Recent content by ResponsibleDad

And yes, I really feel that this good parent/bad parent is not very good. Yesterday we mixed up the roles and suddenly I had to be the good one and my wife the bad one. While Oprah encourage such a model of parenting, I sometimes feel that this bipolar schizophrenic parenting is somehow damaging...

Hi, I don't usually write a lot at this forum, but this time I feel that I need advice. My son have had some issues this summer - bad self-image, lack of appetite, generally bad behaviour - and I feel that it have gotten out of hand. Last week he came home with bruises. He was also recently...

When I was around her age my mother took away a Little River Band CD from me. I very much resented her for it at the time, however, I was still able to listen to the artist via radio and my peers. That was also before the music sharing revolution. Reflecting on my own experience, I feel that I'm...

I think if you feel that Lady Gaga has no place in your house then you should go with your instincts. All the opinions that anyone can give on here does not mean a bean next to what is in your heart and mind of what you believe. I think having a talk with you daughter, you and your wife...

Dagwood: 75% of people voted 'yes' on the poll. :/

Dear Patrick, I agree with your last post; children need rules and limitations in order to grow to become responsible adults. She needs to listen to you, not Gaga. You decide, not her. Matthew 6:24 "No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he...

Good point. My son listened to a lot of different things, including metal, and at some point I got worried. My theory: My theory is that kids rebel and that is healthy and normal. It is also why loving parents are strict and forgiving. When a parent lets their kids do whatever they want those...

In my home, we used to really love Hannah Montana. Even I enjoyed the show. Then Miley Cyrus started making some questionable choices in her personal life. As a result, we no longer watch Hannah Montana at all. I told my son it is because she is not making very good choices right now. In a...

I beg to differ with Xero here. To help Patrick, killing the argument and the discussion seem to not be the best decision. I have the same issue with my daughter and Lady Gaga, although my son is still young. Lady Gaga in my opinion is an incredibly talented singer, and a very good performer...

When I read about your son's issue, it reminds me of how I was when I was his age. Many people feel that way and it doesn't have to be a bad thing, even if it may not seem "natural". Being in love will solve many things for your son, just like it was for me and the mother of my son (27), and...

Congratulations :o)

Amusing!

Me and my son, Hermann, once had our very own flash mob. We scared his mother after going into the kitchen and "freezing". Good times, good times :)

Home schooling would actually solve a lot of the problems. I was home schooled and my kid was, and I took it as both a challenge and an adventure. It gives you, as a parent, the blessing of getting to decide what is best for your child when it comes to learning and college prep. My son once felt...

Hi Patrick, If your brother and his wife does not want any kids in there wedding, I think that is something you and everyone else who are going to the wedding ought to respect. Finding a baby sitter does not have to constitute a challenging task: I know you want someone that are good to your...