Recent questions tagged children

Description : How would you define the strength of a pinkie-promise?

Last Answer : Your word is your bond regardless of ritual or ceremony. Kids may be forgiven. It’s a luxury afforded their inexperience and consequent lack of judgment.

Description : What was something that you didn’t realize was messed up until you were older?

Last Answer : Having to share a bed with my dad from 9 - 12 year's old. It was creepy when he put his hand on me as one would a dog. My sister's moved out and I claimed both rooms, and turned one into an ... into a dark furnice room with no lights for a large portion of the school year. All I could do was sleep.

Description : What do you think of this cartoon?

Last Answer : Sorry, I don’t think it’s available in the US. I get a black screen.

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 old should I be to date?

Last Answer : I would say 16.

Description : How old were you when you learned your family members names?

Last Answer : What? They had names?

Description : What would you do if you found that your child had removed the brakes from his/her bicycle?

Last Answer : What? Why would a kid do that? I'd ask why they did it and explain to him or her that it's very dangerous and make them put the brakes back. If they seemed to comprehend why it was wrong ... to be some sort of punishment I'm not sure though. It really depends on the kids reaction and explanation.

Description : Did everyone have a safe and fun Halloween?

Last Answer : Yup. I was home. October 30th was the big Halloween celebration where I live and I didn’t go. Usually, I go for a couple of hours. The last two weeks I dressed up in costume in my zumba classes.

Description : Did you wonder if you would be a good parent?

Last Answer : When I was a young kid, I was very grateful for the way my parents were, and especially for how they behaved towards me. I was wary of other parents from other families, and had pretty negative ... about how they related to their kids. That had me be pretty confident I'd be good with kids.

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 is the idea behind painting rocks and then hiding them in a park, or play area?

Last Answer : A post on FB today made me think of this. Some one had a post on their timeline about people painting and hiding rocks in their area, and it occured to me that it is done in my town as well..now ... is likely to find it. I just wondered who started that and why? Harmless fun but I'm curious now.

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 : How to temporarily secure glass doors to backyard?

Last Answer : A wooden dowel of adequate length wedged into the door at a sufficient height should do the trick.

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.

Description : A question for jellies that identify as male...

Last Answer : No.

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 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 : It this quote true about parenting?

Last Answer : Yeah, totally correct (if I look at my upbringing). I stayed at my parents until I was finally cool. And then, at 47, I moved out to live on my own (well, with my girlfriend who made me even cooler).

Description : Is it everywhere in USA, that an interviewer can’t ask a job seeker if she’s planning to get pregnant?

Last Answer : It’s not against Federal law but it’s a slippery slope. Personally, I think it is gender discrimination.

Description : Have you ever had a child of yours, parrot something you told them when they were growing up?

Last Answer : I got onto my grand sons today, for whispering in front of their friend. And my wife quickly reminded me of an episode last year, when she and I, and our daughter and grand son and his wife were ... was kind of angry with her at the time, but she was correct. Anyone ever had a similar experience?

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 : When you get a new dog are there certain tests they need to pass?

Last Answer : Dog must be a Democrat.

Description : How does a child, under age eight, say that they accept an apology when someone did them wrong?

Last Answer : Thank you for apologizing or I forgive you . They can also add, I hope that you do not [fill in with specifics] to me again. That was very hurtful. I also coach children (and ... say that's OK . Some self reflection and her own apology may be appropriate, depending on the circumstances.

Description : What age would a child have to be for you to let them use a sharp knife?

Last Answer : 8–10.

Description : Do you have any real life funny kid stories like the ones shown in the video in the details?

Last Answer : Need Answer

Description : If a child shoots himself or someone else because he got his hands on a gun, should the adults be charged with a crime?

Last Answer : Up here unless you're a cop, you very much can be. Several cases the parents or the owner of the firearm were charged with insecure storage. The cop was a bunch a years ago, and a friend of the ... REALLY ??? why is the cop exempt from safe storage laws the rest of law abiding gun owners must obey?

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 : Can you ignore a child who is screaming because they aren't getting their way?

Last Answer : Yes. You CAN adjust to it. The problem is that the average kid learns quickly that you cannot tolerate it in a public place—like a restaurant or the mall.

Description : If someone is convicted of animal cruelty, would that, or should that, be a flag for CPS (Child Protective Services) to get involved?

Last Answer : YES!!! 100000000000% yes!

Description : Why do some people (mainly women) freak out so bad when a kid simply trips and falls down?

Last Answer : It's easy for an adult (paticularly an older adult) to forget about being a kid. She's probably not around little ones nearly to your extent. She empathizes with the kid because she puts HERSELF in ... to embarrass you. And of course women are more tuned to concern and compassion than we jaded men.

Description : My 2.5 year old can but is not interested in talking? What to do ?

Last Answer : I am not a parent. But I remember my mom saying my older brother refused to talk until he was almost 4. He got what he wanted by pointing at it. He was just kinda lazy at the time. No learning disability at all.

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 : 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 : How do you explain evolution to a 5 year old?

Last Answer : I bet there are children's books about evolution. Maybe just explain that natural selection is when a mommy and daddy choose each other to make a baby. They might like blonde hair or blue eyes ... don't exist anywhere else because over centuries they were very isolated from other parts of the world.

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 : 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 : How often were you taken to the ER when you were growing up?

Last Answer : Only once when for some reason I decided to get into my sister’s Darvon.

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 : Is it tacky to buy 2 grandkids, from 2 different households, who are about the same age, the same gift (a toy) for Christmas?

Last Answer : If you think they would both like the toy, then no, of course not.

Description : When you say "When I was a kid...", what is the oldest you could be, and still be talking about when you were a kid.

Last Answer : Any age below the legal age of drinking, so below 18.

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?”

Description : What is your opinion of co-sleeping?

Last Answer : We co-slept with all 3 of our children.

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.

Description : Have you heard of "Surprise Egg" videos?

Last Answer : Well, having recently stepped back in to teaching, I've stepped into a world where students as young as 3 are given Ipads at least once during the day. It's crazy how those electronics will keep even the ... -control kids quiet and focused. I don't really know what to think of it. I really don't.

Description : You guys, am I just a paranoid ninny?

Last Answer : All of the situations you describe, you are right. There does come a time when, perhaps, school-age children (not preschoolers, including five year olds) can handle out-of line-of-sight ... child would not recognize or maybe even notice the dangers and adults need to be responsible for them.

Description : What are my rights as a mother?

Last Answer : You will have to have a lawyer. Sometimes one can be found who will work pro bono (free). Contact your local social services and see if they can point you in the direction of legal assistance. These ... legal counsel, set up friends/family to speak on your behalf. I wish you luck. Keep in touch.