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My 16 Year Old
Asked by K.J. from Chicago
on April 22, 2008
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I have a 16 year old daughter who is very smart, but she doesn't do her work at school. She has always just gotten by. This bothers me, because I try to excel in wha...
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- Hey K., I have to say this Whats wrong with Job corp????? I realize it is not a parents first pick however at least she will learn a trade that will enable her to su...
- I suggest no allowance or financial 'support' AT ALL unless her grades improve. Once they do improve, she should also get a 'real' JOB, so she can see how awful it is...
- Firstly, highschools (and the school system in general) are not exactly designed to help kids discover their passions and potential. I didn't take it really seriously...
15 Year Old Having Sex
Asked by J.S. from Savannah
on March 1, 2007
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My cousin has a 15 year old stepsister who has been living with my cousin's mother since the age of 8 or 9. The stepsister's mother had her at the age of 15. The steps...
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- hi. i'm in montezuma and i think that she should be allowed to have the pills (better safe than sorry right?? It's not that giving her the pills is saying that it's ok...
- The 15 year old needs to have the pills!!!! Put it to them this way, does she want to tell about pills or a baby on the way? None the less she is only 15, but atleast ...
- I think that someone should help her get on birth conrtol. If your cousin wants to do it then good for her. But i do think the mom should know. If your cousin wants to...
Taking 16 Year Old to the Gynecologist?
Asked by M.M. from Springfield
on October 24, 2011
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I Just made her a Gynecologist appointment for friday after school (only time they could find a spot), and i just told her today, and I could tell she was nervous alre...
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- i think i would have picked a day other than homecoming. Cheerleaders usually have lots of responsibility with the game -- pep rallies, decorating goal posts. You ma...
- I like the response just posted. You covered most of it. Just be sure to ask about the Gardasil vaccination--- sexually active or not!
- I applaud you for being pro-active...I was SO sure my daughters were not sexually active...until my 15 year old came to me to tearfully tell me she was pregnant. Belie...
How to Discuss Puberty with 9 Year Old Girl
Asked by P.S. from Dallas
on July 4, 2009
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My daughter is about to turn 10 and is close to starting her period. She does not want to talk about it with me. Everytime I bring up a tid bit of information, I hea...
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- My daughter is only 4 (5 soon), but I wanted to be prepared, because I don't ever remember my mother talking to me about puberty, boys, or sex. I went out and bought ...
- My daughter is ten and i went and got the american girl series-the care and keeping of girls. It explains puberty, how to groom a growing body, feelings, etc. We read...
- Hi P., I got my daughter these books from the library "the period book" and "my body, my self for girls".
Another Child
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on February 10, 2010
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How did anyone know they wanted another child? I am a mother of a wonderful 5 year old and I don't know if I want another. My husband would like another. When I was yo...
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- Dear C., I would take your husbands view point into definite consideration! I can relate to your openess feeling perfectly happy with having one daughter. If you ar...
- Obviously this a decision unique to each couple. My husband and I were opposite of you and your husband -- I never waivered from wanting to have more than one child, b...
- There really is never an easy right or wrong answer to a question like this. All three of my children were "surprise gifts" (I was on birth control with all three, th...
17 Year Old Who Quit School
Asked by S.W. from Charlotte
on April 29, 2007
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I have a 17 year old son and I also have a 15 year old son and a 10 year old daughter. Last month my 17 year decided he no longer wants to go to school--"and I can't ...
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- My husband quit highschool when he was a junior...that was after failing because of attendance. He is smart as whip, almost too much so for his own good. However, af...
- I'm not really sure, but here's my thoughts. tell him that he is only 17, which means he is not an adult and he doesn't get ot make decisions like dropping out of scho...
- well, I also dropped out when I was 16...I moved out of my moms house...I didint give a rip about the tough love thing. My best friend atthe time was doing night schoo...
Should I Have Another Child?
Asked by A.T. from Cincinnati
on September 5, 2008
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I've been married for 5 years now and I have a 3 year old girl, I had a very nice pregnancy til the day of labor that I had pre eclampsia, it was kind of bad, I got to...
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- We have a now 6yr. old and a 2 yr. old. We had our second daughter partly because of not wanting to have the 6 yr. old by herself. OUr 2 yr. has been a wonderful...
- My only advice is to go with your heart on this. It doesn't sound like you really want another child. Having another child for the sake of your first is really not a...
- I definitely don't think you should have another child unless it's something you and your husband both want. Having a child simply to provide a full-time sibling for ...
To Have Another Child or Not to Have Another child...advice Please.
Asked by M.S. from Charleston
on February 16, 2009
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I have a question/situation and I really would love some advice.
My husband and I have been thinking about having another baby for a couple of years now. There are h...
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- Hey M., After reading your situation, I would advise you not to, just because the fact the you work PT and you both live pay check to paycheck plus this eceonomy---t...
- I agree that if you do not have another child that you will regret it. But I would not bring a child into the world that may cause stress for you and your family. If...
- You are in a tough position and I can tell you are really conflicted. On the one hand, I believe there is always a way and more room for one more. Your daughter can s...
16 Year Old Daughter Pregnant
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on July 24, 2010
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My 16 year old daughter is pregnant and lives with me. I make a decent income and know I would not qualify. Can she qualify for medicaid or will my income disqualify...
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- Natalie O. is correct. She can at least qualify for the baby, if not for herself. If she does qualify, Medicaid will pay for all her prenatal care and post partum care...
- There's only one way to find out. If she's old enough to get pregnant and she's decided to have the baby then she's old enough to determine how to pay for it. Tell h...
- I haven't read through all of your responses yet, some sound quiet harsh, I'm sorry people can be so rude! anyhow (before I go off on a tangent about their rude behav...
Trouble Disciplining a 17 Year Old
Asked by J.A. from Minneapolis
on April 21, 2008
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My daughter has always been an exceptionally bright girl. She was in high performance classes at school and would panic if she was getting anything lower than an 'A'....
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- J., I feel for ya! I was that 17 year old... I had a 4.0 in high school and when I was 17 I was raped by a co-worker. I didn't tell anyone b/c I didn't think anyone...
- It sounds like the boundaries in your house have completely fallen apart. You have to remember that you are the parent, and what you says goes, no matter what. You...
- Why are you letting a 17 year old 'boss' you and manipulate you? You are the parent, she is the kid. You can take away her privileges: driving YOUR car, the cellpho...
