Family Forum / Parenting / Single Parents / February 2004

Hey everybody, I am not sure how many of you have already done the H.S.
graduation with your children. Those of you that have, and I did with
one already, did you have to pay something called "dues" for each year
the child attended prior to the graduation in order for your child to

My son is in 4th grade - he's a pretty good student, though he could stand a
little more concentrated effort - on the other hand, he had 4 low grades the
first report card, and raised each of them 2 grade levels by the second report
card..... mom was proud  :-)

Hello, been rather busy the past four days  helpng my daughter with a
very sick little girl. Jaime came home from her daddies house sniffling.
After a couple days she has developed a full blown upper respiratory
infection. Went to the doctor today and she is finally sleeping

I guess it's been quite a while...
I'll be the first one to say hi, mainly because I don't really recognize any
of the current names around here.
I just missed you all, and thought I'd maybe come back.

It is driving me crazy! I have tried everything to encourage my son to do his
work from school. He doddles. I take away privlidges, games, etc. to no avail.
OMG I feel like an evil mother about 9 pm (my time) when it is not done.
Any suggestions?

Are there any moms out there who dont live with there kids???? If there are
would love to chat...

I am new to you, but I have lurked here for almost 2 years. I haven't
posted for a few reasons. Caution to the wind.........
My name is Bev, I am 42 y/o single mom of two girls, oldest 22 in
college far away from home :( I miss her lots ! Youngest 16 this past

Is there a magic cutoff period when
offspring become accountable for their own
actions?  Is there a wonderful moment when
parents can become detached spectators in

I don't know if many of you will remember me, but I used to post quite
regularly about 3-4 years ago.
I see a couple of names I recognise, like 'Kate, Joelle, and Lisa, and many
new names too.

HI
I wil make this easy and simple. I just reconected my web tv and i am
looking for a single mom with 2 kids up to 13 yrs old.She must be
smart,pretty,and most of all computer savy! The reason i want a single

For those in the UK this service may be of use, www.sitters.co.uk . Found
them from the Family Grapevine magazine. They provide evening babysitters. I
have just registered with them but not yet made my first booking. Before I
go out for a late meal /drink I will book an afternoon ...

i have some friends who r single parents and they spend more time
partying and sleeping around and they do with their children.i was told
i should have some fun and do the same.i told them that sorry i love my
children way to much to spend about 90 % of time screwing around.am i

ty for ur comments i really appreciate it.i had something funny happen
friday.went to take a valentines cake to my boys school(both r in the
same class)and they where in timeout with like 6 other childre.evidently
they where so excited about the party they where going to have they

OK... you all remember the bubble bath guy right? Well, odd as it be, a
co-worker's child just got a UTI, probably due to bubblebath and/or not
properly wiping. This child is not happy about not having bubblebath in her
tub. Does anyone remember this dudes name or the website?

My names Tash im 21y
I have so much family around me, but i am still feeling so alone.I have no friends around my age that have children.
Everybody treats me like i have lost so much of life. or "that poor young girl""Have you seen Tash yeh its true oh mi god i know a baby! so ...