Do you think a 10 month old should be left alone while a parent is working upstairs?
828805
Well, you've got to do what you've got to do, but be prepared to alienate (at least) your brother-in-law and his wife.  It sounds like he is very self centered and, I would bet, the boss in his family (strong type A personality).  I don't know where it will stop, but there will be a lot of really stinky stuff floating around-and may never dissipate.  A person with his personality will definitely blame you for the problems that arise.  From what you have said he thinks his time is far more valuable than others and, therefore, will not understand your anger.
930737
I don't think the problem starts with the bars.  It shouldn't be the bars responsibility.  It should the parents who have enough respect and love for their children to not want them in that environment.  I have 2 boys, ages 6 and 8, and feel that little ones should first off, not be in a place where drinking is going on, but also shouldn't be out in a restaurant at 9:00 pm.  Little ones should have their bed times, and also, I like to go out at 9:00 myself without hearing little ones screaming.  That is why I chose to go out that late with my husband.\n\nParents need to think more of their children and what's good for them.  They need to take their job as parents a lot more seriously.  They need to put aside their wants for the benefits of their children's health and safety!
926751
i dont think they should did all that.some children pick up things a little faster and that,they should understand.and as long as u are not doing anything 2 physically harm the child it should not b a problem. i would b happy my child learned something so funny from his uncle.dont stop loving him b cuz of your sister keep being a good uncle!goodluck!
1015212
I started baby sitting at the age of 12.  I haven't heard of a certain legal  age in Texas.  \n\nI would think that a parent could leave a child alone depending on the maturity level of that child  ..starting around 10 or 11.  I didn't leave mine only to run up to the store and back because I just didn't feel that he would want to stay by herself,and would be lonely\n There are some 15 yr olds that shouldn't be left alone,,,lol.  (sorry guys...but you know who you are//the ones that get into the liquor cabinet.. make prank calls, look up things on the internet that they shouldn't, watch bad movies. etc.
788519
I am not, I have a 4 year old son and another on the way.  I work both for financial reasons, as well as for personal preference.  I love my job.  AND I love my children.  I don't think that having him in school during the day is having someone else raise him.  I am with him every night after 5 and every morning.  We cook supper together, we play games, we learn, we cuddle, we have a great relationship.  On top of that, even though he is now an only child, he knows how to share his toys, interact with other kids, and because of his excellent school, is HIGHLY more developed than most children his age.\n\nI do not, however, see a single thing wrong with being a stay at home mom.  My sister in law is, and I can attest that she works much harder at home all day than I do managing my office!  I hand it to all of you ladies who choose to do this.\n\nI think that the thing that we have to remember is that is it a personal choice.  Going to work does not make me a bad mother, staying at home does not make her lazy.  It is what we have both chosen for our families and both of our families and our children most importantly, are very happy with our choices.  \n\nOur sisters and mothers did not work so hard in the women's movements of the 70s and 80s for us to stand here today and say that our way is the only way.  They worked so hard to give us a CHIOCE!
361074
Thank you from a mom's viewpoint.  I think it's lack of supervision.  The computer may be in an area of the home that's is shut off from the adults.  Also I don't think some parents know what type of questions are being asked.
117901
this is the 21st century....not the middle ages....there is no need to make you and your child a public spectacle...accommodations have been made to cater to the nursing mother.....there should be no excuse for such a public display of what is considered a very private moment...
557526
She need to get help for her child some time you have to do things you don't want to do but you have to. It may hurt a little while but as time go by she Will be glad she did what she did.You have to start with kid while they are small to get them to know they got to listen to the parent or anybody older that tell them something. people shouldn't use that excuse of that about the father being away to get a answer.You can raise children now without a father around.
153869
I am a parent but I only have six years experience.  Still, you need to kick his little a** out.  I know he is your kid, but dang.  He is taking you for granted, you need to teach him how to take care of himself.  What is he going to do when you aren't there?
624152
Yes, I think you should.  \n\nYou can all have fun until they have to go home.  Sometimes people have appointments and games early in the morning or their parents don't like them to sleep over somewhere.\n\nThe more the merrier, you know!
426648
Unless you are really good friends AND you spend ALOT of time with this child, I'd say, don't say a thing.  Not too many people can handle constructive criticism when it comes to their child.  Most people are narcissistic when it comes to their kids...."Oh, not myyyy child" seems to be the consensus (at least where I live). Instead, maybe provide a solution to the bad behavior as you witness it WHILE the mother is there (IE:  you know Johnny, we don't throw things in the house. Throwing the toy in the house could break something").
174601
It is generally recommended that children younger than age 10 never be left at home alone. In some states it is even illegal to leave children younger than age 10 home alone on a regular basis. \n\nBy the age of 11 or 12, some children can stay home alone safely for up to a few hours.\n\nI'm not sure though the actual law in Texas. The website I have listed is an artice and in that article it mentions something about not until they are 15.
1004943
YES!!!!! Be very concerned, so concerned that you make sure that she is not planning on any trips with friends you have never met.\nFor some strange reason all kids now a days think that they are the only one with Parents who are over bearing and just don't understand them, so they get on these computer and start talking to these other so called kids which are not kids, sometimes.\nI am not sure where her computer is in your home but, to be honest it should be in a place that the whole family shares, like in the family room, that way you & your husband can monitor her plus it may be hard to do but, you need to put a time limit onher time on the computer.\nSometimes as a parent we have to put limitations on our children that they think is being harsh but, it's not \nWe do these things because we do love them and want them to be safe, If I were you I would explain to your husband how children girls & boys are disappearing from their homes on a hourly bases all over the world because some parents think that their children are safe because they are home on the computer.\nI know you may feel like you are in a postion that is uncomfortable now but, you may be saving your daughter  from a far worst fate then just not being on her computer at all hours of the night.
95852
My 5yr. son is staying the night at a friends house for the first time tonight. In the same apartments as me though. Im scared. I have never let him do this before. Im going to be home alone with my kitten, and having nothing to do but answer questions here until it tells me that i have done ly limit. Then Im going to be at a loss...
310215
Depends on the situation and if we can get away from the kids for 10 minutes.
660687
it really depends on where you are teaching and what age group you are teaching. The main rule would be never be in the room alone with a kid. If you find yourself in this situation always make sure the door is open. May sound a bit daft but very important. Good luck with the work experience.
60661
Hi Caspersweetpea! Sean here (the guy you sent an MSN Messenger Live Beta invitation to but at the wrong address :). This situation invites a lot of problems. If that was my kid, I would tell her employer this is not good for my son since he is only 15. The kid your son is babysitting needs special care that only an adult can give specially with his anger problem. If something bad happens to the kid he is babysitting, your son will carry a lot of psychological burden for the rest of his life. If something bad happens to your kid, are you willing to take that risk?