Description : How are the children of teenage parents doing as adults?
Last Answer : Married no kids, work a lot, no police record, and a clean driving record. Psychologically maybe scarred up.
Description : Would you get your teenage son the HPV vaccine?
Last Answer : Considering how common the HPV is yes, I’d get it for him. It’s pretty cheap protection.
Description : Do you think it's a good idea for a mother of a teenage son to advise the son not to date girls, and just concentrate on school?
Last Answer : answer:This kind of parenting is begging for a teen pregnancy. I mean, I’m all about encouraging the kid to focus on school but ordering them not to date is asking for rebellion.
Description : In your opinion, is putting obese kids into foster care a wise plan?
Last Answer : No, putting any kids into foster care (the kind that exists in NYC, anyhow) isn’t a wise plan. Besides, I don’t see why the solution can’t be provision of same intervention for the entire family. Do you know how I’d cope with being forced away from my family? By eating. NOT ideal.
Description : My 12 year old daughter keeps saying she's ugly. What can I do to help?
Last Answer : Your daughter strikes me as a compassionate and intelligent young woman. I think encouraging her to value attributes other than her looks would be a good plan. Can you get her involved in any ... herself for reasons beyond her prettiness is something that will be helpful to her across her life.
Description : Which is easier to raise a son or daughter?
Last Answer : There is no answer here, way too many variables, every parent & child is different. I have a son & a daughter & both were & still are a delight to bring up, i’d only say that any future boyfriend of my daughter better be prepared for daddy’s scrutiny.
Description : My mom creeps out little kids -- including my daughter. How do I deal?
Last Answer : Let someone else tell her. Counseling perhaps? Maybe the 3 of you?
Description : Our college aged daughter is struggling, what insight might you offer? (Details inside)
Last Answer : You have to let your children grow up and make their own choices. You sound like you or your hubby might do better by backing off a little. She’s in college. She has to learn to make choices. Kids meet your expectations.
Description : Does The Collective have suggestions for a dorm-warming/congratulations gift for our daughter?
Last Answer : answer:Gift certificate at the college book store? Baby sitting chit once a week for her? Good for her. Great for her. Really wonderful for her and amazing that the college is astute enough to provide the support facilities.
Description : Is my daughter too strict with this or just plain smart?
Last Answer : Seriously? Please tell us that you are making this up.
Description : How would you feel if your daughter posed nude/provocative as a career?
Last Answer : I’ve often wondered about that, too.
Description : Who should have this conversation with my step-daughter? (Details inside)
Last Answer : answer:No matter what, your home your rules. I understand the desire to keep the peace, also. She is the mom to two small children and should be setting a good example for them. She's an ... every generation pitches in. Then, everyone will be able to reap the benefits. Many hands make light work.
Description : Are inappropriate comments from father to daughter akin to emotional rape?
Last Answer : answer:Odd, but words are just words. Ignore it. Not worth the argument. But move out as soon as you turn 18.
Description : What do I tell my daughter?
Last Answer : In a kind way, maybe you should tell her to find a man she can love for himself, not because she thinks he’s like you. That’s a tall order that, ultimately, no man can fulfill.
Description : Absent Father plus Angry Daughter equals Facebook friends?
Last Answer : You probably shouldn't have accepted his friend's request if you planned on ignoring him. You don't make someone your friend' on Facebook and then intentionally ignore them. That doesn't make much ... and send him a message telling him why and apologize for accepting his request in the first place.
Description : What would you do to your son/daughter if you figured out he/she smokes?
Last Answer : You know you can ask 3 questions per day? I need to get a rest! And somehow, I think you’re going to get modded. Anyway, how young of a kid/Child are we talking about?
Description : Would you let your 17 year-old daughter have her navel pierced?
Last Answer : In a year she can do it whether you like it or not, so why not just let her?
Description : Would you have allowed your son/daughter to go on this date if he/she had wanted to?
Last Answer : Be glad you have a daughter that talks to you about it! How old is your daughter? 13 is a lot different than 17.
Description : Would you give consequences to your 14-year-old daughter who...?
Last Answer : answer:Are you asking if she should be punished? Yes.
Description : Would you let your 15-year-old daughter get her nose pierced?
Last Answer : I would. I don’t see the harm in that, but I would tell her it is not to be the first of many holes!
Description : In December, my fiance wants me to be a stay-at-home-mom any advice or anything I should be aware of?
Last Answer : The most important question you should be asking yourself is do you want to be a stay-at-home mom?
Description : What do you think of this situation?
Last Answer : It could be worse. Kids get hurt. It happens.
Description : Parenting style question: What would you do in this situation?
Last Answer : answer:Well it depends on how the younger child is going to react to watching the older one get to go on the ride that she couldnt, if its an option that the older child be allowed to go on ... whole wait untill your 13 to watch pg13 thing anyways, my aunt is a over-protective nutjob.In my opinion.
Description : Do you have advice for parents of a teen with sexual identity issues?
Last Answer : answer:I don't have a clearcut answer for you but I think your instincts sound great and your opening and questioning attitude should help guide you. As always with parenting listening more than ... number of people here with varying gender identities so this can be a great resource for you.
Description : I really need parenting help/advice - Part 2?
Last Answer : You are the parent, you’re in control – smirk back and ignore it. Remember who is the adult here and continue with consistency.
Description : Advice for expectant father from experienced fathers/mothers?
Last Answer : The best thing you can do is just be there for her. If the two of you have a birth plan, you can help to make sure the hospital staff is aware of it and sticks to it. Basically, be an ... to make the atmosphere more relaxing. A CD player with some soothing music or some massage oil might be nice.
Description : Any advice on how to talk to young children about adoption?
Last Answer : We explained it to our children thusly: Every mom and dad has two important jobs. One is to make babies and the other is to help them grow up. Most moms and dads can do both of these ... included everything we had about and from their birth parents and our trips to meet them for the first time.
Description : What are ways a mother and father can help their teenage daughter with a successful sleepover?
Last Answer : Trust her to act responsibly, and show her you trust her to act with responsibility. Tell her she will never have another sleep over, nor ever attend one, if she doesn’t. Then leave her to the event. (Of course, be there for her as support, if she needs you.)
Description : As a parent, or if you were a parent, would you let your teenage son or daughter spend overnights at their boyfriend or girlfriend's house?
Last Answer : You ask this a lot (see Related --->). ;-) It never seemed to come up when my daughter was a teen, so I dodged whatever bullets of judgement would have been shot off by friends and family. As a ... . If your daughter is at all like mine, you'll have an easier time with things like this. Good luck!
Description : If your teenage daughter became pregnant and wanted to keep the baby how much would you help her?
Last Answer : answer:They'd both be my own children. So anything I can provide. If she's in her teens, she's gotten most of the lessons I'm going to teach already. I'm not going to turn the most stressful time of her ... If I've taught her right, she'll do everything she can. If not, that's not the baby's fault.
Description : How can I help my teenage daughter realize her beauty?
Last Answer : All mothers who have teenage daughters believe that those daughters are great beauties. As a result, teenage daughters don't put a lot of stock into what their mothers have to say. At different ages, ... talents. Those things are far more valuable and will go a long way to building her confidence.
Description : Will our family doctor be able to prescribe the best acne treatment for our teenage daughter?
Last Answer : Your family doctor should be able to offer your daughter several good options for treating acne. If those treatments do not work, you might consider visiting a dermatologist.
Description : Can some jellies help me unravel this parenting puzzle?
Last Answer : answer:Ask her leading questions and comply with her answers. Find her a surrogate parent with whom she can talk (and listen). Go to Lourdes.
Description : How do I avoid medication for depression or therapy that may be used against me to take my child away?
Last Answer : Could the therapy be held against you if it was caused by abuse? What if you approached it as family therapy? Both you and your son? You are both victims in this and I would think that ... therapy would be both good for you and an example of good parenting after the traumatic experience of abuse.
Description : Will you help me figure out an appropriate punishment for my son's wrongdoing?
Last Answer : I think selling some(or all, you know what he has more than we do) of his toys is an appropriate punishment. Ice cream, ehh He might get it but unless he's really obsessed with ice cream, he won't ... toys though Oh man. When I was his age I'd be devastated and know not to act that way again.
Description : Do you think he was looking at me the wrong way or am I overreacting?
Last Answer : excuse me for being naive, but what does under my wife beater mean?
Description : If my partner is carrying the child, would you see me as the mom too?
Last Answer : Your friend’s being a dick. Of course you’re the baby’s mom too.
Description : I am doing a paper on arguing value, and i cannot think of a topic for the life of me, what are your honest opinions about parent accountability laws?
Last Answer : As long as the kids are minors, then the parents have to be held accountable for what they do. It doesn't matter how mature the kids seem, they have no say in what they do and cannot ... it would not only teach the child, but it would force the parents to develop some sense of accountability.
Description : How do i get my 2 year old to allow me to brush her teeth?
Last Answer : Let her brush them herself
Description : Why do some dads act like their daughters are their sweethearts?
Last Answer : I can understand your discomfort. I guess it depends on how this parent’s generation were raised, it was a different time back then. It can also be a factor of the daughter’s own behavior and personality, some girls are tomboys so they require a more normal treatment.
Description : If your father, or in some cases, mother hit you or abused you emotionally or sexually, how have you resolved/accepted/put it behind you?
Last Answer : I have never entirely gotten over it. It is a life-long curse.
Description : What are some funny parent tricks (details inside ?
Last Answer : I kept candy hidden from the kids by putting it in the vegetable bin in the fridge for yyears.
Description : What are some things you wished you could have done a little differently with your first born?
Last Answer : Been more patient and have lower expectations.
Description : Have you been, or are you, a parent to teenagers? Need some input on this fairly age-old problem.
Last Answer : I would forget the mother. Sit the girl and your son down and talk with them. Explain the laws and let them see you’re concerned about them.
Description : What are some good interactive parenting forums?
Last Answer : This is a big time call for help isn’t it?
Description : What are some common misconceptions concerning homemakers?
Last Answer : That you are submissive and obviously controlled by your husband if you want to stay at home
Description : How would you compare black mothers back in Ancient times,slavery,back in civil rights times to some of the ones today in America?
Last Answer : I don't think parenting changes much with history. Historically mothers love and want to protect their children, often the period in which we live presents different challenges in doing this. Your question ... to be slightly racist and not sure what you mean by lack of care for their children.
Description : Are there some things your folks believed and pushed onto you against your will or to your embarassment or discomfort?
Last Answer : My mom insisted we wear orange on St Patrick’s day.
Description : Is my son's behavior suspicious?
Last Answer : No. I don't agree. According to this post your son has bipolar disorder and anger anxiety/related issues. His behavior is likely symptomatic of his condition - Not suspicious of whatever else you imagine ... person and keep calling him out . It just makes me wonder who's obsessing about what.
Description : Why would anyone say such a thing? (See details)
Last Answer : Maybe your son does know the person.