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Son Being Picked On
Asked by C.A. from Odessa
on February 26, 2009
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My son is in Jr. High and this year he has been picked on quite a bit by this boy who lives on our block. This boy makes fun of my son and calls him names at school a...
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- I'm appalled at some of the responses you're getting! It is never appropriate to teach your child to "punch harder than the other kid". Your child is not being "pick...
- My son was bullied a couple of times by a couple of different kids. The minute he came home crying and telling me about this, the very next day I went and stood on th...
- In James Dobson's book, Bringing up Boys, he touches on this subject. His advice is to listen to your son very carefully and cautiously. Get your son away from these...
My 12 Year Old Driving Me "Crazy"!!!!
Asked by K.S. from Raleigh
on April 11, 2008
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Now, ladies i have a question: do any of you know what is going on with the kids of today? Does anyone have the answer or just an answer for me? I am about to go crazy...
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- K., Sister you are singing to the choir. I have an 11year old son. Same situation, very strong willed, intelligent and old for his age. I called his teacher ahead of...
- Hi K., It sounds like your daughter is seeking attention...I am a social worker...and it seems like someting is going on w/your dtr...It mite be she is missing real...
- K., my friend..I have had 5 daughters...so I KNOW what you are talking about. Here is my opinion. I believe when children hit that age they revert back to being a "ter...
Is This Typical School Bus Procedure?
Asked by H.H. from New York
on October 8, 2010
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This is the first year my children ride the bus. So far it’s been fine but today my 6 yo son got off visible upset, and of course my 10 yo daughter was completely o...
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- It's really not appropriate for 6th graders to be "monitors" - we were recess monitors when I was in sixth grade back in the late 70s. A sixth grader can and will eas...
- It happens. Its the reason I started driving my kids to school then I ultimately took my two youngest out. Quiet lunch happens too. Recess that entails just wal...
- My daughter says shes never heard of it, she says her bus is really loud, all the time.
College Kids
Asked by M.M. from Houston
on February 9, 2011
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My daughter has failed all but 4 classes she has taken in her 2 years at college. she thinks she can wipe the slate clean and apply as a new freshman at a new school ...
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- Hi Mellisa. I have to wonder why she is failing her courses. Maybe she isn't applying herself or she just is not ready to continue. It is too costly to continue on thi...
- The only way this happens is if she doesn't try to transfer any credits from the old school, which means she will have to retake them at the new college. That can get...
- How did she do in High School? Was she a strong student? Is this something out of the ordinary for her to make failing or low grades in her basic classes? Does she rea...
Looking for a Lawyer for Some Friends. . .
Asked by P.C. from San Francisco
on October 12, 2008
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Some friends of mine are looking for a good, honest, not too expensive lawyer experienced in family law, detention hearings and restraining orders. Their current lawye...
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- I would recommend a lawyer for family law named Janet Syphers. She is in San Jose, I believe on Almaden. Also another one that I used before AI found Janet was Robert...
- Hi P.. I have two recommendations. One is from my church. His name is Hector Moreno. You can look up Moreno family law firm in San Jose. He is very honest and a...
- Let me start by saying there is no such thing as an inexpensive lawyer. Having said that, I highly recommend Kathy Schlepphorst or Julie Emede. They practice family ...
12 Year Old Son Caught with Remains of Cigarettes
Asked by J.M. from Elkhart
on January 19, 2008
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Good morning parents. I need your help. My 12yr old son's father called me Monday night to tell me they found cigarette butts in his room at his house. I got wrangled ...
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- It sounds to me me like it's time for you to quit. I know it may be hard, but that is the example that you are setting for your children. If mommy can do it, why can...
- First, do not believe him when he says that only his friends are smoking. Even if that's true now, it will change. I said the same thing to my parents when they aske...
- Hi J., I know this is hard, my boys are now 27 and 28 years old, and I have been through this. Trust me when I tell you that this is a blessing that you have found o...
School Attendance team...taking Me Court 4 School Sendin My Kid Home? for Behavi
Asked by T.N. from Chicago
on March 7, 2010
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14yrs son speaks to teachers with no respect to which can b on the scale ov Not Listening....telling them to shut up.....
He also walks out of the classroom ......wh...
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- cooking lessons could mean a career he can actually do and like. I bet they did a career assessment and found that your son likes or has a knack for that career. Thi...
- Maybe he should be in a project everyday. Cooking lessons are great! He may turn out to be a Top Chef someday! Encourage him in this. Its a good thing!
- Your writing is very confusing...
First Grade BULLY
Asked by C.T. from Phoenix
on January 29, 2012
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I became aware of the classroom bully after the first day of 1st grade. My son came home and told me that he does not like ______ because he is a bully. This same co...
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- Half of the class is out of control? Where do you put him then? Is the entire school like this? Elementary school was nothing like this for my daughter. Where in t...
- As hard as this is to swallow, suspending this child will not help. He is not old enough for suspension to do anything but be "time off" for him. He needs to be pl...
- I don't know what you can do to improve the situation...it isn't in your control. However, if it were me, I'd pull my child out of the classroom. What kind of educat...
Advice for 14Yo Son W/ School and Girlfriend ISSUES!
Asked by S.Q. from Dallas
on April 9, 2008
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My 14 yr old son is turning the last of my dark hairs, gray!! Please help! He has always been a really good kid, loving, helpful, funny, intelligent(or so I thought) a...
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- WOW...he's got it bad and early. And unfortunately tv, music, and friends will not make it any better. It's obvious he has hit that point where girlz is priority for h...
- I know others are saying they would switch schools, and boys are not generally this way at 14, but that is not always the case. My hubby for instance was all girls al...
- Sorry...i have no advice for you! i am definitely dreading the teenage years!! (only b/c i know how i was as a teenager and how my husband was as a teenager...LOL) Go...
5Yr Old Acting Out
Asked by J.Z. from San Antonio
on April 26, 2011
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Well I just recently found out I was pregnant with our 3rd child. We are very excited but now my 5yr old daughter is acting out. She keeps getting in trouble at schoo...
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- If you heard some bad news, like maybe you were going to lose your house or your job and you started to cry, would you want someone to punish you and take away all of ...
- Dr. Sears has lots of advice on this... especially scroll down to the bottom section titles "bothersome behaviors": Be sure you maintain a lot of positive reinforcemen...
- This is tough. Sorry you are both going through it. The good news is that at this age she can talk to you. Usually when kids act out there is a reason - they want at...
