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18 Year Old Daughter
Asked by A.M. from Columbus
on August 29, 2010
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Hi,
My 18 year old daughter is sleeping overnight with a boyfriend. I have told her that this is not acceptable to me and that it is definetly not ladylike. She to...
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- First of all using terms like "tramp" is NOT appropriate for any mother to use. While your daughter's behavior at this age is not acceptable you need to realize at thi...
- Okay A., After reading the responses you got I have to say this.....especially to the Mom's that seem to think an 18 year old having sex is a major offense. How many ...
- The day that any of my kids, who are living under my roof, thinks its ok to stay the night at a boyfriends/girlfriends home will have their bags packed waiting for the...
Relationship Problems with My Adult Daughter
Asked by V.S. from Sacramento
on May 18, 2008
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My 25 year old daughter seems to have gone through a change in the last year. We have always gotten along well and been very close. She does have a history of big tem...
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- V., It sounds like you have a very spoiled, self-centered daughter. My husband and I had somewhat similar problems when we had to explain to our adult children that ...
- V., I am so sorry you are going through this as well as so many others that have expressed their sympathy. I am a 32 year old with a daughter and a pretty good relatio...
- Assuming she is not just being a spoiled brat or overstressed, it is very possible she has developed a drug/alcohol problem or could be suffering from bipolar disorder...
Birthday Gift Idea for an 18 Year Old.
Asked by A.G. from Abilene
on May 28, 2009
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My youngest sister will be 18 in July. I have no clue what to buy for an 18 year old these days. Clothes are not a good idea because she is VERY tall and SO skinny she...
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- What about a photoshoot? I am with Harmony Photography. We could go somewhere and take her picture for an hour or so. If you would like more information, call me at...
- The best thing i got when i was 18 where gift cards. And Target is always a pleaser.
- What about mani/pedi gift cards? Or a gift card to her hair salon? These are two things my little sister loves to get for her birthdays!! Or is she going to be going o...
Teen Parenting...Help!!
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on November 9, 2009
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I have a beautiful 13 (almost 14) year old daughter. She has never given us any major trouble at all. She's always done well in school and been involved in choir, Girl...
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- I am the parent of a 16 yr old girl and a 20 yr old boy. I have seen inappropriate text's from both of them to others and visa versa. Lets start with the "not bein...
- Wow. You have a lot of great advice. You do know what to do though. Be the parent; firm fair and loving; don't make any assumptions; seek the truth. Privlege is earned...
- Dear M., First of all I applaud you for getting cooled off before handling this delicate situation and asking for advice!!! :-) I would give her a chance to come cl...
Son and Shopping Experience
Asked by S.R. from St. Louis
on June 24, 2011
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My youngest son (who is 18) and I were shopping at a local mall last evening looking for him clothes that he'll take with him when he goes to college in August. We w...
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- I don't have teenagers yet, but my husband is very particular about his underwear (clothes, in general) and they have to be Calvin Klein, Polo, or a couple of other ac...
- Yup, mine is 15 now and the year before last for school shopping he decided that he wanted all of things from a couple of expensive store that we normally didn't shop ...
- This really wasn't about the briefs. It was about he is 18 and going to go to college. He is capable of picking out his own clothes. Let him go momma. Give him th...
Gifted and Talented Testing
Asked by J.G. from McAllen
on February 20, 2008
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Hi all,
Does anyone have any experience with thier child going through the GT testing? The school my daughter (age 5) attends sent home a parent nomination form and I...
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- Hi J., My oldest son took the GT test when he was in 1st grade.Part of the test is to see if they are mature enough to handle the extra work. I am not a big fan of G...
- My son has been in GT classes since the 3rd grade, and I wasn't even aware of it until December of that year. He is now 12, in the 7th grade and still in GT classes. ...
- I have 3 kids that have been nominated for it and been it, then pulled out. You have to look at how your school utilizes it. It is basically the same curriculum wi...
Should I Be Bothered or Am I Missing Something Here?
Asked by A.W. from Austin
on May 27, 2010
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Should I be bothered that 3 people, including my husband, have hinted around that my toddler might be autistic based on the fact that he is not speaking at the level t...
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- When kids do something not "typical" for their age people love to put a label on it. Go to a park see a kid run around non stop, it's ADD, little girl can't concintra...
- I am going to suggest something differnet to you, and after skimming the posts, it might not be popular, but here goes. Your husband has a concern. I mean, this is y...
- I know you got a lot of answers and someone else may have already said this, I didn't read them all. But I would suggest having his hearing checked. If his speech is t...
9 Month Old Developmental Question!!!!!!
Asked by B.M. from Dayton
on December 26, 2008
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Hi Guys!
I am hoping you can help me out! I would love some advice!! I had wrote before about a little boy we were chosen to adopt. We have since started visitations ...
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- B. M. -- While I am not qualified to speak about developmental delays for a 9 month old, I can share with you our experience in adopting with some delays. When m...
- This baby needs continued love. It also sounds like he needs to be started in physical therapy. He may have sensory issues as well which is common with other develop...
- Hi there, You got a lot of information! My son is right now 18 months. At 9 months, he couldn't sit up either. The Dr said he had the strength but not the balan...
Wrong Diagnosis, Is That Possible? for a 3 Yo Toddler -Autism Spectrum PDD NOS?
Asked by D.J. from New York
on November 11, 2010
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Okay, moms, here it goes, my daughter was diagnosed to have an autistic spectrum pdd nos in the high functioning end, honestly, no one can detect this, not even us. ...
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- First, your last paragraph is repeated hundreds of times on Mamapedia by parents with a newly diagnosed child. AS is not the kind of diagnosis you can rule out becaus...
- As a teacher, I agree with Jae R. Use this diagnosis, if you need to, to get extra help for her if she struggles with anything. I think the diagnosis is accurate, beca...
- Well, the NOS part of the diagnosis means she doesn't fully meet the clinical criteria for a more specific disorder. It is possible she only has 2 problem areas--unus...
Need Help Understanding My Three Year Old Daughter.
Asked by H.K. from Scranton
on June 19, 2010
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I have an 18 year old son,he is laid back and always been a good kid. I only remember ever spanking him twice. Now my daughter we talk to her tell her she is doing som...
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- "The New Strong-Willed Child" by James Dobson was very helpful for us in dealing with our strong-willed 3 yr old daughter. (Strong willed for us, good for the babysit...
- She made be good for others, because she knows they will not tollerate certain bahaviors. I want to say congratulations on spanking when it is needed, so many moms tod...
- When i put my four yr old in corner i make sure to ask him every five minutes why he is in the corner.....the first time i ask him and he doesnt know i tell him why......
