March 15th, 2011

Question:
Heylo… I am thinking about becoming a foster care parent for the Northshore animal League I would like to know,from the people who have done this, how it works and was it good experience? Any other info or tips would be good too… Thank you!!!!!!
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March 4th, 2011

Question:
He is lazy, he lies, he gets into fights, he blames everyone or anyone for the fact he feels miserable. He’s only happy when he is playing video games. If we ask him to do anything (take a shower, clean his room) he goes into a huge strop about it and hates us for the rest of the day.
After an visit with our GP we were advised to cut the time spent on video games, which we have done, this seems to have made him worse.
I am coming to breaking point.
I cannot understand why I have a child who I’ve tried 100% to give the best life and provide all his needs and wants, and he’s slowly turning into a monster.
Any advice from parents with teens is greatly welcomed and appreciated….
lsissxn – you make a lot of sense, i dont know who gave you thumbs down, probably a teen haha! thankyou all for your advice im really thankful
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February 27th, 2011

Question:
Alright so Ive never really had a girlfriend before…well I had one. Didnt last that long though…
Ever since then ive been single (four years). Ever since then from time to time I would wonder why im single and how come I havent been with at least one person ever since. First I thought it was because of my looks…but im really not that bad looking. Then I thought it was because I wasnt on my own yet, still living at my parents. Moved out…and that didnt really change much. (I didnt move out to get girls lol other reasons too). Now Im starting to feel like after not having a girlfriend really for my entire life, that I guess I wont really meet anyone and Im ok with just being single. But I see so many of my friends with people and Im starting to think theres something wrong with me…lol. I guess I dont really care anymore about having a girlfriend seeing as Im ok on my own. I can handle all matters in my life by myself…..
Well my question is this…is it socially normal to be like this? Have I just been without for so long that I just emotionally adapted to not need anyone? Im kind of scared by this…
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February 19th, 2011

Question:
Unless children have experience with taking care of children (babysitting, younger siblings, etc), you’re never really taught how to be a parent. All you have are your paternal instincts, knowledge, and advice from others. Your child also changes quickly so you have to adapt.
:/
..Even though I plan on fostering, and eventually adopting a child, when I’m in my late twenties that still sounds like a challenge.
* is your paternal instincts…
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February 5th, 2011

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January 27th, 2011

Question:
My daughter who is an 11 year old gifted and talented student has suffered through 3 years of bullying. Name calling, hair pulling, pushed, objects thrown at her, and even has been hit by a group of kids at her school. This has happened almost on a daily bases during the school year. I have been to several meetings with teachers, vice principle, principle, guidance counselors, school therapists, parents. Nothing has worked. Especially since the school isn’t strict on discipline the children when this happens. I have express to the school’s principle about my concerns and it always fall on deaf ear. I have ask to have my child moved to another class but was told it’s only one class for her grade ( it’s a small school ). Teacher’s have tried to help by moving her seat but it doesn’t work. The bullies always find a way to pick with her, in the lunchroom, gym, hallway, it never fails. Im at the school so much trying to come to some kind of resolution with no help. I’ve talked with the principle many times and most of the time the blame is put on my daughter. Either she is reprimanded for defending herself or she provoked the fights. It’s hard for me to believe that my quiet, well behaved, well mannered child could be starting these fights. She doesn’t even fight back with her siblings. Her teachers have always praised her for being so well behaved. So I know this isn’t true. I’m at the end of my rope. I don’t know what else to do. Any serious advice is needed… Please help.
And thank you to everyone who posted serious advice!
First of all, I need to clear something up.. I’m not bragging about my child’s talents or intelligence. My child doesn’t act or speak like a normal 11 year old. And she does act maturely. She has even started to fail classes on purpose to fit in. She has changed her appearance, even the way she wears her hair to try to relate to and fit in with these kids. I take this Very seriously, I’m so desperate that I’m on yahoo answers looking for advice!
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January 10th, 2011

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December 31st, 2010

Question:
We’ve just entered the “pool” and are anxious for any tips from other foster parents. DO’s and DON’Ts??
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December 23rd, 2010

Question:
Like I said, I have huge boobs, but I like them. My son gets a little bit annoyed at times when I try to be sexy, but I want to feel sexy still. I like the looks I get when I wear something revealing. I’m not trying to brag or anything, but I’m 36 and still look pretty good. I’ve done a pretty good job of being a parent and enjoyed being the single mom. I’ve dated, but I haven’t ever committed to bringing a guy into my son’s life. That doesn’t change the fact that like wearing certain things from time to time. So the dilemma is that his friends obviously stare when they come over and I don’t have a problem with it. I’ve talked to him about it and he says that he doesn’t mind having a mom with big boobs, but he thinks his friends are obsessed. He confessed that he actually likes watching them fall all over themselves staring and WANTS me to be sexier when they come over to both give them what they want and to embarrass them eventually. He says he eventually wants me to come up with something that embarrasses them. For at least the next few times they come over, he wants me to show a ton of cleavage and do provocative things to give them an eyeful, and then he wants me to catch them in an embarrassing manner. Am I bad if I choose to do this? Am I bad for showing cleavage as a mom? Any ideas on how to really embarrass them? BTW, he meant he wanted to embarrass them to get the last laugh, not in a vengeful manner. I don’t know if this is inappropriate, but I just need some advice on the situation.
I don’t see how having cleavage is against the law. I had an idea that I would just walk around the house in a spaghetti strap top and let them stare right down my top and then eventually I would call them out on it and teach them manners. They can’t share at school what embarrasses them. I don’t know what you think about that, but I thought it would be fun. They aren’t going to go to their own moms and say, “Hey mom, today I stared at so and so’s mom’s boobs and they are huge. Can you do something about it?” I can cover up, but then they still stare. Unless I wear a sack, I have a busty figure. I would really like to hear what someone’s ideas are if they actually went through with this. That would be helpful.
I understand how this can be taken as a weird request by my son, but his friends already stare. He just wants me to get them starring more and then call them out on it eventually. I think it’s more effective than ignoring the problem by covering up all the time and still have them stare. It will really drive the point home if I make it seem like I’m bursting out of a top and they have the reaction they will have and then I give them a lesson on manners. If I talk about it with them right now, they’ll just deny they were starring, but if I catch them with their eyes popping out and tongues wagging, then they will know they’ve been wrong all the time. Does anyone see it the way I do?
To everyone who says cover up, I have tried that and they still try to get looks. I’d like to embarrass them, like my son wants me to do, rather than cover up and have them stare still. These aren’t angelic boys. They stare at my boobs a lot. I don’t mind it, like I said, but if my son wants me to get them to stop, I am going to do it by catching them in the act. I don’t know how I’m gonna do that though.
I’m just gonna have a sit down with them because I don’t want them to feel unwelcome in my home, but they need to stop staring. Thanks for the help.
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December 1st, 2010

Question:
Im 16 years old and im about 14 weeks pregnant.
Ive been thinking about it a lot and im vert very scared about everything that has to do with being a parent..any advice?
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