Bad influence: Toddler
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How to Limit My Teen's Time with a "Bad Influence" Friend?
Asked by S.T. from New York
on November 29, 2010
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So my teenage daughter's best friend is polite, well mannered, fun to be with - but I've learned that she's "been with" a number of different boys on one night stands ...
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- I don't have a teen, but my husband and I have worked with the teenagers at our church for over 7 years. It is scary all the things that are out there for kids to get...
- It's a good sign that your daughter is telling you this stuff. For me, I don't believe in limiting their friendships. I believe in teaching them the proper thin...
- I didn't catch exactly how old these girls are-oh wait-14 yikes!!! I would have a very frank, positive, loving conversation about your fears, which to me would be saf...
Negative Influence
Asked by J.H. from Lima
on May 16, 2009
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I need serious help! My daughter just turned 6 and is usually well behaved. My 10 year old niece is quite different. She acts outs for attention all the time, has no r...
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- First of all, tell your six-year-old before your next interaction that the niece doesn't do things that are safe, and that it makes you scared when she does the same t...
- Letting her get away with this will make life as she grows older more difficult because she will have always gotten her way. You and your sister must talk to see what ...
- You're the parent - and if your child was running towards a burning building, you'd get her away from it at all costs - right? Well, your neice is the burning buildin...
Bad Behavior of My Son's Friend
Asked by J.L. from Norfolk
on August 26, 2009
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My son's toys and trifles disappeared repeatedly. All the happenings occurred only when one of my son's friend came to our home and went. One day, my son found the boy...
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- I like that you are being compassionate about this. I am, frankly, a little surprised at the moms who are ready and willing to write this little boy off (whether he's...
- I would certainly involve his mother. Of course you may get the outcome you fear and it may ruin your relationship. However, consider what you are telling your son, al...
- I set rules for my home that are in effect regardless of the rules in my son's friend's homes. Thus, no stealing in my house, and that is what is going on with this f...
My Friend...
Asked by T.G. from Pueblo
on May 3, 2011
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Hey Momma's...
This one makes me sad because I dont know how to help my friend. My friend Kasey has a husband who is battling with addiction to pain meds, and is ver...
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- **EDIT: she can keep trying to push things under the rug and pretending to make nice. Or, she can think about herself and her kids... and protect them. Some drug add...
- He is an addict, end of story. Your friend cannot force him to get help, he has to do it on his own, and for himself. As long as she is sitting idly by, she is esse...
- Nar-Anon would be helpful http://www.nar-anon.org/Nar-Anon/Nar-Anon_Home.html
Bad Words Being Taught to My 2 Year Old by Her Friend
Asked by B.M. from San Diego
on July 8, 2008
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I have a 2 year old and a friend that she plays with a lot who is a year older is starting to teach her things i don't like. She is our neighbor and i'm really good f...
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- Hi B., First of all I would talk to your friend, and ask her what she is doing to teach her daughter not to say and do certain things, it's your resposability has a mo...
- B., Ah yes! What the little ones will pick up from their peers. My hubby and I always joked that our oldest was a perfect little angle, until she went to school, and...
- Hi B., I belong to the MOMS Club of Whittier and we have a variety of discussions that address your type of problem. Also, at playdates from time to time there will b...
How Do I Stop a Bad Influence on My Child Without Alienating Myself from Family
Asked by K.S. from Nashville
on October 26, 2006
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My sons cousin (5 year old girl) on my husbands side has MAJOR behavioral problems that my son (4year old) has been picking up on. Small at first, now its like he's a ...
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- My daughter has the same problem with a friend of hers, the little girl and she are best friends but this little girl is SPOILED , talks back,is whiney and is very dis...
- I can SOOOOOOOOOO sympathize with you and the cousin problem! We are in the same boat. My son is very well behaved and she wil just pick and hit him and keeps on and ...
- I'm sorry if this offends anyone but I've always been known for my bluntness. If it were me(and I have been in this situation before) I would just calmly have a talk w...
Best Friend Bad Example for Her Child, Others
Asked by J.D. from Washington DC
on September 11, 2010
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My best friend growing up is a bad influence for her child and others in my opinion, and I don't know how to deal with it.
Her daughter is 12, as is mine. They are b...
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- OK...here's my two cents. Your daughter already recognizes that her actions are wrong, correct? After all she's the one who related the homework policy, the friend b...
- You know what has been the most frustrating thing to me over ALL THE YEARS knowing some CRAZY people???? This: People don't change. Especially crazy people. They also...
- You love her, and yet you want to change her? HHmmmm, it's unlikely her poor parenting will rub off on your daughter. I have a number of girlfriends whose parenting s...
Do You Feel Bad When No One Wants to Be Your Childs Friend?
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on June 24, 2011
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Our 6 year old started a new Summer Camp this week and LOVES it. The camp is on a FARM…we live in the city and this place is 2 mins from us, so kind of crazy. They...
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- Yes, girls are mean. Also, it is a rare child who can see another child's needs and try to meet them. I'd talk to the adults there about this dilemma. It sounds ver...
- Sounds like she's having fun whether she's enjoying with another person or not. Some kids do well alone. If you are making her feel like something is wrong by emphas...
- It sounds like it is not bothering her, she is having fun.. Maybe she is more of a loner and there is nothing wrong with that. As for girls, oh yes they are mean,...
Friend Problem
Asked by C.H. from San Antonio
on March 12, 2008
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What do you do about a friend who has to always copy your child? My son has had a friend for years but the past couple of years, anything my son does, this friend has ...
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- Sounds like they are more brothers than friends. It is normal for boys this age to be really competetive. My husband and his brother were only 12 months apart and we...
- sounds like the friend either a) just wants to be involved in the same things his friend is or b) is getting competitive with your son, neither of which are necessaril...
- It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round, but we don't have to be friends with all of them. As with many relationships, your son should tell his friend...
Stealing Friend
Asked by S.C. from Spokane
on March 19, 2008
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Hi Moms! This is my first time seeking advise. My 8 year old son has a friend that comes over to play. Last night, my son noticed that he was missing some of his Po...
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- My son is 8 but we haven't had something like this happen. I can tell you that my son does misplace things, so I would be sure that you son didn't just loose them som...
- S., I would definetly talk to his mother. Don't be confrontational, just say, Hey, I know Jimmy took a coin from my son previously. My son is missing some Pokemon...
- S., When my son was a little boy (he is 17 now)he took the exact same two items from his closest friend. A coveted Pokemon card and some silver dollars. . . He was...
