Stealing: Older Child
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9-Year-old Asking About Sex
Asked by G.H. from Cincinnati
on September 8, 2008
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My daughter has asked me what the word sex means and what sex is. She is 9. I explained to her that some questions are very difficult to answer and that I would like s...
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- I was a Psych major in college and in 2 different classes, 2 very moral great professors advocated for teaching kids about sex pre-pubescent, so 9 is a great age. Oth...
- I just experience this with my 10 yr daughter. She had details because one of the girls googled sex and told them about it on playground. I had no option but to discus...
- some times honesty with out a lot of detail is enough to gross them out..sex= something married people do in the privacy of their bedroom with private parts EWE MOM B...
Troubled 7 Year Old
Asked by J.T. from San Diego
on May 21, 2008
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Hi everyone,
You have all been so wonderful in the past. I thankyou all very much for all of that. Now I need your help one more time. My 7 year old is out of control...
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- Hi There! Boy that is a concern! I suggest you get a Police Officer to speak to your son. Put the fear of God into im!! Don't hesitate to do something, time is of ...
- Dear J., I am so sorry to hear about your son. You said that this behavior just began in the last couple of months and that concerns me greatly. Since it is not typic...
- J.- I have been in your shoes and I know this is a very hard time for all involved. First off you need to have a talk with his teacher to make sure the teasing at ...
9 Year Old Son Has a 10 Year Old"girlfriend" That Calls Him Several Times a Day!
Asked by J.P. from Norfolk
on June 5, 2011
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My husband doesn't want to make a big deal about it. I agree to a point. School is almost over, so I am trying to hold my tongue. I figure it will fizzle out over the ...
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- OK, may be innocent as some are saying, but she is being way too aggressive and i would be mortified if my daughter did this. "Just friends" is a two way street and sh...
- I would treat it like any other friendship. What are your rules for letting him go to functions with friends? Do you need to meet the parents first? If so, arrange ...
- What are your warning bells telling you: that they are going to go off and have sex somewhere at the family function?? The "romance" between a 9 and 10 year old is u...
How Do You Teach a 6 Year Old Not to Steal?
Asked by D.Q. from Dallas
on April 26, 2010
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We've been having issues recently with our 6 year old son taking things that don't belong to him. If he sees it & wants it, he takes it. From school, a friend, the sto...
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- Just having to return it and apologize would never be enough of a punishment for my son. The embarrassment would work for the moment but not be enough to make him not ...
- Hey You are not alone :) my 5 year old was having the same problem and it was eating me alive. I found this great article that helped me deal with My feelings and th...
- I would have him return it & apologize. i would then have him also give what allowance he has to the manager with the apology, that way he is out. I would then let him...
7 Year Old Daughter Won't Sleep in Her Bed Alone!!!!! Help!!!
Asked by A.L. from Detroit
on September 28, 2009
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I need help!!! My 7 year old daughter wont sleep in her bed alone. She used to sleep in her bed alone just fine! About a year ago she started to not want to sleep i...
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- Hi A., I have a 6 year old boy that I adopted at 3. He has struggled with being terrified at night. Foster care at night is a very scary/alone place. He used to...
- My daughter did the exact same thing. I hate to say it but after about a year we decided to get her a puppy and she sleeps with her and my daughter feels more secure....
- My 6 year old has a Cinderella night light lamp that she keeps close to her head at night. Some nights she wants me to laydown and cuddle with her so I will wind up a...
10 Year Old Wants to Have Her Own Email and Facebook Page
Asked by A.C. from Denver
on March 22, 2010
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I wanted to know what you all think about my 10 (almost 11) year old daughter wanting to have her own email and facebook page. She claims that most all of her other f...
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- I think e-mail would be a great thing for a 10 year old to have. But you would need to have access to it at all time. Have all her e-mail automatically forwarded to ...
- While I can't say that I'm totally opposed to a 10 yo having her own email/facebook account, I can't say that I'd like the idea either. I've been reading a lot lately...
- I feel it wouldmbe ok under certain conditions. Especially if she is a well behaved overall good kid who does not get into trouble much. However I feel like certain...
10 Year Old Caught Stealing Money
Asked by N.W. from Los Angeles
on September 22, 2010
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Forgive the long post but there's some back story I need to get out and I'm hoping there are some moms who have advice that comes from similar experience (not that I'd...
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- Your sister is the only one who can fix it. Until she decides to be firm, consistent, and make some rules and consequences, it's not going to happen. If the child is ...
- N., The other mom is right. Without your sister's involvement, change won't happen. However, I would suggest researching local options then presenting them to your ...
- i completely and totally agree with you on this, and yes, it will essientally lead to worse things if it does go untreated. I know that your sister must still be havin...
Frustrated with 7 Year Old Daughters Attitude
Asked by Y.S. from Denver
on July 7, 2010
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My husband and I are at our wits end with our almost 8 year old daughter. I’m guessing she is just bored (summer time) and is not getting enough individual attention...
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- It sounds like she is getting enough attention. I would say, get rid of the TV for a while. Take her to the library and get her some books. Kids who become tv zombies ...
- I agree with Starr 100% You and your husband sound like wonderful parents. I also think day camp or vacation Bible school are good summer activities. She may not b...
- Personally... I'm a FAN of boredom. Boredom breeds creativity. It's too bad that someone can't stay home with her for a week or so of NO activities so that she can get...
Kindle or Ipod for 8 Year Old
Asked by M.L. from Wichita
on November 16, 2011
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I recently asked you wonder moms "ipod or leap pad for 5 year old?" and received some helpful responses. Now, I'm considering a Kindle Fire instead of i-pod touch for ...
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- I really feel like Apple Touch would be more user friendly for your kids. My daughter(4.5) has an Ipad2. It was a very generous gift from her grandparents. The touch w...
- If you are going to buy one or the other I would go with the fire. It really has everything a kid would need. Sure an adult would get more use out of the other featu...
- My hubby is a techie, if you can afford the ipod, go with the ipod.
Getting a 9 Year Old to Clean His Room
Asked by K.M. from Salt Lake City
on October 3, 2008
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The Setting: Household War 1001, Messy room with books spilling out into hallway, very stubborn 9 year old boy is in the enemy camp...on the homefront..stay at home mo...
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- Dear K., If you can't back up your threats don't make them. I would suggest that you take everything out....put it in bags and have someone else store them until h...
- Hi, mother of nine here. Absolutely sell his stuff. Save a FEW precious things that you would want to pass down to his children, but hide them away in storage. Othe...
- Have you ever attended any Love and Logic trainings? I know they offer them at churches and at public schools. If you don't know how to find out, I bet you could ask a...
