Do you think that proper parenting means to give and do everything for your children?
Posted November 27th, 2008Arianna asked: Do you feel the need to teach, train and discipline your children? If so how do you do it? Did you learn your parenting style from our own parents or from some other source?calmath
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How do you blend families when you and your partner have very different parenting styles?
Posted November 23rd, 2008computergrl69 asked: Our parenting styles are differnt..he is WAY to permissive and layed back about the things his children do ie listening to inappropriate music or being disrespectful. When it comes to my children (who are not perfect) he is quick to judge and point fingers. I am more strict and structured than he is [...]
If parenting were a professional job, what would be your personal mission statement?
Posted November 21st, 2008.vato. asked: I just thought it would be neat to see other parents’ goals in parenting. I feel we all have very similar veiws [especially love] but would love to know what deeper goals you haveGordon
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Any tips on parenting a newborn that you wish you had known ahead of time?
Posted November 18th, 2008Peytons Mommy asked: I’m about 2 weeks or less away from having my first baby and I’m scared to death that I’m going to mess up…I know that there are natural instincts I will have but I’m sure there are things I should know ahead of time…Do any of you have any tips for me [...]
What do you think about teen pregnancy and parenting?
Posted November 10th, 2008MeleahsMoM! asked: I am a teen mother writing a paper for my college English class about the contriverasial issues of teen pregnancy and parenting. I understand that people have different point of views about the situation. If you could tell me if you agree or disagree and why that would be great.Wayne Pickens
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What are all of the different parenting methods available?
Posted November 7th, 2008mgnavadomskis asked: I know we belabor the point here, sometimes…
But, whenever I read people replies from people in the neverending spanking/not spanking debate, it seems like there are some who think the only choices for teaching our children are:
Spanking
Timeouts
Taking away toys/priveleges
1-2-3 Magic
That’s it. Just straight pavlovian stimuli/response to train the children what [...]
Where can I find information about dismissive (neglectful) parenting style?
Posted November 3rd, 2008blondie78128 asked: I have a pyschology project due and I need to find substantial information about dismissive parenting style. All I can find so far is about three sentences worth of info all saying basically the same thing: Dismissive parents have low limits and low love. I need more substance. Things like pyschological effects (short [...]
What are some good books on parenting theories?
Posted November 2nd, 2008?Hope? asked: Like on sleeping, discipline, and general parenting thoughts?
I have a 1 1/2 yr old step-son who was born 3 months preemie and is developmentally handicapped. Plus I am expecting another.Jessie
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