Recent content by benavidesj

I could really used some objective advice!  My SD is 22 and just out of control.  She is the result of a divorce, and over-permissive parenting from the the maternal grandparents as well as her mom.  Shes been treated like a princess all her life and one by one, the family (which is very large)...

I was taking some liberties to make to a point about your statement about practicality. Nothing to get your underwear in a twist about.

I know exactly what you mean! My eyes were like saucers when the teacher told me that.

You're absolutely right IADad. @umb24: If you want to boil everything down at to a matter of practicality then yes why bother wearing any at all... its cheaper, less laundry, easier on the environment, less time to get dressed... now that's practical right? Is it practical to have your...

Sorry just had remembered another one! My daughter and I used to watch Barney all the time together and there was this one particular episode where Barney was giving the kids "Eskimo kisses" so they were all rubbing their noses together. I gave Courtney Eskimo kisses too. then I grabbed her...

Those are great! One thing also about kids is that they are fantastic little tape recorders. If they heard something often enough they tend to learn to say it... For instance when I was a kid for the longest time I thought the neighbor lady was called "Mrs. WhosaMaDing" I didn't find out...

Hello John, Welcome to the forum.. I just joined myself. Living in the USA (Michigan) and I have two daughters 12 & 14.

I agree with Shiroi... I had many of the same thoughts but couldn't find a way to articulate them as nicely.

Yes and you didn't have an Ipod when you were her age either i bet. Listen... wearing a thong doesn't make a girl a slut any more than wearing a pinstripe suit makes me a gangster. I would worry less about the underwear and more about her self-image. just a shot in the dark here but i have a...

I agree with Benjamin. I think that it would be better for her in the long run if you take the time to talk to her and to show her how to use social media responsibly and safely. Kids tend to want the forbidden fruit even more so taking it away just means she will log on somewhere else and...

Well I don't know your current financial situation but I certainly wouldn't feel inclined to pay 3 G's for someone my daughter has known for only a month to go on a vacation. Even if I was wealthy! I would tell the daughter that if this friend wants to go to Cozumel, then she is going to have...

My two cents.... I think that the Day care center should be up front about it if they intend to teach religion while the children are there. But as some of you pointed out the center may not be aware of what one individual is doing so I would go back and talk to them again and give them your...

Hello, I guess I'm a Newbie too.. Just joined today in fact! I'm 48, Live in Great Lakes area and the Father of two girls 12 and 14. You're right that almost did sound like a personal ad! Except you didn't use those abbreviations like DWF or SWF!