moms half the time and dads half the time?
926901
You are old enough to make the decision on where you want to live and whom you want a every other weekend visit.  talk to your parents and explain to them that this is too much for you.  You have enough pressure just surviving your teenage years.  Good luck
241456
I think the fact that we have more YOUNG parents (teenage mothers and fathers) is what is causing our children to be parented by "friends" more so than traditional parents.  These kids having kids are not old enough or mature enough or have enough experience to understand what being a parent truly IS about.  My mother was 24 when she had me.. she made a few mistakes and for a time tried the friend route - then realized I had plenty of friends and needed a mom.. and I am better for it.  I think parents need to have open communication and honest dialogue with their kids - which I THINK is the goal of these "friend/parents" but they can't forget that the primary role is that of a parent.
1011571
The nucleus of family life is the father and Mother both giving instruction and guidance.\nBesides that it still takes a man and a women to have children.
346303
Well, I imagine if you dad has "bad" genes to contribute and your mom has nothing to contribute to the matter...You'll have "bad" genes also.
71940
OH YES. When I was dating my wife, she was living with her parents. I was there one night and her parents were in bed. We started in on the couch, and her mom walks in!
287748
my mom works and my dad stays home laid up on the couch sleeping and watching TV. My mom actually has to have two jobs just to make end's meet. She works days and nights. 8am to 11pm
1124599
maybe terorists  parents
1129228
Mothers push holdiays more.  Women encourage all gift giving activities.  More moms areraising children alone.  Men tend to down play receiving gifts.  Churches are filled with mostly women and they also push the holiday.  School is out by the time Father's Day comes so school children usually are not making cards and gifts.... enough
756055
Absent fathers cause daughters to have more emotional problems than girls whose fathers are actively involved in their lives? I heard that girls whose Dads split are more likely to have eating disorders, to use alcohol and drugs, to get pregnant young and/or out-of-wedlock. I think it's an interesting topic.
432114
I personally say mom/dad because when i speak, I'm usually speaking in a less formal tone.  To me, mother/father is formal and I am not a huge fan of speaking formal terms for it seems less personal when talking to a person.
221927
it can be both when my stepmom comes home form school she just lays down on the couch and does nothimg till 5'o clock, then when mydad gets home he just gets on the computer on sits on the couch and watches tv, and me and my brother have to do everything clean, cook,etc...  i can understand a little bit why my dad is tierd but me and my little brother go to school longer than or stepmom so it's unfare that we have to do all the chores and cook dinner.
593501
Both can be better and worse.But I think women are better . If you ask the children who would they like most the answer is mom and not dad.
850202
You can never say, unless you know the mothers involved.\n\nSay the Working Mom is lazy.  Goes to work, yes.  Comes home, does not cook or clean for her child.  The child gets what it wants just so the mother can have peace and quiet.  It stays up late and falls to sleep whenever.  She constantly forgets to wake him up for the bus and has to take him to school, come home, rush to get ready for work and looks a slob all day.  Their values are self first in everything, get what you want, others don't matter.\n\nSay the Working Mom is industrious and clean.  Cooks dinner every nite and makes sure Timmy does his homework, takes his bath and goes to bed on time and behaves.  She gets him up in time for school, gets herself ready for work and is never late, looking great.  Values would be, think of others, be responsible (be on time, think of others, dress nice for them, don't rush, start early), your actions count, put your best foot forward, etc.\n\n\nSo, just because 2 working moms (are working) doesn't mean negative things can't be attached to one.  The same thing is true with the Stay-at-home Mom, she can either do a good job as a wife and mother or NOT!
55627
about half of the time they are true
333698
My job is a full time mom, and I know I am just BSing my way through this.  Someone will catch on eventually...probably my daughter!
1024919
Has to do with personalities.....however, usually parents are much more relaxed and laid back with the second child. The first one they are nervous and want to do everything right.
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This is difficult. But it is different in cities like Cairo from the country. Generally speaking, the father is still the figurehead, but financially women are getting stronger. There is great respect for both the father and the mother, especially in the countryside.