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Appropriately Rewarding Kids Prepares Them For An Adult Life Of Working For PAY!

danishcanadian @danishcanadian (28954) • Canada 4 Sep 19

In a previous post I mentioned that I care for a friend's 7 year old son while she is at work. The child had some special needs, but he's a great kid, and under our guidance and that of his fantastic mother, he's growing and...

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Keeping Kids on right academic track and away from bad habits: A tough task

Ptrikha_2 @ptrikha_2 (49775) • India 28 Apr 19

These days, Kids have high academic burden as well as a pressure to devote time to extra curricular activities and other things. But at home, and with friends, the kids have influence of Internet or TV, behavior of their friends,...

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Common sense

PrincessREL @PrincessREL (339) 16 Jan 19

What age do people start to develop common sense? My 12 year old Stepson has no common sense. I dont know if my expectations are too high? I know hes not able to think like an adult but there are some things that i feel like he...

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Children's lack of table manners

S.E @SerenityEngel (525) • United Kingdom 14 Sep 17

I don't have kids myself, so I tend to stay out of matters concerning raising them, but yesterday, I went to a cafe and the 4/5 year old next to me emptied his chicken nuggets onto the table, then ate them off the table like a dog...

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Grown up kids - Pros and Cons

D @Alternative4 (449) 16 Jun 17

A parent is hardly ever ready to let go. When a child grows up you can not just switch off the care and worry that went on continuously for many years. But in a way you are compelled to. So starting with the cons, from my point of...

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Suck it up buttercup and quit yer belly achin'! (Rant of the Day)

Anna M. Wilkes @gr8nana6 (6614) • Conyers, Georgia 11 Jun 16

It is amazing how hard some young parents of today think it is to take care of a couple of children! Two of my grand daughters are constantly complaining about those children being so much work, they never have time for...

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I'm Such a Good Dad

Steve Helmer @srhelmer (7047) • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 27 May 16

I just spent the last 20 minutes teaching my 6-year-old how to play the shell game. I even taught her how to move the little ball at the same time as the "shells" (we used plastic cups) to make it harder to guess where it is....

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The goose that lays the golden eggs

aiokona @aiokona (10) 17 Mar 13

I am a single mom. My kids think that I am a bottomless pit of money. I try and try to make them aware of our finances but they can't seem to understand. Just because I am employed does not mean I always have cash to spend on...

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Techie kids -- should this be tolerated?

ayeeesha @ayeeesha (1127) • Philippines 14 Mar 13

With the advancement in technology and availability of different gadgets in the market these days, I can't help but notice that younger generations are becoming attached and addicted to technology, particularly IPad and IPhones. I...

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What is the toughest age

Babygirl1984000 @Babygirl1984000 (55) • Canada 23 Jan 13

This question is generally for parents who's kids are all grown up already. I'm a mother of two boys 3yrs and 2yrs. As a mother I know I've got quite the adventure ahead especially raising two boys, even though they say girls are...

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I just wouldnt' raise them like that

SomeCowgirl @SomeCowgirl (32189) • United States 14 Jul 12

I love my family, I really do. I just dont' agree with some of the way someone in my family raises their kids. They are both in a martial art, and well that's great.. but not at the same time. They let their kids hit each...

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Hey Brother, You Raised Your Kids Wrong!

almightybong @almightybong (186) • Philippines 4 Mar 12

I think everyone has their own idea of parenting when it comes to their own kids. The question is, do parents always know better? I don't have kids of my own since I'm not married yet. But my brothers are, and of course, as any...

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being me

verolop29 @verolop29 (1096) • United States 29 Jul 11

I can't wait until school starts for my daughter, she will be going to kindergarden again and I think she's ready this time! We all felt it was in her best interest to retake the kinder level again because of several factors one...

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watch your language

irislee_24 @irislee_24 (102) • Philippines 22 Jun 11

Hi myLotters! I hope you all are having a blast here. Now that my son is already 18 months, he's really quick in imitating words from adults around him. So quick that he repeats them until he's able to use the words in a situation...

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Can it be possible?

cowboyofhell @cowboyofhell (3063) • Philippines 17 Apr 11

Can it be possible that children with irresponsible parents grow up to be mature adults or the parents who do anything for their children are the ones whose children do not have maturity as they become adults? If both types of...

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Treating Children Equally

vjenkins86 @vjenkins86 (1478) • United States 28 Jan 11

I just got back from helping my cousin who just gave birth to her fourth child who is a very sweet little boy. While I was up there, I tried to help out with her other kids since they were sick which meant she tried to keep them...

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Are you a cool mom or the opposite?

richgrace_m @richgrace_m (66) • Philippines 6 Oct 10

Being a mom is a great achievement. Watching my children grow to be independent, lovable, God fearing and respectful ones is fulfilling.

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Leashing Your kids

vjenkins86 @vjenkins86 (1478) • United States 31 Aug 10

Have you seen the parents who are holding onto a strap that is attached to their kids so they cannot run away? They can either be strapped around their wrist or connected to a backpack. When I was a kid, my mother used one of...

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raising boys vs. raising girls

vjenkins86 @vjenkins86 (1478) • United States 12 Apr 10

I've heard many times how its different raising boys than it is raising girls. Not having kids of my own, my only experience with little kids of both genders has been through my cousins and tales. I enjoy spending time with both...

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Are we raising passive aggressive children?

KMPierce @KMPierce (165) • United States 27 Aug 09

I struggle daily with how our society is raising this new generation. I have an 8 yr old son and daily I question my parenting. One minute we are teaching our kids to stand up for themselves and not take anything off of anyone-...

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