Is it common for moms to take the time to put their child in a car, drive around, and get them to fall asleep?
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HA! Yes, yes, very common.\n\nI don't do it much anymore, but when my son was VERY tiny, he had night and day mixed up. I used to drive around until he went to sleep, then slip him into his crib (still in the car seat). It worked pretty well.\n\nWhat can I say... extreme exhaustion will make a mommy do just about anything to get baby to sleep.
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Yes...up until the time they are a legal adult.  Maybe parents should think about this before allowing so much permissiveness in their family. I am a strict Mother(no corporal punishment...but lots of consistency and time out and good choice/ bad choice options). I feel it is my duty, and moral responsibility to raise well mannered and caring people. I KNOW I am responsible for my children's actions.
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SURE WHY NOT.. MY MOM HAS ALZIHEIMERS AND BEFORE WE KNEW SHE HAD IT (SHE ACTED REALLY WILD IN THE EARLY EARLY STAGES) SHE WOULD DRIVE LIKE A SPEED DEMON BECAUSE SHE THOUGHT SHE WAS YOUNG AND ALSO SHE THOUGHT PEOPLE WERE FOLLOWING HER LOL LOL
710495
It depends. Sometimes I just sleep, others I keep doing it again and again. If it's in the morning I get out of bed and prepare breakfast for both of us. If it's in the car I drive her home. If it's in the sea I wait for my willy to calm down and get out of the water and go for an ice cream..........
416012
I guess many people do it. Just dont get caught. As a parent I would do what is best for my child. It really\nis no big deal.
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Most cases occur when people are tired (well, duh); the monotony of driving on a straight road simply puts them to sleep. Most people can avoid that by resting every two hours, and taking a nap when one feels that it's getting difficult to concentrate.\n\nBut there is also a disease called narcolepsy, which causes people to brutally fall asleep at any time - that is more probably what you heard about. It was recently discovered that a brain chemical inbalance caused it, probably genetic, there is no cure, and no way to know *who* is affected before it occurs for the first time. About 0.05 to 0.16% of the population is affected, which makes 300,000 people in the US alone!
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Dear Abby just had something about that...\n\nhttp://www.uexpress.com/dearabby/?uc_full_date=20060623\nDEAR ABBY: I have two active boys who are 8 and 2 1/2. We are going on a 12-hour road trip to a family wedding. I shared with my mother-in-law that I am dreading the long ride and am trying to think of ways to keep the boys occupied. We have a DVD player and are taking books, toys, etc. on the trip.\nI was shocked to hear my mother-in-law suggest that I give the boys Benadryl to put them to sleep. This is not the first time I have heard someone say this. Is this common practice? My husband and I would never do such a thing. Isn't that child abuse? -- APPALLED IN FREMONT, CALIF.\n\nDEAR APPALLED: I would certainly call it child endangerment. Children should not be given medications without a doctor's prescription. If I were you, I'd start that trip at night, when the children are normally sleeping. And bring along lots of things to keep them entertained. I would also schedule stops at regular intervals so they don't get cabin fever. But drug them? Never.
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I'm a mom and you just told me.. see how simple that was...\n\nOk when my son got a speeding ticket.. well Ya.. so like First have the ticket paid.. next ?\n\nMom, i made a really big mistake and i am so so sorry.. I know i am in the wrong.. and it was my fault.. i was in a rush to get?????????? and well i got a ticket.. But Wait... I have already paid for it and took the responisbility for it..  \n\nNow if you are on her insurance like my son.. here is what you can do.. Go to the driving class and take it.. it will then come off your record..and her insurance will not go up..\n\nwell good luck.. O bring gift to mom.. we love gifts it will ease the blow..  Walmart earings $2.99 are cheep and it will make us happy.. or get picked flowers.. or take her out to dinner.. or clean the entire house. or get a DVD and have a movie night.. But make sure you are in good turms with her..\n\nDid you know Honny attracts bees but crap attracts maggotts.  Get it.. sweet talk.. love moma Giggles.
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Locked my then 6 months old baby in the car. However NRMA responded to my call almost immediately. Within 7 minutes after the call she was in my arms.\n\nand few others. too embarrassing to confess
504150
Amazing.  \nYou are doing exactly what you should be as a Mom...protecting your children.  How did you learn this from a mother who won't protect her own...or even her grandchildren???\n\nCheering for you!
673510
Yes, YOU should use the airbag so you can stay conscious to help your daughter, and keep her from panic. If you were down and your child had to save you, it would not work.
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probably , Moms usually do more of the care taking . At about age 8 or so boys tend to lean more toward dad .
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LOL yes, I do do that to my husband... nevermind being the backseatdriver from hell... Go slower, careful this guy is stopping, you are going to get a ticket, slow down, ...etc... i'm such a pain in the @rse, but he loves me anyway.
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Absolutely.\n\nI usually have to remind myself that my daughter is capable of getting her cereal in the morning, because I'm usually on autopilot til she gets to school. \n\nI think allowing kids to do things for themselves, provided it isn't anything that could be dangerous, is a good thing in helping them build their confidence and independence.
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There is nothing wrong with going out and having a good time.  As long as you aren't leaving your child by themselves, with a prevert, or someone that is hurting your child there is nothing to feel bad about.  Also as long as you are not leaving your child every chance you get (like every night).  It gives you time to unwind and relax and feel energized to deal with your child.  I am also a single mom to a 5 year old daughter.  Believe me taking a night out every once in a while is a good thing.  We aren't going to be their mommy forever!
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Most of them, yes. I am 28 years old and it took me until I was 2? to really respect what my Mom said and to settle down. Just always be there for her and reassure your love for her. Let her know that you love her no matter what and that she can always come to you. Don't let her get away with too much though. She needs (and wants) rules. Lay down the law in a loving and caring way and maybe it won't take her until she's 2?. I needed that and most young girls need that.:)
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For some, it's necessary in order to teach them responsibility.  Otherwise, they'd sleep till noon, watch the telly all afternoon, then party all night.  They'd never sign up for college, never get a job, but choose to be on a permanent vacation so long as mom and dad were footing the bill.  This is one example.\n\nWhen their kids are in college, most parents are *happy* to foot the bill, so long as they are taking it serious and making passing grades.