Description : In the 86th amendment to the Constitution in 2002, which of the following was added as a fundamental duty of every citizen of India? a) A parent or guardian to provide opportunities for ... the natural environment including forests, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures
Last Answer : a) A parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years
Description : How much privacy did your parents demand when you were younger?
Last Answer : My mom would let my sister and I go through her clothes and try them on lol Only if we asked first. Otherwise, I could go in my parents' room if I wanted to. My mom would sometimes take out some of her ... have wanted to go in there and I'm sure he would've said I'm busy or something like that.
Description : Do you know of kids who have had to grow up with older parents who obviously had them at a much older age than usual?
Last Answer : answer:Yes, I worked with two guys. One his parents had him when they were in their 40s. He seems to have suffered childhood fine,. He grew up on an island though, kind of cut off, The other, an ... at nursery school, but it did not matter in the greater scheme of things. She did not suffer from it.
Description : Do you drop off your kids for B-Day parties (age 4 yrs or so) and leave them if you don't know the parents/family?
Last Answer : I don’t have kids, but I can’t imagine just leaving them there under those circumstances. Then again, as a cashier in a grocery store, you’d be amazed how many people would leave their kids with me (but take their purse with them) when they ran back to get something.
Description : Have you had any experience with parents in public doing things with their kids that they think makes them look like good parents, but just the opposite impression is actually given?
Last Answer : I’m pretty sure when I lived in the south and I saw a parent whack their kid on the ass for misbehaving that parent thought people around them would think well of the parent for doing something to discipline their kid.
Description : What do you think of the Jimmy Kimmel challenge, where parents tell their kids they ate all of their Halloween candy?
Last Answer : At first I found it funny and posted it on Facebook. But after that I began to think it was mean and not funny. Strange.
Description : Do you think parents use too much sunscreen on their kids these days?
Last Answer : I think people these days don’t put enough sunscreen! I’m just kidding, but I do agree that parents these days do put a lot of sunscreen on their kids. You should still put on sunscreen, but not like OD sunscreen.
Description : Do you think parents over schedule their kids?
Last Answer : I think a lot of parents do over task their kids. I think kids are smart enough to make a lot of choices and decisions on their own and parents should try listening to them. If your kid wants to ... it but, like I said, kids are smart and they know if they like playing soccer better than piano.
Description : Do Youtube parents abuse their kids?
Last Answer : Some of those parents need to be investigated.
Description : Do parents take a belt (spankings) to their kids anymore?
Last Answer : answer:I never knew anyone who was beaten with a belt or anything else while I was growing up; I never knew anyone who beat his kids while I was an active parent and I know no one now who ... or grandkids. That is, of course, my personal experience and doesn't extrapolate into anyone else's world.
Description : Are parents responsible for their children's actions and to what extent should they be responsible? (See details)
Last Answer : answer:I do think parents are responsible for their children. I think we teach them correct principles and then they govern themselves. At what age is a good question because many mature differently. I ... their own. I think some mature sooner than others and should out grow the acting out phase.
Description : Parents, What did you think when your kid/kids first started dating?
Last Answer : answer:I hope something comes of it too. Wacka Wacka Wack ;) psst! This question might have been better in the general section!
Description : Parents: Do your kids have pierced ears, and how old were they when you got them pierced?
Last Answer : Yes, 18 months. Cultural.
Description : Parents : What quirky things do you sometimes say to your kids on those occasions when they may misbehave?
Last Answer : I say something like ‘Oh, look at my grumpy fish’ and he gets angry and says ‘No! I’m grumpyshark!’ and we all start to laugh.
Description : Do children have a right to privacy?
Last Answer : everyone has a right to privacy. but, obviously, a child’s privacy should be limited (somewhat) by the parents. there has to be a good balance for everything in life
Description : Do you have any suggestions for handling this sticky situation with my kids, their father, and Christmas gifts? (Details inside).
Last Answer : answer:It appears to me that the ipods are ruling the meaning of Christmas and not the children and your ex. If the ipods come into your home, your children will be occupied with them and not you or ... if this is the only excuse that will have your children focused on you ....then use it!!.
Description : Parents: how to teach kids not to be selfish with money?
Last Answer : I’m not a parent, but my mom would literally take my money away from me if I ever even let her see me think about being selfish, while growing up. In your situation, my mother probably would teach me a lesson about being charitable and make me donate the toys to a local charity.
Description : Parents: Do/did you consciously create quiet spaces for your kids?
Last Answer : Yes. Calm music. Also, does it happen when they’re tired? In which case, plug in some good movie that doesn’t have a lot of action and adventure. How old are they?
Description : Do parents still pull out kids' loose teeth?
Last Answer : I’d have to ask my son in Paris; don’t know.
Description : Parents of multiple children- How often do you get to enjoy one-on-one time with your kids?
Last Answer : I try and make this happen at least 3 times a week. Going right now to the auto bone yard with just my oldest to pick some parts for his car and will jam with my youngest when I get back. I take each out to the restaurant of their choice once a month…those are the best conversations too!
Description : Do you have any advice for parents of young kids with eyeglasses?
Last Answer : Get two pairs, at least. I know that’s a cost, but it’s worth it.
Description : Parents, how do you feel about giving money to your grown (or nearly-grown) kids?
Last Answer : If I knew where he was,, all I had would be his for the taking!!
Description : To Parents, when you're kids are bugging you and a babysitter isn't an option what do you ?
Last Answer : answer:I put myself in timeout once when my son was little (about 4-5). I told him that mommy needed a timeout and that I was going in my room for the timeout. Our rules during timeout are that ... minutes to herself and he'll respect that (he still knows he can come get me if something is wrong).
Description : What's the best excuse you've given your parents? What's the best excuse your kids have given you?
Last Answer : Whenever I would stay out late, I would tell my parents that I fell asleep at a friend’s house. For some reason, they bought it…
Description : Parents, have your kids broken the "sleepover barriar"?
Last Answer : Max is still too young for a real sleepover. He did spend the night with his cousins who are close in age for Valentine’s day though. I believe it’s a lot harder on me than on him though.
Description : Parents: Have you caught yourself encouraging your child to participate in something you wouldn't have been caught dead doing at their age?
Last Answer : answer:Nope! I only encouraged my children to participate in (a) things I thought they would enjoy, or (b) things I really enjoyed that I thought they would enjoy. I would never encourage them to do something I didn’t like unless they were interested.
Description : At what age should kids start brushing their teeth?
Last Answer : When they start getting teeth.
Description : Parents: Did you send your children to daycare/preschool (something other than an informal babysitter) and if so, at what age did they start?
Last Answer : I went back to work PT when my daughter was 18 mos old. She was at an in home daycare 3 days a week and loved it. (She's always been very sociable). When she was 3 she went to preschool 2 ... think it made the transition to K very smooth for her. We were both really happy with how that worked out.
Description : Parents: what do you most want for your children (see details)?
Last Answer : To live a full life & be the best that they can be, no regrets, positive all the way.
Description : Should little kids have dolls that can be breast fed? (details)
Last Answer : It wouldn’t bother me.
Description : What the name of this kids story? (details)
Last Answer : The only book I can think of is, The Twits. Scroll down a bit & there is a section titled, Turning the Twits Upside-Down. Which is about glueing the furniture to the ceiling.
Description : Smokers: at what age did it become acceptable to smoke in front of your parents?
Last Answer : I'm 28. I smoke in front of my mom on occasion, as she is also a smoker. I still get grief from her about it though. My health-nut dad knows I smoke, and is very vocal about how terrible it is ... of respect in that situation. I know it really bothers him, why would I do it right in front of him?
Description : At what age should one stop having kids?
Last Answer : Dude, did you knock someone up?
Description : Can you see the future for some kids at a very young age?
Last Answer : And then there’s this girl who turned her lemonade stand into a franchise for charity.
Description : On what age you will let your kids talk dirty(impolite)?
Last Answer : when they pay half the rent
Description : Moms w/ kids close in age (current or in the past)....Or kids close in age?
Last Answer : Ahh I love the holidays. My brother and I never fought over toys because we really didn't have overlapping interests. I was really into nature and animals, and my brother was really into tech and ... I'm sure the other jellies will swoop in with a miraculous solution. Any kid whisperers in here?
Description : At what age is it ok to leave your kids alone at home?
Last Answer : How much do you trust him?
Description : In regards to your kids / grandkids, are you more likely to back up school rules or tell the kids they can just disrgard a rule because it's stupid or whatever?
Last Answer : answer:Basic rule in @cookieman’s world: If you’re in somebody else’s “house” you follow their rules. Whether it’s school, grandparent’s, aunt’s, friend’s – whatever. Now, if I hear of a “rule” I really don’t agree with, I will speak with whiever’s in charge and decide if she should return there.
Description : Should the child be given back to birth parents?
Last Answer : If I was the child I wouldn't want to be with the parents who abandoned me and only called me on my birthday. It shows that they don't care for me as much as they think they do. I would ... so he hired a babysitter to take care of the child. And then suddenly he formed a relationship with the child?
Description : How do kids bounce back like this, and why don't adults?
Last Answer : My grandfather explained it to me after my brother was sick, it went like this, “they’re closer to the ground.”
Description : Considering going back to work; good for my kids?
Last Answer : I was both in and out of the workforce during their teen years. Mine were happiest when I was home after school. It meant they could participate in more after school activities. For me, I got to know ... worked full time when I did. I would have worked part-time and been home when they came home.
Description : What do think about parents who take their 1 year old and 3 year old on a months-long sailing trip on the Pacific, in which they end up needing to be rescued?
Last Answer : answer:The age of the children really has no bearing on this. One of the kids got sick; what does the age matter? If the kids were 16 and 14, and got appendicitis, what difference? Same if there were no kids, but one of the couple got sick. I think criticism comes from a place of envy.
Description : What do you think kids born in 2000 will do with their Facebook friends when they get older?
Last Answer : answer:I think Facebook is a bad thing. However, I can't seem to get rid of it. Facebook for young kids is horrible. Kids start posting everything about themselves on there believing that their ... communicate. Instead, they are on a website using text-speak. The opportunity cost is very high.
Description : Do you think that the way people treat their pets or other animals is a good indicator of how they treat their kids or will treat their kids if they have any?
Last Answer : I don’t know if there’s any data, but I wouldn’t trust a person that couldn’t make responsible decisions with any life to be a parent.
Description : What do you think of parents,usually single mothers who have no idea what their daughters are actually doing on the internet?
Last Answer : I would confiscate her webcam and give her a lecture.
Description : When parents complain about their children what do they really want?
Last Answer : Parenting is hard. People complain about things.
Description : How many jellies never told their parents they hated them and why?
Last Answer : answer:I grew out of it before I was deep into my teens, but I recall some unfortunate interchanges when I was maybe 10 – 12 years old. As for “why”, it was stupid, juvenile stuff. I can’t even recall. Maybe they sent me to bed one night before I got to watch The Outer Limits or something.
Description : If you are not American: Is it surprising to you that young people in America say they hate their parents?
Last Answer : not at all… I think if we British were a lot more outspoken and truthful a lot more of us would say that too… like your new avatar btw
Description : When kids are caught misbehaving why does the first reaction tend to be to think they need to be hit more?
Last Answer : Because it seems like a simple, easy answer to the problem. Rather than having to get at the root of the problem, why not go with the easiest answer? Also because when people read “shocking” stories like that, their reaction is knee-jerk.
Description : For those of you who have children or grandchildren in sports. Have you ever gotten aggravated because the parents stick their nose into a game, or argue with the coach?
Last Answer : We were on the verge of winning community league playoffs, so we could move on to district championships. After two episodes of stupid parents yelling at the coach, the official stepped on the field, blew ... though we were actually wining. Luckily they shut the F up after that, and we did win.