Description : Would you care to share stories from your childhood or from when you were a teen when you were misbehaving or doing something dumb, but didn't get caught?
Last Answer : Having the middle name of “DAMMIT!”,I had some adventures. ;) No,I didn’t play the piano with a hammer…that was my sister .lol
Description : Are there ever times your kids behave so obnoxiously and rudely that even you as a parent want to hit them?
Last Answer : What is this “wants to” crap?
Description : Driving from N. Carolina to Disney World - is turning around the car because the kids are misbehaving and going home good parenting, or going too far?
Last Answer : Whoops, forgot to post the follow-up on the same site: Me, my wife, and my 2 kids were driving to Disney World. After almost 12 hours, the kids started to fight. Angry, I shouted to them ... realize that I've wasted hotel fare, DisneyWorld fees, Gas, and clothing. All of it is nonrefundable. FML.
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 : If you were ever caught in the act by your or someone else's children, how did you explain (if, at all) what you were doing?
Last Answer : we told her to go back to sleep, she was four.
Description : Parents: What would you do if you caught your child making (or just in possession of) a fake ID?
Last Answer : But what kind of parent knowingly turns a blind eye to their child’s illegal activities? A bad one
Description : Have you noticed that fathers who are tending small children, tend to not hold their had when crossing a street or a parking lot?
Last Answer : I don't notice any such thing here in Brooklyn where pretty much everyone always makes sure their kids are close as they have a perception of danger or lack of community. Alex will always hold Alexey's ... see, as well, where they would only do this with their male kids and not their female kids.
Description : Does a child ever deserve to be struck? What if they hit you?
Last Answer : A good ass-whoopin’ is good for character, in my opinion.
Description : Has anyone hit a child while driving and how did you cope with it?
Last Answer : Not a hit, a miss . I was driving down a street I once lived in when I saw a kid coming towards my car, he was on a skateboard looking behind him, the opposite way to which he was travelling towards ... himself up off the floor he was far shaken for me to remonstrate with him, I just drove off :-/
Description : Serious question here. What or how would you handle your 3 year old son who hit a girl in the stomach and hit another kid over a toy?
Last Answer : he might need a father figure and some good old father to son talk. But that would be up to your GF. Its hard to say Rob.
Description : Is spanking "misbehaving" or misbehaving toddlers ok, if not why not?
Last Answer : It’s not ok to hit anyone, ever. It’s abuse, period.
Description : Have you ever had to deal with parents that won't take their misbehaving child out of the theater?
Last Answer : I worked at a movie theater for three years and I have dealt with this many many many times. Here is how to deal with this. Find a manager and inform them. Ask them to wait a few minutes to confront ... My manager was all, That sounds like assault. I'm going to call the police. She left quickly.
Description : You are an Alien Overlord, and one of the planets in your domain is rebelling or otherwise misbehaving. What would be your extermination method of choice?
Last Answer : answer:Spectacle. The idea isn't so much to destroy the insubordinate planet, but to send a message to the others that insubordination will not be tolerated. The exact method is a hairy question. It ... forms, and leaves behind a nice, freshly terraformed planet. Perhaps for use as a penal colony?
Description : What is the meaning of ̳lithe‘? (a) Dirty (b) Graceful (c) Misbehaving (d) Rude
Last Answer : (b) Graceful
Description : What do you say to the objects that can explode if hit or caught fire ?
Last Answer : Explosives.
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 : 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 : When parents are blogging, at what age do you think they should cut back on the details to preserve the privacy and/or dignity of their kids?
Last Answer : If it was completely anonymous, I wouldn’t think it would be a problem. However, if everyone knows who the writer is… I have to agree with you, there. I wouldn’t want to expose my childrens’ lives in such detail.
Description : Adoption: do you really need your kids to have your DNA within them?
Last Answer : answer:I didn't. I married my wife just after her divorce, when she had two girls ages 3 and 1. They've always known me as Dad and as the guy who raised them. I've always ... and can report that genetic inheritance is way overrated in its importance at determining how your offspring relate to you.
Description : Need some ideas on how to encourage my kids to clean up after themselves?
Last Answer : Stop giving them food and privileges.
Description : I need some suggestions, How do you keep kids quiet on a road trip?
Last Answer : answer:You kinda just gotta tolerate them. It’s your parents’ job to worry about the noise level. Have a good trip! :)
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 : 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 : Do you think the pictures that kids draw of themselves and of family members can be telling?
Last Answer : answer:I have a picture on my fridge that my oldest drew of the family when she was little. Jellyfish. She sees us all as jellyfish. Prophetic, no?
Description : Do you think we're too quick to diagnose kids as having some sort of emotional issue?
Last Answer : answer:No, although i don't know how it works over there in the US, but even if a child displays significant signs of Autism, the spectrum is so wide that its difficult to put a child of 1 yrs into any category ... when he was 7, 10 and 12 ..... So I agree with you and Judge Judy ...thats crazy.
Description : What do you think about this kids' book explaining plastic surgery?
Last Answer : answer:@Seelix: “What do you think about it and what it represents?” It represents a species with some f*cked-up priorities and ideas. Thanks Seelix. I feel a bit sad and ill now.
Description : Do you think it's okay to teach your kids that Santa Clause/ Easter bunny/ tooth fairy exists?
Last Answer : Myth and magic are fun for kids.
Description : 50 Million Roman shades and roll up blinds recalled due to kids being strangled, what do you think?
Last Answer : Sometimes, shit happens. Not because of anyone’s negligence. It is a good thing that a re-call has been done.
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 : Is it strange that they buy my kids presents?
Last Answer : Maybe your sister in law shows her a lot of pictures and talks a great deal about them. She may be building them up to be the best thing to happen to man kind and she doesn't have any kids to buy ... thank you note. Could also be she's heard great things about you and is hoping to meet you some day.
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 : Should you give your kids whatever they want?
Last Answer : answer:No. Children need to learn that they cannot and should not expect to get everything they want in life. They need to be told No sometimes. A person should know how to deal with disappointment, and what ... one to teach his or her child to earn the things he or she wants, but does not need.
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 you really notice fat kids or because there are so many they don't seem out of place?
Last Answer : It’s rather more like a SEP field. Fat people are, for the most part (and ironically) generally ignored unless you’re talking about fat people.
Description : Atheists, what do you tell your kids when they ask "What happens when you die"?
Last Answer : answer:You cease to exist. Wait, that ^ is what I believe. I’d tell my kids this: “What do you think happens?”
Description : Do you ever spank your kids in front of other people when they have bad behavior?
Last Answer : I think you should take him to the bathroom or car to get onto him. Don’t make it a public thing. Disciplining your kids is private.
Description : Mommy's, when your kids are sick, who do they want to be or cuddle with?
Last Answer : You really have much on your plate, Mom! To be pregnant with a four month and two year old is quite an undertaking. You know how important you are to your children-and how wonderful that you respond ... relate to being needed when their children are sick. They just need us. Keep up the good work!
Description : Would you ever instruct your little girl not to use the word "vagina"--because it's "not ladylike"? Have you ever known anyone who was so ignorant it made you shudder that they had influence over kids?
Last Answer : I have vagina soap And yea, it is ridiculous not to use the correct words for anatomy.
Description : Do your kids take music lessons that they do not want?
Last Answer : It's not the best idea. I was forced into taking music lessons when I was younger and it made me not want to play the instrument at all. I picked it up on my own will a few years later and have ... become very proficient. Basically, if your kids want to, encourage it. If not, don't force it on them.
Description : If you have kids, do they give you these mixed messages?
Last Answer : :) I usually get, “You are the best mother in the world. The ENTIRE world…” and then, “Can we get McDonald’s for lunch.” quickly followed by, “You are the WORST most EVIL and MEAN mother…let’s go snuggle and watch a movie.”
Description : Do you remember the first power struggle you got into with one of your kids, and did you win?
Last Answer : You should win ALL your power struggles with your child, which is why you should also choose them carefully. Nappy changing is probably the first one I had with both my daughters. I remember the car seat struggle with my eldest, the youngest hasn’t got to that stage yet.
Description : How often did you bathe your kids?
Last Answer : Pre-teen kids don't need a shower every day unless they got really dirty. Our obsession work cleanliness is certainly not health-related. I bathed my babies when they got really dirty. Then as they got ... necessary. Once puberty hit, I had to remind my boys to hit the shower more than they wanted.
Description : What delightful things have your kids (or grandkids) done recently?
Last Answer : Well, I told a few stories about my younger son in that thread so I won't repeat them. My latest amusement is that my 4 year old granddaughter is showing great resourcefulness during the lockdown and was playing ... that would be at night and he'd miss us too much if he was away during the day!
Description : What are some really creative things you've had kids have come up with?
Last Answer : OK. I'll start. I don't know if this is creative or just strange! My almost 4 year old Grandson, who is a clone of his dad, almost in looks but especially in personality, has developed an ... around it for an extended hug, then kissed it before he left. Yeah. He acts exactly like his father.
Description : Should kids and/or dogs be allowed in an office?
Last Answer : I am okay with occasional kids in the office, when school is closed and a parent has no alternative. But they can’t be disruptive. Since I live in an area with a lot of startups= “dog friendly” workspaces are popular, but I am not a fan of them.
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 : What kinds of questions by kids do you not give the answer to, no matter what?
Last Answer : “What is your credit card number?”