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| Satisficing Parenthood | 11 Oct 2006 09:22 GMT | 4 |
How many of you would claim to be the perfect parent? How many of you try to be? Ok maybe satisficing is not quite the right word so let me raise the bar a bit and say good enough parenting.
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| Allowance check-in | 11 Oct 2006 03:14 GMT | 9 |
Hey all, Just a quick check-in on allowance rates. Anyone got a comp for me on an almost-11 year old allowance? And do you pay it weekly or every other week? Thanks,
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| Step kids taking advantage | 08 Oct 2006 16:35 GMT | 5 |
How weird. It all came to a head last week because I felt my DH was being too leniant on his kids. They are both professionals with these brillant jobs but both have taken their Dad as a soft touch. He still paid for
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| bad feelings! | 08 Oct 2006 11:51 GMT | 5 |
I am having trouble with my partner's 18 year old. We have a new baby & and I find myself trying to be away when she is around. I have tried to reason myself through it with no luck> She is ryde and smart mouthed. i am afraid it is going to ruin the relationship if I can't
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| Other names besides Step Father | 08 Oct 2006 11:40 GMT | 9 |
Ok, I hate the name step father or step dad. Does any one have any suggestions? I just do not want to be called by my first name anymore.
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| How to handle step teenagers? | 06 Oct 2006 08:13 GMT | 3 |
My husband and I have 5 kids between us, I have asked my kids to go out of their way to make his kids feel comfortable. The problem is his kids ( girl15 and boy 20) don't know how to be respectful. It has caused many conversations with my kids who feel that they should be
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