Questions tagged [parents]
About the parents themselves, and not (only) about the children.
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My soon to be 13 year old daughter still soils herself
Where do I even start. My kid has character. Shes witty and funny but....she still poops her pants. It's like its getting worse. She doesn't care either. I've spent so much money on pullups and new ...
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How to behavior with my 30 years old son?
My wife and I have a lot of problems with our 30-year-old son. I am 62 years old and my wife is 56 years old. We have only one child, our son has a problem with depression and pessimism of ancestry to ...
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Does my Daughter have to go back to mothers?
My Daughter is 12 years old. I split with her mother when she was 2, and since then I have had her every weekend through her younger years.
Now she tends to spend most of her time with us during ...
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My 12yo. daughter told me she's gay, but not my wife. What should I do? [closed]
Ok backdrop..My wife and daughter kinda have that butting heads type relationship which has made it always easier for me to be close to my daughter.
Just a few days ago my daughter and I talked about ...
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Knowing of a drugged meth head mentally unstable mother - what help is out there for the children?
Even with the assistance of the state controlled agencies the results have been very lacking.
2 are under the age of 8 and the other is 16. The mother is now smoking cannabis with the daughter as well ...
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8 year old son doesn’t want to go back to his mothers house(50/50 custody), and has legitimate reasons not to. How do I not feel guilty sending him?
I co parent well with his mother. We’ve been separated since he was born. It was rough at first but once I let my emotions go, she stopped trying to dig at me. Her lifestyle is “chaos”. She admits it ...
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How do I explain to a woman that I don't want our babies ears pierced? [closed]
If I where to ever have a child (big IF I know) there would be two issues that would be really important to me. I would like my children to be raised within the tenants of credo baptism and I would be ...
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Why is that my oldest daughter doesn’t want to give us grandchildren? [closed]
I have three daughters with my wife. I want a grandchild from my oldest daughter. I have grandchildren from my youngest two. We want a grandchild, whether a boy or girl from her. She said no. What ...
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How do you come to grips with the fact that you made a human being? [closed]
I have recently turned 30 and all of a sudden the broodiness is hitting me like a ton of bricks. All my 20's I worked with children and did not pay them any mind, but all of a sudden a switch has been ...
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If I take frozen breast milk and thaw in the fridge, then take it out to warm up on the counter, how long will it last?
I know once breast milk is warmed up you need to use it within 2 hours but also know that is with you actually warming it up in hot water. So far I can't find anything about letting it gradually warm ...
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My daughter doesn't want to do as instructed
Among other problems, my daughter doesn't want to write as instructed.
For example, I help her with some homework, like "My measures" where we need to write how tall she is, her arm, etc.
We ...
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how can i help my parants from getting a divorce [duplicate]
im a young tenager and my parents are constantly arguing.
my mum has recantly taken off her rings and was joking around about splitting up, but i think they might actually.
i dont know what to do and ...
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How do I tap into my 18 year old daughter?
My abusive and controlling partner of twenty years, locked my out of our jointly owned home. I have since had to fund alternative accommodation from my savings, he hasn’t let me have any contents, I’m ...
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19 yr old son with a prosthetic left foot
My son had a major work accident over a year ago which ended in his left foot being amputated. He says part of him died so he feels dead thru and thru. Suicide is big in his mind. How , as his mom, ...
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My mom dislikes my hairstyle, is this normal?
I'm just a mid teenager who is trying to find out if the case of my mom disliking and controlling my preferences is common.
I'll start off with a simple example.
Lets say my mom likes a tidily combed ...
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Punishing my brother
My younger brother 16 is leaving with me, it's been two years now
He is like every teenager likes to have fun, discover things and get friends. I kept him on the line, safe and sound.
We argue ...
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I'm in deep trouble with a family [closed]
We are still in high school and very immature, we say lewd jokes about our friend's gfs to tease our friends or piss them of. I have said it in some of my messages, examples of what I said were, &...
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Techniques to handle a stubborn newborn that doesn't want to sleep
Hellooow, I'm dad now. I am since about 3 weeks. Being an engineer my brain is addicted to solving problems. Right now my biggest problem is an unproportionally aggressive, stubborn and winey newborn. ...
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Toddler makes a mess with everything, everywhere
Our son is 17 months old. He is too frequently ruining things and losing our expensive things.
I know these things should be out of reach, but some things can’t be locked and things at his level are ...
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Is my mom overly controlling?
I just wanted some help. I’m 18.
Lately I have been really confused if my mother is overtly controlling or I’m just a frustrated teen or it is dysfunctional household.
I really don’t know where to ...
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17 year old son decided he is a girl but previous to coming out has never shown signs of feminine behavior [closed]
My now 18 year old son came out as transgender six months ago. He has never been girly. He is a stinky teenage boy, who does not clean his room, has to be forced to bathe and his voice and manner of ...
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What do I say to 10 yr old daughter says she's a lesbian [closed]
I found out my 10 year old daughter(11 in 3 months) told her two best friends she is a lesbian. One friend is a boy who's been her best friend since they were 3 and the other is her best girlfriend.
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How can I help my daughter to realize advantages of books?
My daughter is 9, she is very clever, but I want her to work harder, read more as after doing the lessons quickly she takes her cell phone and doesn't notice anything else around. How can I help her ...
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Convince my wife that the flu vaccine is good for our child
She says she would like her children to naturally fight colds and flu and thus make their immune system stronger.
How do I convince her against this irrational thinking?
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How do I deal with abusive parents?
I'm only 13, and since I came back from Mexico (since 4 years) they have been abusive for 5 years. At first, it was all fine but then like 1 week later they became abusive. My parents are abusive my ...
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My baby is so Clinging
My one year old boy baby is so clingy.It’s too stressful.Always he would like to be in kitchen.I tried to divert him in all ways but he always wish to be in kitchen.He is not playing with toys.
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My Mom Doesn't Allow Any Screen Time At All!
Recently, my mom changed my entire lifestyle completely in just a week. Exercising for one hour, avoiding snacks. I'm fine with the first two, but the last one is just cruel. I'm not allowed any ...
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Is there a downside to gender neutral upbringing?
There is a general dichotomy in the Western society about boys and girls - what they should wear, what should excite them, colour of their clothes, studies, etc. Growing from India, I have not faced ...
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How do I convince my strict parents to allow me to do things as a 17 year old?
I’m 17 and I have my driver's license and I’m legally old enough for many things. However, my parents have not allowed me to drive ever since I upgraded from my permit to my license. I have also been ...
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2 year old son not the typical 2 year old boy
Just wondering if anyone has a 2 year old Son that isn’t the typical two year old boy?
My son is so gentle, scared of a lot of things (riding bikes, scooter etc. He doesn’t jump around and play rough ...
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Can I bring my parents back together? [closed]
I am fairly young, not a teenager yet. This morning, my parents had a fight and my mom said she was going to stop cooking for my dad. At lunch, I spoke to my dad about apologizing and recognizing my ...
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Hi I am under 14 and i wonder why my parents are fighting so much [closed]
Why are my parents fighting so much when I mention how my day went at school my mom says thats great and then i use the bathroom and i come back to the table they are screaming at each other my mom ...
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Advise on 123 Magic for hyper or anxious kids
Has anybody that’s done 123 Magic have any experience with a child who knowing they will get a time out, negotiates the conditions of their time out? My son will know on 3 he goes to his room for 5 ...
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How to transition from someone with no knowledge of parenting into someone who is likely to succeed at the task?
I hope to become a parent one day, and when I do I would like to be a good one. I have been trying to learn a bit about what that entails, which has so far involved reading lots of questions and ...
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What professional helps teach parents how to parent?
What's the name given to the person that teaches parents how to parent?
Dog trainers usually don't only teach dogs tricks. They show the owners, how they can teach the dog things, how they can master ...
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How to reduce screentime habit while eating food for children?
My son is 3.5yo and is very healthy and active. And we do have screentime limits setup on ipad. Right now there is a mealtime association with ipad screentime and it has become a habit. How can i ...
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How do I tell my parents I don't agree with their beliefs? [duplicate]
I am a 15-year-old and this is my problem :
I was raised in an extremely Christian environment, I had no problem following what my parents and the church thought was best for me.
About three years ago ...
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How strict can my parents be about my studying?
I chose to study medicine; but the main reason for this choice are my parents, as they don’t believe that I can be successful in other fields.
But even getting into medical school requires me to study ...
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How Do I Stop My Two Kids from Fighting? [closed]
My kids are fighting with each other for no reasons. They are twins (4 year old). Sometime they get too serious. Punishment is not the way I really like. Please share some cool ideas.
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I'm doing work that should get me some money, but my parents don't pay me for the work I do and I don't like that. How should I deal with this?
First a short history lesson:
When I was born, my parents built a house in Georgia. For some reason they decided to move, and I don't remember the house at all. Fast-forward a few years, we're living ...
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I like to make things but my family won't stop poking fun at me, how to ignore or stop?
Not entirely sure if this question should go on this SE site since I'm not the adult in this situation, but I don't really know where else to ask it.
I like to make stuff. Pointless little things that ...
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How to handle a bully in the neighborhood?
Sorry about the long post, but I need to rant. I have a 9 year old son who loves to socialize, so we were regularly hanging out at the park pre covid days. With the current situation, we have taken a ...
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Should I allow my children's father to see his kids?
So my children's father loves his kids, he asks to see them. He was always really good with the kids when we were together. Here's the issue: we broke up 3 years ago, and since then he has been to ...
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Parental control software [closed]
I need some advice from other parents. I’m working on a [project][1] about adult toys. Under the current virus situation, I’ve been working from home, so I’ve been using my private computer for work. ...
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How to protect my child from friend's over protective father?
My 9yo son has a class mate whose father doesn't allow her to socialize with boys.
The girl herself, on the other hand, is pretty adamant about being friends with my son, bordering on obsessive. I'd ...
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How to help elder sibling speak up for himself
I have 2 boys, a 9 year old and a 7 year old. The elder boy is talkative but totally clueless in describing his feelings. His nature is very adjusting and letting things go comes very naturally to him....
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How can I be a parent with severe disabilities?
I have several disabilities, but I would still like to become a parent. I realize I am going pretty deep into my disability and putting a lot up to the world about my situation, but to me it is worth ...
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Should parents back each other up when a child behaves badly?
The example is a 4.5 year old. In a few months, he goes from preschool to kindergarten. The first thing in the morning his dad asks him what he wants for breakfast. Sometimes the child shouts at his ...
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How much protection from me coming out as a transwoman does my child need?
I am a transwoman or feeling like that. My wife says she accepts my coming out and my needs in this direction but wants that
neither she (which is desirable for her though not the topic here. She ...
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How to know whether I am giving too much attention to my child?
I have heard that getting too little attention from parents can result in personality disorders in adult life and getting too much attention from parents can result in child be an attention seeker as ...
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