Description : For those of you with kids when did you or when do you plan on ending the large "invite many kids" birthday parties for your children?
Last Answer : My siblings and I never had big parties because it was not our cup of tea, but my cousin ceased having big parties around middle school. By then only his closest friends and family were invited (they ... on big parties, more money spent on gifts - I think he enjoyed this trade off a good deal.
Description : Seven year old kid attacked by a leopard at the Wichita Zoo. Who's to blame?
Last Answer : A very unfortunate situation. The person watching the children will have to bear a lot of the fault.
Description : Having just learned I have a 22 yr old daughter and 2 grand children, how do I get to know them for the first time?
Last Answer : jusst be there, available on messenger anytime, and make arrangements to go see them right away. my son found me online when he was 12!
Description : My little sister (who's 9) can't seem to find her "thing". You know, a hobby...a favorite thing to do. What should I tell her?
Last Answer : Thank you for clarifying what you meant by “thing”.
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.
Description : For those who belive in corporal punishment towards children do you think the reverse is the same (Details inside)
Last Answer : It isn’t comparable.
Description : For those who have children, do any of these pictures and explanations of why the kids are crying surprise you?
Last Answer : Kids are funny, sometimes they like you sometimes they’re scared, sometimes they’re cranky and other times they laugh hysterically. I love them. As long as they’re someone else’s. I’ll stick with my dog and birds. :)
Description : For those of you who have decided not to have children, what are your reasons?
Last Answer : Because my husband already has children, and financially, having one of our own might not really ever be an option. It isn’t set in concrete or anything, but at the moment that is why I’ve made the decision that I have.
Description : Those that allow non-working children to download from iTunes, how many songs do you allow them to download, and how often?
Last Answer : Why are you not working?
Description : Do you ever look back on friends or acquaintances you had in childhood, and, as an adult now, can recognize signs of abuse in some of those friends?
Last Answer : When I was about 8 or 9 (4th grade), I had a friend Patty who lived with her brother and father. I think the mother died, if I remember correctly. The brother was maybe a year or two older. The ... if I were to guess, he was physically abusive. It seemed like a tough, sad life for the two kids.
Description : Before a woman marries a man, does she wonder what their children will look like?
Last Answer : I didn’t.
Description : Say, if one parent is Asian (in this case, Filipino) and one is Caucasian, will the children most likely look Asian?
Last Answer : All the mixed Asian/Caucasian people I know (and for some reason, I know a few) look more Asian than Caucasian. I think the Asian look tends to be darker making it the stronger gene (I might be complete wrong but that’s what I have always assumed).
Description : What is going on with my fiancée in regards to my children?
Last Answer : You haven’t seen your own kids in four months??Your kids are already on the back burner. :( Good luck with Prince Charming.
Description : What do you think of couples who don't want children?
Last Answer : It is their absolute right. What one does not have the right to do is judge them.
Description : If you're having a bad day, who's generally the first person you think of calling?
Last Answer : My best friend, she is like a sister to me! But if you’re really close to one of your parents, then I’d try them…they have most likely gone through what you are and can help a lot!
Description : Should there be separate, restricted to adults, showings of films that have a high risk of having tons of children in the audience?
Last Answer : It’s called the 9:00 p.m. showing, loli.
Description : A young couple totally on the fence about having children, asks for your opinion what do say?
Last Answer : answer: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times . I did have those talks with one of my children. I tried not to influence the decision either way but I said that for me, ... the most significantly rich experience of my life and I would have regretted not having them. YMMV, of course.
Description : If you could have more children than the number you have now, and there were no obstacles to having and raising them, how many more would you like to have?
Last Answer : answer:If i had the money and the stamina, I would have considered up to six. That would have been through adoption, though. I had my first when I was 40, my second when I was 42. Now ... am relieved to not be involved with the elementary/jr high stuff, but I miss having high school kids around.
Description : Is having children a right or a privilege?
Last Answer : answer:It’s never a burden to have children because they will be wiping your ass or growing your food when you are 80. Having children is not a right nor privilege. It’s life.
Description : What was the biggest issue you faced when having your children?
Last Answer : answer:Health issues, no family support, mostly. Some money problems toward the end. Certainly the almost dying in the maternity ward was the hardest part.
Description : Why do traditional wedding vows make no mention of having children?
Last Answer : Just another notch in the politically correct bed post? When we got married in the late eighties ,come to think of it the mention of children wasn’t brought up either, it wouldn’t have bothered me if it had although we had no intention whatsoever of populating the earth with little squeekies.
Description : Do you regret not having children?
Last Answer : Not at all. I can’t advise you about what you will feel like if you adopted or had kids now as I never did, but I never wanted any and don’t regret not having any kids.
Description : Is having children at an older age (thirties into forties) a feminist triumph?
Last Answer : answer:I think that a person can have babies whenever age and be feminist or unfeminist. There is pressure in the US to give birth if you are a woman but say, when compared to Russia, the age is ... 's not feminism but I often fight with other feminists on things that I perceive to be anti-men).
Description : Does having children cause you to recall childhood memories that would have otherwise remained forgotten?
Last Answer : For me yes. I’m always saying to my kids, “I just remembered…” they love hearing the stories from mom’s teenage years!
Description : Have you ever regretted having children?
Last Answer : Questioned my sanity? Yes. Regretted having our two daughters? Never. They’re my best friends. We get along great. We party together, shop together, discuss family & give each other support when we need it. My life would be so much more empty without them.
Description : What is the merit of having one's children do chores? Should children be paid to do chores?
Last Answer : Kids should definitely have to do chores. They live there while you buy all the food and pay the bills, and you should remind them of that. Perhaps give them a little incentive (allowance) for the ... a job. Don't let them think they can live at home forever by giving the older ones allowance.
Description : If you and your spouse were going to have a child, would having one during the pandemic matter?
Last Answer : I would have held off at the beginning of the pandemic. Going into the hospital seemed very risky. Just going to the doctor was risky. If I wanted a baby, at this point I would go ahead and ... is over ⅓ fully vaccinated. I think we will see a surge in Christmas time births and through 2022.
Description : What do you think about friends posting on facebook that their 8 year old children are afraid their friends will be deported or harmed by haters?
Last Answer : “Reversed racism” comes to mind, as well as “humble bragging” and “being hysteric”.
Description : Whats it going to be like travelling on a two hour flight with my 4 month old son for the first time?
Last Answer : take a binkey in cae his ears hurt from the preasure change. The planes are preasurized, but sometimes babies still feel it. Otherwise 2 hours should be pretty easy. Don’t forget your car seat. You can check it at the gate.
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 : Fathers, would you pay a sitter $10 an hour to watch your kids while you're THERE!
Last Answer : I get paid to do the same thing. I think for the parents it’s just nice to have someone else around, especially when they’re alone with multiple kids, just in case they can’t deal with all of them at once.
Description : I have a 5yr old who will fight you so hard when it comes to taking him to time out. What is a good way to get them there without having to drag them?
Last Answer : The fighting and the dragging is attention. Negative attention, but still attention. As soon as the fight starts, hands off and walk away. Period. Say “I don’t like the screaming. Come back to me when you want to behave.” and walk away.
Description : How do you stop a 3-year-old from having temper tantrums?
Last Answer : http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tantrum/HQ01622 http://pediatrics.about.com/od/tempertantrums/Temper_Tantrums.htm http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/tantrums.html
Description : Are there any cultures that encourage children to continue to live at home after they've become adults?
Last Answer : I don't know. On Roots, they cut Kunta's footoh, handed him a bedroll, and told him to go to his new hut. One of my fluther friends is a young woman in her early twenties living with her parents. ... 't know more on the subject. It seems like by now I'd have seen enough pbs specials to know more.
Description : Besides the obvious, what are some physical changes to a woman's body after she has children (like 4 years later)
Last Answer : From what I’ve seen around, not much. It depends on how she takes care of herself—if she hasn’t gained weight (past six months), no changes.
Description : How should I plan for teaching a textiles course for 7-10 year olds?
Last Answer : answer:Plan your lessons/hands on class participation and don't stress! I used to teach a group of kids animal husbandry and poultry science years ago. Kids are not into rigid protocol, the most importnat ... a tangent haha Just come up with the ideas you want to share, stay flexible and have fun!
Description : When you took your kids to visit other people, did you always make a point of having your kids clean up after themselves before you left, or did you feel it was their job, as a host, to do it?
Last Answer : When other people bring their dogs over to visit my dog, they pull all of her toys out but never put them back.
Description : What happens to those kids we see trapped in strollers for hours during prolonged bouts of parental wandering in shopping malls?
Last Answer : Some children are just naturally quiet and enjoy sitting there watching the world go by. Unless you have actually followed the parents for hours, you can’t be sure the children aren’t let out occasionally. My grandsons loved their strollers for up to an hour or so, then insisted on getting out.
Description : To those who see their pets as family, would you take the same measures or spend the same money as you would for a human relative in regards to medical treatment for your pet?
Last Answer : answer:A friend of mine sold her house and moved back to an apartment so she'd have the $35,000 she needed for surgery and treatment of her dog. They both died within ábout three years. She felt it ... support. Without Scout there wasn't much in life for her. She only outlived him by a few months.
Description : To those who agree with spanking a child then Is it OK for them to spank you when you are a senior citizen?
Last Answer : Previous Question sorry I forgot that I had asked it before on December 22nd, 2014. So it is longer than a year so it should be ok
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 : How do you make a plan for how you're going to get back on track if you fall behind on your schoolwork?
Last Answer : I would start by taking a rest and getting your mind and brain ready. Then i would categorize which papers need to be done first. once you've done the work that is very crucial to be done, start ... ones. then you would be able to do the difficult papers and not think of it as difficult but easy.
Description : You're on a bus. 20 people get on at the first stop. At the next stop 45 people get on. At the 3rd stop 48 people get off. Then at the next stop 5 people get off and 9 get on. At the last stop 21 people get off 2 people are left. How is this possible? (Who's still on the bus)!? -Riddles
Last Answer : This is possible because you and the bus driver are still on the bus!
Description : If you were able to do the Vulcan Nerve Pinch, how regularly would you use it on your children?
Last Answer : JUST my child?
Description : Do you think Anti-vaxxers have any culpability if their children get sick and die?
Last Answer : Absolutely. They are just as culpable as parents who leave a loaded gun out on the table.
Description : Should Catholics or Jews be banned from taking in foster children?
Last Answer : I think anyone who is religious should be banned. Why stop at just Catholics and Jews? Why not Mormons too, at least?
Description : Is gaming useful or harmful for children?
Last Answer : Of course it is good. However, moderation is still the key here.
Description : Would you say something to the children of an alcoholic?
Last Answer : We have had dealings twice now with parents who were alcoholics. Now, the children we were dealing with were teens. Friends of our kids. The thing we did was to be there for them. When they wanted ... It doesn't come off as a lecture, but it sends the subtle message that alcoholism was the cause.
Description : Do you think children should be taught to give gifts as well?
Last Answer : Yes. That was a big part of learning to share and have empathy for your family members, plus it helped me learn to not be so selfish as an only child.
Description : What makes people want to harm children?
Last Answer : Children are loud, annoying, needy, often times aggressive and violent, disobedient and self absorbed, devoid of manners and etiquette. So it is only natural to hate them.