Determining whether a child is too young (or too old) for a particular idea/food/activity/etc.
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How do you decide if a movie is suitable for young children?
Movies have ratings, which vary a little around the world, but the ratings just don't convey a full understanding of some scenes which may be scary for young children. For example:
Monsters Inc. is ...
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At what age should a child be introduced to the Television?
At what age should a child be introduced to the TV?
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When should a child stop using a pacifier, and how can I help with this transition?
I am curious how a child can be helped to move on from his/her pacifier, and what age is a good age to do this?
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At what age should I expect my daughter to talk?
At what age should I expect my daughter to form words? When should I expect her to be capable of simple sentences?
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Why are parents so concerned about profanity around their children?
I've spent some time around parents of children in the 2months to 6 years range. And both were quite diligent about having me watch what I said, in particular around profanity.
Why the concern?
For ...
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How long should I wait before I permit my children to have access to caffeine?
From observing teenagers around my neighbourhood, it's obvious that Starbucks, and a few other coffee shops, are standard hangouts for teens. So I assume that once they're in highschool, I won't have ...
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When do kids usually stop believing in Santa Claus?
My 7-year old son treats Santa as a real person. He probably suspects something, but me and my wife always find a way to persuade him.
What is the normal age when children realize that Santa is not ...
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At what age should opposite-sex siblings stop bathing together?
When should I stop bathing my son and daughter together? What signs can I watch for that would indicate that they should be separate? Also, what are the average ages in the US and other countries and ...
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Should I let my 5 year old watch the news?
My 5 year old is very mature for his age. He has an amazing vocabulary and a great attention span. He is very interested in watching the evening news, but often times the news is filled with stories ...
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When should my child transition from tricycle to a bicycle?
I know that every child is different and each advance at their own age. So the question is not "How old" but what should I be looking for in behaviour, maturity, coordination, and physical control to ...
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When should I allow a child to swear?
Disclaimer: I do not have kids of my own yet, so this is more of a curiosity question.
I'd met some kids via online gaming who were ages 13 or so, and swearing quite skillfully. I think in ...
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What TV shows are wholesome for primary-schoolers?
I am looking for good television shows for a seven-to-eight-year-old. Of course, "good" is very vague, so I'll give some examples of what I consider not good, and, while many of you will differ and ...
