Bad influence: Adult Child
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Imaginary Friend Anyone?
Asked by C.S. from Las Vegas
on November 25, 2008
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My husband just shared with me that our 3 YO has an imaginary friend who apparently likes to sit on the back of the car and play in the rocks. He was holding our litt...
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- C.:) How fun for your child! Lots of children have imaginary friends! My husband had one, and we named one of our sons after him! Imaginary friends indicate a higher ...
- Congrats, C.! Imaginary friends are a sign of a creative personality! Good for your daughter. Our four year-old son's friend is named Buddy. It's a riot when ...
- they talk about imaginary friends in What to Expect the Toddler Years and that it's very common at this age..you might want to check out the book?
How Much Should I Help Daughter's Friend with Activities
Asked by S.C. from Kansas City
on March 26, 2008
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My 12 y/o daughter's friend always seems to need a ride to an event or wants to do activities that my daughter does, but her parents never are able to drive her or tak...
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- It sounds like you are pretty frustrated with the situation. I was one of those kids – the one that never had the ride. If it wasn’t for my friend’s parents, I...
- There is a reason you have been put in this girl's life. She NEEDS you. It is a shame her own mother can't be there for her, but somebody needs to be and it looks like...
- I know this may sound harsh, but you need to continue helping this child. If you are already taking your daughter to the activity what's wrong with taking this girl. ...
My 18 Year Old Daughter
Asked by U.A. from Los Angeles
on September 12, 2011
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My 18 year old daughter is a University student and has a internet boyfriend in Germany. The are chatting everyday.She has not seen her but I know her mother.
Oneday...
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- I'm not sure what the question is here. Do you not want her to go and stay in Germany? Do you disapprove of the online basis of her relationship?
- U.: Your question is VERY confusing... Who has she not seen? Whose mother do you know? Left whose home? Your daughter is 18 - therefore an adult in the eyes o...
- Please re-post this and fix the spelling and grammer errors it's too confusing.
Taking Charge of Adult Child with Special Needs.
Asked by S.J. from Lake Charles
on August 12, 2009
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My daughter is twenty years old and has a huge attitude problem and thinks she knows it all. She recently met a 35 year old man who is bad news and her first boyfrien...
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- If she is twenty I believe you are out of luck. She is legally an adult. Unless she is mentally handicapped or something then you might consult a lawyer.
- Without knowing what your childs special needs are its really hard to answer this questions. Every person in their life is going to want to make their own decisions at...
- I am not exactly sure what you mean by special needs, but my daughter is developmentally delayed quite a bit and is bi-polar. I have already thought about this issue. ...
15 Year Old Girl Dating a 28 Year Old....
Asked by A.F. from Louisville
on October 27, 2010
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I have a friend who has a daughter that is 15 and she is dating a 28 year old and say's she is madly in love with him and their not having a sexual relationship their ...
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- No way, Jose! No 15 year olds and 28 year olds. Ever!!! 28 year old men are not going to sit by very long and be happy not having sex. This is a bad thi...
- Kick the man in the balls and never allow them to see each other. and ps, when a child says they are not having sex... that doesn't mean they aren't getting nasty in ...
- This may have already been said but something is wrong when a 28 year old man is involved with a 15 year old girl, not to mention the fact that it is illegal. Of COUR...
Advice on Husband and In-laws
Asked by B.B. from Jacksonville
on July 24, 2008
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Ok I know I am the only one that can answer this but I need other opinions. We have been living with my in-laws for the last 11 mths. We just had our 3rd baby and my h...
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- military should help pay for a move, or pay per pound if it is a self move. Don't ever give anyone to choose unless you are ready to handle any choice.If you want your...
- Maybe you should talk about it again after he realizes how much money he will be making....My husband is in the Navy and there is NO way with 3 kids we would be able t...
- I'm so sorry to hear your predictament. Yhe answer may not be as easy as all that. I followed my husband around in the military for 28 yrs. We had easy times and some ...
When/how Do You Trust Another Teen Driving Your Teen...?
Asked by P.B. from St. Louis
on May 21, 2008
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Hi,
We live many miles from our extended family. My daughter is 14, her cousins are older, girl cousin 16, boy cousin 18. I have stayed out of parenting discussions...
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- I am terribly overprotective in this regard. My sister was killed by a 16 year old driver. The new driver had gotten her license that day and was taking her aunt and...
- I have a very responsible almost 16 year old. I don't have any reservations about her driving and getting her license, however even at the age of 16 there will be peop...
- We are parents of a 22 and 20 year old....we have been 'where you are' and this is how we handled it. First of all - our own children had to have six months of 'no-i...
Not Appropriate
Asked by G.D. from Boise
on March 18, 2008
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My daughter is 18 and she has developed a trusting relationship with my boyfriend. In fact I find things out thru him about her. My delima is this; Yesterday he pick...
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- If this boyfriend is someone you trust your children with, maybe you should feel relieved that the girls felt comfortable talking in front of and with him. He does nee...
- Hello G., Trust your instinct/gut on this one and take it seriously. In order to get closer to your daughter on this subject, or any other, I recommend, "How to Ta...
- Your boyfriend probably felt very uncomfortable (to say the least) in the middle of this conversation he did not ask to have. You are still her mother and disciplinar...
Teenage Stepdaughters Friends Are Weird
Asked by S.C. from Miami
on June 7, 2007
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Any ideas of how to handle the weird, overly-pierced, foul-mouthed 'friends' my step-daughter seems to gravitate toward. She's not that way at home. I know that "nor...
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- Dear S., I'm a Mother of (2) Step mother of (2) total 4... The old saying about being judged by the company we keep, well some can look past all that stuff, but I ...
- I know of the teen wierdness only because of my nephew. I would suggest that you actually get to know the kids. Invite them over for a pizza party where you can trap...
- Hi S.. I'm M.. I have a 16 year old step daughter. The hardest job I have EVER taken on in my life. I don't have any advice about her friends, but sometimes I just...
12 1/2 Year Old Boy - Age Appropriate Friends
Asked by F.H. from Phoenix
on March 21, 2010
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My son wants to be friends with an 18 yr old male neighbor. The neighbor's little brother is a classmate of my son. My son wants to hang out with the older brother tho...
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- My 7yo kiddo has CLOSE friends that range from 4-12. Big brother/big sister type friends in their teens and early 20's, as well as a number of adult friends in their 3...
- Listen to what your husband says. An 18 year old's mind is not the same as a younger boys mind. They do not think the same - they are not entertained the same - they d...
- Unless your son will be monitored at all times with the 18 year old - I say no. Inadvertently or even on purpose, the 18 year will expose your son to information that ...
