At what age can a parent allow their child to drop out of high school?

At what age does a child need to be, in Massachusetts, to have consent from their legal guardian to drop out of high school?





Thanks.At what age can a parent allow their child to drop out of high school?
I'm going to be 17 years old in october. I always thought that it would be cool to drop out because all of my friends did it, but then i realized i dont want to work at a fast food resturant or a grocery store for the rest of my life. So don't drop out that is just stupid. A lot of people think dropping out of school to go hustle or to go be with friends is fashion, people are doing it so much now in days. Don't let your kid drop out of school,or if its you don't drop out of school. When people say that education is important to get far in life there not lying. Plus i'm fresh as heck and i still got alot of friends and im still in school =] so don't be a fool finish school lol =]





-cheecheeAt what age can a parent allow their child to drop out of high school?
If you are the parent of a child in high school in Massachusetts please do let the student drop out of high school for any reason. A high school education is quite important today. A person with out a high school education cannot find any meaningful work today. If you are a student do not drop out of the high school. If you have low grades and feel that you want to quit this is not the solution to the problems that you have. It is only the start of your problems. Do not expect this to be the answer but the end of all of your aspirations. If you do decide to drop out of high school please consider applying for a GED. In either case see your high school counselor with your current problems. The best of luck to you.
I believe, as has been said, 16. But I chose to answer this question as an alternative view. I am not an advocate of dropping out of school, by any means. That being said, there are many paths to success and not having a high school diploma is not necessarily a path to being destitute either. In this day and age a GED can go pretty far. And to be honest with you, my nephew just took his GED test and quite frankly, I'd wager a good portion of many students graduating high school would not be able to pass the test if surprised by it as a condition of recieving their diploma. Getting a high school diploma in some schools is a joke. I happen to have a high school diploma, but I graduated high school with very little knowledge of many things. I attended a technical school, which I could have attended with just a GED, and make $70/hr. I really think the intent of why he is choosing to drop out is more important. Traditional schooling is not always best for everyone, and perhaps he wants to just get on with what he wants to do in life and start his career early. If he wants to get a GED in order to start attending a technical school and get, say, a computer science degree, he will be starting work and earning a decent living when his friends are all just graduating. I went to high school with a very smart girl, very popular student, who decided to quit cheerleading, everything to get her GED and attend cosmetology school. This was met with shock and awe, of course, however, by the time she was 21 she owned her own very successful salon. So, I think what is most important is a plan of action, and not just dropping out due to being lazy and not wanting to do anything with your life.
It seems as of 2007 students were able to drop out of school at age 16 however laws were being drafted to raise that age to 18. I am unable to find any more recent source.


My opinion: stay in school


reality: circumstances are never universal do what is best
Usually its 16, but i think you can go a little younger. Either way, parental consent is needed.
As has been said,sixteen. Better to get your H.S. diploma though,for more options in the


future.
which country


in Australia year 10 is the allowed age to drop out


thats around 15-16 years old
Seriously, how many more topics of dropping out of high school do you need to get it through your head? Save us some space.
No matter what the law says, make em finish.
16
16
16, but i recommend u stay in school as long as possible. it's better in the long run.
14?
are u thinking to do it. good luck your life will suck working at 10.00 to 20.00 max
idk but in oklahoma its 16 you should look it up
thats just stupidity right there. have fun changing my tires.

skin

Can a parent annul a minor's marriage if it was given under the other parent's consent?

My fiancee is under the age of eighteen, so her mother is providing the parental consent for the marriage license. Her father, who lives out of state, objects to the marriage. Can he fly to Las Vegas and apply to have the marriage annuled?Can a parent annul a minor's marriage if it was given under the other parent's consent?
Does the father have joint custody? If so, the mother does not have the legal right to give consent...





A citizen cannot annul a marriage, but they can start the proceedings to have it annulled if they have legal right to.





She's not old enough to get married. Why would you risk the hassle? Why don't you wait until she's an adult and is granted the right to make her own decisions? You're marrying a child.Can a parent annul a minor's marriage if it was given under the other parent's consent?
No, in Nevada you only need ONE parent to give consent.
I don't think someone else can annul a marriage once it has happened.
If you two do not live in Nevada, I would be more worried about the Mann Act.

How old do you have to be to move in with the other parent if they are divoriced?

My parents are divorced and I want to live with my dad. I live in Tennessee.How old do you have to be to move in with the other parent if they are divoriced?
In Tennessee, it's generally at 12 you can start to state your preference on where to live.How old do you have to be to move in with the other parent if they are divoriced?
The answer to your question is 18. Now if you want to know when you are of age to address the court, then that would be 12. Just because you are able to tell a judge that you want to live with your Dad, doesn't mean that you are going to get what you want. You have to give clear and convincing testimony that will warrant a modification to the parent-child relationship.





If you want to move in wit Dad because mom is too strict or something like that, you can forget it.
In most instances, judges don't have children under the age of 12 weigh in on where they prefer to live - leaving it up to the parents to determine the best living arrangement for their child. If you have an opinion; however, you should let your parents know. I'm sure it would be difficult, but you may want to start by telling your dad.
In most states you have to be at least 12yrs. old.





Don't move from one parent to the other because your angry or don't think you can get along with your mom. You should have a -reasonable/logical- explanation as to why you want to move.





You should go through the courts also. They will ask you why you want to move. Work on your answer.





Don't say something dumb like ';My mom and I are always fighting'; or ';We just can't get along';, the judge won't buy it and won't let you move.





Good luck.

What would happen if a parent, that had complete custody of a child, died?

If a parent won full custody of a child in court, but died a few years later, what would happen to the child?





I am 17, a few months shy of 18, and my dad won full custody when I was a small child. Recently, though, he was in a car accident. He didn't die--and is back in good health--but the event did pique my curiosity.





Would my mother gain custody again automatically, or would I be considered an adult because of my age, or what?What would happen if a parent, that had complete custody of a child, died?
Usually custody goes to the other parent automatically, unless there is some reason the parent can't or won't or shouldn't take custody.What would happen if a parent, that had complete custody of a child, died?
At 17 you can see if you can be considered and emancipated


(free to be on your own) - if so, you need not go back to your mom, since you just shy of being 18.





If you were a child lets say under 16, your mom would get


custody--unless like others have said//depends on why she


was not granted any form of custody.
If he had died , and you weren't over the age of 18 , then your mom would gain custody over you . But if there were certain reasons why your mom was unfit for having custody of you ; another family member might gain custody ; or you would go into foster care until you turned 18 .
your mom would get custody,unless you got emancipated

Can jurisdiction on a child custody hearing be changed if one parent works for the court?

My ex-husband is a court officer and he is suing for custody, in the same court. Can I get jurisdiction changed?Can jurisdiction on a child custody hearing be changed if one parent works for the court?
Request for trial of the case in another court so that there will be no partiality.

If you were a parent, what can Subway sandwiches do to attract your business?

My question would be, what can subway improve on to cater to the kid's market?If you were a parent, what can Subway sandwiches do to attract your business?
Suit your menu to the tastes of children. Perhaps a healthier alternative to burgers, fries, chicken nuggets etc is a good idea.If you were a parent, what can Subway sandwiches do to attract your business?
they do that all ready subway give kids Choices to pick what they want,little or more of, how they want it ,and eat what they made and its all healthy
Get a HALAL cert for the establishment ! Only then will business improved tremendously - not only for the kids market
have all sandwiches available in a kid size and offer healthy options for desserts - fruit, yogurt
Make it more kid friendly-Advertise-Kids meals(they already have but they kinda suck!)-Drive through.
Make food that tastes good?

Where can I get my belly button pierced in toronto without parent permission?

im 14 and will be turning 15 in April. which is like half a year. I had my belly button pierced with my moms permission but she said if it gets infected im not going to let you get it pierced again. I tried piercing it myself but it doesnt work for me. Where in Toronto, Canada can i get my belly button pierced without parent permission?Where can I get my belly button pierced in toronto without parent permission?
I would suggest waiting a few months after the infection dies away, then try talking to your mom. Explain to her why you want a piercing there so bad, and if you have good enough reasoning, who knows, she may change her mind. (But she would be pretty mad once she found out you got it re-pierced without her consent!)Where can I get my belly button pierced in toronto without parent permission?
i dont know. just go to VEGAS. hell yeh! sorry haha i live in socal. umm i really dont care any more. bye!
Nowhere reputable!
Your mom is right. Wait till you're older.

skin

How to convinced my parent into getting me a manual car?

Been driving for 2 year now (since 16) and finally got my license. Started to learn stick and fell in love driving one. Went to the honda dealership to look for my first car and told my parent I wanted a manual. They both gave me a weird look and said no. Both said insurence cost more, waste more gas, too hard to drive, etc... What can I say to them to change there mind about manual car?How to convinced my parent into getting me a manual car?
Manual transmissions are much simpler and more reliable than today's modern computer controlled automatics trannys. Insurance does not cost more than it would in an automatic. You also get better mileage when you know how to drive efficiently in a stick. Despite being a bit more complicated to drive, it teaches you more about how the car really works and you have more control over how fast you accelerate, brake, and control fuel economy. I personally think driving stick keeps you more focused on your driving and less distracted from other things around you. You are not able to just slip it in Drive and go where you want. You must anticipate and think how your vehicle will react and in doing so, will probably stay more focused on what your doing.How to convinced my parent into getting me a manual car?
I'm not sure what your parents' real reason for not wanting you get a manual but all their reasons are nonsense. Driving with a manual transmission makes driving FUN. The only time you might NOT want a manual is if you commute to work every day in stop and go traffic. In this case, a manual is really annoying, tiring, and gives your legs a good workout -- not to mention the wear and tear on the clutch.
Your insurance rates have nothing to do with whether or not it as an auto or a stick. If you know how to drive a stick properly then you will get better fuel mileage than with an auto.
Get a job, and get your own car. What you pay for, you really look after

How to ask a parent or grandparent to co-sign for a house.?

My husband and I want a house, we can afford the payments easily and all we need is a co-signer.


I am really really close with my family and I know they would do anything for me and they are all financially well off, but I am still nervous to talk to them about money. Even though co-signing doesn't cost the co-signer a dime I am still apprehensive on how to go about asking them\? How should I bring it up, and how should I ask? Thanks!How to ask a parent or grandparent to co-sign for a house.?
Where did you get the freaking idea that ';co-signing doesn't cost the co-signer a dime ';? That is complete bull s---. It could cost them everything. They are putting their own credit and ASSETS on the line for you.





This is really asking too much. You need to clean up your credit so that you can act like a grown up and sign contracts without mommy there promising her home for you.How to ask a parent or grandparent to co-sign for a house.?
Your assumption that being a cosigner will not cost a dime is wrong.





First off, if you or hubby default on the loan, guess who the bank comes after? Yep, the cosigner. Also, it would go on their credit report if the place were to foreclose.





Second, by cosigning for you, they are taking on more debt. If they were to want to go buy a car, or another item on credit, having their name on your mortgage, could put them in a position of not being able to finance something they want.





You are apprehensive, because, you and your hubby as adults need to do this one on your own. Just because you *want* a house, does not mean you deserve one.





Why can't you get your own loan? FHA should be right up your alley.
You should not put that on your parents/grandparents/relatives. The reason for a cosigner is because the bank thinks there is a good possibility that you won't be able to make payments.





Wait until you can afford the house.





Look at it this way- if something happens to you, even if you can make the payments, they are stuck with it.





Is that fair?
If you think co-signing does not cost, just go to court one day and see how many co-signers are left holding the bag to pay for houses, cars, cell-phones, furniture, and anything else people get on credit. If a person defaults, the co-signer is responsible for the entire loan. No one should EVER co-sign for ANYONE.
hmmm, co-signer for a house? that is a big favor. rule of thumb, never co-sign for another. sorry, it causes confusion in a family if the said borrower is unable to fulfill the financial obligation.





not the answer you are looking for...
I would give my life for my child. I will never co-sign for my child or any ones else.
Co-signing doesn't cost a dime as long as you are making the payments. If you fail to make the payments, then whoever co-signs is responsible for doing so. If your lender is asking for a co-signer, then likely you either have little to no credit history (or low credit scores), or the bank has some other reason to believe that you may not be able to make the payments.





My husband and I are in the process of purchasing a house and were able to be pre-approved for $100K at 5%, while we make about $30K a year. Our credit scores are 730+. Our mortgage company did not ask for a co-signer. If I were you I'd revisit the loan application with your loan officer and ask why they want a co-signer. If it's your credit (which it probably most likely is), spend the time working on building it, rather than asking your family, so that you can qualify in a year or two without having to rely on a co-signer.





If you insist on asking your family, I would just be up front with them. Let them know you're interested in buying a house but the bank has asked you to have a co-signer. That you know it's a lot to ask but you feel strongly that you will be able to afford the loan, and that if for some reason you fail to make the payments that you'll sell the house or do whatever you have to do so that they don't have to take on the payments.





Before you talk to your family, make sure you get a good faith estimate from your lender so that you have something to show how much of a payment you're looking at, so they know it's something you can afford.
If you need a co-signer , you are NOT ready ,


And you are endangering your parents or grandparents by involving them ,





How would you feel if your old people end up homeless because of you ?


It does Not cost them to start , but if ANYTHING happens later , they can loose everything because they would be responsible for YOUR debt .





NEVER endanger their homes and finances for your place .





When you ARE ready , you will NOT need cosigners .


Ask the lenders why ? then correct your problems like real adults instead of getting someone else to cover you .





good luck





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Where can I get my belly button pierced in toronto without parent permission?

im 14 and will be turning 15 in April. which is like half a year. I had my belly button pierced with my moms permission but she said if it gets infected im not going to let you get it pierced again. I tried piercing it myself but it doesnt work for me. Where in Toronto, Canada can i get my belly button pierced without parent permission?Where can I get my belly button pierced in toronto without parent permission?
I would suggest waiting a few months after the infection dies away, then try talking to your mom. Explain to her why you want a piercing there so bad, and if you have good enough reasoning, who knows, she may change her mind. (But she would be pretty mad once she found out you got it re-pierced without her consent!)Where can I get my belly button pierced in toronto without parent permission?
i dont know. just go to VEGAS. hell yeh! sorry haha i live in socal. umm i really dont care any more. bye!
Nowhere reputable!
Your mom is right. Wait till you're older.

Can jurisdiction on a child custody hearing be changed if one parent works for the court?

My ex-husband is a court officer and he is suing for custody, in the same court. Can I get jurisdiction changed?Can jurisdiction on a child custody hearing be changed if one parent works for the court?
Request for trial of the case in another court so that there will be no partiality.

Is a child eligible to receive Social Security survivor benefits if their parent commits suicide?

I know there are exclusionary clauses in life insurance contracts, but does Social Security deny a child benefits if their parent kills themselves?Is a child eligible to receive Social Security survivor benefits if their parent commits suicide?
They can still receive benefits as long as the parent worked and paid into the system for 10 years.Is a child eligible to receive Social Security survivor benefits if their parent commits suicide?
Don't do it, kid. You won't fool the cops.
Yes.


The cause of death is not an issue.
yes,they will receive SS.

How to convinced my parent into getting me a manual car?

Been driving for 2 year now (since 16) and finally got my license. Started to learn stick and fell in love driving one. Went to the honda dealership to look for my first car and told my parent I wanted a manual. They both gave me a weird look and said no. Both said insurence cost more, waste more gas, too hard to drive, etc... What can I say to them to change there mind about manual car?How to convinced my parent into getting me a manual car?
Manual transmissions are much simpler and more reliable than today's modern computer controlled automatics trannys. Insurance does not cost more than it would in an automatic. You also get better mileage when you know how to drive efficiently in a stick. Despite being a bit more complicated to drive, it teaches you more about how the car really works and you have more control over how fast you accelerate, brake, and control fuel economy. I personally think driving stick keeps you more focused on your driving and less distracted from other things around you. You are not able to just slip it in Drive and go where you want. You must anticipate and think how your vehicle will react and in doing so, will probably stay more focused on what your doing.How to convinced my parent into getting me a manual car?
I'm not sure what your parents' real reason for not wanting you get a manual but all their reasons are nonsense. Driving with a manual transmission makes driving FUN. The only time you might NOT want a manual is if you commute to work every day in stop and go traffic. In this case, a manual is really annoying, tiring, and gives your legs a good workout -- not to mention the wear and tear on the clutch.
Your insurance rates have nothing to do with whether or not it as an auto or a stick. If you know how to drive a stick properly then you will get better fuel mileage than with an auto.
Get a job, and get your own car. What you pay for, you really look after

skin

How do you feel about being raised from birth by a single parent?

A question for those in this situation, not an ';outsiders'; perspective, thanks :)How do you feel about being raised from birth by a single parent?
My mother has raised my sister and I from birth until now, (16 yr. old twins). She has done a pretty good job at raising us. My mother is like superwoman. She makes sure that we go to church every Sunday. She protects us, spends quality time, loves us; everything that a real mother should do. I mean, sure there were times when I wished that my father would love me more and want to take care of me. However, you can't force someone to love you. I know that I have a mother and a father. My father is God and He will always be there for me. Once I have my mother and Him, I feel great. I want people to know that it is hard living without one of your parents. However, it is their loss, not yours.


♥Jamatrini♥How do you feel about being raised from birth by a single parent?
I am 19 and have been raised by my mom since birth... i have a good life and i am a good person so it really never had a bad effect on me. I was always respectful to me mom and never did bad i school, never got into trouble, and now i am in college doing well...but i can say even though i was rasied by a single parent i dont want to be a single parent myself
well my father left my mom when i was an infant and me her and my older brother lived in a shelter for about a year after moving to seattle. she got back on her feet, got a house and a job and weve been fine ever since =]. and by the way she barely knew any english, she is an african immagrant =] so usually have to translate but thats cool =] i like knowing more than 2 languages. anyways i think its difficult but i will always respect my mom for doing that even tho we didnt always have everything, we did have each other. =D
well...now I'm 19 and my mom been a single parent and some times i wonder if i had my dad would my life be more different! i don't feel bad! i love that my mom raised her 3kids all by herself! and i love her for that!!!

Christian Parents or any parent why do we allow dirty dancing in the highschools?

We should make the schools accountable any ideas to stop this junk?Christian Parents or any parent why do we allow dirty dancing in the highschools?
Of what dirty dancing do you speak of? Cheerleading? It's not all schools that have this -- just American ones.Christian Parents or any parent why do we allow dirty dancing in the highschools?
it occurs because there are no longer adult supervisors who can control the group and parents don't want their kids chaparoned, or parents don't want their kid being told what to do and will sue. No, we should make the parents accountable. Why aren't they down there controlling their own kids? The schools aren't responsible for every little thing that the kids do.
I don't see WHAT being a Christian has to do with it.


Dirty dancing is nothing but dry humping to music. I am NOT okay with that. I am a Christian...But I don't really see how ANY parent can be okay with their under 18 year old even PRETENDING to have sex-basically.


Yep. I was one of those badassses in HS who danced like that at the junior and Senior prom and at various parties that my homegirls had for their birthdays...I KNOW my parents would not have been okay with the way I was dancing.
I am a pretty solid atheist, but I have to agree that kids are getting sexual too early for comfort these days, and part of that is the hypersexual dancing that goes on, as a product of music videos. I feel like the only way to make a child understand that, generally speaking, it's not okay to touch someone or be touched like that while being so young is to bring your child up in a way that places value on their bodies. We need to teach America's youth that they come first, and sex is much further down on the list.
Do you REALLY want your kids to be exact clones of yourselves?





There are teachers that monitor the children and they aren't allowed too dirty dance
I suggest you relax.
Spoiled sport. Let the kids have fun and practice your religion at home.

Are parents today not playing their role as a true parent in raising and disciplining their children?

Are parents today not playing their role as a true father and mother in raising, upbringing, and disciplining their children? Some say that parenting today has lost it's sense of meaning, that parents would rather be ';friends'; with their children instead of parents, fearing that their children will not return any love to them if they punish or discipline their children.Are parents today not playing their role as a true parent in raising and disciplining their children?
I agree with you - a lot of parents do want to be friends with their kids, which makes it hard to then turn around and discipline them. I think some parents don't want the hard job of discipline or punishment - well, too bad, that is a lot of what parenting is! Don't have a child to have a friend, that is what other adults are for. Usually the healthiest relationships between parents and children are traditional. I don't mean old-school beating the kid, I just mean the parent is the authority and the child is well...the child!


I have seen a lot of youngerparents going back to traditional methods and I hope this is a positive sign.Are parents today not playing their role as a true parent in raising and disciplining their children?
Let's see, you're what - about 24 -28? You have the perspective of a nearsighted apple.





The basic feelings you described have been a part of many parents' attitudes for literally millenia. Parents who love their children and hope for the best for them often try to be friends and nurturing allies rather than big scary monsters.





';Traditional values'; these days is code language for ';spare the rod, spoil the child'; - which is KNOWN to be the WORST way to raise children.





Discipline is of course necessary in paenting - but beatings and abuse are NOT discipline.





Why don't you get an education before you DARE take on the task of raising children. START with Bruno Bettleheim's ';A Good Enough Parent.'; And all the REST of the clodheads who answered here should try it, too.
You answered your own question:';that parenting today has lost it's sense of meaning, that parents would rather be ';friends'; with their children instead of parents, fearing that their children will not return any love to them if they punish or discipline their children'; That's the answer right there..
Considering my 11 month old gets attacked by monster toddlers at the play grounds we take him to, and the fact that I get tripped up in the stores by ratty children running and screaming while their parents shoot daggers at me for even NOTICING their little angels Iam going to have to say NO, parents these days just suck.





The sad thing is in 10-15 years these little monsters will be the assholess we all have to deal with every day in the world around us.





Its such a wonderful cycle of idiots breeding.
110% absolutely true. I am 41 yrs old and I remember getting spanked when I did something bad, but I didn't hate my parents, I had more respect for them. Now that I have my own daughter (14 yrs old), I've had problems with her too, but she didn't escape her childhood without any discipline. I spanked her when she did something wrong. But, I stick to my guns that children need parents first and if there is room, which there should be, you can be their best friend too! My 14 yr old daughter is sitting here next to me as I type this, and she just kissed the side of my head, so I'd say I must have done something right. Bottom line, children need discipline! It shows you care.
Correct. Most parents are not raising their children. They choose to institutionalize them as babies and expect teachers to do parents' work. And then people wonder why there are so many problematic children....
For the most part you are correct. I am a parent, to a 1 year old. My wife and I have tried to teach her how to act. Our daughter is the one in the resturant who people say oh wow I had no idea there was a baby here. I agree parents want to be friend with their children. I also know parents who discipline their child and than they feel so guilty they run out and buy them the newest toy.





If and when the time comes that my daughter says she hates me, it will of course hurt but at the same time my wife and I will know we did our job.
YES!!! Parents need to be just that... PARENTS!!! They don't want to discipline their kids cause they don't want to hurt their kids feelings. By doing this, they are not creating boundries for their children. People wonder why kids are getting into trouble more and more these days. Well... this is why. Parents need to step up to the plate and be parents and lay down the rules.
I agree, but I don't think it's the ';being friends'; part that's wrong. I think parents today are much more passive, even the ones who stay at home.


My parents never spanked me or hit me, but they knew to set limits, and they didn't expect the TV to babysit me. Both of them worked full-time, but they made sure to spend at least couple hours of quality time with me every day. I wasn't scared of my parents, but I respected them.


I did fine in school, never had problems with alcohol,drugs, teen pregnancy or anything of that nature, and I didn't misbehave.
It's true. A lot of parents would rather be a friend, because they are afraid if they tell their precious little snowflake ';no'; on something, their baby will ';hate'; them. It's ridiculous. People need to start stepping up and being parents, or stop having children. The way I see it, if you want a b.f.f. - go outside and play. Meet someone. Having a child is a whole other responsibility. You need to be a parent first, best friend second.
I have a five year old daughter, I believe in disciplining children and know that it has to be done in order for children to learn socially acceptable behaviors, rule and guidelines, self control ect. When I was pregnant with my daughter I said that we were going to be friends and that I wanted her to be able to tell me everything and that I would definatley be ok with it when she did because I was going to ba a ';cooler'; parent than my mom was. With a little expereince now I think my mom did a great job.. I still think it would be nice for my daughter to trust me with secrets and problems when she gets older but I'm not counting on it!!
Yes, that is exactly the problem. Parents don't want to be parents. It's going to ruin society in general, more and more each year. I see it all the time with my students. I do what I can be being a parent to my children and will teach them to do the same when they are parents. I don't need friends that much younger than me. It's sick.
I punish and discipline mine but I have 4 and it is hard to keep on it all the time, I admit to slacking in that department sometimes but I think parents do try to be friends and kids don't need a friend they have enough! I wish we all can get a free day with nanny 911 maybe we all would be better parents, I try but it is very hard with a 7 and 4 year old and 4month old twins, but my kids know right from wrong and we can go to the store, out to eat with no problems so at their ages I think I'm doing good! my husbands more of the disciplinary!
I agree. Although I am against corporal punishment, kids still need firm, consistent discipline. And what a lot of kids don't have now is parents to guide and teach them. It's disturbing how many parents these days are working all the time and dumping their kids at daycare all day, basically letting the daycare raise them. I think the main problem these days is that families never spend time together anymore.

How has the way you were raised affect the way you parent your own children?

And what did you change, if anything?How has the way you were raised affect the way you parent your own children?
My father was never home and I never had a close relationship. I always looked for attention from boys when I was younger and would do anything to get it. I was always looking to fill that void. I try to have my kids do more with their father, but then I feel kind of jealous because that takes away from my time with him. I feel horrible that I feel that way.





Also, my mother was not very affectionate and I don't really remember her kissing me, hugging me or just saying ';I love you'; when I was growing up. I have 2 adopted children who are in 2nd and 3rd grade and I find it difficult to show them attention because I feel like people will think it is inappropriate since they aren't ';biologically'; mine. I didn't get them until they were toddlers so I didn't have the bonding from infancy. I don't want to be accused of anything. I do have my own biological child and I try to kiss and hug him a lot so it wont feel so wrong when he is older. I feel bad that I don't have that bond with my other kids but I don't know how to get it at this age.How has the way you were raised affect the way you parent your own children?
I was yelled at and terrified of my father when I was a kid and I promised my kids wouldn't have that type of fear- but as time went on they became afraid of their dad ( as was I ) so I protected them by lieing to their dad about stuff they did that would make him mad and going so far as to take the blame for some stuff!I feel I should have let them have a healthy fear of their dad- so that when I couldn't handle them I could always fall back on him! You know '; Wait till your father comews home'; type of thing!
Great question! The way I was raised was REALLY crappy and even abusive. But I am SO thankful for the way I was raised! They showed me how to damage a child emotionally and mentally. They showed me how to undervalue a person and take away their confidence so they have to reparent themselves as adults. Ok, lol.. that sounds terrible. BUT if they had not raised me that way, i would have walked through life on the fence. I would have had a medicore life. I would have raised my kids 'ok'. Because of them I fought to find myself. I fought to buck the system I was raised in. I fought for my and walked away from them. In choosing myself, I learned that they really did prepare me for life. In showing me what NOT to value, I learned what was really important to me. As such, I have an expectional life. I am happy. I am an excellent parent. Sometimes it takes having nothing, to appreciate something. So in being raised in a way in which I didn't value, I learned what it is that I DO value. And that is what I give to my kids. So my parents (who did there best), did do good by me, only in a reverse psychology way. And the good things from my childhood (there were some, lol)... I definetely carry that over to my children too.
I love my mom to death but she never set any rules or boundaries for me growing up. This got me into loads of trouble, especially as a teenager. My goal, and I think every parents goal is to be better than our parents were at raising us.
Yes - I got an 18 year course in how NOT to raise children.





For the most part, if my parents did it, I think twice (or three times) before I do it that way.
both of my parents were always involved in mine and my six siblings lives....no matter what they were always their for each of us.....so when it came time for myself to be a father i knew that i was going to follow every example they had set as parents from day one......if it weren't for them i don't know i would get through raising six kids of my own....





one thing that is different from the way we raise our kids is the fact that we are more open with them...it was a little harder for my siblings and i to go up to my parents and just open up to what was on our mind...my kids dont have that fear they know that we are always here for them no matter what and they have nothing to fear when wanting to talk......its that friend in us as parents but we dont let that part of us come out often because if we did the children would think they could walk all over us...i know i have seen it done to a few of our friends from time to time
Well my grandmother was very strict so now with my children i am not as strict but i am stern with them but i also show them alot of love and attention my grandmother never talked to me about sex so i make sure i discuss this with my son so he doesnt make the same mistakes i made

How does a person go about finding a home for a parent unable to take care of themselves?

My mom is only 51 and she has slight brain damage and is mentally unstable (bi polar, manic depressive). I'm unable to take care of her myself. Any suggestions? Please no sarcasim... this a serious issueHow does a person go about finding a home for a parent unable to take care of themselves?
Talk to her family physician, or other doctor. They might be able to hook you up with social services, and social workers that would be able to assist you. You need to get a case manager for her, and a legal guardian as well. Perhaps you could even look in to a group home for her. In that case, you could have her evaulated by a psychiatrist, and then they could have a placement in mind for her disabilities.How does a person go about finding a home for a parent unable to take care of themselves?
I definitely would want references from people I know well who have had parents or relatives in a care facility. I believe all facilities (the good and the bad) can give equal ';sales pitches '; and print pretty brochures.


I repeat, GET A REFERENCE from someone you know and trust!
Google ';nursing homes'; for your area.