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Putting Our Cat down - How Do I Tell My 4 Year Olds?
I explained to them my beliefs, not Christian, but we also discussed what ..... If heaven and such concepts are not a part of your spiritual upbringing of ...
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- Hi A., I am so sorry to hear about your beloved cat, I know how hard it is to make that choice. With kids as young as 4, I would not tell them that you are putting...
- Hi A., My sympathies to you...losing a pet is hard at any age. I may be in the minority here, but I always tell the truth, in age appropriate terms, of course. ...
- Since you are not "religious" my answer may not help, BUT....our 19 year old cat passed last August...(we have several cats & a dog) I actually "prayed" that she would...
Private vs Public
We sent our sons to a private Christian school because we wanted them to receive ... all day to ensure our child(ren) have a full educational upbringing. ...
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- I am a public school elementary teacher. Public is absolutely acceptable for elementary school. If you live in an area where parents speak highly of the public schoo...
- my husband & i just had this conversation last night. our oldest (10 y.o.) has been going to a private catholic school since she was 4. but because it's a big chunk ...
- I would look into your area's charter schools and see what they have to offer. I work for one that has a wide variety of options, from homneschooling to complete acad...
Help! His Kids Are Driving Me Crazy...
I dont know if you're religious or not, but I found this GREAT Christian book by Kay Adkins, ... Along with his ex, he also contributed to their upbringing. ...
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- What you're seeing isn't a phase, its the direct result of how they've been raised and it won't change until the dad starts acting like a father and forces the change ...
- Hi C., I can tell you from past experience if the dad is not willing to change, you can't change the kids on your own. Your best bet is to get out now. I had my ex-...
- I would suggest blended family therapy with a professional. Book's will not be enough with children that have all ready started displaying behavior that may be reflect...
My Oldest Son Broke a Serious Rule - Are Consequences Too Strict?
I learned this from a Christian family counselor who essentially said I was ... but he has impulse problems and because of his upbringing early in life, ...
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- Your house, your rules. He's a big boy and it's time to grow up. If he doesn't want to follow the rules then he's out...he knew the rules coming into the situation s...
- Kudos to you and hubby for enforcing respect! Kicking your child out has got to be one of the hardest things to do. Be careful about the entire month - chances are, on...
- House rules are one thing controlling someone's behaviors and habits are another. When you laid out the house rules on never smoking did he have any other option than...
When Is Enough Enough?
He has used his upbringing as excuses for his behavior. ...... I'd also advise you to go to Christian counseling. I think your marriage would have a much ...
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- I'm temped to tell you that enough IS enough. I wouldn't take it. I'd leave him in the squalor. Save your cash and then take a vacation alone, god knows you deserve it...
- I think you've gotten a lot of good avice and I'll just echo what I think you can do to make the situation better. First, people don't change over time. If anything, t...
- I noticed this in my husband LONG before we had kids into our first yr of marriage...and I started refusing to do things..sort of like going on strike. I asked him to...
Tattos Taboo?
But to make an assumption about a person's character, upbringing, .... I'm a Christian woman and mama with a nose peircing and I wouldn't think there was ...
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- i would not let other people's opinions determine my self worth. if u want to sport tattoos...DO IT! there will always be someone who is looking for a way to be offend...
- I really wanted a tattoo in my 20s but wouldnt dream of disprespecting my parents and my boyfriend didnt like them at the time- he is now my husband. I am so glad I d...
- Hi S.! Well, it looks like a topic that will get A LOT of different responses. I am a mommy with tattoos, 4 to be exact. 2 lower back, 1 ankle and 1 middle back and...
SAHM Needs Support- Please Read!
... kids have had a great traditional upbringing...with plenty of family time. ..... I don't know if you are Christian or have a faith- but if you do- pray ...
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- You made a right decision. Having more quality time with your children and taking care of your families are best things to do for a mother. A JOB ( Just Over Broke )...
- I can honestly say that I sacrificed my career because I felt very very strongly that it was the right thing to do. I miss it sometimes but have never ever regretted ...
- I was on a career path when my husband and I decided to start having children. The strange part for me was this - Before I had decided, I hired someone under me. He ...
Am I Being Overly Concerned? My Daughter's 1St Grade Teacher Has Visible Tatoo
If you come from a culture/upbringing etc. where tatoos are not common, ..... What if you are Christian your child's teacher was wearing a Star of David ...
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- Well I think you are. There are so many people on earth that have tattoos. They are a way of showing self-expression. If you make a big deal about it then your chil...
- Don't be too concerned. People have tattoos. Lots of perfectly normal, middle-class, good people have tattoos. I wouldn't make a big deal about it. Just explain it to ...
- You are absolutely overly concerned. Open your mind. Judge her on her teaching abilities. Not a Tatoo. I am not judging you either for judging her. Sometimes we over-a...
Help with My 13 Year Old Son
... feel like "fighting back" but because of his upbringing chooses not to and is conflicted. ... She is now in a private Christian school and loves it! ...
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- I would definitely consider counseling, if not just to get a professional opinion on ways to handle the bullying. He's 13 which is a tough age to begin with and he's ...
- That is a hard situation to deal with for sure. I'm so worried about the world my child will grow up in. He's 2.7 years old. Perhaps, if you are able, you could rem...
- This is more common than you can possibly imagine. I taught juior/senior high for 10 years and every year stuff like this got worse and worse. Bullies are always bulli...
People Are Saying Bad Things Because I Home School My Kids, How Can I Cope?
I am in MACHE (Midland Association of Christian Home Educators)and we do ...... The best thing that ANY mother can do is provide the best upbringing for her ...
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- First of all I want to say you have made a wise choice. I don't home school my kids but sometimes I wish i could with the things that go on in Public schools. There ...
- Bravo to you for sticking to your guns! My cousin, who has no formal teacher training, either, taught both her daughters at home, and the youngest has just graduated ...
- I applaud you with your decision. I do feel if you and your children are happy that is the most important outcome of homeschooling. They are learning and happy. I assu...
