Recent content by Illumination

Since my son was born, I was adamant that I would not allow him to form any annoying habits or attachments to things. Until recently, we've been attachment free. He never sucked his thumb or used a pacifier or had a "blanket"</SIZE> <SIZE size="125">He has been playing with this little stuffed...

I think that talking to a psychologist is a good idea, but as far as I know, ADHD has less to do with saying things along the lines of the things your son has said than an attention/hyperactivity problem. Then again, I am certainly no expert! I could be quite wrong. :)

I do think having her confess to the manager is a bit harsh. It sounds like she already regrets what she did, so I might let her off the hook. I think, either way, she probably won't do it again. :)

I definitely don't think you have anything to worry about. 6-year-olds who love villains? That seems very normal to me. There always seem to be more Darth Vaders trick-or-treating than Anakins (or Lukes, or Han Solos, etc.) If he likes Darth Vader, he likes Darth Vader! If he's still dressing up...

You actually checked the sex offender registry? If he was in a sex offender registry, do you really think he would still be walking the streets? Yes, I do think you're being a bit unreasonable. Play wrestling sounds pretty innocent to me. Honestly, I think the most legitimate reason you have is...

Whatever anyone says, I maintain my opinion that it is NOT okay to go through a kid's things. It's not okay to go through anyone else's things. A kid is no different. How did that help her solve the problem? Other than that, I think your friend did the right thing - I'm sure she was shocked to...

I'm not sure it matters if he is "too old." If he already feels awful about the grades, you should only have to show him your disappointment and he will probably try his very hardest to do better. But if he seems kind of "whatever" about it, then I suppose that what you did wasn't wrong. Just...

I think you're definitely doing the right thing. But by age 11, it's understandable he's curious, and i think by now he has the right to know the basics. Some kids don't appreciate parents bringing up the subject ("Mom! I don't want to know!") but most likely are secretly curious. Others would...

Personally, I don't think that reading your son's AOL chats was at all the right thing to do. In terms of rights to privacy, it's no different than reading your spouse's emails, or your sibling's, or your friend's. Obviously, though, you have much more responsibility for your son than for your...

Sorry, but isn't any mistake they make a mistake with their lives? I'm wondering why you don't (or won't) have more trust in your kids. In the end, there is no way to have complete control over them. By not allowing them to have freedom, they're only more likely to rebel. It always seems to me...

I think you have a reasonable question. You should let your son wear whatever he wants to, as long as it is reasonable for the situation. As long as he doesn't mind wearing what he wears on special occasions, he should keep wearing it, but if he feels like he sticks out in his formal clothes...

How would you have felt if your parents were listening to your phone calls when you were a child? Please don't monitor his or her AIM conversations. Honestly, I don't think it is a parent's business what their child is saying to friends over AIM. Not only that, but if your child finds out what...