What about Kids? Serious answers only Pls?
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I tend to think that just as much as women have a "biological clock", that men do as well, only that it comes at a later time than it does for women.\n\nAs men grow older and wiser, they begin to realize that they will not live forever, and would probably like to at least leave something on this earth (if they haven't written a book, create a new joke or directed a movie) that will let others know that "they were once there".\n\nYour boyfriend is probably afraid of the financial difficulties that will be incurred; with good reason.  If he has a decent job and medical insurance, a good bit of that is covered.  However, if you are also working, it can help allay his fears that he will be the sole provider financially and that you are in the relationship as a partner.\n\nHowever, it's not a walk in the park.  If your significant other feels that they are too immature or not ready to raise a child, that is not only a reasonable, but probably insightful response.  Raising a child is a very big responsibility and there are several trials and tribulations along the way.\n\nThe "cute" baby syndrome tends to wear off after the first year.  (If the late night wakings, constant changings, etc.) don't do that within the first half of the year.\n\nPurchasing diapers, baby food, etc. (sure, the gifts roll in at first, but they run out fast) adds up.  Even when they reach school age, there are expenses like school clothes, supplies, lunches and extras like pictures, yearbooks, club fees, etc.\n\nI tend to think that even though the sight of a small baby can 'melt' a man's heart, they probably are a bit more cognizant of what is involved in raising one.  It doesn't mean they don't want to have one eventually, it's just that their clock ticks a bit slower.
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Thats horrible, kids need social interaction and all but that is a looooong day for a 5 year old. Plus part of being a kid is just being left to your own imagination and inventing games yourself.Being stuck in a structured school classroom for 8 hours is horrible for young kids.
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Are you kiding?  I have three children.  I know that the Flying Spaghetti Monster exists.  He's left his foot prints all over my kitchen.lol
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THEY SHOULD get help and GROW UP!!!! Why are people such babies these days!!! If this is serious then they need to see someone because maybe they can't help it.
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Kids with cell phones is riduculous! 4 years old is way too young. Kids are growing up too fast nowadays. THIS MADNESS NEEDS TO STOP!!!!!!
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pros:  Your kids are free to learn based on their own pace, and delve deeper into thier own interests.  \n\nCons:  Your kids learn from you, so if you have bad habits they will have them too.  Evaluate your self before you start...\n\nand create a good group of friends with kids aged 2-3 years younger and older than your kids.
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please furnish me the source of your information that 56% child monsters work. i think that is exaggerated figure. it is better if they go to toilets at home and under unavoidable circumstances some body in school is to take them and i do not think it is wrong
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I agree with you 100%.  I am an Early Childhood Educator with no children as of yet and most of my family, friends and neighbours come to me for advice about their children.  Life experience is sometimes good enough to learn what you need to know.  Not to say that real hands on experience doesn't help but it doesn't mean you don't know anything either.
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I agree. I'm reading posts on here from kids the age of my little sister. If I ever found out she was having sex, I'd end up beating up the guy and locking her in her room. It's so sad, can't kids be kids anymore?
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Maybe you should tell your neighbor about the kids but while you are telling make sure you don't have an attitude. Just tell them calmly(if u can)about the situation.
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yeah..theres this really good one..search it.. kidshealth.com or teenhealth.com it REALLY good any questions that i had i got them answered there..hope it helps =)
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We do a lot of charity work as a family. I agree with you - it's a great idea to teach your kids while they're young that we have a responsibility to help other people. It gives me hope that the next generation will be decent, compassionate human beings and care about more than just themselves.
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If you're being serious try mannatech vitamins. If you want a quick fix smack him/her between the eyes. Seriously don't forget how we were when we were teens. That doesn't mean let them do whatever they want.
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The Yahoo Answers team can't police everything. I'm not sure they should even try.\n\nHonestly, I don't know why you don't pull your kids out of Answers if it worries you so much. There are a lot of jerks on here, and a lot of the content is explicit and offensive.\n\nIt probably shouldn't be available for kids, but here's the thing, most of the people spouting the offensive stuff ARE kids. \n\nYou obviously don't remember what it was like to be a kid, but kids are the most foul mouthed, violent and mean creatures on the planet.\n\nGrownups are hopefully more mature. But given the ridiculous cross posting of your frankly embarrassing rants, I'm not sure you're the one I want policing maturity here.
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ask yahoo, maybe they can create yahoo answers for kids.
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QUALITY ATTENTION. That's the biggest gift you can give to your children to let them know they are loved and special. Truly listening to them when they talk, answering their questions, playing with them, giving them meaningful interaction. Never belittle them or make them feel they are stupid or bad. Their behavior may be bad, but the person is not, and don't lose sight of the distinction when you have to discipline them. Say I love you, say it often, and mean it. Don't lie to your children, it breaks their trust in you. Pick your fights carefully - are you saying no to something "just because"? That's not a fair reason and your children deserve more respect than that. Follow your heart, treat them with the love and respect you expect to be treated with. Teach them, share with them. Raising children is a full time job and requires sacrifice.
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Cool? Absolutely Nothing!!! The government can't stop it, parents need to talk to their kids and educate them.