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4 Year Old Quitter
Asked by J.F. from Phoenix
on April 2, 2008
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I have a four year old son who is very tall for his age and is very athletic. My son was in soccer for two seasons. Some soccer games he would play. Some he would hi...
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- I don't believe that four-year-olds have the maturity to play competitive sports. It should be just for fun until he is emotionally ready for competition. Until then...
- Keep taking him to the classes. Let him sit on the sidelines and watch until he wants to join. If the classes are geared for four year olds, they will totally unders...
- I have four children, all with different personalities, and have found that some of my children are more comfortable trying new things than others. It might be a cont...
My Child Is a Quitter.
Asked by S.L. from Portland
on January 25, 2010
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I am a pretty confident mom, but I've got a very challenging child. My 7-year-old daughter who asked for a Hannah Montana guitar for Christmas a year ago and was super...
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- Thanks for this question. I have a "perhaps-perfectionist" child whom learning comes easeily to as well. We have discovered that he has a vision issue which requires "...
- Use it as a chore if it has to be, but good for you for putting your foot down. If nothing else she will be more careful about what she tells you she "really wants to ...
- She's old enough now for you to explain that the next time she wants to take a class to learn something new she will be expected to complete the class. You might enco...
Should I Let Her Quit?
Asked by C.S. from Sherman
on January 31, 2007
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Hey everyone , My 4 yr old daughter has been doing ballet for about 7 months now and the teacher she has had this whole time is leaving for the rest of the year and sh...
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- Letting her quit now will only show her that it is ok. She will allways think that if she starts something and doesn't like it, she can walk away. Making her stick wit...
- C., I believe that children should not get their way by throwing a fit. Help your daughter finish what she started. That being said, you may want to wait until ...
- I started dancing ballet at 3, and at first didn't particularly care of it. My advice would be to dance with her at home. Hold a little ballet class just the two of y'...
Seeking Parenting & Marital Advice
Asked by C.C. from Atlanta
on December 11, 2007
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I am trying to decide whether or not to end my mariage. My husband has left again. He was only home 2 days. (long enough to ask me not to discuss our probs until la...
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- Wow.. I am so sorry for you. Of course she loves her daddy... all little girls do. I come from divorced parents and it was tough on me, so I don't take divorce light...
- I would ask him to go to a marriage counselor with you. Maybe that will help to communicate. If he refuses to go or to even discuss the issues at hand, I would conside...
- Marriage is definitely a partnership. From what I've read, you are doing the work of both the partners. His leaving for weeks at a time is hurting your marriage. D...
Sports
Asked by L.G. from Tulsa
on August 16, 2010
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My 12 year old decided he wanted to play football this year after only playing once in 4th grade. When he played in 4th grade he never complained, went with a good at...
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- I am totally with you on this. My philosophy, and thankfully my husband supports this, is that if you made a commitment to the team you finish out the season. You do...
- I think you should sit down with your son and discuss the reasons he wants to quit in a very adult conversation because if he gets the message that you are "making him...
- My son is a great athlete in my opinion but we have been told that by many other people too. We were asked "to move" so this son could play for a particular high scho...
Kindergarten Blues Please Help!
Asked by A.M. from Houston
on September 12, 2011
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My daughter is in her fourth week of kindergarten today and she's still crying and having anxiety attacks. I tried to make her ready and talk to her about school and s...
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- My daughter just started too and never went to pre k either. Mine took a few days and is much better now. Maybe your daughter is just not ready. I don't know the state...
- "My husband and I are separating soon and I know the arguments are having an effect on her." I was reading the posting, figuring it was a classic adjusting-to-scho...
- This is a recipe for a rough start... no preschool, no daycare, parents separating and she's expecting play time. Just a thought... depending on how old she is... I...
Potty Training
Asked by S.C. from Bismarck
on January 22, 2007
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I have a 2 almost 3 yr old boy and I am starting to potty train. He goes if you remind him or sit him on the potty but doing #2 is impossible. I have been doing this f...
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- I found out that when i was working with my daughter, that if she had a pull up on then she would just go in that because she knew she could. She would just get lazy. ...
- Many people have told me once you start potty training, don't stop. My oldest will be 5 in march. I started potty training him 3 months before he turned three. IT was...
- I have a little girl who is 2 1/2 right now. We just graduated to fully being potty trained. Yeah!! She would only go pee for about 4 months and finally went poop. ...
Separation or Divorce? I Feel Lost
Asked by E. from Phoenix
on December 14, 2011
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Have you ever found yourself saying "I can't believe this is happening to me?" Well, that is where I am now. I have been married for 25 years, it was our choice to hav...
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- Your family is worth any effort you can put into it. One thing that helped us is the movie "Fireproof." It changed my perspective on my marriage. Watch it alone or ...
- I guess a key question is if you were pretty happy the 20 yrs before. Kids or had gotten to be unhappy and thought kids would fix things... If it's the former, I can'...
- Dear E.; My advice is to get to an endocrinologist and get your thyroid problem worked out. There are so many other problems that are triggered by that gland that yo...
Forced to Play Sports
Asked by R.B. from La Crosse
on September 8, 2011
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My ex use to be in football and baseball, him and his brothers were one of the top players during the years they played. All 3 of them got sport scholarships for coll...
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- Have you talked to the coach? He shouldn't be playing (and the coach should know this and be supporting it) if he is falling behind. Also, have you talked to the ex ab...
- It looks like things are going to have to get ugly for your ex and the coach to see what is truly important. I suggest talking to the school and seeing if they can hel...
- I'm sorry your ex is such a jerk about this. Your son should be able to try and explore whatever sports (or other activities) HE is interested in :( I assume your ...
Almost 9Yrs of marriage...is Time to Quit?-response to Y'all at the End..
Asked by L.W. from Milwaukee
on April 26, 2010
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My husband and I married kinda young, he was 22 and I was 24. Three months after marriage I was pregnant, not intentional at all!! We now have a 7 yr. old son, Logan...
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- I'm trying to be objective with the information you've provided. Perhaps you had bad doctors. All those meds sound very dangerous. If you're bipolar, not having med...
- Whew! You've got a lot going on. I think you should do what's best for you HOWEVER, please do not use your son in a game of tug of war with your husband. If you can...
- Good for you! You're off meds and it sounds like you are focusing on yourself after a really long time. Have you thought about going to counselling with your husband...
