Online School: Tween
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Online Schools
Asked by J.C. from Erie
on January 31, 2007
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Has anyone taken any online classes? I am currenlty talking to a few schools about takeing some classes and finishing my degree, but am not sure which school to choos...
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- Hi J., My husband does University of Phoenix Online. The classes are five weeks long, and you have the option of taking a week off in between classes or not taking ...
- Hi there, not suer what area you are from, but I looked into some of the online schools. You have to be very careful in picking one first off...alot of rip offs! Reall...
- Hello J., I am a single mother of a 11 year old and work full time and I am taking Health Care Management online through CTU (Colorado Tech University) online. It is...
Online High Schools
Asked by M.J. from Seattle
on March 11, 2007
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Hello,
We are planning on attempting to enroll my 15 yr old step daughter in an online high school since we feel that since her attendence and grades are getting wors...
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- Hi M.. I have never enrolled my kids in online high school (they're too young) but I am good friends with one of the instructors. Online high school seems to be a p...
- My kids arent old enough yet, But when i was in high school they didnt have alot of the computer progams they have know. I think that if you think it will help then do...
- Hi M.: I dont have any exsperience with online school but I have a good friend named Chris that does. She has always home schooled her daughters but now that she cant...
Supervising Instant Messaging of 12 Year Old Girl
Asked by A.H. from Washington DC
on February 18, 2008
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My 12 year old daughter has been on IM for for a few months. Before this, she was on email, which I told her I was supervising (reading periodically). There were sever...
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- Hi A., what a yucky situation to be in! Our media is sexualizing kids younger and younger these days. It doesn't seem like suspending priveledges is going to lead to...
- Hello, A.. My heart went out to you when you explained what you've been going through with your twelve year old daughter. It can be quite disturbing to find out ...
- Hey A., I am experiencing something similar, not quite that bad, with my stepdaughters. They LIVE on the internet, myspace, IM, etc. I am a friend on their myspac...
Thought on 12 Year Old Having a Facebook Account
Asked by N.W. from Stockton
on August 23, 2009
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I was wonderring what are your thought about facebook. My 12 year old wants a facebook account mainly because a good friend of moved out of the state and she has a fa...
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- You could give it to her on the condition that you become one of her Facebook friends. Then you can monitor it. She probably won't like it but maybe you can make the...
- My 13-year old has had a Facebook account for about a year. I also have one, and know her password so I can log in to her account any time I want to. I feel fairly s...
- Your daughter can make her account private which means no one can get her information. However! Whoever is on her friends list can see whatever information your daug...
12 Year Old Behavior Problems
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on August 2, 2009
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I am having problems with my 12 year old step son. Last school year he got 3 Fs, 2 Ds and a C. He always lied about having homework. At home, he wont do his chores....
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- I am sure there are many issues behind the emotion and behavior occurring here. It is important to find more treatment than meds- including educational support (with ...
- Let me say that I can identify with what you are going through. I too am a stepmom in a very similar situation to yours (had to raise the child because mom was unable...
- First of all Sonya H is right, about the food. Second of all if you don't discipline you can expect behavior problems - "talking to" is not discipline, boundaries and...
10 Year Old Defiant Son
Asked by J.F. from Minneapolis
on January 10, 2008
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I am so desperate for any advice from other parents of 10 year old boys. My son is not at all respectful of my discipling him, he doesn't care what I threaten him with...
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- maybe he just wants more attention from you- sounds a lot like my 8 year old son- the other thing a lot of us moms just threaten and we don't follow thru so that's a l...
- Sounds like you are dealing with ODD-Oppossitional Defiant Disorder and possibly ADHD-Attetion Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I strongly suggest you get your son help...
- I am a 52y/o mom of 8 from ages 16-31, 4 of them adopted from Russia. 5 girls 3 boys. The first thing I see is that you are threatening him. Get parenting with love...
Have a 13 Year Old Daughter That I Want to Motivate to Do Well in School
Asked by J.K. from San Diego
on May 6, 2008
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My daughter is 13 years old and she is not very motivated to do well in school, instead she is more concerned about her image and how popular she is. She is always goi...
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- Well if it's any consolation your daughter is normal. Try speaking her language... do well on your report card=mall make-over, new outfit, MAC make over, highlights fo...
- I know it's hard with teenagers, but you are still her mother. To impress how important school is make her come home and do her homework before she goes over to frien...
- Hi J., I agree with all of the advise you have been given thus far. In addtion, I would suggest an activity at school that she could participate in. My oldest daughter...
My 13 Year Old Isn't Doing His Homework and Is Misbehaving in School
Asked by A.U. from Washington DC
on March 27, 2009
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My 13 year old isn't doing his homework and is misbehaving in school. This is his second attempt at the 6th grade and I am worried he won't make it. He doesn't bring h...
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- hi A., it does sound as if *something* has happened to set off this behavior, as you seem to indicate this is not just his personality. i doubt it's sudden-onset ADD ...
- Hi A., I know this can be frustrating for everyone. First, now that you have taken everything away from him, there is no motivation to be responsible. You might wan...
- Hopefully, you've gotten lots of helpful advice. My oldest has many of the same challenges you describe. Some kids need a lot of attention. Much of what you describ...
What to Say to a 12 Year Old About Being No Santa
Asked by R.N. from Dallas
on July 28, 2008
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Ok Let me rephrase my question since I am looking like a jerk because people are taking what I am saying is wrong. My oldest daughters are 10 and 11(soon to be 12). I ...
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- I am a mother of a large family with 10 children. We did Santa for years, until I truly gave my life to Christ and began to believe his word, which is very, very clea...
- Hi R., First off, I wish more people really understood the reason for Christmas is the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ! Second, I would just wait until your dau...
- ok, I just skimmed the responses because this is a debate I am going through myself. Mine will be 12yo by Christmas and says and acts as if she believes. I agree, sh...
My 13 Year Old Son (HELP)
Asked by T.S. from Las Vegas
on March 14, 2008
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I have a 13 year old son and a 26 month old son. At this time I feel like I am in two different worlds with the age difference. My 13 year old is so moody and most cer...
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- Hi T., I'm like you in that I have a 13 year old daughter and a 3 and 15 month old - so there's a big gap. Don't be discouraged about the questions you ask. They ...
- What I have learned bout that age group is that, like your toddler, they are trying to become more independant. They want to be able to pick friends, hang out, dress ...
- Hello T., First let me say I am a mother of 4 kids 15- girl, 14 boy, 7 girl, and 4 boy. I was going thru the same thing with my oldest daughter. 1 1/2 years ago it got...
