Elva Batie: I'm a girl. I'm in love with a girl and we fully intend on spending the rest of our lives together. I'm very close with my parents but this is something they have told me that they will never be okay with. Ever. I'm still living with them but I'm saving up the money to move out as soon as I can. I feel like I am single-handedly tearing my family apart. But I'm in love. And I just want to be happy. And I want my family in my life too. Out of anyone's experience, do you think this could ever be a possibility?...Show more
Bruce Calise: Do they take medication? What's your thoughts about it? My son was recently diagnosed with mild to moderate ADD.
Refugio Gastineau: Is the mother and father working full time jobs outside the home? How old is the son and does he have a job? If everyone is working you should take turns doing the laundry or everyone do their own. Everyone should do their part. If you, or any one of your family members are not working ! outside the home, he/she should do more of the household chores.
Karey Dunken: well if you have a dream than don't let nobody tell you nothin just go do your dreams and when your parents see that thats whats up they will come around
Rick Duchane: If you are old enough to ask this question then you are old enough to do your own laundry....You wear it...You wash it!
Coleman Deliberato: Aren't you lucky you're not a street person. Because if you were and had the promise of your own room and food in the fridge at 2 AM and a decent movie and possibly even an allowance and the use of the family car - well, a street person would run, not walk, to that basket of laundry and have it washed, dried, folded and put away with a big smile on his face for the priviledge of being so graced by fate and providence. A street person would give his right arm to have some of the domestic graces you have. How fortunate you are to have only laundry as your major crisis. I say, bi! g smile and say something like "Hey, no problem, I'll be glad ! to take care of that for you. Here, let me have that laundry right over here, I know how to handle it!" And grab it all up and vanish to the laundry room with it before they all pass out. They will be so freaked out by your virtual instant change of attitude they'll spring for pizza and a night out on the town. Or a car of your own, or maybe even new (really good ones) sneakers or maybe a brand new computer system just for your own room and a door that can be shut so you can work with it in private. See what doing the laundry can lead to - ? Sent with a big smile and a lasting pat on the shoulders for being such a good soul to take care of that laundry for all of us. We didn't think you had it in you... but we are impressed that we raised such a fine son who is capable of accepting such a domestic responsibility that will help this family become more cohesive and run more lovingly and smoothly as we traverse into autumn knowing our family has its laundry done. There. Next q! uestion....Show more
Sammie Bocanegra: After some of the things I've seen and read, I'm worried for my kids too. You just never know who might be 'out there' watching. I've warned a few about posting personal pics. I think many just want attention, because someone with low self esteem would be too uncomfortable about being critiqued by 'the world' to post pictures.
Tawny Grosskreutz: So I'm kinda new here but ...if you are one of those teen girls who puts a link to their photo don't you worry that there are weird, old guys looking at your pictures and doing God knows what with them?Is this what I have to look forward to when my kids are teenagers?Kinda creepy...or is it just me?...Show more
Spencer Heidtbrink: This is not an opened placement where you get to see the use of the viewing or anymore than those who wish to address an opinion. Those that are voyageur seeking for obvious gratification behind the screen. The failure to realize that Identity theft ! and hooking up with some real perverts, or others who are seeking infor! mation are on here. The intention, usage, and informational gathering people explore this site like others, for usage not for proper use of unknown proportions. Yes it is creepy and not very wise. People can check out all available about people plus what they can get from them if they pursue on IM or email.Wise to avoid the pics and survey questions unless you know them a whole lot better if you ever can.....
Robin Marchione: I have done this before and it was because I wanted to nkow if I was pretty or not and friends and family won't tell the truth so I figured strangers would since they didn't know me or care if they're being mean..I did this because I have people tell me that I am pretty and I also have people telling me that I'm not so I just really wanted to know the truth.
Blair Abdi: How about sharing the work in your household.
Launa Weingarten: Dear Heart , If you are old enough to use a computer , then doing laundry is a cinch. It isn't that ha! rd. no doubt you are living at home rent free, so what if your mom asks you to do a few choirs around the house.
Teodoro Lamond: everyone helps do all the laundry or everyone is responsible for their own laundry, either way.
Joellen Zorrilla: each one should do their own laundry or one person does it one week and then another person next week and so on
Lia Argall: I think that the girls have low self esteem!There are very wierd people out there, and yes you are right being concerned about what some people might be doing with the pics!
Elsie Resner: Its cause of puberty.Cause im sure people that are not in or close to being a teenager do this. People dont really care if old guys see their picture. And we think that would never happen.And self-esteem issues. People here will be honest,some wont. Their friends wont tell them there ugly.
Terrell Voltz: Most kids with ADD are put on medication, but I didn't want to put my son on meds unless I absol! utely had to. My son has mild to moderate ADD,he is seven, we have to w! ork with him a little more to make him pay attention but we have never and probably will never have to medicate him.
Robt Heemstra: Wes-you are exactly right. There are differences between ADD & ADHD. Thank you for sharing.
Coleman Petropoulos: Take turns! you all get the stuff dirty so you should all get it clean too! No one person should have to do it. Laundry sucks. There is nothing fun about it. Get a maid and that will solve the problem!
Ninfa Aronica: Isn't it annoying... They don't even realize such perverts may be on here. But alot of people that post their pics asking if they are pretty stole that pic from someone or it isn't really them.... But no your kids shouldn't worry about it as long as they are ok with how they look
Lyndon Mattas: FYI-My son is 10 yrs old and he is not a "problem" child. He makes A's and B's and all his teachers like him. He doesn't have a problem with his behaviour. He has problems focusing and staying on task ! and paying attention. I just wanted to see what other parents opinions out there were.
Kirk Coolbeth: I agree. I believe it is low self esteem. Most teens do go through low self esteem or comparing themselves to others for a confidence boost. However, I don't think that is a worry that all parents will have to face. If you are close to your child, honest with them, actually listen to them and not brush them off, they will be far less likely to have to seek approval w/ everyone else. Also of course ,you will teach them the dangers of the internet in a way that gives them freedom w/o scaring them to death, but makes them wiser. I have 2 teens and 2 preteens. I will not lie and say that their pics are not online, but they are not provocative pics in any sort of way and are not comparing themselves or caring what others think, but showing off their accomplishments in activities, etc.
Susan Rambo: rotate shift with everyone, that way it's fair
Frederic Engell! ant: we all do our own. my kids have been responsible for their own lau! ndry since they entered high school. it works for us.
Tamatha Neubaum: as a young girl who did that once, i can tell you that i did it because i was in a huge amount of pain, i constantly was worrying if people thought i was ugly. Outside of my insecurity, I am an intelligent girl who just got a scholarship to a prestigious university. Honestly, most of my friends are really insecure too. I think I was more insecure because I was abused as a child. My point is, i'm sure some of the girls doing it are vain...but when you really look at it, even vanity is a form of really low self-esteem.It's really pathetic that sooo many young girls hate the way they look b/c they don't look like a supermodel. We need to start appreciating ALL types of physical appearances in this world, and that starts with good parenting.
Jayson Brod: I totally agree with you! What is the deal, anyway? First, I would never put my picture on the internet for anyone in the world to see. Second,! what's the big hang up with looks?? Honestly, are they asking for abuse? Either that or they must think they're pretty hot looking and want to show off.
Hollis Demasters: The answer is simple. These girls have low self esteem. The first method is fishing for compliments. They do this by saying, "Am I pretty? I think im ugly." etc. In this way, they get girls and boys to compliment them on their looks. They do the who looks better thing because they might have an issue with the other girl. possibly feud, or an issue. Some girls do it because of their self esteem, and need to be prettier than someone else. The major problem with today's youth is definitely Myspace. They post pictures of themselves up, for everyone to see. So YES, there could be an old man, posing as a teenage boy trying to get to your son/daughter. The internet IS NOT private. Despite all the safety that is projected off of a site. If someone really wants to get to your child they WILL. All they need ! to do is reply to a letter/text message, to be able to trace the IP add! ress to a specific location. I would check if they have AIM, and make sure you know who they are talking to, and if they are really children. You could also look up if there are any sex offenders in your area. This might help, so they don't talk to these people. I would print out the names and photos of the people, and have your kids look at them. ...Show more
Shaun Rapkowicz: the medication is a God send+
Hyman Coren: Who ever is not working or whoever is home the most. Depending on your age maybe you can just do your own laundry and mom and dad can take care of their own laundry.
Shelley Stevens: As long as everyone is doing their fair share of chores then it shouldn't matter. Perhaps you could have a list of things that need to be done and let people choose the ones they'd prefer.
Tom Romer: Why dont you call a truce and everyone do their own laundry,if not try taking turns,if that doesnt work add it to your list of chores and of course some extr! a money to your allowance!!Good luck God bless:O)
Shandi Wedge: swap it out or do your own laundry..
Norris Rosener: Sometimes it just takes time. People say things that they don't really mean, and while it might take up to years, there's a very high chance that they could overcome their bias. It's not your fault, and it was NOT your choice. I think it's totally a possibility, while it might not happen immediately.
Ty Kirton: hi i have ADD im 15 and its not ADHD before any one says it its different and yes i take eqauxine i think its called i take it before school, at first i found it hard to sleep cause i had my energy saved through out the day and then when the pills wear off i get a sudden burst of energy but just be patient with him its hard for us lol
Elinore Schlinker: every time i take my son for a check up they tell me he is ADD. i know he is a little hyper, but i personally think that is part of being a child. you can help control his behavi! or with rules and chores and constant redirection of the child's attent! ion. i also find that recreational sports have helped my son a lot. one of the kids in his class has a problem with ADD as well. his parents give omega 3 on a daily basis. it's a vitamin that you can get at GNC or the drug store. it takes about 6 months to start working, but they said they can see a difference. i'm not trying to say your child shouldn't be on medicine, because everyone has different opinions on that topic. i just think that the ADD can be controlled with a little extra time and effort from parents. good luck to you, i hope you find something that works for you!!!...Show more
Riley Migl: Why don't you each do your own.
Victor Macallister: you should do your own laundry I mean after all you wear you clothes so you sould wash them as well it not fair to your mother to do your clothes since she did not wear themKEEP ON YAHOOING!!~~~SPARKY~~~...Show more
Ezekiel Kadner: Yes of course. Tell them, because they will always love you even if they sa! y they dont. They will come to terms with it. It may take time, but will happen.
