Self Esteem
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Your Honest True Responses to Trust and Respect - Why Allow It?
Asked by T.Y. from Sacramento
on June 10, 2011
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Thanks to all of those that responded to my question of the difference between Trust and Respect. It is an overwhelming Yes these are two different aspects in relatio...
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- Because the actions are different. For example, I work with a lot of people who are overpaid dopes. I'm shocked that some people have made it as far up in the organiza...
- Yup, I'm with Amy J. all the way. I also did not see your original question, but your, "Respect me, I trust you" doesn't fly with me either. I work as a civilian for...
- repeating your line "respect me, I trust you"......nope, doesn't do it for me. I knew a married couple- years ago. He respected me....was polite, was gracious, wen...
Mom Shaving a 6 Year Old. Creating Self Consciousness?
Asked by A.G. from Eugene
on August 6, 2009
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I know it is possible that I am overreacting, my boyfriends ex has shaved the cute tuft of hair that was under the 6year olds arm. It never embarrased ...
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- :( sigh ... you are right, what you can do is to offer them a listening ear. if the relationship with their mom was better, you or your boyfriend could address ...
- My husbands ex wife shaved my bonus daughters legs at 4 years old! (Luckily she walked out shortly after that so it didn't continue) I will tell you what we have gone ...
- I think you should be cautious about getting involved. You are not the child's parent, the Mom (and Dad) should handle this. You will be seen as unwelcome interfering ...
Is It Possible That We Are Growing Apart?
Asked by L.H. from South Bend
on March 8, 2009
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I've been married for 10 years and i feel that I have lost a lot of "me" during this marriage. I love my husband and my family, but I feel that I have given a lot of m...
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- Hello, First think about how is he treating you? Is he supportive of your ideas & goals? If not, he may not be worth any more of your time. If he is not an emotion...
- Watch the movie Fireproof togehter and do the Love Dare. It is worth your time. Don't blame your husband for the choice you made to care for your babies. They a...
- Maybe it's just me but the first thought that went through my mind was "oh my gosh, this person is depressed". Have you talked to your doc about this? Depression will ...
Karate
Asked by V.B. from Detroit
on April 11, 2008
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Hello Ladies
I have a wondeful 8 yr old with too much energy also he has a mouthy problem and does not listen very well. (typical child right LOL) Anyways I was wo...
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- Hi Vanetta, My almost 5 year old is in Taekwondo. We both LOVE it. It teaches him respect, concentration, amoung other things. I would highly recommend it. Chris
- My 8 year old neice was the same way but underneath it all a delight and charming kid. My sister put her in karate and within a month the difference was astounding. S...
- Hello, My nephew is seven and loves it! It's done wonders for his coordination also (he was the biggest cluts, now not too bad! LOL). I also participated at a ...
Strength/Agility Training for Children
Asked by N.B. from Dallas
on August 29, 2007
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My son (age 7) has been involved in organized youth sports for several years now, but we are finding that he is incredibly small, weak and uncoordinated for his age. A...
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- I would recommend getting him into a good gymnastics program. That will help build up his strength and agility definitely. There are so many in the area to choose fr...
- I agree with the previous posters who recommeded Taekwondo. My nephew was horribly picked on, and his self esteem suffered. After a couple of months in taekwondo, he w...
- N B, You guys are not alone. There is a great option for you if you are willing to spend some money...although most parents (especially dads) will do what it takes...
How Does Your Husband Treat You? Respect Issue
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on November 16, 2011
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Okay Ladies and Gents: Please bear with me as I try to get this out and organized so that you have enough information to answer either from experience or what you can ...
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- You teach people how to treat you. You cannot help your friend with this type of problem other than being a good listener and supporting her choices. No one can consis...
- This breaks my heart. I am very, very sick today and do you know what my husband is doing? He is taking care of our kids, he did school work with them in the morning...
- I would not have married a man like this to begin with. This is not the 40s, a man should appreciate and not expect the things a wife does and vice versa. we all...
My Child Is Envoius
Asked by G.C. from Chicago
on December 30, 2009
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My child makes herself feel bad because she envies all her friends. This one has more money, toys, gets along better with people. etc. My daughter is a great person...
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- I used to teach in the public schools... have you checked with her school? I know we had social groups for many different reasons at our school. There were friend gr...
- I would explore the American Girl Library collection of books aimed at girls of this age. They have many titles. A Smart Girls Guide to Money, Internet, Boys, Fr...
- G., Check out the Dove campaign that includes workshops for girls and self-esteem. When I read your request and saw your daughters age, it made me think of it. I th...
How Can I Teach My 13 Year Old RESPECT for Adults?
Asked by A.L. from Clarksville
on February 16, 2008
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When my son was about 7 years old, his biological father gave up his rights to my husband. Therefor, my husband adopted my son (who is now 13 years old). My son and ...
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- Number One - If he has been grounded since October, then that is obviously not working and you need to find an alternative punishment with more effect. Number Two ...
- Respect is something that is learned while the maturation process is taking place. In my opinion, at 13, he should have that concept locked down. As for the ADHD, I ca...
- Frankly, I can't imagine how grounding him for five months or more would give him any incentive to change his behavior. What did he do to deserve that? Burn down the n...
Advice for Mother of Teenage Girl
Asked by K.P. from Albany
on February 4, 2008
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My 13 year old daughter is very active, but quite a bit overweight. I have asked my pediatrician's advice, but she she maintains that her proportions have remained con...
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- My daughter, who will now be five has always been overweight. About 6 months ago the doctor finally had it, (he is a stickler about weight) and advised me that is 25 l...
- Perhaps you may want to look into consulting another doctor and get another opinion. If she is active and eating reasonably well maybe there is a medical reason that ...
- I am the mother of three daughters who are a few years younger than yours. I recommend having her join a sport that will make her run like soccer, field hockey, baske...
Raunchy Tacky People
Asked by K.K. from San Diego
on May 14, 2011
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what do you say to relatives when they are being raunchy, trashy, tacky (with their body and vocabulary) I know this is way out of the Mom/children question on this we...
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- I would tell her that "I'm glad your enjoying yourself but you are postin this for friends and family and its kinda of disrespectful to talk like that." or "hey i love...
- You can counsel her to have two FB accounts. One for friends where she can be as sexual and trashy as she wants... and another for family where she can update them as...
- She's only shooting herself in the foot and her immaturity will cost her. HR and prospective employers are all over Facebook and she'll lose employment opportunities ...
