Parents: are you your child's friend?

Parents: are you your child's friend?
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No. I am her father.
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Parents of tweens and young teens: What's your strategy for managing your child's cell phone usage?

Description : Parents of tweens and young teens: What's your strategy for managing your child's cell phone usage?

Last Answer : My kids are a bit younger than your daughter, but they have a phone for emergencies. They are only allowed to make and receive calls to and from immediate family members, no texting or calling just for the ... the rules. At the same time, they feel uber-cool that they get to have a phone at all.

When you find a child annoying is it more often the parent's fault or the child's?

Description : When you find a child annoying is it more often the parent's fault or the child's?

Last Answer : I completely agree with you. My niece and nephew are polite and well-behaved and it makes me nuts when other parent’s don’t bother to teach manners to their kids!

Parents; was your child's first haircut stressful?

Description : Parents; was your child's first haircut stressful?

Last Answer : No not at all. He was an absolute angel. I mean we did have to give him a packet of his favourite sweeties to “cushion the blow” however. Sat perfectly still, not a sound came out of him. Bless all ten of his tiny ickle pinkies :¬) My daughter was the same, guess it’s generic….coolness under duress.

Parents, how much is too much for a child's birthday party?

Description : Parents, how much is too much for a child's birthday party?

Last Answer : My parents never spent any money on my birthdays aside from my presents and double-churned Edy’s.

How can a person recognize that they are the cause of their child's misbehavior, yet not take steps to correct it?

Description : How can a person recognize that they are the cause of their child's misbehavior, yet not take steps to correct it?

Last Answer : See a family therapist. With the whole family including the child.

Do mothers know when their child's appearance is lacking?

Description : Do mothers know when their child's appearance is lacking?

Last Answer : answer:I don't know. I don't think they often do. But the power of someone's good character and pleasant personality can change the initial impression people get from their appearance ... how the individual is perceived. That's basically what PR is all about; manipulating public perception.

At what age do you think signs of a child's future behavior, good or bad, starts manifesting itself?

Description : At what age do you think signs of a child's future behavior, good or bad, starts manifesting itself?

Last Answer : In a similar example to yours, I was hurrying my son who was less than two out the door for his swimming lesson and noticed he had stopped to straighten the door mat. He has continued to be extremely neat and organized.

How would you address your child's teacher who hasn't submitted a letter of recommendation for their college application?

Description : How would you address your child's teacher who hasn't submitted a letter of recommendation for their college application?

Last Answer : answer:My sympathies :( What a crappy situation. Letters of recommendation are voluntary, and I don't know that a school can hold the instructor accountable. When the instructor is independent of an ... student to e-mail the admissions committee and ask if they can disclose why they were rejected.

Is there anything you'd add to this list of "6 ways to ruin your child's personality"?

Description : Is there anything you'd add to this list of "6 ways to ruin your child's personality"?

Last Answer : answer:I wouldn’t throw any of those out and I’ll add these three: A lack of structure to life at home. Taking no interest in school or school work. Showing no interest in the child.

When buying a gift for a child's birthday party, are you more likely to err on the side of a smaller, cheaper gift or the side of a larger, more expensive gift?

Description : When buying a gift for a child's birthday party, are you more likely to err on the side of a smaller, cheaper gift or the side of a larger, more expensive gift?

Last Answer : I’m more likely to err on the side of a cheaper but useful toy – something developmental, gender-neutral and something my kids enjoyed.

What ride in Disneyland should be a child's first?

Description : What ride in Disneyland should be a child's first?

Last Answer : As a child of Southern California who was treated to the Annual Family Trip to Disneyland, the first ride that came to my mind was Small World. I think it probably captures the feel of Disneyland ... older and less terrified I grew to love Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion the most.

Where can I find a photo of a child's empty bedroom?

Description : Where can I find a photo of a child's empty bedroom?

Last Answer : Have you done a google image search? Might have to play with the terms but I am sure you will find something that works.

Which will you choose to save, one child's life or a million dogs' lives?

Description : Which will you choose to save, one child's life or a million dogs' lives?

Last Answer : It depends. If the kid’s a horrible little brat and an incorrigible misfit, I’d much rather save the lives of the dogs.

When was the last time you got a peek into a child's mind and a child's heart?

Description : When was the last time you got a peek into a child's mind and a child's heart?

Last Answer : At an autopsy. Ba-dum-chhsss. Thank you very much! I’ll be here all month… Please try the salad bar.

Is it ok to use your child's birthday gift money?

Description : Is it ok to use your child's birthday gift money?

Last Answer : answer:I would talk to the child. Do you want cheaper gift x' and money, or gift y' and no money? and see what they say. 5 may be very young, but its old enough to understand the concept of ... we learn in life. it's also old enough to understand concepts such as taken from me and injustice .

How to handle siblings of guests at child's party?

Description : How to handle siblings of guests at child's party?

Last Answer : If they just kind of show up without notice, I would totally tell the parents to pitch in. Just tell the parent that you didn't plan for the unexpected arrivals and that they have to pay if he/she ... just say that you've already paid and any extra kids have to be taken care of by the parents.

I need help remembering the title of this childs book...

Description : I need help remembering the title of this childs book...

Last Answer : Is it one of the “Scary Stories” books? The first story you mentioned about the girl with the scarf sounds like one I read in there when I was a kid. Here‘s a short blurb on the books I’m talking about. If that’s them, you can Google more about it.

How do you deal with a childs meltdown?

Description : How do you deal with a childs meltdown?

Last Answer : One thing that could help to avoid it, is try thinking about any hero, or actor, or personage, which your boy likes a lot. And always, when he is talking about it, or you both look a film/read a ... trick, show the examples of big boys, who do not behave like he. Hope this may help! Good luck.

[Serious] Parents of children adopted through a closed adoption, who then re-entered their child's life before their 18th birthday... what were the circumstances, and how are you doing now?

Description : [Serious] Parents of children adopted through a closed adoption, who then re-entered their child's life before their 18th birthday... what were the circumstances, and how are you doing now?

Last Answer : answer:Attention! [Serious] Tag Notice Jokes, puns, and off-topic comments are not permitted in any comment, parent or child. Parent comments that aren't from the target group will be ... performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.

Would you ever take it upon yourself to cut someone else's child's hair without asking the parents first?

Description : Would you ever take it upon yourself to cut someone else's child's hair without asking the parents first?

Last Answer : Yes, that is the only respectful thing to do for a really young child, ages 5-6 or younger. However I also think children can make their own decisions about their hair cuts at a young age and if the ... decisions. I would allow my child to make their own hair style choices by the age of 7 or so.

Which love is stronger and more unconditional: A parent's love for their child, or a child's love for their parent?

Description : Which love is stronger and more unconditional: A parent's love for their child, or a child's love for their parent?

Last Answer : Generally, given natural bonding post-partum, a parent’s. Parental love sees beyond child separation, while much of childhood beyond age four and through adolescence is about establishment of a separate personality.

How should parents handle an adult child's shockingly messy room after he moves out?

Description : How should parents handle an adult child's shockingly messy room after he moves out?

Last Answer : answer:Is this your son? If it were me, I would clean the stuff up myself, box up what looks important, ask him to take those boxes to his new place so he can look through them and I would ... to wait for him to do it himself, and enough time has been granted owing to him probably working, etc.

I have a question for you parents. Do you save any of your child's school work?

Description : I have a question for you parents. Do you save any of your child's school work?

Last Answer : Oh I am so ashamed to say this but “Yes”’. We still have them and my “kids” are ~ 30. If we put a date on something we ended up keeping it so we eventually learned to only write a date on something “good.” Fortunately we have a lot of room in the basement so it is not a problem.

Parents and guardians who just had kids go back to school or start school: What are your thoughts and first impressions of your child's new teacher(s)?

Description : Parents and guardians who just had kids go back to school or start school: What are your thoughts and first impressions of your child's new teacher(s)?

Last Answer : I love her because it’s me.

Parents: Do you give your child's classmates little holiday presents, on behalf of our child, and if so, what are some gift suggestions I can give on her behalf?

Description : Parents: Do you give your child's classmates little holiday presents, on behalf of our child, and if so, what are some gift suggestions I can give on her behalf?

Last Answer : If I were going to, I would probably go to Oriental.com and get something, but it’s probably to late now. You might be able to find inexpensive little gifts at the dollar store or a party store.

Have you ever confronted a child's parents regarding his/her behavior? How did it go?

Description : Have you ever confronted a child's parents regarding his/her behavior? How did it go?

Last Answer : Unless the parent asks me for advice or is abusive, I tend to think how they raise their child is their business. While I have witnessed poor parenting, I have never confronted the parents about ... a question to get them thinking, and even that would require a pretty special set of circumstances.

Parents: Do you find it painful or embarassing to ask your friends and cowokers to buy stuff when your child's school asks you to sell for their fundraisers?

Description : Parents: Do you find it painful or embarassing to ask your friends and cowokers to buy stuff when your child's school asks you to sell for their fundraisers?

Last Answer : I don’t have kids and I doubt very much that I would bother people with it if I did.

PARENTS: how would you categorize your child's online social life?

Description : PARENTS: how would you categorize your child's online social life?

Last Answer : Nil so far. Hopefully I can keep it that way as long as possible.

Parents: How important are your child's standardized test scores?

Description : Parents: How important are your child's standardized test scores?

Last Answer : I’m a homeschooling mom. If our child ever goes to conventional school, the tests won’t matter to us at all

Could parents emphasis on the value of childhood innocence over their childs ever approaching adulthood be a problem for them and their children?

Description : Could parents emphasis on the value of childhood innocence over their childs ever approaching adulthood be a problem for them and their children?

Last Answer : My approach to parenting was one of letting go gradually. Too often I see parents that are overprotective, and either the child rebels, or when they get some independence they are out of control. I have also ... day that is fast approaching when he leaves the nest (he's a High School Senior now).

Do parents check their child's history?

Description : Do parents view a child's online history?

Last Answer : Yes, they do. It's worth it too. The parent needs to know what the child thinks I see.

Do you need both parents permission to change a childs name under a year old?

Description : Do you need both parents permission to change a childs name under a year old?

Last Answer : The permission of both parents is necessary unless the non-custodial parent has relinquished all rights.

A child’s blood group is ‘O’. The parent’s blood groups cannot be (a) A and B (b) A and A (c) AB and O (d) B and O

Description : A child’s blood group is ‘O’. The parent’s blood groups cannot be (a) A and B (b) A and A (c) AB and O (d) B and O

Last Answer : c) AB and O

If you received a letter from a jailed stranger (who might be a parent of your child's friend), would you let the friend read the letter?

Description : If you received a letter from a jailed stranger (who might be a parent of your child's friend), would you let the friend read the letter?

Last Answer : Nope, you could be opening a can of worms here. Letters are private. I would rip it up and bin it.

Should the child be given back to birth parents?

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?

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?

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.

Would you allow your 4 year old child to go on a playdate to a school friend's house alone for the first time if you do not know the other parents?

Description : Would you allow your 4 year old child to go on a playdate to a school friend's house alone for the first time if you do not know the other parents?

Last Answer : I think you should only do what you are comfortable with. I think I would want to meet the parents if my child was that young, but I would likely not feel I had to stay for the whole date. Although, ... her being offended, she shouldn't be if she is. Maybe invite the boy to your house and the mom.

Do Youtube parents abuse their kids?

Description : Do Youtube parents abuse their kids?

Last Answer : Some of those parents need to be investigated.

Parents: how to teach kids not to be selfish with money?

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.

At sleep away camp, could you call your parents any time? If you have children at camp, can they call you?

Description : At sleep away camp, could you call your parents any time? If you have children at camp, can they call you?

Last Answer : At the camp I and my kids went to, parents were only called in an emergency. One time my son was very depressed and he called us two nights in a row. There was visiting day once a month. My kids were older when they started though – 11 or 12.

Parents: Do/did you consciously create quiet spaces for your kids?

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?

Do parents still pull out kids' loose teeth?

Description : Do parents still pull out kids' loose teeth?

Last Answer : I’d have to ask my son in Paris; don’t know.

Did you assume the teacher who told children their parents will be deported was racist?

Description : Did you assume the teacher who told children their parents will be deported was racist?

Last Answer : answer:They could be racist or they could hate Trump and be terrified and have said a very stupid thing to their students. Either way, awful, but no I didn't make assumptions. I am hearing ... at Latino children in the cafeteria. Makes me sick. What kind of parent teaches their child that hatred?

Parents: Have you caught yourself encouraging your child to participate in something you wouldn't have been caught dead doing at their age?

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.

What does society need to do to stop the incidence of a biological parent's SO killing the non-biological children.

Description : What does society need to do to stop the incidence of a biological parent's SO killing the non-biological children.

Last Answer : This question is a subset of the eternal and persistent question involving children at risk: Is there any hope for reducing the staggering numbers of unfit parents?

Is it best if parents have two children instead of just one?

Description : Is it best if parents have two children instead of just one?

Last Answer : The best number is whatever the parents decide. The birth of a child or lack thereof should never be a source of regret.

Is peer pressure, to some extent, facilitated by parents?

Description : Is peer pressure, to some extent, facilitated by parents?

Last Answer : answer:Yes, we get our keep up with the Joneses attitude from our early age and from our parents. Children are told that they need to try harder because the other children are doing better than ... the teaching to an extent, so that the child doesn't learn to base everything they do on others.

Parents, teachers, caretakers: How do you stop yourself from lashing out?

Description : Parents, teachers, caretakers: How do you stop yourself from lashing out?

Last Answer : You just don't. Really. Young crying babies, pissy toddlers, chewing puppies, all can cause outstanding levels of frustration, and a desire to shake, slap smack, whatever. But you just don't. Impulse ... of balance and control than we think we are capable of. If we're emotionally healthy, that is.

Do you agree with the way your parents raised you?

Description : Do you agree with the way your parents raised you?

Last Answer : I could use less teasing from my father.

When parents complain about their children what do they really want?

Description : When parents complain about their children what do they really want?

Last Answer : Parenting is hard. People complain about things.