlled state where every individual counts. no loss as compared to a western liberal kid!
Parent wont fill in financial details for me to get into university?
Im meant to start university in september , my mum wont fill in her finincial detail in the form,so i can get my student loan and Maintenace loan for university what should i do?Parent wont fill in financial details for me to get into university?
Why is she refusing?? I would call the financial aid office at your school and tell them that your parents are not cooperating in your decision to attend school and they wont fill out the FAFSA form. You might be able to get by that, you may have to move out of your home and away to school but you should get money to cover your cost of living, and in return... your mother wont be able to file you as a dependent on her taxes. Tell her that you intend to go to school with or without help. This is sad that she is holding you back, but this could be simple miscommuncation..... you dont tell why.Parent wont fill in financial details for me to get into university?
Fill out everything except the financial info. Then ask her to just fill it in and seal up the envelope. Some parents don't like their children to see this info.
Why is she refusing?? I would call the financial aid office at your school and tell them that your parents are not cooperating in your decision to attend school and they wont fill out the FAFSA form. You might be able to get by that, you may have to move out of your home and away to school but you should get money to cover your cost of living, and in return... your mother wont be able to file you as a dependent on her taxes. Tell her that you intend to go to school with or without help. This is sad that she is holding you back, but this could be simple miscommuncation..... you dont tell why.Parent wont fill in financial details for me to get into university?
Fill out everything except the financial info. Then ask her to just fill it in and seal up the envelope. Some parents don't like their children to see this info.
What's the advantage of having a parent that doesnt know how to read or write?
I just cant find a silver lining in this situation.What's the advantage of having a parent that doesnt know how to read or write?
They won't read your notes or text messages MUAHAHAHAHAHAWhat's the advantage of having a parent that doesnt know how to read or write?
Don't think there is one...if they cant read though maybe they couldve put all of their efforts into another subject and could be an expert in their field??! or maybe not!
Cant check h/m. Also cant get directions without getting lost.
Nothing.
lots of material as a stand up comedian when you get older
You will be happy to hand in your grades.
nothing what so ever
Neither can I
They are easy to make fun of?
We could talk dirty on the phone the whole night........
They won't read your notes or text messages MUAHAHAHAHAHAWhat's the advantage of having a parent that doesnt know how to read or write?
Don't think there is one...if they cant read though maybe they couldve put all of their efforts into another subject and could be an expert in their field??! or maybe not!
Cant check h/m. Also cant get directions without getting lost.
Nothing.
lots of material as a stand up comedian when you get older
You will be happy to hand in your grades.
nothing what so ever
Neither can I
They are easy to make fun of?
We could talk dirty on the phone the whole night........
What is the most annoying kid show you have to watch now that you're a parent?
I think the doodlebops are annoying. What show annoys you the most? What kids show do you like? I like charlie and lola lolWhat is the most annoying kid show you have to watch now that you're a parent?
YO GABBA GABBA OMG, is that guy on crack or what? And who the heck do they get to actually be on the show, they must like be serving mandatory community service or something because that is the only way anyone I know would ever be on that show!
Like..well, Diego isn't bad, at least it seems normal even if I do have to watch it over and over and over. What is the most annoying kid show you have to watch now that you're a parent?
I have to disagree with you and my 4 yr old would also. The doodle bops, Hip Hop Harry, Imagination Movers and Yo Gabba Gabba are auto tuned on our tv. those are the faves for the morning along with Higglytown Heroes.
The ones I dread to watch are Spongebob, Jimmy Neutron and Fairly Odd Parents.
The most annoying show I think is Spongebob! I have 3 boys and they think it is the funniest show. I won't let them watch it when I'm in the house, but my husband doesn't mind it so he lets them. Ughh It's sooo annoying!!!
I don't mind watching the suite life of zach and cody or Drake and Josh.
for a while my daughter was into wonder pets, i HATE the stupid duck! but she doesn't watch that now, she watches almost anything, i refuse to watch yo gabba gabba (whatever its called), but 99% of the time she watches dora, which gets old, but its not too bad
everything on the cbeebies channel!!
i find myself watching the bloody telly even when they go down for a nap... and i know all the words!! its stupid!!
mum of 3
30wks 4 days pregnant with #4
^oof teletubbies definitly remember those and im glad they have faded into oblivion.
Wonderpets is by far the worst kids show out there these days, yo gabba gabba is a close second.
Yo Gabba Gabba, Night Garden, Barney, Four Squares
yo gabba gabba or whatever you call it. (even though i'm still preggo) I just don't understand why a grown man wears a spandex-ish outfit on a kids show... ughhhh.. creepy!
I love the Wiggles! We took our son to see them in concert twice!!
My most hated back in the day was Telletubbies! (Anybody remember that them?)
I couldn't stand ';Caillou'; (man, what a whiny kid!). I liked Kipper and I even get a kick out of Spongebob sometimes.
calliou, by far
and to add on: i like fairly odd parents. haha
can't stand wonderpets, but i like handy manny
Barney and the power Rangers Did It In for Me ...Love Pokemon and hip hop Harry
Suite life of Zach and Cody
i cant stand ben10
my kid won't sit and watch telly.
thankfully!
I can't stand wonderpets and i carly but I like spongebob.stella mccartney
YO GABBA GABBA OMG, is that guy on crack or what? And who the heck do they get to actually be on the show, they must like be serving mandatory community service or something because that is the only way anyone I know would ever be on that show!
Like..well, Diego isn't bad, at least it seems normal even if I do have to watch it over and over and over. What is the most annoying kid show you have to watch now that you're a parent?
I have to disagree with you and my 4 yr old would also. The doodle bops, Hip Hop Harry, Imagination Movers and Yo Gabba Gabba are auto tuned on our tv. those are the faves for the morning along with Higglytown Heroes.
The ones I dread to watch are Spongebob, Jimmy Neutron and Fairly Odd Parents.
The most annoying show I think is Spongebob! I have 3 boys and they think it is the funniest show. I won't let them watch it when I'm in the house, but my husband doesn't mind it so he lets them. Ughh It's sooo annoying!!!
I don't mind watching the suite life of zach and cody or Drake and Josh.
for a while my daughter was into wonder pets, i HATE the stupid duck! but she doesn't watch that now, she watches almost anything, i refuse to watch yo gabba gabba (whatever its called), but 99% of the time she watches dora, which gets old, but its not too bad
everything on the cbeebies channel!!
i find myself watching the bloody telly even when they go down for a nap... and i know all the words!! its stupid!!
mum of 3
30wks 4 days pregnant with #4
^oof teletubbies definitly remember those and im glad they have faded into oblivion.
Wonderpets is by far the worst kids show out there these days, yo gabba gabba is a close second.
Yo Gabba Gabba, Night Garden, Barney, Four Squares
yo gabba gabba or whatever you call it. (even though i'm still preggo) I just don't understand why a grown man wears a spandex-ish outfit on a kids show... ughhhh.. creepy!
I love the Wiggles! We took our son to see them in concert twice!!
My most hated back in the day was Telletubbies! (Anybody remember that them?)
I couldn't stand ';Caillou'; (man, what a whiny kid!). I liked Kipper and I even get a kick out of Spongebob sometimes.
calliou, by far
and to add on: i like fairly odd parents. haha
can't stand wonderpets, but i like handy manny
Barney and the power Rangers Did It In for Me ...Love Pokemon and hip hop Harry
Suite life of Zach and Cody
i cant stand ben10
my kid won't sit and watch telly.
thankfully!
I can't stand wonderpets and i carly but I like spongebob.
How do u cope with being a single parent?
i go to school from 8-12 then i go to work then try to come home and take care of my lil girl some times it hard how
do i find time to give my daughter that she want without getting
strested out.How do u cope with being a single parent?
Let me tell you, I am a single mother AND an Active duty Army soldier. I have already had to leave my daughter for an entire year and during that time whe was will a friend. My mother past away when I was 19 and because of my sister's work scheduling she couldn't care for my daughter. Number one, make every little minute count. I bring my daughter to day care evry morning at 5:30 am and pick her up at 6pm, we have our best conversations in the car on the ride home. I also devote at least one hour to what we call ';Mommy and me'; time when we play games, read books or just watch a movie together. That is her time and her time only, i don't answer the phone, check my emails, I only interact with her. We also do something on the weekends together. Number two, build your support system, wheather it be friends or family members, you will need a break and don't feel guilty about taking one. I also do play dates with other single moms and while the kids are playing, we are unwinding and discussing our issues and finding some solutions. You will be stressed, just remember, it is not your daughter fault and do not take it out on her. If I have a bad day at work, I might drive around and get my head together before I pick up my daughter. I hope this works for you and I wish you luck, motherhood is a tough job even if you are not single parenting.How do u cope with being a single parent?
You are doing a very hard job! Being a single Mom is not easy but you can do it. I can only offer you this small piece of advice. Do all that you can no more no less, the rest will fall into place. Look for help when you need it. No expects you to do everything.
how do you cope with everything else that thrown in your life?
perserverance, courage, and hope
be strong.
just do what you can and just keep resuring her that you love her and plenty of cuddles and that your trying your best thats all she needs is your love
You just take it one day at a time. I know that sounds cliche but if you don't, you will get overwhelmed.
Just do the best that you can, everday day, and keep telling your self that you are doing a great job!
Don't be afraid to ask for help
its not easy but with time and love for ur child it can be done. i am a single parent for almost 10 years it was hard but i worked and went to school still. U have to do what u have to do just be strong. u can do it
It's hard. And you think to yourself, I'm not spending enough time with my baby girl. But you have to work through it. Keep telling your daughter that you love her and that you are working so that she can have a good life and whatever time you can give her, enjoy every moment. Any time I have time with my daughter, i tell her I love you all the time and kiss her on the cheek or forhead. :) you know.....
I work from 8am-7pm everyday, she's in daycare from 7-5 and home with my parents until i get home. You know. I feel what you are saying. Gotta take it one step at a time.
letz chat
i will tell u everything
Hey my love; sorry to burst your bubble but as a parent you will always be stressed out..Just remember take time to breathe.. and look @ her beautiful little face and see how happy she is to see you.. you are doing a wonderful job and i am so so so proud of you for taking your responsibilities as a single mother.. Remember that God is always there and He would not give you more that what you can handle... You can do it, think about it God is there for you to turn to just ask Him for the strength you need to go to school, go to work and to give you that love and strength you need to be there for her.. She will also see what you do for her as she grows up.. i love you mija
always remember that i am here for you ..
love you
Tia Jessica
have breakfast and dinner with her and just have her around when you're doing stuff around the house. just the time being around ehr will help
do i find time to give my daughter that she want without getting
strested out.How do u cope with being a single parent?
Let me tell you, I am a single mother AND an Active duty Army soldier. I have already had to leave my daughter for an entire year and during that time whe was will a friend. My mother past away when I was 19 and because of my sister's work scheduling she couldn't care for my daughter. Number one, make every little minute count. I bring my daughter to day care evry morning at 5:30 am and pick her up at 6pm, we have our best conversations in the car on the ride home. I also devote at least one hour to what we call ';Mommy and me'; time when we play games, read books or just watch a movie together. That is her time and her time only, i don't answer the phone, check my emails, I only interact with her. We also do something on the weekends together. Number two, build your support system, wheather it be friends or family members, you will need a break and don't feel guilty about taking one. I also do play dates with other single moms and while the kids are playing, we are unwinding and discussing our issues and finding some solutions. You will be stressed, just remember, it is not your daughter fault and do not take it out on her. If I have a bad day at work, I might drive around and get my head together before I pick up my daughter. I hope this works for you and I wish you luck, motherhood is a tough job even if you are not single parenting.How do u cope with being a single parent?
You are doing a very hard job! Being a single Mom is not easy but you can do it. I can only offer you this small piece of advice. Do all that you can no more no less, the rest will fall into place. Look for help when you need it. No expects you to do everything.
how do you cope with everything else that thrown in your life?
perserverance, courage, and hope
be strong.
just do what you can and just keep resuring her that you love her and plenty of cuddles and that your trying your best thats all she needs is your love
You just take it one day at a time. I know that sounds cliche but if you don't, you will get overwhelmed.
Just do the best that you can, everday day, and keep telling your self that you are doing a great job!
Don't be afraid to ask for help
its not easy but with time and love for ur child it can be done. i am a single parent for almost 10 years it was hard but i worked and went to school still. U have to do what u have to do just be strong. u can do it
It's hard. And you think to yourself, I'm not spending enough time with my baby girl. But you have to work through it. Keep telling your daughter that you love her and that you are working so that she can have a good life and whatever time you can give her, enjoy every moment. Any time I have time with my daughter, i tell her I love you all the time and kiss her on the cheek or forhead. :) you know.....
I work from 8am-7pm everyday, she's in daycare from 7-5 and home with my parents until i get home. You know. I feel what you are saying. Gotta take it one step at a time.
letz chat
i will tell u everything
Hey my love; sorry to burst your bubble but as a parent you will always be stressed out..Just remember take time to breathe.. and look @ her beautiful little face and see how happy she is to see you.. you are doing a wonderful job and i am so so so proud of you for taking your responsibilities as a single mother.. Remember that God is always there and He would not give you more that what you can handle... You can do it, think about it God is there for you to turn to just ask Him for the strength you need to go to school, go to work and to give you that love and strength you need to be there for her.. She will also see what you do for her as she grows up.. i love you mija
always remember that i am here for you ..
love you
Tia Jessica
have breakfast and dinner with her and just have her around when you're doing stuff around the house. just the time being around ehr will help
What would the jail time be for a parent who beat a child(teen years) to near point of death?
Attempt murder. Blunt object.
I need to know. thx.What would the jail time be for a parent who beat a child(teen years) to near point of death?
It would be 5-35 years depending on EXACT ELY what age was the teen, you would have to check your laws to see what is legal age for sex, for a teen to think without consent. That kind of stuff, most places it 16, so if the teen were under 16, more jail time, they would try to get you with attempted murder instead of anything else because it will put you away longer.If the teen was over 16, and you still did it, kid is taken away from you for good, and you will get 5-35, either way, if the teen was to say 18, and they started the fight with you, THEN you cansay that you were defending yourself, but still if its a jury they might ask the question to their selves, why would they need to beat the own child to the near point of death. Doesnt really matter what you do and plea, you will still get 5-35. life if the teen dies later and it is a result from the past. The only way you could get out of it is if the teen had a gun and you had to do it and if you didnt know it was him/her at first. SEe YA
I need to know. thx.What would the jail time be for a parent who beat a child(teen years) to near point of death?
It would be 5-35 years depending on EXACT ELY what age was the teen, you would have to check your laws to see what is legal age for sex, for a teen to think without consent. That kind of stuff, most places it 16, so if the teen were under 16, more jail time, they would try to get you with attempted murder instead of anything else because it will put you away longer.If the teen was over 16, and you still did it, kid is taken away from you for good, and you will get 5-35, either way, if the teen was to say 18, and they started the fight with you, THEN you cansay that you were defending yourself, but still if its a jury they might ask the question to their selves, why would they need to beat the own child to the near point of death. Doesnt really matter what you do and plea, you will still get 5-35. life if the teen dies later and it is a result from the past. The only way you could get out of it is if the teen had a gun and you had to do it and if you didnt know it was him/her at first. SEe YA
Does anybody know the web site for creating the dog's pedigree with the pictures of parent, grandparents atc.
It should include the pictures of all the dogs in pedigree, also the names and titels.Does anybody know the web site for creating the dog's pedigree with the pictures of parent, grandparents atc.
www.pedigreedatabase.com There are numerous dog breeds to choose from. If the parents of your dog are not in the database, then you will have to enter all of the info in yourself to put them in the database along with pictures.Does anybody know the web site for creating the dog's pedigree with the pictures of parent, grandparents atc.
no, soz!
www.pedigreedatabase.com There are numerous dog breeds to choose from. If the parents of your dog are not in the database, then you will have to enter all of the info in yourself to put them in the database along with pictures.Does anybody know the web site for creating the dog's pedigree with the pictures of parent, grandparents atc.
no, soz!
Do you have to adopt a child already living with you if you aren't the parent?
I'm writing a story and this is a question I need an answer to. If the birth parent allows their child to live with another adult, but nothing is legalized, is it still necessary? And if so, what is the process?Do you have to adopt a child already living with you if you aren't the parent?
A parent can allow their child to stay with anyone they want, with permission. However, if the caretaker wanted to be able to do things like authorize medical care for the child or enroll the child in school, they would need to seek to become the child's official legal guardians-- not necessarily adopt.
Laws vary by area on procedure for this stuff. The first step would be contacting a family law attorney, but what happens after depends on the rules in the state/country where the story is set.Do you have to adopt a child already living with you if you aren't the parent?
if the child is not adopted, then the child will still belong to the birth parents, so the other adult can't act on behalf of the child unless the parent authorize the other adult to become a legal guardian.
A parent can allow their child to stay with anyone they want, with permission. However, if the caretaker wanted to be able to do things like authorize medical care for the child or enroll the child in school, they would need to seek to become the child's official legal guardians-- not necessarily adopt.
Laws vary by area on procedure for this stuff. The first step would be contacting a family law attorney, but what happens after depends on the rules in the state/country where the story is set.Do you have to adopt a child already living with you if you aren't the parent?
if the child is not adopted, then the child will still belong to the birth parents, so the other adult can't act on behalf of the child unless the parent authorize the other adult to become a legal guardian.
Is there a website where you can combine parent pics to see what your baby will look like?
ive seen computer programs that do this kind of stuff, but they're all like 60$ and i just want to see what a kid will look like with me and my wife. i know its inaccurate, but it sounds fun. oh, and if theres one for free that would be nice too. lolIs there a website where you can combine parent pics to see what your baby will look like?
http://www.makemebabies.com/
http://www.makemebabies.com/
If you become a parent or if you are a parent, what characteristics would you hope your kids to inherate?
if you become a parent or if you are a parent, what characteristics would you hope your kids to inherate from you?If you become a parent or if you are a parent, what characteristics would you hope your kids to inherate?
Integrity, a willingness and ability to learn, Love of family and knowledge of what it means...
determination when reaching goals.If you become a parent or if you are a parent, what characteristics would you hope your kids to inherate?
honestly i hope my kids take after there dad, he is much more level headed than i am, and has a much better sence of humor than i do. i am stubborn and yes i will admit it. lol
to never use drugs.put tatoos. do prostetution. and have sex out of wedlock...
to have a strong personallity and lots of respect for themselfs...
common sense
My charming/dashing good looks :)
The ability to spell ';inherit.';stella mccartney
Integrity, a willingness and ability to learn, Love of family and knowledge of what it means...
determination when reaching goals.If you become a parent or if you are a parent, what characteristics would you hope your kids to inherate?
honestly i hope my kids take after there dad, he is much more level headed than i am, and has a much better sence of humor than i do. i am stubborn and yes i will admit it. lol
to never use drugs.put tatoos. do prostetution. and have sex out of wedlock...
to have a strong personallity and lots of respect for themselfs...
common sense
My charming/dashing good looks :)
The ability to spell ';inherit.';
In North Carolina, is there an age for a child or teen to decide which parent they want to live with?
(when parents are divorcing) Also, can a parent get full custody of children before the divorce has taken place if the parents are living separately?In North Carolina, is there an age for a child or teen to decide which parent they want to live with?
No specific age to my knowledge...only how the court perceives your maturity in determining your reason for one over the other!
No specific age to my knowledge...only how the court perceives your maturity in determining your reason for one over the other!
If you are a full time step parent please tell me how do you find it?
If your step child is same gender as you does it create unhealthy competition over your partner? What's hers or his relationship like with half brothers and sisters? What was it like when the first one was born?If you are a full time step parent please tell me how do you find it?
I hated my stepmother for a long time. When my father remarried I was only 4 but found every way I could to get them separated. I kept it in my head that she was there just to steal him away from me. They had my brother when I was 6 and my sister when I was 9. My relationship with them was really rocky at first but I grew to love them. I didn't want anything to do with them because they were apart of her and I was worried that they would try to take my place. I soon realized though that they weren't going anywhere and today I love them more then ever. My sister is now having my first nephew and I couldn't be happier. As for my step mom, she is the greatest.If you are a full time step parent please tell me how do you find it?
I don't find myself competing for my partner's affection or attention with my stepdaughter. We are all aware of the difference between an adult's relationship with another adult and a parent's relationship with their child. The feelings behind both are so very different that I can't imagine having a problem with this. I am not seeking a parent in my husband. Neither he or his daughter is seeking a romantic relationship with each other. We all know who we are - parent, child, partner.
My stepdaughter was not living with us full time when the little ones were born. She was 8 yrs old when the first was born %26amp; lived with mom during the week, dad every other weekend %26amp; half of the summer %26amp; school holidays.
We made an effort to present the pregnancy to her as a positive for our family %26amp; in her life. We made it into an adventure that our family (including her) were embarking on %26amp; included her in all of the excitement. We also made an effort to keep her place in our family intact %26amp; important.
She's living with us 24/7, for the past couple years. She's 16 now %26amp; has a normal big sister relationship with both of the little kids. She's closer to her little sister, but I think that's more to do with their individual personalities %26amp; her personal stage in life than anything else.
My husband and I each had 2 when we married, both a boy and girl. Our child togther was a boy. I think having him made it easier for the kids to have a common ground. Everyone was related to him. At first my s/d tried hard not to like me out of loyalty to her mom. Her mom was very threatened. The hardest part for me was the ex wife, never the kids. We never used the word step kids, or step/half siblings. They were all our kids, period. They are all grown now and all the grandkids are mine the same as the bio ones. The first 2 are not blood related and I raised them while they're mom was in boot camp.
It was tough at first but so worth it. I got two kids with out the yucky labor part!!
I hated my stepmother for a long time. When my father remarried I was only 4 but found every way I could to get them separated. I kept it in my head that she was there just to steal him away from me. They had my brother when I was 6 and my sister when I was 9. My relationship with them was really rocky at first but I grew to love them. I didn't want anything to do with them because they were apart of her and I was worried that they would try to take my place. I soon realized though that they weren't going anywhere and today I love them more then ever. My sister is now having my first nephew and I couldn't be happier. As for my step mom, she is the greatest.If you are a full time step parent please tell me how do you find it?
I don't find myself competing for my partner's affection or attention with my stepdaughter. We are all aware of the difference between an adult's relationship with another adult and a parent's relationship with their child. The feelings behind both are so very different that I can't imagine having a problem with this. I am not seeking a parent in my husband. Neither he or his daughter is seeking a romantic relationship with each other. We all know who we are - parent, child, partner.
My stepdaughter was not living with us full time when the little ones were born. She was 8 yrs old when the first was born %26amp; lived with mom during the week, dad every other weekend %26amp; half of the summer %26amp; school holidays.
We made an effort to present the pregnancy to her as a positive for our family %26amp; in her life. We made it into an adventure that our family (including her) were embarking on %26amp; included her in all of the excitement. We also made an effort to keep her place in our family intact %26amp; important.
She's living with us 24/7, for the past couple years. She's 16 now %26amp; has a normal big sister relationship with both of the little kids. She's closer to her little sister, but I think that's more to do with their individual personalities %26amp; her personal stage in life than anything else.
My husband and I each had 2 when we married, both a boy and girl. Our child togther was a boy. I think having him made it easier for the kids to have a common ground. Everyone was related to him. At first my s/d tried hard not to like me out of loyalty to her mom. Her mom was very threatened. The hardest part for me was the ex wife, never the kids. We never used the word step kids, or step/half siblings. They were all our kids, period. They are all grown now and all the grandkids are mine the same as the bio ones. The first 2 are not blood related and I raised them while they're mom was in boot camp.
It was tough at first but so worth it. I got two kids with out the yucky labor part!!
Is it illegal for the non custodial parent to not allow interaction ie talking on the phone while in his car?
Or to put a block on the phone number so you can't even try to call?Is it illegal for the non custodial parent to not allow interaction ie talking on the phone while in his car?
What does the custody order say? If it isn't clear, go back to court WITH A LAWYER and have it spelled out concretely as to when the custodial parent can make contact with the child while the child is in visitation with the other parent. Certainly, I don't think that it is right that the non-custodial parent refuses to permit the custodial parent to contact the child and goes to the length of blocking the calls. But I doubt it is illegal...just unethical.
I strongly recommend that you go have a chat with your lawyer, and if necessary, take this back to court to get it spelled out clearly in the agreement. Good luck!Is it illegal for the non custodial parent to not allow interaction ie talking on the phone while in his car?
Illegal? Its your car, your kid,just because your the non custodial parent that doesn't mean you aren't the parent and for that matter an adult. I would say its more annoying than illegal ..lol good luck on the not letting them talk on the phone. mine text message to the point I want to throw the darn thing out the window . Its also rude to be on the phone when talking to someone else anyway. Since they invented the cell phone we are forgetting the common courteous rules. and kids are the worst. As for illegal,not sure where you got that from but no its not illegal to do that. Although I would watch out for the ex if this is a source of tension between you two and the child knows it.....also check your custody papers
Illegal? It's his car. He can do whatever he wants to do. There is no ';right'; to use a cell phone, even though most teenagers think its buried somewhere in the Constitution. The ';non-custodial'; parent is the parent when the child is with him or her. Parents, believe it or not, have the right to make certain demands on a child. If this parent doesnt want cell phones in his or her car, that is completely legitimate.
No he does not have to communicate with you while his child is in his custody.
He has not broken any laws as long as he brings the child back to you when his visitation is over.
What does the custody order say? If it isn't clear, go back to court WITH A LAWYER and have it spelled out concretely as to when the custodial parent can make contact with the child while the child is in visitation with the other parent. Certainly, I don't think that it is right that the non-custodial parent refuses to permit the custodial parent to contact the child and goes to the length of blocking the calls. But I doubt it is illegal...just unethical.
I strongly recommend that you go have a chat with your lawyer, and if necessary, take this back to court to get it spelled out clearly in the agreement. Good luck!Is it illegal for the non custodial parent to not allow interaction ie talking on the phone while in his car?
Illegal? Its your car, your kid,just because your the non custodial parent that doesn't mean you aren't the parent and for that matter an adult. I would say its more annoying than illegal ..lol good luck on the not letting them talk on the phone. mine text message to the point I want to throw the darn thing out the window . Its also rude to be on the phone when talking to someone else anyway. Since they invented the cell phone we are forgetting the common courteous rules. and kids are the worst. As for illegal,not sure where you got that from but no its not illegal to do that. Although I would watch out for the ex if this is a source of tension between you two and the child knows it.....also check your custody papers
Illegal? It's his car. He can do whatever he wants to do. There is no ';right'; to use a cell phone, even though most teenagers think its buried somewhere in the Constitution. The ';non-custodial'; parent is the parent when the child is with him or her. Parents, believe it or not, have the right to make certain demands on a child. If this parent doesnt want cell phones in his or her car, that is completely legitimate.
No he does not have to communicate with you while his child is in his custody.
He has not broken any laws as long as he brings the child back to you when his visitation is over.
Can a fellow parent recommend a vehicle?
For four adults AND an infant carrier/car seat, that's great on gas? Something the size of a Nissan Altima or bigger.
We're driving about 6 hours (says Y! Maps, but with a baby its going to be longer!) to Atlanta, so it needs to be really comfortable too! Mom and I are hoping its going to be just us and Jamie (who will be... 5 months then) but worse case scenario its all four of us.Can a fellow parent recommend a vehicle?
I'm not too sure about the great on gas part, but I would never drive another car again after driving my Honda Odyssey. (minivan)Can a fellow parent recommend a vehicle?
Get a mini-van.
The Kia.. Somethingorother. Sorento maybe? Not positive.. But I know it exists. Anyway, it got great crash test reviews.
The Hyundai Entourage also got good reviews, but I think it's also better looking than the Kia
Especially if that picture of the baby is a new baby, then a mini-van is a good idea. Lots of stuff will be going in there, strollers and whatever, and who knows, maybe there'll be more kids too.
I'm not really a parent, but I know what i'm talking about :]
i have driven my bosses vehicles for work with their children. here is my experience. in my experience i have driven, a Honda Oddesy (van) Lexus something or other (suv) and a subaru outback (hybrid car) , also my own vehicle is a 4 dr honda civic (which i have transported children easily.)
honda oddesy- lots of space, easy to load/unload children and car seats tons of space for adults. i am tall and sometimes find vehicles 'squishy' but this one had lots of space. i think out of all my experience this was the best vehicle.
lexus suv- not worth the money the family paid for it for sure. i didn't like the space, or how it drove. it was not my choice for what to drive for sure.
the subaru outback- it's great on gas, it's not for anyone who wants to 'look cool' as it is basically a station wagon. it would be a little more squishy if 4 adults and a baby were to all go to one place, but it is do-able.
my car- honda civic- i like how it drives etc. it would be a little tight with 4 adults and a baby again. although i'm thinking any car would be. you are definately better off in a van.
my overall recomendation is a Honda oddesy. it was wonderful to drive and would have plenty of space for many adults and children
kia sephia
thats what i drive
diegos car seat is in the middle in the back, room enough for 2 more people in the back and passenger in the from and the driver.
i barely ever have to get gas, i dont know exactly how many miles per gallon it gets but its alot as its a 4-cylinder
the car drives smooth and if you have cloth seats in it, its very comfortable.
i love it
I would get an SUV...such as a Chevrolet Equinox or Honda Pilot. If you get a 5 passenger sedan, you are going to be squished. I suggest a larger SUV so you have better room. Or even maybe a van, such as a Honda Oddysey.
';carry me caravan take me away, take me to Portugal take me to spain ';
What about a dodge minivan or caravan??
** I have a nissan altima 2005....The back seat would be Very cramped for that long of a trip.
An Altima is a small Sedan... not good for a trip. My fav vehicle to drive with two kids is a Nissan Armada. It is big but it is comfty, and you can fit everything in it.
to rent or buy?
I like SUV's for long drives, though they aren't too great on gas. Honda pilot is a great one, and three rows of seats, so plenty of room.
four adults and an infant seat fits fine in our jeep grand cherokee laredo. i love it.
We're driving about 6 hours (says Y! Maps, but with a baby its going to be longer!) to Atlanta, so it needs to be really comfortable too! Mom and I are hoping its going to be just us and Jamie (who will be... 5 months then) but worse case scenario its all four of us.Can a fellow parent recommend a vehicle?
I'm not too sure about the great on gas part, but I would never drive another car again after driving my Honda Odyssey. (minivan)Can a fellow parent recommend a vehicle?
Get a mini-van.
The Kia.. Somethingorother. Sorento maybe? Not positive.. But I know it exists. Anyway, it got great crash test reviews.
The Hyundai Entourage also got good reviews, but I think it's also better looking than the Kia
Especially if that picture of the baby is a new baby, then a mini-van is a good idea. Lots of stuff will be going in there, strollers and whatever, and who knows, maybe there'll be more kids too.
I'm not really a parent, but I know what i'm talking about :]
i have driven my bosses vehicles for work with their children. here is my experience. in my experience i have driven, a Honda Oddesy (van) Lexus something or other (suv) and a subaru outback (hybrid car) , also my own vehicle is a 4 dr honda civic (which i have transported children easily.)
honda oddesy- lots of space, easy to load/unload children and car seats tons of space for adults. i am tall and sometimes find vehicles 'squishy' but this one had lots of space. i think out of all my experience this was the best vehicle.
lexus suv- not worth the money the family paid for it for sure. i didn't like the space, or how it drove. it was not my choice for what to drive for sure.
the subaru outback- it's great on gas, it's not for anyone who wants to 'look cool' as it is basically a station wagon. it would be a little more squishy if 4 adults and a baby were to all go to one place, but it is do-able.
my car- honda civic- i like how it drives etc. it would be a little tight with 4 adults and a baby again. although i'm thinking any car would be. you are definately better off in a van.
my overall recomendation is a Honda oddesy. it was wonderful to drive and would have plenty of space for many adults and children
kia sephia
thats what i drive
diegos car seat is in the middle in the back, room enough for 2 more people in the back and passenger in the from and the driver.
i barely ever have to get gas, i dont know exactly how many miles per gallon it gets but its alot as its a 4-cylinder
the car drives smooth and if you have cloth seats in it, its very comfortable.
i love it
I would get an SUV...such as a Chevrolet Equinox or Honda Pilot. If you get a 5 passenger sedan, you are going to be squished. I suggest a larger SUV so you have better room. Or even maybe a van, such as a Honda Oddysey.
';carry me caravan take me away, take me to Portugal take me to spain ';
What about a dodge minivan or caravan??
** I have a nissan altima 2005....The back seat would be Very cramped for that long of a trip.
An Altima is a small Sedan... not good for a trip. My fav vehicle to drive with two kids is a Nissan Armada. It is big but it is comfty, and you can fit everything in it.
to rent or buy?
I like SUV's for long drives, though they aren't too great on gas. Honda pilot is a great one, and three rows of seats, so plenty of room.
four adults and an infant seat fits fine in our jeep grand cherokee laredo. i love it.
Can I state in my will that I do not want my children to be adopted by a step parent in the event of my death?
Can I state in my will for a step parent not be able to adopt my child? How would this legally hold up on court.Can I state in my will that I do not want my children to be adopted by a step parent in the event of my death?
My husband's ex-wife did her will over a year ago. She lives in Kentucky. When talking with an attorney she wanted to keep all 4 children together. She has 3 with my husband (her ex) and 1 with her new husband. The lawyer asked her if my husband was a good dad, she said yes. My husband does not miss a visit and even add visits, he pays his child support, and does not harm his kids. The lawyer said that she may put in the will for the children to stay with their step-father but it would not hold up in court. He is not their legal father and the kids would come to live with my husband.
Long story short, she called we said yes we would take the kids, so she had to correct her will. The kids are older so she even sat them down to ask them and all 3 said they would want to come live with their dad and would do visit with their step-father.
Now to me, she did ask would I be able to adopt the children and her lawyer said yes. When she passes the soul guardian, parent of the child would be the one to make the decision. She can state her wishes, but it would be up to the parent left alive. Also he said that if it is her current husband and he remarries the court will look on the fact that she would not of know the new wife and therefore how can a decision be preset against the step-parent.
What I would recommend is talking to a lawyer and see what the mind-set is in your state.Can I state in my will that I do not want my children to be adopted by a step parent in the event of my death?
Anyone can say anything they wish in their will and then again, anyone else can contest what is said. So, you can let it be known that you would NOT want your children adopted by their stepparent.
The logical question would be ';Why?';
And there must be a reason that you have this concern in the first place. If the stepparent is inappropriate and mistreating your children, THAT should get addressed in the here and now, not in the herafter, right?
Parents who were never married, or who are divorced often have concerns about who would finish the work of raising the children. Unless there is compelling evidence that the other parent is not up to the job, if the other parent wants to raise the children, they generally will be awarded physical custody.
Unless the children weighed in favorably, I don't think an adoption by the stepparent would follow.
You could state it in your will. However that would not stop the step parent making an application, but if they did make an application a judge would have to take your wishes into account when making his or her decision along with all of the other factors.
So, if it's for a specific reason that you don't want that person to be a guardian then you should make them clear so that the judge would also know those reasons. You also need to make sure that you have appointed someone to act on your behalf if a step parent makes that application, and leave money in your will for legal fees for that situation arises.
You can state what ever you want in your will. I would have to question your motives on this however. Are you doing this for the benefit of the child or for your own comfort? If (heaven forbid) something were to happen to you wouldn't you want the best for your child in the future? By doing this you are limiting the future of the child as far as a family unit. I know a couple that the step mom adopted the child after the natural mother died. In fact this is what the child wanted. The child still remembers and is always told what a good loving mom she was. But now feels that even though mom is gone she still has a mom and dad that love her and will always be there for her.
Dear Amber,
As many others have pointed out, you can put pretty much whatever you want in your will. How well it will hold up will depend on several factors including the validity of your reasoning and the circumstances of the situation! You should definately consult an attorney and be sure that any wishes, bequests and stipulations in your will are CLEAR and reasonable to give them the best chance of being excecuted and upheld. I hope that your will needn't be referred to until LONG after your children are adults with no neccessity for custody arrangements! Best wishes for long and happy lives for both you and your family!
The courts first look at the parents request before determining what is best for the child. Depending on the childs age at the time they will be asked what they would like. Usually the stepparent won't get any rights to the children unless you state otherwise. It is usually more likely to be the biological parent or the grandparents or someone else in the family.
Are you asking this because you don't want your ex husband's new wife adopting your children when/if you are dead?
I think you can make your wishes known, but the judge does not have to listen to what you want (though he/she should take your wishes into account) especially if your children have a relationship with this stepparent. However, your ex-husband, as the father of the children, has every right to custody of the children so the stepmother would have to have contact and some sort of legal relationship to the children.
I hope I am making sense.
You need to look at why you feel a need to refuse to allow a step parent to adopt your child. The child's needs should be best, and you don't even know who the step parent would be. Why do you feel threatened by a non-existant, may never be step-parent!
Even if you can do it, it will leave a really BAD memory about you in the mind of your spouse and your children. It will be hurtful and cruel treatment of them.
cw
If they are with you and you have sole custody they will first go to the other parent. If they are not with you and you have visiatation no it won't hold up. They will look at the best intrest of the child which most courts feel is stability and a family.
As long as the step parent is NOT a legal guardian, and the legal guardian isn't alive, you can state who ever you want to be in the will.
The best thing you can do is consult to your solicitor/attorney and he/she will give an advice on you and you can tell your solicitor that a step parent not be able to adopt your child.Good luck and all the best.
why would you care about this use your time more wisely why assume something like this would happen you know all step parents are not bad people if they love your children then so be it I know one family 2 fathers 3 kids and a new husband Sojust grow up
My husband's ex-wife did her will over a year ago. She lives in Kentucky. When talking with an attorney she wanted to keep all 4 children together. She has 3 with my husband (her ex) and 1 with her new husband. The lawyer asked her if my husband was a good dad, she said yes. My husband does not miss a visit and even add visits, he pays his child support, and does not harm his kids. The lawyer said that she may put in the will for the children to stay with their step-father but it would not hold up in court. He is not their legal father and the kids would come to live with my husband.
Long story short, she called we said yes we would take the kids, so she had to correct her will. The kids are older so she even sat them down to ask them and all 3 said they would want to come live with their dad and would do visit with their step-father.
Now to me, she did ask would I be able to adopt the children and her lawyer said yes. When she passes the soul guardian, parent of the child would be the one to make the decision. She can state her wishes, but it would be up to the parent left alive. Also he said that if it is her current husband and he remarries the court will look on the fact that she would not of know the new wife and therefore how can a decision be preset against the step-parent.
What I would recommend is talking to a lawyer and see what the mind-set is in your state.Can I state in my will that I do not want my children to be adopted by a step parent in the event of my death?
Anyone can say anything they wish in their will and then again, anyone else can contest what is said. So, you can let it be known that you would NOT want your children adopted by their stepparent.
The logical question would be ';Why?';
And there must be a reason that you have this concern in the first place. If the stepparent is inappropriate and mistreating your children, THAT should get addressed in the here and now, not in the herafter, right?
Parents who were never married, or who are divorced often have concerns about who would finish the work of raising the children. Unless there is compelling evidence that the other parent is not up to the job, if the other parent wants to raise the children, they generally will be awarded physical custody.
Unless the children weighed in favorably, I don't think an adoption by the stepparent would follow.
You could state it in your will. However that would not stop the step parent making an application, but if they did make an application a judge would have to take your wishes into account when making his or her decision along with all of the other factors.
So, if it's for a specific reason that you don't want that person to be a guardian then you should make them clear so that the judge would also know those reasons. You also need to make sure that you have appointed someone to act on your behalf if a step parent makes that application, and leave money in your will for legal fees for that situation arises.
You can state what ever you want in your will. I would have to question your motives on this however. Are you doing this for the benefit of the child or for your own comfort? If (heaven forbid) something were to happen to you wouldn't you want the best for your child in the future? By doing this you are limiting the future of the child as far as a family unit. I know a couple that the step mom adopted the child after the natural mother died. In fact this is what the child wanted. The child still remembers and is always told what a good loving mom she was. But now feels that even though mom is gone she still has a mom and dad that love her and will always be there for her.
Dear Amber,
As many others have pointed out, you can put pretty much whatever you want in your will. How well it will hold up will depend on several factors including the validity of your reasoning and the circumstances of the situation! You should definately consult an attorney and be sure that any wishes, bequests and stipulations in your will are CLEAR and reasonable to give them the best chance of being excecuted and upheld. I hope that your will needn't be referred to until LONG after your children are adults with no neccessity for custody arrangements! Best wishes for long and happy lives for both you and your family!
The courts first look at the parents request before determining what is best for the child. Depending on the childs age at the time they will be asked what they would like. Usually the stepparent won't get any rights to the children unless you state otherwise. It is usually more likely to be the biological parent or the grandparents or someone else in the family.
Are you asking this because you don't want your ex husband's new wife adopting your children when/if you are dead?
I think you can make your wishes known, but the judge does not have to listen to what you want (though he/she should take your wishes into account) especially if your children have a relationship with this stepparent. However, your ex-husband, as the father of the children, has every right to custody of the children so the stepmother would have to have contact and some sort of legal relationship to the children.
I hope I am making sense.
You need to look at why you feel a need to refuse to allow a step parent to adopt your child. The child's needs should be best, and you don't even know who the step parent would be. Why do you feel threatened by a non-existant, may never be step-parent!
Even if you can do it, it will leave a really BAD memory about you in the mind of your spouse and your children. It will be hurtful and cruel treatment of them.
cw
If they are with you and you have sole custody they will first go to the other parent. If they are not with you and you have visiatation no it won't hold up. They will look at the best intrest of the child which most courts feel is stability and a family.
As long as the step parent is NOT a legal guardian, and the legal guardian isn't alive, you can state who ever you want to be in the will.
The best thing you can do is consult to your solicitor/attorney and he/she will give an advice on you and you can tell your solicitor that a step parent not be able to adopt your child.Good luck and all the best.
why would you care about this use your time more wisely why assume something like this would happen you know all step parents are not bad people if they love your children then so be it I know one family 2 fathers 3 kids and a new husband Sojust grow up
How old do you have to be to get ur ear pierced at claires or wal-mart without a parent?
Can u choose the earring you want to start with? Or do they make u use one of theirs? Also, claire's does do guys right??How old do you have to be to get ur ear pierced at claires or wal-mart without a parent?
u have 2 be 18 2 do it at both places and they make u use there earingsHow old do you have to be to get ur ear pierced at claires or wal-mart without a parent?
Eighteen
You can use your own as long as it's a stud.
Yes.
*My mistake, you have to use their earrings (which are free) because they come pre-packaged and sterilized.
Look below and click on ';pre piercing';. You have to have a parent present if you're under 18.
You have to be eighteen. They have a selection of studs that you can choose, but you can't bring your own. Yes, everywhere does guys.
you have to be 13 to get it done
just say u are 13 or 14
I believe the age is 18 without parental consent.
You have to be 16. They will do piercings for guys.
They only do ears and some cartilage on the ear.
I believe Claire's does piercings for both guys and girls. And I think you have to be over 18, with a license. And when I got my ears pierced at Claire's I used one of theirs as my starters but there's no harm in asking them!
you have to be 18, and they usually give you options for earrings
i dont know the age, but you pick the earring, and claires does guys too.
I think you have to be 18 without a parent. And they use a gun, so the earring would have to fit in their gun so you would prolly have to use one of theirs. And yes they do guys. If you're doing the cartiledge, some tatoo/piercing places will do it with a needle and you can get a hoop instead of a post but i don't recommend it (getting the cartiledge pierced) if you have longer hair that it will get caught on, I had mine done twice and it got really infected both times and 10 years later I still have these huge black spots on my ear.
18
You have to be 18 and older to get your ear pierced without a parent. At claire's they give you a choice of THEIR earrings. I'm sure claire's pierces guy's ears.... Why wouldn't they? 18 because, then you're an ADULT.
You have to be 16! Also the earing you have to choose one of the ones at the booth! Clarie's does do guys to!stella mccartney
u have 2 be 18 2 do it at both places and they make u use there earingsHow old do you have to be to get ur ear pierced at claires or wal-mart without a parent?
Eighteen
You can use your own as long as it's a stud.
Yes.
*My mistake, you have to use their earrings (which are free) because they come pre-packaged and sterilized.
Look below and click on ';pre piercing';. You have to have a parent present if you're under 18.
You have to be eighteen. They have a selection of studs that you can choose, but you can't bring your own. Yes, everywhere does guys.
you have to be 13 to get it done
just say u are 13 or 14
I believe the age is 18 without parental consent.
You have to be 16. They will do piercings for guys.
They only do ears and some cartilage on the ear.
I believe Claire's does piercings for both guys and girls. And I think you have to be over 18, with a license. And when I got my ears pierced at Claire's I used one of theirs as my starters but there's no harm in asking them!
you have to be 18, and they usually give you options for earrings
i dont know the age, but you pick the earring, and claires does guys too.
I think you have to be 18 without a parent. And they use a gun, so the earring would have to fit in their gun so you would prolly have to use one of theirs. And yes they do guys. If you're doing the cartiledge, some tatoo/piercing places will do it with a needle and you can get a hoop instead of a post but i don't recommend it (getting the cartiledge pierced) if you have longer hair that it will get caught on, I had mine done twice and it got really infected both times and 10 years later I still have these huge black spots on my ear.
18
You have to be 18 and older to get your ear pierced without a parent. At claire's they give you a choice of THEIR earrings. I'm sure claire's pierces guy's ears.... Why wouldn't they? 18 because, then you're an ADULT.
You have to be 16! Also the earing you have to choose one of the ones at the booth! Clarie's does do guys to!
What is a day in the life of a homeschooling parent?
do you run it like a school? or differently?
I'm curious when i have kids i want to homeschool themWhat is a day in the life of a homeschooling parent?
I think that a day in the life of a homeschooling parent is almost as varied as their are homeschooling parents. Some prefer to re-create a classroom setting. Most learn toward a less formal setting.
Like another poster, Our home does not have a schedule, but we do have a routine. I usually get up at 6:30 and have a quiet time and my first cup of coffee alone before waking the kids. I wake them up between 7:00 and 7:30 am. They come down and I get their breakfast. As they eat, we do Literature together. I read orally to them as they eat.
After literature, which lasts anywhere from 1 hour until.... (it can depend upon how interested they are in the book we are reading and how long my voice holds out). After literature, my oldest goes to his room to begin his schoolwork. He's using Switched on Schoolhouse and Teaching Textbooks and is 100% independent. He will come down to tell something interesting he is learning or ask the occasional question. He also comes down if he hears me instructing a younger siblings and want's to join the conversation or add to the lesson from his own experience or recollection of that younger grade.
While I dictate spelling lesson (using Spelling Power) to 6th or 7th grader, the other logs onto their Switched on Schoolhouse and begins their work. They can choose any of their subjects to begins their core work. When I am finished Spelling with the first, I do spelling with the second, and the first begins their SOS work.
We do the same procedure with Math. My younger children are using Math U See. I work with each 1:1 to se sure they understand their lesson of the day.
After Spelling and Math, I make myself available for the younger children as they work on their SOS. I use this time to do any chores I have for the day. Or I can catch up with my reading. Most days unless we read beyond 9:30 we are done by lunchtime. We will have lunch together, often outside. In the afternoon the boys are free to pursue their own interests until chore time, at 4:00pm.
Fridays in our house is ';Fun Friday';
We still begin the day with Literature. We have no academics assigned on Fridays. Instead, after literature, we work together on Science Experiments for the week. Everyone works together. The younger ones work with their older brother's Chemistry experiments, and my Junior helps his younger siblings. After science we do a variety of things. Sometimes we watch educational videos. We especially like Drive Through History and the Williamsburg Virtual Field Trips that we subscribed to this year. Other times we watch videos of the books we have read. After reading the Illiad and the Odyssey this year we watched Troy. After studying the American Revolution and Civil War we watched the Patriot and Gone with the Wind.
Other Friday activities include Field Trips, get together with other homeschoolers for swimming, bowling, roller skating, sports, hiking, and sometimes they just hang and play video games or board games.
You can make your homeschool schedule as flexible as you wish to meet the needs of your family.What is a day in the life of a homeschooling parent?
Very flexible and changing over time because we don't do school at home. The last few days for example it's been lovely and sunny so we've spent most of the time out in the garden. Dd has played with the kids next door and by herself, has helped with the gardening, done some pond dipping, bug spotting and played with her pet chicks. The only formal study has been a few minutes piano practice per day and watching an episode of ';The Life of Birds'; every evening to tie in with the birds/chickens 'project'. Today it's raining so I'll be suggesting things to do, there's some activities for the chicken project, Medieval history, French or Musical theory. If she turns her nose up at all of those there are arts and crafts we can do or she can just entertain herself. Or it might stop raining and she'll be back out in the garden again. We'll just see what happens.
I've heard of homeschool parents who ring a bell to begin their day and have the kids stand and recite the pledge. Even heard of a family locally who had their six children wear ';school'; uniforms--which other moms were laughing about but then we started thinking that with six kids it would make it easier to keep track of them all when they are out and about.
We don't do that sort of thing; don't run things like a school in that sense.
We do have a family room with a small table in it that we use for some of the kids' lessons. But we also sit on the floor for some things, do lessons in the living room, or while eating meals or snacks at the kitchen table, or in the car while heading somewhere fun.
We usually do some lessons in the morning for maybe an hour before going out to martial arts, piano lessons, library, the store, field trips or whatever we have planned for the day. Then we do another half hour or hour of lessons in the afternoon. We don't follow a time schedule (as in do this subject at this time), but I have in mind our priorities; I try to see that math and piano practice are done daily. Religious studies are done almost daily. Social studies, science, grammar and such are done maybe 3 times a week--but we still do more with them than the public schools around here do.
Often I'll read aloud for our lessons, while the kids eat snacks or lunch. They are a captive audience then, since they have to sit still to eat. And they enjoy listening and discussing things at the table.
I play a lot of things by ear. If they're clearly antsy and tired of sitting still, we find other ways to do our lessons. Artwork, doing projects, running and jumping during lessons (such as me calling out multiplication problems, while there are papers spread on the floor with various numbers on them and they have to run and stand on the appropriate answer), or we get up and go to a park or museum (and recite math facts in the car on the way or talk about something we've been reading about).
We go to the library a lot. While the kids check out things that they want to, I check out things that I'd like to read aloud to them (especially children's classics or biographies or books on a topic we're studying), as well as books that I'd like to leave just lying around to tempt them with (they'll often pick them up and read them on their own) and educational videos or DVDs.
I'll sometimes pull out educational videos and start them up as though I'd like to watch them while washing dishes or making supper. The kids usually clamor to watch, too, and learn science or about a composer or a period in history. Education while they think they're just veging in front of the television.
Anyway, it isn't really like school here as far as sitting at a desk all day or having a set schedule. We're out in the community far more than school kids are. The kids do know that they have to get a reasonable amount of lessons done before they can do some things, like watch afternoon cartoons. And if they start to get too wild, I'll have them sit down while I read to them from something educational to calm them down physically and get their mental energy engaged in something more productive.
Some people are more scheduled than others. You'll have to learn to play it by ear or see what works for you and your family. Some people are worried that they won't do enough ';school stuff'; if they don't have a set schedule, but if you set priorities and work toward them, you'll find that you get plenty done. In fact, you have to be careful not to work the kids too hard since a couple of hours of homeschool lessons is as intense as six hours of public school (think about all the wasted time there) and you don't want them burning out and hating learning...
Good luck
When my oldest was starting Kindergarten, we had a ';school room';. It was a building adjacent to our home, complete with a chalk board and desks. That did not last long-I quickly realized that it was not conducive to a good educational environment. I also feel like learning/education should be a natural part of life, not something that is limited to a certain place or time.
My oldest just completed fifth grade now, and we have a ';school room'; in our home. It is actually the formal dining room, but it is more like a library because we store things in there-there are a lot of book cases and other supplies. Sometimes we do lessons at the dining room table, sometimes we do them at the kitchen peninsula counter, sometimes we do them outside. Schooling is integrated with our life now.
We do not have a schedule-we have a routine. Sometimes that routine gets thrown off track-frequently, in fact, since there are co-op classes, field trips, and various other academic and social activities to attend. The routine helps us, though, without limiting us, and we can quickly adjust to whatever situation arises.
Well we get up and have beeakfast as we all take turns getting ready. We do our schoolwork until lunchish (it takes less time cause there are not 20 kids) We sit together on the couch (it's not a big house) and I help and explain for who needs it. Then we have lunch, play outside, go for a walk, a bike ride or attend a homeschool activity with other homeschool kids. next is chores. All working together it doesn't take long. By this point other kids are comming home from school. The kids either attend an after school activity / sport or play with kids in the neighbourhood. Then supper around 7, tv or play in the backyard and they are in bed by 8:30. Then I prepare the next days lessons, watch tv and sew or bead. Wednesdays I go to coffee club with other Native Moms in the morning. Then the kids and I have a special day. We may go out or I teach them traditional skills of our culture. My relationship with my children has benifited from the expierence.
I'm an English home-educating parent and we don't call it home schooling as such cos we don't have the same regulations about it as in the U.S. Our law simply states that we have an obligation to ensure our child receives an appropriate education at school or otherwise. So we call ourselves Education Otherwise !
Therefore a parent's typical day could vary from very structured -following the school curriculum - to 'autonomous' - doing absolutely nothing (in the belief that the child himself will want to learn and will direct himself) except be there as an enabler e.g. provide resources, chauffeur child to a site of interest
In our house, we get up at 7 am and are ready to start the day at 8.30 cos that's how I think it'll be when my daughter starts work in the Real World! She does math (often with my help) English French Spanish Latin Geography History and Sciences both on the internet and from various course study guides and workbooks. She reads a lot. We often read together. At the end of our short road is a commmunity computer learning centre so she does all her IT there, but also pops in quite a lot to do her studying on her own (change of scene, away from Mum, bit of peace for me!!). They asked her a while back if she'd like to do work experience, so, at 12, she also works there half a day a week, answering the phone, typing,, filing, making the tea; and has thereby become involved in other things like helping prepare leaflets for the local fossil festival. She also spends a lot of time, because where we live is very safe, out with her dogs at the beach, rockpooling, or upriver. Two days a week we go to a home ed. group in a nearby town, where she gets team sports, and lots of friends as well as whatever activities the various parents, many of whom are ex-teachers, can supply, e.g. drama, music. She has piano, ballet, singing lessons. This year is doing golf academy (very cheap!) and sailing school. We go to church. She used to go to school and has kept some of her old school friends, as well as making new amongst neighbours, activities (ballet, church, youth club), and other home ed. children.
We started running it like a school but learned very quickly that that didn't work for us. We do some work together and they do some on their own. We use Sonlight and just work on the lesson plans they set up. One day at a time. We sit where we are most comfortable (outside in the grass if we can). I'll admit that it was difficult to break away from the ';school environment'; but once we did things just kind of worked themselves out.
If planned well, it can be very conducive to learning. Never do unschooling; the kid should be in school if you choose that path. I think it's good but you need to teach your kids to be responsible individual thinkers rather than pushing your values on them; it can be easy to do that since your one-on-one but you will get a healthier, happier adult if you teach them to develop their own toolkit. It is also important to be someone you can talk to.
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I'm curious when i have kids i want to homeschool themWhat is a day in the life of a homeschooling parent?
I think that a day in the life of a homeschooling parent is almost as varied as their are homeschooling parents. Some prefer to re-create a classroom setting. Most learn toward a less formal setting.
Like another poster, Our home does not have a schedule, but we do have a routine. I usually get up at 6:30 and have a quiet time and my first cup of coffee alone before waking the kids. I wake them up between 7:00 and 7:30 am. They come down and I get their breakfast. As they eat, we do Literature together. I read orally to them as they eat.
After literature, which lasts anywhere from 1 hour until.... (it can depend upon how interested they are in the book we are reading and how long my voice holds out). After literature, my oldest goes to his room to begin his schoolwork. He's using Switched on Schoolhouse and Teaching Textbooks and is 100% independent. He will come down to tell something interesting he is learning or ask the occasional question. He also comes down if he hears me instructing a younger siblings and want's to join the conversation or add to the lesson from his own experience or recollection of that younger grade.
While I dictate spelling lesson (using Spelling Power) to 6th or 7th grader, the other logs onto their Switched on Schoolhouse and begins their work. They can choose any of their subjects to begins their core work. When I am finished Spelling with the first, I do spelling with the second, and the first begins their SOS work.
We do the same procedure with Math. My younger children are using Math U See. I work with each 1:1 to se sure they understand their lesson of the day.
After Spelling and Math, I make myself available for the younger children as they work on their SOS. I use this time to do any chores I have for the day. Or I can catch up with my reading. Most days unless we read beyond 9:30 we are done by lunchtime. We will have lunch together, often outside. In the afternoon the boys are free to pursue their own interests until chore time, at 4:00pm.
Fridays in our house is ';Fun Friday';
We still begin the day with Literature. We have no academics assigned on Fridays. Instead, after literature, we work together on Science Experiments for the week. Everyone works together. The younger ones work with their older brother's Chemistry experiments, and my Junior helps his younger siblings. After science we do a variety of things. Sometimes we watch educational videos. We especially like Drive Through History and the Williamsburg Virtual Field Trips that we subscribed to this year. Other times we watch videos of the books we have read. After reading the Illiad and the Odyssey this year we watched Troy. After studying the American Revolution and Civil War we watched the Patriot and Gone with the Wind.
Other Friday activities include Field Trips, get together with other homeschoolers for swimming, bowling, roller skating, sports, hiking, and sometimes they just hang and play video games or board games.
You can make your homeschool schedule as flexible as you wish to meet the needs of your family.What is a day in the life of a homeschooling parent?
Very flexible and changing over time because we don't do school at home. The last few days for example it's been lovely and sunny so we've spent most of the time out in the garden. Dd has played with the kids next door and by herself, has helped with the gardening, done some pond dipping, bug spotting and played with her pet chicks. The only formal study has been a few minutes piano practice per day and watching an episode of ';The Life of Birds'; every evening to tie in with the birds/chickens 'project'. Today it's raining so I'll be suggesting things to do, there's some activities for the chicken project, Medieval history, French or Musical theory. If she turns her nose up at all of those there are arts and crafts we can do or she can just entertain herself. Or it might stop raining and she'll be back out in the garden again. We'll just see what happens.
I've heard of homeschool parents who ring a bell to begin their day and have the kids stand and recite the pledge. Even heard of a family locally who had their six children wear ';school'; uniforms--which other moms were laughing about but then we started thinking that with six kids it would make it easier to keep track of them all when they are out and about.
We don't do that sort of thing; don't run things like a school in that sense.
We do have a family room with a small table in it that we use for some of the kids' lessons. But we also sit on the floor for some things, do lessons in the living room, or while eating meals or snacks at the kitchen table, or in the car while heading somewhere fun.
We usually do some lessons in the morning for maybe an hour before going out to martial arts, piano lessons, library, the store, field trips or whatever we have planned for the day. Then we do another half hour or hour of lessons in the afternoon. We don't follow a time schedule (as in do this subject at this time), but I have in mind our priorities; I try to see that math and piano practice are done daily. Religious studies are done almost daily. Social studies, science, grammar and such are done maybe 3 times a week--but we still do more with them than the public schools around here do.
Often I'll read aloud for our lessons, while the kids eat snacks or lunch. They are a captive audience then, since they have to sit still to eat. And they enjoy listening and discussing things at the table.
I play a lot of things by ear. If they're clearly antsy and tired of sitting still, we find other ways to do our lessons. Artwork, doing projects, running and jumping during lessons (such as me calling out multiplication problems, while there are papers spread on the floor with various numbers on them and they have to run and stand on the appropriate answer), or we get up and go to a park or museum (and recite math facts in the car on the way or talk about something we've been reading about).
We go to the library a lot. While the kids check out things that they want to, I check out things that I'd like to read aloud to them (especially children's classics or biographies or books on a topic we're studying), as well as books that I'd like to leave just lying around to tempt them with (they'll often pick them up and read them on their own) and educational videos or DVDs.
I'll sometimes pull out educational videos and start them up as though I'd like to watch them while washing dishes or making supper. The kids usually clamor to watch, too, and learn science or about a composer or a period in history. Education while they think they're just veging in front of the television.
Anyway, it isn't really like school here as far as sitting at a desk all day or having a set schedule. We're out in the community far more than school kids are. The kids do know that they have to get a reasonable amount of lessons done before they can do some things, like watch afternoon cartoons. And if they start to get too wild, I'll have them sit down while I read to them from something educational to calm them down physically and get their mental energy engaged in something more productive.
Some people are more scheduled than others. You'll have to learn to play it by ear or see what works for you and your family. Some people are worried that they won't do enough ';school stuff'; if they don't have a set schedule, but if you set priorities and work toward them, you'll find that you get plenty done. In fact, you have to be careful not to work the kids too hard since a couple of hours of homeschool lessons is as intense as six hours of public school (think about all the wasted time there) and you don't want them burning out and hating learning...
Good luck
When my oldest was starting Kindergarten, we had a ';school room';. It was a building adjacent to our home, complete with a chalk board and desks. That did not last long-I quickly realized that it was not conducive to a good educational environment. I also feel like learning/education should be a natural part of life, not something that is limited to a certain place or time.
My oldest just completed fifth grade now, and we have a ';school room'; in our home. It is actually the formal dining room, but it is more like a library because we store things in there-there are a lot of book cases and other supplies. Sometimes we do lessons at the dining room table, sometimes we do them at the kitchen peninsula counter, sometimes we do them outside. Schooling is integrated with our life now.
We do not have a schedule-we have a routine. Sometimes that routine gets thrown off track-frequently, in fact, since there are co-op classes, field trips, and various other academic and social activities to attend. The routine helps us, though, without limiting us, and we can quickly adjust to whatever situation arises.
Well we get up and have beeakfast as we all take turns getting ready. We do our schoolwork until lunchish (it takes less time cause there are not 20 kids) We sit together on the couch (it's not a big house) and I help and explain for who needs it. Then we have lunch, play outside, go for a walk, a bike ride or attend a homeschool activity with other homeschool kids. next is chores. All working together it doesn't take long. By this point other kids are comming home from school. The kids either attend an after school activity / sport or play with kids in the neighbourhood. Then supper around 7, tv or play in the backyard and they are in bed by 8:30. Then I prepare the next days lessons, watch tv and sew or bead. Wednesdays I go to coffee club with other Native Moms in the morning. Then the kids and I have a special day. We may go out or I teach them traditional skills of our culture. My relationship with my children has benifited from the expierence.
I'm an English home-educating parent and we don't call it home schooling as such cos we don't have the same regulations about it as in the U.S. Our law simply states that we have an obligation to ensure our child receives an appropriate education at school or otherwise. So we call ourselves Education Otherwise !
Therefore a parent's typical day could vary from very structured -following the school curriculum - to 'autonomous' - doing absolutely nothing (in the belief that the child himself will want to learn and will direct himself) except be there as an enabler e.g. provide resources, chauffeur child to a site of interest
In our house, we get up at 7 am and are ready to start the day at 8.30 cos that's how I think it'll be when my daughter starts work in the Real World! She does math (often with my help) English French Spanish Latin Geography History and Sciences both on the internet and from various course study guides and workbooks. She reads a lot. We often read together. At the end of our short road is a commmunity computer learning centre so she does all her IT there, but also pops in quite a lot to do her studying on her own (change of scene, away from Mum, bit of peace for me!!). They asked her a while back if she'd like to do work experience, so, at 12, she also works there half a day a week, answering the phone, typing,, filing, making the tea; and has thereby become involved in other things like helping prepare leaflets for the local fossil festival. She also spends a lot of time, because where we live is very safe, out with her dogs at the beach, rockpooling, or upriver. Two days a week we go to a home ed. group in a nearby town, where she gets team sports, and lots of friends as well as whatever activities the various parents, many of whom are ex-teachers, can supply, e.g. drama, music. She has piano, ballet, singing lessons. This year is doing golf academy (very cheap!) and sailing school. We go to church. She used to go to school and has kept some of her old school friends, as well as making new amongst neighbours, activities (ballet, church, youth club), and other home ed. children.
We started running it like a school but learned very quickly that that didn't work for us. We do some work together and they do some on their own. We use Sonlight and just work on the lesson plans they set up. One day at a time. We sit where we are most comfortable (outside in the grass if we can). I'll admit that it was difficult to break away from the ';school environment'; but once we did things just kind of worked themselves out.
If planned well, it can be very conducive to learning. Never do unschooling; the kid should be in school if you choose that path. I think it's good but you need to teach your kids to be responsible individual thinkers rather than pushing your values on them; it can be easy to do that since your one-on-one but you will get a healthier, happier adult if you teach them to develop their own toolkit. It is also important to be someone you can talk to.
They help their children with packets
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