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Naughty Neighbors
Asked by R.P. from Minneapolis
on May 1, 2007
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My son is five and we live across the street from a brother and sister who are 6 & 9. They're sweet kids, but they're in the primary care of their grandmother who, whi...
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- i think that if you keep explaining to your son that in your house things like bad language and the wild behavior is not acceptable you should be fine. he will probab...
- R., I agree with the advice others have given you so far. We had a situation when my oldest daughter was in elem school, a family moved in across the street. They h...
- One idea is to have them over to your house, or at least the boy. When its on your turf and your home, you get to set the rules. So if he does act out of order you c...
Family in Law Ignoring My Kids
Asked by F.G. from Dallas
on April 16, 2008
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Ok I have 3 wonderful kids, we are very close to mine and my husbands family, we have never had an issue like this before, so I am extremely upset. Here is some backgr...
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- Don't worry.I know it hurts a little but just wait it will hurt the kids more in the long run.I know i went thru the same thing as a child.The kids really need family.
- i am in this kind of situation too. well my husband and i r more closer to my side than his side. when i had my son cameron, u kno everyone was excited to see the baby...
- I am not close to the aunts and uncle on either side of our family so for us it is our parents that matter only. i can tell you this from my own exp. When i was li...
Supervising Instant Messaging of 12 Year Old Girl
Asked by A.H. from Washington DC
on February 18, 2008
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My 12 year old daughter has been on IM for for a few months. Before this, she was on email, which I told her I was supervising (reading periodically). There were sever...
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- Hi A., what a yucky situation to be in! Our media is sexualizing kids younger and younger these days. It doesn't seem like suspending priveledges is going to lead to...
- Hello, A.. My heart went out to you when you explained what you've been going through with your twelve year old daughter. It can be quite disturbing to find out ...
- Hey A., I am experiencing something similar, not quite that bad, with my stepdaughters. They LIVE on the internet, myspace, IM, etc. I am a friend on their myspac...
Taking a Pole Concerning Argument with My Husband
Asked by N. from Chicago
on October 2, 2006
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Let me give you some background. Friday was our daughter’s 15th birthday and because of our families busy schedule, she decided she's like to postpone celebration of ...
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- Hi N., It sounds to me like the problem goes much deeper than taking a piece of cake. I agree with the ladies who recommend marriage counseling. From your tone, i...
- This may sound insensitive to you but when I read this I LAUGHED!! MEN! Can't live with em, can't shoot em! It WAS rude and insensitive on his part. I think you yellin...
- You go girl. I would have been not as nice. I can not belive that he did that. Your poor daughter 15 years old is hard enough but for your own dad to ruin your cake. T...
Coaches
Asked by D.P. from Sacramento
on August 18, 2008
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I need some help on how to deal with one of my kids coaches (the team is mostly 4 and 5 year olds) , who how shall I say is a little unorganized and spends a great dea...
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- No, it's common just to take turn providing snacks and drinks at the games, not the practices. Other than that, sorry, but you sound like one of those annoying spo...
- Coaches are there to make the decisions so everyone doesn't have to. This coach sounds like she needs some coaching herself. I would just be very honest and keep it no...
- I haven't heard of bringing snacks for the whole team to practice. You might suggest that parents take care of their kid's snack for practice and take turns for games...
How Do You Call for a Boycott of Something Totally Wrong?
Asked by C.W. from Harrisburg
on March 17, 2007
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My boss, and dear friend, has a daughter born totally blind. She brought to my attention today a web site Cafepress.com that sells tshirts. She typed in braille in t...
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- I think it's important to understand that the cafepress.com site has nothing to do with the quality or appropriateness of what is sold on it. Individuals create a "sho...
- This site is just wrong. Who in their right mind would buy something from there. I would do as the others say and get ahold of the company and if that don't work then ...
- Dear C.: I would simply do what you are doing now. Post this information on as many BBS's as you can, let your friends & relatives know how insensitive this company i...
How to Talk to Teacher Re: Child's Lack of Interest
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on March 31, 2009
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My daughter is 7 years old, in second grade, and has always excelled at and loved school. This year, however, she has developed a very negative attitude and keeps tel...
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- I'm more or less just responding to see the many responses and to let you know that you are not by yourself. I have a 6 year old that started kindergarten this year...
- I agree with the previous post. It is possible she is being picked on,or excluded by the 'in' group. I have 3 girls, and my older one ( 11) still struggles with the cl...
- I would speak with the teacher, being totally honest. Since you specifically requested him (be sure he knows this)he must know you have nothing against him. He might h...
Daycare - Teacher Being Disrespectful According to My Daughter
Asked by B.D. from Los Angeles
on February 16, 2009
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I am extremely perplexed and confused as to how to handle this situation. I’ll start by saying that we do not allow our kids to use “bad words” for any reason. ...
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- I wouldn't pull my child out after one incident haven't we ALL slipped at one time we don't know what the whole story is(what kind of day teacher was having maybe stre...
- I have to agree with Michelle B. Be calm, be patient and be the bigger person. Don't go into it accusing her of wrong, but just explain that you believe your child hea...
- I don't know why you seem like you don't want to believe your daughter. I don't buy the teacher's explanation. A teacher should not ever say that or any such thing i...
