Church Activities: Adult Child
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Working Parents , Stay at Home Parents, Single Parents.
Asked by D.A. from Los Angeles
on October 7, 2008
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I would like to find out the opinion of the all parents out there? I am a working mom and I choose to be a working mom. I am a better mom because I get out and work,...
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- Hi D.! I am a stay at home mom, and personally feel everyone's situation is different.We all have to make the same decision when our little ones are born. Some deci...
- You are right it is a PERSONAL choice. I worked all through my sons first year of life. At first I felt a bit guilty but not for long, my son LOVED going to daycare ...
- I am a stay at home mom, by choice. There are days when I envy moms who work outside the home. It can be overwhelming to be around my kids 24/7. Sometimes I wish I...
What Activities Are Your Kids Involved In ?
Asked by N.C. from New York
on February 24, 2010
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What activities sports are your kids involved in ?
My 10 year daughter - Is a girl scout, cheerleader, she plays basketball, takes piano and art lessons is in the s...
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- Girl God Bless you I Have 4 kids a 17 ,12,10 and 7 year old . It seems like we never have time for our selfs . It is great just always remember when they are grown yo...
- Currently none! They did t-ball and tae kwon do for a while and hated the structure big time. Mine are all about playing with their neighborhood friends outside, a...
- I have one in GirlScouts, piano, drums and volunteers at the library One is a cub scout and soccer or baseball, depending on time of year. One is in Drama, Academic ...
Adult Child Issues
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on April 18, 2011
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Hi Moms,
When does an adult child, mine for instance he is 20 become responsible for their own choices?? My son who is 20 years old almost 21 lives with his dad ...
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- How about tell him he can live there when he gets a FT job and/or enrolls in school? Seriously, I'm all about second chances and there may be a little of him seekin...
- If it were me, I would tell my son what day the move would be on and he would have to come up with his own arrangements by then. He is an adult, this is HIS problem. N...
- if you take him in lay ground rules, he has to have a job by this date, he has to pay X amount of rent by this date, he has to follow these house rules and have him si...
Teenager Doesn't Want to Attend Church with the Family.
Asked by H.K. from Phoenix
on April 2, 2009
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My eldest son no longer wants to attend mass with the family. We swtiched to the Sunday night "teen mass" (jazzier music, relaxed dress code) in hopes of enticing him ...
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- Hi H., I will give you my 2 cents. I was raised in a christian family, going to church several times per week and went to all private schools, including college. I t...
- H., that's a tough one, but I think you already know the answer in your heart. While you could guilt him into going (a mom thing, not necessarily a Catholic thing as ...
- I just wanted to add from my experience. I had an Italian catholic father so I know the guilt one can put on a child! He didn’t even need to say a word to me and I...
Suggestions for a Good Church or Homeschool Groups?
Asked by J.A. from San Francisco
on June 25, 2009
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Hi, I recently relocated to Milpitas. I would love to meet some other moms in the area and I am also looking for a good Christian church to attend. My husband and I ha...
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- Hi, my family and I have been going to Jubilee Christan Center for about 10 years now. The pastor is awesome and the music is great. The youth center is one like you h...
- Hi there, I live in Milpitas & have 4-year old twins. I don't homeschool them as both my husband & I need to work so they're in preschool 1/2 days, but we do go to...
- Hello, and welcome to the bay area. If you have a Facebook, there is a group there called "The Old Schoolhouse Magazine" and it's for homeschoolers. I'm sure you'll...
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. ...
Parents Being a Pain
Asked by J.G. from Oklahoma City
on May 6, 2007
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Ok I am having some issues with my parents. I am 26 and finishing up my school. I was having a hard time taking care of my kids and going to school full time so we mov...
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- Hey there J., I first want to appaluade you for going back to school. I think that anytime you move back in with your parents it is hard. You mention that "things...
- Unlike some the very judgemental women who have responded to you I think you sound responsible in the fact that you have a DD I have a friend who was a single mom for ...
- First, I personally don't think anyone should sit in judgment of J. for asking for some advice. I don't think any of us are the perfect parents or kids for that matter...
Question for Parents That Both Work Full Time or Single Parents..
Asked by A.H. from Canton
on May 10, 2011
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How do you find time to get the house cleanded? We both work full time and want the house to be clean but there isn't any time. When we get off, we pick the kids up, m...
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- For one, ignore your MIL. Second, here's some things that helped me...buy one of those light vacumes and just zip them around the kitchen and entry hallway everyday. T...
- I am a clean freak...probably to the point of being a nut about it. I work 40 hours a week my husband works 50+ a week. Doesnt leave a whole lotta time to clean. Afte...
- do a bit every day...and the kids need to help. You aren't doing them a favor by pampering them.
Helping Elder Parents Through Loss...
Asked by R.K. from Cleveland
on April 27, 2008
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Hi all--
Having problems communicating effectively with my parents after the loss of an adult child to suicide. Most talking has been stilted, and non-substantial,...
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- Your local hospital or church probably has a grieve support program, they have them at different times & days so that it works for everyone. They can give you great he...
- Schedule a time for EVERYONE to get together and talk about it. I DEFINITLEY would make sure everyone has the opportunity to express anger issues AS WELL AS making SU...
- Hello, I am sorry to hear first of all for your loss. It is hard when someone so young passes away. There has to be a reason and maybe that is what God had in store...
Poll on What You Think About Repaying Parents
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on October 2, 2009
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I just wanted to know what others thought about repaying parents back money that you have borrowed from them. Do you feel that you should or shouldn't and why or why ...
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- (written after your update) It sounds like you are doing the right thing-being VERY clear about when you can repay and the reasoning why-sorry to hear about your hu...
- I think that you should repay your parents if you borrowed money and it was not given as a gift. If you borrowed the money from a bank would you question whether or no...
- Loans should be documented in writing and signed by both parties clearly spelling out the amount borrowed and when it is expected to be paid back. I agree with the ear...
