Posts by skreader

Quote: Originally Posted by IsaFrench so I wonder how you can justify the idea that adult children cannot have a go themselves at using their own ideas with their own children ....AND be respected in their role of...

Well, as I said, I was offering a different perspective. The OP also wrote that she feared a rift was growing between her and her in-laws and her husband. I just wanted to suggest that compromise, tolerance, or tuning people out...

No one has ever asked me this question, although I have been asked "Is your husband Chinese"? Also, once when visiting in the USA a little boy (about 5 years old) in a play-ground said "How come your kids don't look like...

Different perspective.... A lot of the advice I see in this thread seems quite harsh: move away; distance yourself. On the one hand, if one truly fears abuse and neglect, then it is of course, the right thing to do. But I think that...

We keep: * sheets (1 set queen, lots of sets of single) * bath towels, face towels, & wash cloths * dish towels * bathmats & small rugs we use in the kitchen Then the dreaded top 2 shelves: shoe-shining equipment box;...

I think it's good that you and her father have decided to set limits on her phone and computer use. re: the older boy thing - have you told her why you think it's dangerous? I had some frank talks w/ my daughter when she was almost...

Hi Heartmama, What you describe is what I would consider grace, mercy, or just really empathetic mothering. Yes, if my kid has been "out of sorts", I would give them a special treat, a break, something that would let them...

Simply, I agree that chores and work are not a "dreadful things" to avoid. I like doing most chores around the house and try to model a positive work ethic. However, I don't think that Belia and (now) I are missing the...

Hi, I noticed my oldest became more argumentative and contrary at about 10. So some of this is developmentally normal. I would recommend a few things (take what you find useful). 1) You know you're right about this stuff (e.g....

What a terrible morning you had I've always lived in flats w/ my kids. There are lots of families w/ young kids in our apartment (built around a court yard). One nice thing about hearing other kids shouting and crying from other...