About the parents themselves, and not (only) about the children.
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16answers
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Just found out my daughter might be gay. Now what?
I recently came across a photo on my 14 year old daughter's iPod of a letter from a girl friend of hers that expressed her feelings for my daughter. Words like "I do melt in your eyes" and "I can't ...
17
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5answers
730 views
What to do when parents disagree regarding their parenting
My husband and I often find that we parent differently. We know that up to a point that is why every child (hopefully) as two parents, so they can learn about difference in people, their approaches, ...
12
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8answers
2k views
Can a son share a bed with his girlfriend, at 27?
Your son is 27 and due to financial problems, you've invited him to move home. His 30 year old girlfriend is coming to stay. Should you oppose them sharing his double bed during her visit?
This ...
12
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3answers
276 views
Mother in law making us feel guilty about money
We have a mother in law who always makes uncomfortable comments about things we've purchased, such as our TV. We're a single income family with two children living in an apartment.
These comments ...
12
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7answers
1k views
How much of an effect does parenting style have on a child?
I'm not a parent and I haven't done as much research as anyone on this website.
This question is motivated by looking at many of my friends. Sometimes, I find that one sibling is a high achiever, ...
9
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4answers
305 views
OK for parent to cry in front of kids?
Sometimes a parent may be feeling sad (for whatever reason) and needs to cry.
Is it harmful, or could it even be good, to cry sometimes in front of your children? What does research say?
8
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6answers
384 views
Is it considered harmful in the longer run to frighten the child so that he behaves the way we want?
Not sure if there is a cultural difference. In our family it is considered normal to frighten the child so that he behaves the way we want.
Example-
Parent: Eat that quickly or the God will punish ...
7
votes
5answers
904 views
Any suggestions on how to control yelling and negativity on our part, and also teach my 8 yr old son to not feel so helpless and cry so easily?
This is about my 8-year old son, who cries easily and helplessly, mostly in response to our enforcing discipline and routine or refusing things he wants.
I understand that he should not expect to be ...
7
votes
2answers
176 views
What is the minimum amount of structure and rules that a child needs?
My wife and I have very different ways of handling our children (almost 3 and 5 years old). We agree about the rules we want to set, but we are complete opposite when it comes to implementing the ...
6
votes
6answers
213 views
How do you keep up with a toddler?
My son is 2, and is seemingly a perpetual motion machine.
He constantly wants me to "play cars" (we stand at a window sill and smash matchbox cars into each other), play "tag" or "chase me" around ...
6
votes
4answers
319 views
How do I tell my parents I'm no longer Christian?
Okay, I saw where someone else asked this question, but I had something else to add to it. I have been going to church my whole life and faithfully following the Christian religion for 18 or so years. ...
6
votes
7answers
413 views
How do I tell my parents that my wife and I are pregnant?
My wife and I are pregnant with our first child, and we want to find a unique and fun way to tell our parents.
6
votes
3answers
384 views
How can I avoid ugly arguments with my wife?
I was recently playing a board game with my 12 year-old son and wife of 18 years. We reached a point in the game where it was my turn to play while my wife could win the game with her next move. ...
5
votes
3answers
193 views
Should I try and prevent my child from becoming like me (in some aspects)?
As an adult I realize I am not perfect. I have my "glitches". One of them is that I am too shy and an introvert to people that I do not know well (somewhat extrovert to friends and family). Would I ...
4
votes
3answers
392 views
How can I protect my ears when the baby cries?
I'm suffering from tinnitus. In my case, this is a constant, high-pitched whine. The volume is insignificant when I'm relaxed in quiet surroundings, but stress and loud noise can instantly increase ...
3
votes
4answers
239 views
How do you deal with when you've had a “parenting fail”?
I suppose all parents/caregivers may feel this way from time to time, but when a child does not listen to you or you have had a "parenting fail" so to speak, how do you deal with this?
Edit:
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2
votes
7answers
339 views
How do you evaluate yourself as a parent?
Given the complexities of being a parent, life itself, cultural difference, etc. -- how does one begin to evaluating yourself as a parent without being bias, or getting biased feedback?
2
votes
5answers
222 views
How can I get my mother to recognize that I've matured?
I can't convey to my mother that I've grown up already.
Is it possible to explain this?
I think that my mom has trouble leaving me on my own, because she can't live with thought: "my child has ...
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vote
0answers
43 views
What are some ways to measure parental success in America? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do you evaluate yourself as a parent?
Knowing our culture is important so lets say in American culture.
At the end of the day/year/stage of a child's life, how can ...
0
votes
1answer
90 views
How to feed a 3 year old? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I get my toddler to eat as well for us as he does at daycare?
I have tried to compose a poem and sing to my child and she did take food.
We have tried to feed ...
0
votes
0answers
14 views
What are some of the books (or articles) that can help me to prepare to be a good parent? [closed]
I am want to prepare to be a good parent. I would like to have some specific suggestions on how to prepare. I prefer book and articles but I am open to other kind of suggestions. Can you also specify ...
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votes
1answer
78 views
What are some fatherhood insights? [closed]
I am not a father and society gets a lot of fine insight into what it means to be a mother but I'm curious about those profound realisations fathers have at any stage of raising a child.
