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A 15 Year Old That Begs
Asked by M.L. from Chicago
on June 1, 2007
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Our oldest son is 15 1/2 years old He has begun begging and whining.
Of course he was the model child till he turned a teenager I know most of his issues will pass wi...
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- I just walk away and do not respond to them when they act that way.
- *whiney voice* Becaaaaaaause Biiiiiiiilllllyyyy, I saaaaid soooooooo. =) Yea, sounds pretty silly doesn't it son? Don't whine at me please. Every time you whine you ge...
- How about using "Love you too much to argue!"? That and a million other fabulous one liners are given out in the new parenting approach I'm trying on my 7, 4, and 2 y...
15 Year Old Son
Asked by W.B. from Kansas City
on May 25, 2007
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Here is my ?? My son is a feshman at Truman High School this year (Independence School district) and he hasn't passed any of his classes so to try and get the credits ...
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- my 11 year old rode his bike to school every day (about one mile) this year (except when the weather didn't allow it) he didn't have to cross any major streets... as ...
- I would totally make him ride his bike, walk, or find a carpool. Here all the middle school kids walk/ride to school about a mile or two away.
- You aren't wrong if you make him ride his bike 2 miles. The only thing I would be concerned about is if he has to face the traffic on Noland Rd, just as long as you ca...
Pregnant 17 Year Old Niece
Asked by G.S. from Dallas
on December 2, 2009
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My 17 year old niece is pregnant. She is considering coming to live with my husband and I. However, she would be moving from out of state. I was wondering if she wo...
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- Yes, you would have to apply for "emergency pregnancy" and she will get medicaid throughout her pregnancy, after the baby is born she will continue to get medical cove...
- Check with your local agencies but where I live, I know from experience that things like WIC medicaid,etc. are based on household income so that includes you and your ...
- Hi G., Both are very easy to qualify for. As long as she is not working, she'll qualify for the pregnant medicaid and even if she is working, she will most likely q...
Christmas Gift for a 17 Year Old
Asked by M.C. from La Crosse
on November 22, 2010
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I need help thinking of a Christmas gift for a 17 year old girl for Christmas. I was married to this girls father 5 years ago. We're now divorced, but I still keep i...
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- What about if you took her to lunch/dinner and then gave her a small gift (gift certificate, pajamas, or bath and body works stuff). She might appreciate some time wi...
- If she has a car maybe a car emergency kit, a AAA membership, or something else for her car? Usually girls that age like clothes but like to pick their own so a gift ...
- I say a gift certificate to a place she likes to shop our iTunes so she can get music.
Teen Pregnancy....
Asked by M.S. from Lafayette
on December 17, 2008
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I know a 15 year old that is pregnant by her 17 year old BF whom she has been with for about 7mo. I am not sure exactly what happened, according to her they used prot...
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- Hi M., I see there are already a bunch who have answered this and I am not going to read them just give you my view. The mother is a BAD mother to put such ideas in ...
- She should contact a local Planned Parenthood office or if they have sometimes like Heartbeat. I would think they would be able to recommend someone to help her and s...
- This is a tough situation. THe mother of the daugther does not seem supportive. This does not seem like a situation where anyone will win. The girl needs an advocate t...
17 Year Old Vomits Daily
Asked by J.W. from Denver
on August 11, 2008
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Hi everyone!
I am taking my 17 year old son for a check up tomorrow but wanted to post this problem to see if anyone has any ideas about what is going on with my ch...
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- I would definatly talk to his doctor about it! It could be something like an ulcer or it could be something much worst.
- Do allergies run in your family? Also check out the possiblity of a wheat gluten allergy. I know of two teenagers that were recently diagnosed. Some of the symptom...
- my bosses daughter has the same problem her doc said her intestins have scar tissue from when she was a baby and thats causing food not to go down right. he said becau...
17 Year Old Wants to Drop Out of Track
Asked by B.W. from Milwaukee
on April 4, 2008
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I guess I'm not looking for advice since I know how I'm going to handle this, maybe just support that I'm doing the right thing!
My 17 year old daughter (a junior)cam...
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- I did my senior college research paper on children (not just little ones) sports and self-esteem. The number one reason younger kids drop out of sports is that they a...
- I agree with the start to finish. And yes EVERYTHING they do in high school counts on a resume for college.......everything. It is April, track will only continue an...
- I applaud you - stick to your guns. Too many times we let our children start and quit things - OK, at 17 they aren't children......... They need to stick it out and ...
16 Year Old Daughter & Gynecological Exams
Asked by L.W. from Los Angeles
on January 28, 2008
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I have a 16 year old daughter who's about to turn 17 in March. She has never had a gynecological exam or PAP smear type visit. I don't know if she is still too young f...
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- I recently asked my OB-GYN that very question. His recommendation was, if they are not sexually active, then 16 - 18 is the right age. He also suggested having a con...
- Hi L., My daughter is also 16 and will be 17 in May. I asked her pediatrician and my Gyn and they both told me that she doesnt need a pap or exam before she is 18 ...
- My Gyn said a girl should have her first exam when she becomes sexually active and not before, whether that be 16 or 21. Make sure your daughter is ready emotionally f...
Christmas Gift for 16 Year Old Male
Asked by V.H. from St. Louis
on December 12, 2008
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need ideas on what to get a 16 year old boy, he is ajunior in high school, not into much except video and computer games. Has pretty much all of them. Looking for so...
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- Movie passes are good
- My husband says, "New Far Cry II" or "Call of Duty, World at War" video games for PC, x-box or playstation 3. He also recommends getting him a car :) Take care and...
- Best buy gift card is something all teens like, also if he sketchs then maybe a shetch pad and some pencils. But I found with my sons that I couldn't go wrong with th...
14 And 16 Yo. Sons Fighting
Asked by D.H. from Seattle
on October 17, 2008
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I have a 16 yo. who is more of a verbal fighter. He will use insults to lash out and hurt his 14 yo. brother. I have a 14 yo. son who is more of a physical fighter whe...
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- My sons aren't this old yet, and there is more space between them, but my hope is that this is just a phase!!!! In my house this wouldn't fly. I'm afraid I have little...
- Dear D. It may be time to sort out what is really bothering your sons. A therapist or other neutral person should meet with your sons and you and if he wants to take...
- In my house we have a mandatory 20 minute time out if there is any yelling, screaming, punching, biting, etc. Then we apologize and discuss the issue. I know it sounds...
