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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Am I the only one | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: Becuase my 14 yr son is grounded. and we r holding to it . and it ready been a a week since a ... A: It is important that you stick to the grounding and you end it on your terms. A grounding doesn't ... | |
| TEEN STAYING OUT TO WEE HRS | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: James, My teen (17), generally with behaviour difficulties, has somehow gotten it into her head ... A: You may not be able to convince her, because at her age she may believe that she has the right to ... | |
| 18 yr old son not worried about possible felony!!! | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: My son just turned 18 10/3/11. He's always been a great kid, altho very lazy, especially at school. ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your son and his problems -- and his lack of concern about his situation. ... | |
| Rebellious Teen | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: My mother is a 53 years old single mom. Her 16 year old has been giving my her the hardest time. My ... A: It is certainly no fun to have a teenager who is out of control. It's even worse for a single ... | |
| Step-Teen Talking Back | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: I have 3 teen step-children. The middle teen is very mature and respectful to me. The oldest is ... A: It's not easy to get along with stepchildren, and teens are usually the most difficult to form ... | |
| My father | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: I am Yuss, I have 17 years old and a Palestinian. I am at the last year at school. I have to study ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your father doesn't appreciate that you are a good student who works hard to ... | |
| discipline and coping with a pre teen | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: im a single mother and i have an 11 year old son. his father is actively in his life. we are facing ... A: Isn't raising teenagers a wonderful experience?! Your son doesn't sound all that unusual as a young ... | |
| son 15 | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: My son was recently expelled from school and charged with possesion of schd4 narcotics. He took ... A: I think you want to impress on him the seriousness of taking pills from other kids because he ... | |
| I want to help my 13 year old daughter deal with issues that cause her stress | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: My 13 year old daughter is very upset about misplacing things and forgetting school assignments. ... A: I'm glad to hear that you and your daughter have such a close relationship. Given that she confides ... | |
| teen bedtime | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I don't normally fight with my teenage daughter who's 14 except over one thing-bedtime. The girl ... A: I hope you haven't resorted to spanking to try to solve the bedtime problem. That might relieve your ... | |
| Blended family/preteen behavior | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: I am a stepmom to a girl 12 yoa. I have known the girl for 4 yrs. The mother briefly put her into ... A: I apologize for the delay in responding to your question. I understand your position and I ... | |
| rules/contract for 19yr old son | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: .need help as we are a stepfamily a 19 , 13 year old boys.my 19 yr old wont work , wont help around ... A: Clearly something needs to change. You can't allow your family to be destroyed without trying ... | |
| My daughters hate each other | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: I have two daughters aged 13 and 11 and a son who is 7. My daughters argue constantly and more ... A: As you have discovered, the traditional approaches (reprimands, consequences, and trying to settle ... | |
| 7 year olds curiosity or sexual? | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: Wendell, my son and his friend are both 7. I found pictures on my son's ipod that concern me. The ... A: As far as I know, based on what you wrote, they did nothing sexual. They had their clothes off and ... | |
| my six year old boy keeps hitting and kicking | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: my six year old boy is very good at school and clever.He is fully aware of what is right and wrong ... A: Since this aggressive behavior only happens at home, then it is not a matter that your son has ... | |
| Teen Stealing | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I have been married for 25 years and have 4 beautiful children that we love dearly. ... A: It's probably not a good idea to get into the interrogation business or set a trap for the presumed ... | |
| jessica | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: I really don't know where to start!!! Jessica is know 15 and at the moment is living with her ... A: I think your daughter has a serious behavior problem. This is not uncommon with some children of ... | |
| teen stealing | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: i have a 13 yr old daughter who has had a history of stealing from friends and classmates. i have ... A: Your daughter's stealing has nothing to do with any material needs. It has a lot to do with her ... | |
| Would watching give the people in Europe give a good idea on how Americans behave and how they live. | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: Would watching True TV at http://tvpc.tv/Channel.php?ChannelID=3113 and watching National Geographic ... A: I suppose watching any American TV channel would give others some idea of how Americans live and ... | |
| Adult son turning into a sponger | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I have a 21 year old son who is still in university, but works part-time and ... A: It's relatively easy for many parents to fall into the position you find yourself in with your son. ... | |
| defiant teen | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: what are my parents rights?..I live in Ontario Canada..I have 17 yr old daughter who will not follow ... A: The age of majority in Ontario is 18. This means that your daughter is still a minor child and you ... | |
| My son | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: Last year my 13 year old son got in a fight with his 15 year old sister but she started it. The cops ... A: I'm not sure what you expected to get from a relationship from a teenager, however, I'm sure raising ... | |
| My 5 yrs old is curious | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Windell I'm the mother of two young boys. Recently my 5 yrs. old son has been caught looking ... A: Young children have a natural curiosity about the human body. It's part of their learning about the ... | |
| 17 yr old daughter lies, sneeks around | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: My just-turned 17 yr old daughter was caught sneaking out of our home in the middle of the night to ... A: Whether you let her do these things or not probably has very little to do with her relationship with ... | |
| Son is heartbroken | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: My son, who is a whisker short of 15, fell in love with this really nice girl a month ago. He ... A: Being heartbroken now and then is all part of learning to have loving relationships. Of course, we ... | |
| 17 yr old daughter lies, sneeks around | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: My just-turned 17 yr old daughter was caught sneaking out of our home in the middle of the night to ... A: It's so easy sometimes for adolescent girls to be impressed by older guys. As a consequence, even ... | |
| 17 year old daughter asks to live with her step dad | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: Tonight my daughter (who's 17 and about to start her senior year in high school) asked me if she ... A: Since your daughter is 17, I don't think you can really stop her from going. However, since she has ... | |
| 12 yr old angry daughter | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a daughter that is 12 and very explosive with her anger and moods.She is menstruating and is ... A: Children can buy into traditional stereotypes and roles, too. Dads are "supposed" to work; moms are ... | |
| my son spends 24 hours a day 7 days a week with his girlfriend | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: My 16 year old son spends every day and night with his 15 year old girlfriend. She sleeps over at ... A: You've already let this go on too long. Your son is only 16 and his girlfriend is only 15. You need ... | |
| 17 Y.O. son with mental heath history threatened dad | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: We have a 17 year old son who has a psychiactric history. He was treated with medication and therapy ... A: You have every right to be anxious and scared about him coming home. He is showing signs that he ... | |
| 12 yr old angry daughter | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a daughter that is 12 and very explosive with her anger and moods.She is menstruating and is ... A: I think it is important with young teens to keep in mind that their behavior is generally not ... | |
| how to handle my teen | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a 13 y.o. daughter who does what should not be done (waking up late, busy texting while ... A: Your daughter is responsible to some extent in that she wants to be a top student and she allows you ... | |
| Son in dangerous cult and it's concerning me immensely | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: ***I am on a VPN so my IP will show up as being elsewhere; information provided for the record*** ... A: Of course, there is reason to be concerned. Teens can become over-involved in a cult and neglect ... | |
| 14 year old being picked on | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a fourteen year old son. He has always been somewhat shy, however gets good grades and plays ... A: Giving advice to teenagers usually doesn't work. We all try to draw on our own experiences and ... | |
| Summer vacation for college student | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I am extremely close to my child, we talk at least once a day when away at college. She has always ... A: I understand that you feel left out of your daughter's life. However, you have more than many ... | |
| Issues concerning son and business-systems lecturer | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: My son is 19, in university, and studying business systems. He's getting good grades, he's in his ... A: I've been teaching regularly in a university for more than 10 years. If I made this kind of ... | |
| Husband's behaviour is concerning my son | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I am 43, my husband's 45, and recently he's joined this forum, known as "blackhatworld.com" [Google ... A: I support your son and his good judgment and ethics. It's too bad your husband has some holes in ... | |
| Five year old boy sexuality | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: My five year old boy wants to look at Victoria's Secret catalogs. I believe this curiosity is ... A: I think you are right that his curiosity about the female body is normal. I think the best approach ... | |
| my son | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: I want to thank you for this opportunity to write to you with my problem. I am a parent of 2 ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties with your son and how alienated you feel from him. There's ... | |
| Disrespectful Bi-Polar 18 Year Old | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: I've been struggling with my daughter for about 2 years. She turned 18 and graduated this past May ... A: I understand that you are ambivalent about what you want to do to help your daughter and your ... | |
| What do you think about this? | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: So what makes these foreign women so different from American women? #1. Foreign women tend to have ... A: What do I think of this? There's always a kernel of truth, but also much that is untrue or ... | |
| Why is this the case? | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: Why is this the case? Most Americans with a foreign-born mother can properly present them selves ... A: The close-knit family is not unique to Europe. There are many American families which are close-knit ... | |
| 15 yr old son touching 11 yr old daughter | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I need some advice on how to handle this situation please!! I recently found my 15 yr old son ... A: I think the way you handled this was fine. And I don't believe there is anything further you need to ... | |
| Son and daughter approaching loggerheads with son's girlfriend | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could please help me on a situation involving my son who's 21, my daughter ... A: I think this is a common problems for girls because relationships are so emotional for them. You ... | |
| What does tell about a European man? | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: What does tell about a European man? He intentionally has a child with a woman from Latin American ... A: Actually, it's my understanding that more than 80 percent of American men pay child support and also ... | |
| What does tell about a European man? | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: What does tell about a man? He had unprotected sex with a 18 year old girl that resulted in a baby ... A: I know that most American women are able to work out amiable co-parent plans because I work directly ... | |
| Son and daughter approaching loggerheads with son's girlfriend | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could please help me on a situation involving my son who's 21, my daughter ... A: I suspect the underlying problem for your daughter is her own sexuality and her discomfort with her ... | |
| What does this tell you about a American father? | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a American father? He has lived in Bahrain with his US born daughter ... A: I don't know how the daughter feels. She may resent his legal manipulations. Or she may believe he ... | |
| What does this tell you about an American man? | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: What does this tell you about an American man? He intentionally has two children with an Italian ... A: Some men apparently believe that Italian women (and most European women) are superior to American ... | |
| 15 yr. olds son's behavior | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: My son's behavior problems are not responding to withdrawing privileges. Currently, the behavior ... A: I'm always in favor of using positive incentives instead of negative sanctions. Offering him a ... | |
| Would American women still go out with me and like me and hang out with me? | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: Would American women still go out with me and like me and hang out with me? I tell them that I only ... A: If you want to be a playboy, I suspect that the rules and customs are different than they are for ... | |
| Selfish, arrogant and irresponsible 21 year old | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 21-year-old son who is like the little girl with the little curl in the middle of her ... A: We called one of the books I co-authored "The Fatherstyle Advantage." Fatherstyle was sort of a word ... | |
| Selfish, arrogant and irresponsible 21 year old | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 21-year-old son who is like the little girl with the little curl in the middle of her ... A: Not confronting things immediately is probably something you should continue. But how you confront ... | |
| Why can a child still have a very good relationship with her biological father if he is a career criminal? | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: Why can a child still have a very good relationship with her biological father if he is a career ... A: Perhaps she has not had any direct experience with him carrying on his trade as a criminal. It may ... | |
| my fourteen year old son | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a fourteen year old son and it seems he and i are all ways having issues. He is very head ... A: Your situation is not an uncommon occurrence in families. Sometimes the reason is because you have a ... | |
| 15 yr. olds son's behavior | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: My son's behavior problems are not responding to withdrawing privileges. Currently, the behavior ... A: I know it is difficult to be a working mom and to supervise and monitor your teen's behavior. It ... | |
| What does this tell you about this man? | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: He was ordered to pay child support in the USA, but went back to Europe where he is from, because he ... A: There are millions of parents -- both men and women -- who pay child support in the U.S. and do so ... | |
| 19 yr old unhappy daughter | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: My 19yr old came home from a terrible semester at college. Failed everything.She has been encouraged ... A: Your daughter is not in a position at this point where she can be objective. Nor is she capable of ... | |
| What would an American mother do? | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: What would an American mother do? Her Greek father abducted her US born daughter to Greece when she ... A: People dislike change and disruption in their lives. This may be particularly true regarding ... | |
| Why can a single father raise his daughter in the same close nit family | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: Why can a single father raise his daughter in the same close nit family structure of the 1950’s and ... A: It tends to backfire sometimes because some children don't want to be isolated or restricted. ... | |
| What does tell about a European man? | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: What does tell about a man? He had unprotected sex with a 18 year old girl that resulted in a baby ... A: So, what your saying about this man is that he has sex with women for whom he cares little or ... | |
| Driving from Pittsburgh to Florida at 17 | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: My seventeen year old son wants to drive my old car (approximately 90,000 miles on it) with a friend ... A: I think there are enough facts in this email for you to make a rational argument. The fact is you ... | |
| Why can a child still have a very good relationship with her biological father if he is a career criminal? | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: Why can a child still have a very good relationship with her biological father if he is a career ... A: This is the case because children are self-centered and are mostly concerned about the way they are ... | |
| Why can a single father raise his daughter in the same close nit family | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: Why can a single father raise his daughter in the same close nit family structure of the 1950’s and ... A: When parents try to isolate their children from all negative influences, this effort usually ... | |
| Selfish, arrogant and irresponsible 21 year old | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 21-year-old son who is like the little girl with the little curl in the middle of her ... A: I'm not so sure you are to blame for the way your son is at age 21. Sometimes it's the temperament ... | |
| help for my family | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: This is regarding my brother. My mom feels like she cant do anything more with him, his been very ... A: It doesn't sound like your mother has the ability to handle your brother. However, since he is ... | |
| Disrespectful and disobedient 17 year old girl | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I have been dealing with my 17 year old daughter over the past 6 months wanting to hang out with the ... A: No, I don't think it is too harsh. It might be a good idea to tie in the privileges and benefits she ... | |
| iam disturbed | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: iam neelam from india... this is regarding my son and me.. my son is 8 years old and iam 30.i dont ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you get so upset and angry with your son. I suspect that you did not grow up ... | |
| How should a child feel to American women? | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: How should a child feel to American women? She is born in the USA to a Italian father and Italian ... A: If this girl has grown up with the strong message that American women are only interested in money ... | |
| Why could this cause | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: Why could this cause Victoria Solenne Innes to hate her American father and the United States when ... A: I assume she would have positive feelings toward her mother because she lives with her maternal ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man? | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He is a citizen from the USA and Saudi Arabia and so are his ... A: Without knowing this man,it just sounds like a person who needs to be in control. He may not trust ... | |
| Alienated 16 year old with defiance | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: My daughter, 16, is a victim of child alienation. I am the alienated parent. She called to reach ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you are the victim of parental alienation. While this can be very difficult ... | |
| Would a little girl like her American father if he handles her like | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: Would a little girl like her American father if he handles her like personal property/chattel and ... A: Whether it is child abuse or not is another argument. However, would a girl like her father to do ... | |
| Why would a American women find this offensive? | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: Why would a American women find this offensive? A European man tells her that Tiger woods married a ... A: Some people might agree with you. Some people might not. It is important to be a good father, but ... | |
| Why could this cause | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: Why could this cause Victoria Solenne Innes to hate her American father and the United States when ... A: If a child has been deprived of one or both parents, she may develop resentment or hatred, but it is ... | |
| What does this tell you about an American man? | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: What does this tell you about an American man? He had sex with a Japanese women in Japan and has a ... A: It sounds like you are saying that it is a man's right to father children without ever having to ... | |
| Why would a American women have a very negative view of a American man who does this? | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: Why would a American women have a very negative view of a American man who does this? I also had an ... A: When you say that most American women raised by a foreign-born mother turn out in certain ways, I ... | |
| parents | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I'm thirteen, and I'm tired of my parents making stupid rules that are keeping me from enjoying my ... A: Many young people about your age begin to resent the rules imposed by their parents as well as the ... | |
| Sexual behavior | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I am step mom with a dilema. My partner has custody of his 6 year old daughter and I have been with ... A: , I'm not sure I understand about her visiting regularly with a "male family member." Who is the ... | |
| Teenage Daughter | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is currently 17. She has decided that we need not to be in her life that she does not ... A: Your daughter is going through a stressful time and it can be said that she is in a particularly ... | |
| Why would many American man have children with a Italian women | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: Why would many American man have children with a Italian women, if he knows that if they break up it ... A: People get divorced in every country. And in every country, people must come up with parenting plans ... | |
| Would a little girl like her American father if he handles her like | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: Would a little girl like her American father if he handles her like personal property/chattel and ... A: Even if children are handled badly, they may still like or even love that parent who is not being so ... | |
| I want my 16 year old son to move out | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: He is abusive and intimidating toward me. He gets suspended from school for his rudeness and anger ... A: It certainly sounds like you have a teenage son who is out of control. And I can understand how you ... | |
| Why would a American women find this offensive? | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: Why would a American women find this offensive? A European man tells her that Tiger woods married a ... A: I think the argument using Tiger Woods and his Swedish wife falls apart when he is paying her ... | |
| Why would a American women have a very negative view of a American man who does this? | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: Why would a American women have a very negative view of a American man who does this? I also had an ... A: If an American woman has a negative view of an American man who will only marry non-American women, ... | |
| What does this tell you about an American man? | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: What does this tell you about an American man? He had sex with a Japanese women in Japan and has a ... A: What kind of man plans his sexual encounters around whether he would have to pay child support? And ... | |
| Why would a American mother be upset if her daughter is raised properly under Italian rules? | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: Why would a American mother be upset if her daughter is raised properly under Italian rules? She ... A: Every country and culture produces people with some unique characteristics. Asian children may be ... | |
| Help - someone flipped a switch and my 13 year old daughter has changed | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I am a mother of 4. Two of my children are actually my step daughters, although I have raised them ... A: I think you ought to be concerned. Given that she is a girl who is a risk-taker, she is capable of ... | |
| Aggressive brother | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I am 16 years old and I need advice about how to deal with my 12 year old brother who has been ... A: It's nice of you to want to help your brother and your family. Unfortunately, your brother has some ... | |
| threatening behaviour | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: We have an 18 year old adopted son (we also have 3 older 'birth' daughters who have now left home) ... A: You're welcome. These are tough decisions, but he needs to deal with the old problems in his life. ... | |
| Why do American man think this fair? | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: Why do American man think this fair? A Japanese women is guilty of parental abduction under US law ... A: I suppose many people of different national origins believe the laws in their country ought to be ... | |
| Authoritarian parenting? | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: my name is Taylor, and I am 17 years old. I believe I am very mature for my age, regarding past ... A: You seem like a level-headed girl, who wants the best for her boyfriend. Your boyfriend's parents ... | |
| threatening behaviour | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: We have an 18 year old adopted son (we also have 3 older 'birth' daughters who have now left home) ... A: It can be very difficult living with an older child (adopted or not) who has serious problems. You ... | |
| What does this tell you about a mother? | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a mother? When her daughter is a baby, her husband moves out of the ... A: Just because a young child wants something or likes something (or someone) doesn't mean that making ... | |
| What does this tell you about a mother? | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a mother? When her daughter is a baby, her husband moves out of the ... A: This tells me that this woman is more concerned about pleasing the man who is leaving her than ... | |
| how do I get better? | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: My son is 13 years old, today we got into an yelling match over an "F" in wood shop, a detention and ... A: Raising kids isn't easy. It certainly isn't easy when they are teenagers. And probably every parent ... | |
| Teen Son w/ ADHD, Bipolar II and OCD | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 15 year old son, who has had identified behavioral/mood disorders since he was barely 3 ... A: Sorry to hear that you have such a serious problem with your son. I would suggest a couple of ... | |
| 12 yr old girl....beyond out of control | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: It is hard for me to even admit how bad things are with my 12 yr old daughter. She is out of control ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you're having with your daughter. I agree with you that she ... | |
| Why is it that a strong women, submissive women like Michael Obama | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: Why is it that a strong women, submissive women like Michael Obama has a better relationship with ... A: Are there any studies that show that American women are not "strong, submissive" types? Is there any ... | |
| Over protective parents | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: I am having a lot of trouble with over protective parents. I am having a lot of trouble convincing ... A: I hope my previous advice helps. But don't expect any magical transitions in your parents. However, ... | |
| healthy vs. unhealthy sex drive | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: me and my girlfriend were wondering what is a healthy sex drive. she says that everytime when we are ... A: The sex drives of individuals varies markedly. That may mean that there are differences between ... | |
| Over protective parents | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: I am having a lot of trouble with over protective parents. I am having a lot of trouble convincing ... A: I think it is wise to try to have rational discussions about your issues with your parents. ... | |
| Over protective parents | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: I am having a lot of trouble with over protective parents. I am having a lot of trouble convincing ... A: Many parents have difficulty forgetting things that have happened in the past. This may be true in ... | |
| 16 yr old daughter w/ 18 yr old boyfriend | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I am going through a difficult time with my daughter, she turned 16 this year and her boyfriend ... A: You are facing a dilemma and a problem that millions of other parents have faced over the centuries. ... | |
| 15 yr girl, abusive | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: My daughter whom has always been more challenging her whole life, has recently become more volitile, ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the distress your daughter is causing you. It certainly sounds like she has ... | |
| 13 year old daughter | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: we need your advice on how we could discipline our 13 year old daughter when nothing seems to work ... A: Since you didn't give a lot of information about your daughter or your family, I'll respond based on ... | |
| Teen Son | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: My son turned 15 three months ago. two months ago, his girlfriend, who only turned 15 one and a half ... A: Your son seems somewhat withdrawn, but he is still involved in a lot of things. And he is able to ... | |
| Disrespect | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I am a father of a 16 year old teen. To start her mother and I were divorced for 5 years and have in ... A: If you didn't talk to her for two years, then, of course, she had issues. She may have thought that ... | |
| Teen can't get to school | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: My 16 yr old daughter has been missing the bus more and more frequently to the point now we ground ... A: Maybe she does have a sleep disorder. But maybe there are other factors involved. Such as ... | |
| Disrespect | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I am a father of a 16 year old teen. To start her mother and I were divorced for 5 years and have in ... A: I think I need more information before I start giving you advice. For instance, I'd like to know ... | |
| stealing and lying | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: my daughter is 11 years old, I am 29, I am getting married in 3weeks, this morning, my fiance caught ... A: One more thing: If you think of a "normal" family as a biological father, a biological mother, and ... | |
| stealing and lying | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: my daughter is 11 years old, I am 29, I am getting married in 3weeks, this morning, my fiance caught ... A: It's always easier for someone who isn't a parent to give advice to someone who is a parent. ... | |
| Unsocial and struggling. | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: Foremost, I understand this isn't the correct site for this, I guess. It's for giving tips to ... A: Volunteering your time to help others is an excellent idea. I'm sure there are many places you could ... | |
| Unsocial and struggling. | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: Foremost, I understand this isn't the correct site for this, I guess. It's for giving tips to ... A: I usually communicate with parents, but sometimes teenagers contact me as well. You express ... | |
| Mood Disorder NOS/LD | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: Windell, I just read a question from someone written to you on 2/?/2010 in regards to this issue. ... A: If your son is only mildly cognitively impaired, I think therapy is still an option. I assume that ... | |
| 17 year old son and POT | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: Our son was an international adoption at 14 mo. Small, frail, typical for the area he came from. ... A: Your son does have serious problems which are escalating. He may have psychological as well as ... | |
| stealing and lying | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: my daughter is 11 years old, I am 29, I am getting married in 3weeks, this morning, my fiance caught ... A: You did not mention in your email how long this behavior has been going on. That would be important ... | |
| Daughters dilemma | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: Help! I need advice on how to handle my daughter's situation. She is 18 years old, lives at home ... A: I'm sure you see all the dangers in this, just as I do. However, since she is in love, she ... | |
| 18 year old violent nephew | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: My nephew is 18 years old, the captain of his swim team, an A student and has some of the best ... A: This sounds like a serious situation that continues to get worse. Perhaps the only thing you can do ... | |
| Secrative Son | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a 15 year old son who is an only child. He has good grades, he always does his chores, he ... A: Many teenagers are withdrawn and secretive. This can be part of the age as teens are concerned about ... | |
| 12-year-old Stealing Bikes with New "Friends" | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: My 12-year-old son has in the last month tried to steal at least two bikes. Twice, some poor kid's ... A: His stealing or attempting to steal two bikes, texting about it, and showing declines at school do ... | |
| brother against brother | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: my 18yr.old son has had anger problems sense he was 10. we have taken him to family doctors, UBH ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the anger and assaultive behavior of your son. It certainly takes away from ... | |
| What does this tell you about an 18-year-old woman? | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: What does this tell you about an 18-year-old woman? She is a very submissive woman. She will live ... A: A sacrifice is when you give up what you want to do in order to do what others want you to do. If ... | |
| Why is it that most Europeans like me only feel conformable in | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: Why is it that most Europeans like me only feel conformable in dealing with Americans that do not ... A: I'm not sure I agree with your assertions here. I don't think that law enforcement officers are best ... | |
| Why would most American women who are US Diplomats and every woman | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: Why would most American women who are US Diplomats and every woman that works at certain expensive ... A: Maybe it is related to how they are raised. Many Americans are not raised to be diplomatic, although ... | |
| Husband and son fighting | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: My husband and son have been fighting for years. My son is 19 now and is taking his sophmore year of ... A: It sounds like you have tried to be a peace-keeper for years. It's a very difficult role to play. ... | |
| mixed family | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: how do i help my otherwise amazing (good girl, great in school, thoughtful, sweet) daughter not ... A: You didn't tell me how old your daughter is. I will assume, though, that she is between 13 and 15, ... | |
| Agressive 6 year old | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: My son has been showing signs of aggression with his peers at school. He was having problems at a ... A: While children of various ages may understand their aggressive behavior is wrong, and while they can ... | |
| Why is this the case? | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: Why is this the case? Why is it that a US born and raised women with a Italian mother and American ... A: People generally reflect the attitudes, behavior, and values that were prevalent in their families ... | |
| Why would it be more difficult for an American to integrate in | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: Why would it be more difficult for an American to integrate in American society, if she only speaks ... A: I suppose the answer is that parents have a certain amount of influence in the training of children. ... | |
| my teenage son. | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 15 yr old son who has learning differculties & behaviour problems. He is nearly always ... A: You didn't say how long he has been angry and displaying behavior problems, but I'm guessing it's ... | |
| Why American women hate American man who do the following? | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: He married an Italian woman. His US born daughter who lives in the USA, is raised European, she act ... A: I don't know what most American man would expect. As long as the Italian mother and American father ... | |
| 15 years old and drugs | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: After reading my sons texts in his phone, I have found out that there is a big party tonight and he ... A: When dealing with your adolescent, it's best to be straightforward and honest. For example, in this ... | |
| 12 yr old doesn't care | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: My 12 yr old stepdaughter came to live with us about 5 weeks ago because she would not stay out of ... A: It certainly sounds like your stepdaughter has serious behavior problems. It may be oppositional ... | |
| 5 year old son.. | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I got a call today from daycare that my 5 year old son grabbed the privates of a little girl in his ... A: It sounds like a serious overreaction on the part of daycare. But that is fairly typical these days. ... | |
| delusional demons | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: i need help i see demons in y house and hear them tlk to me in my head ive tld my mom but sahe ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your mother doesn't take you seriously. But I'm glad that you are concerned ... | |
| TANTRUMS | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: My son is 14 years old and he refuses to go back to school(grade 9).I am a single parent with no ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the problems caused by your son. I don't know if you have compulsory ... | |
| Grandson's behavior | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 14-yr-old grandson that has decided he is through with school so he doesn't go, he has ... A: I don't meet with people because I'm retired from counseling and therapy. The best I can do is to ... | |
| Grandson's behavior | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a 14-yr-old grandson that has decided he is through with school so he doesn't go, he has ... A: You seem to have a very good grasp of why your grandson is the way he is. It took your son almost 14 ... | |
| self-esteem 13 year old | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I have 3 children and our youngest daughter is Heather. She is 13 years old and ... A: Just because she has self-esteem issues doesn't necessarily mean she needs to see a therapist. If ... | |
| self-esteem 13 year old | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I have 3 children and our youngest daughter is Heather. She is 13 years old and ... A: Lots of teenaged girls and boys have self-esteem issues. It sort of goes with the territory of being ... | |
| Single mom engaged, and is affecting the daughter | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: First of all, I am a teen. I know I shouldn't be here, but there are no other sites that I found but ... A: It's much easier for young children to accept their mother getting married than it is teenagers. The ... | |
| What does this tell you about a father? | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a father? His daughter sleeps with him in the same with the same bed ... A: Teenagers may want a lot of things; just because they want something doesn't mean it is good for ... | |
| What does this tell you about a father? | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a father? His daughter sleeps with him in the same with the same bed ... A: I don't know how old this girl is, but if she is older than five or six, then I would suggest that ... | |
| Fighting | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a question relating to finding a punishment for the crime. My son was suspended for 2 days ... A: Not every mistake or "bad" behavior requires a punishment. You talked to him about it and I'm sure ... | |
| Why would an American woman who is born in the 1980’s with Indian parents have a different mentality than most Americans? | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: Why would an American woman who is born in the 1980’s with Indian parents have a different mentality ... A: She may want to marry an Indian man because it is part of the family tradition. Or, it could be that ... | |
| Why would a ten year old girl, like it when her baby sitter a man were to | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: Why would a ten year old girl, like it when her baby sitter a man were to rube in the same spot ... A: My only questions are these: If he is interested in touching a female, why doesn't he touch an adult ... | |
| What does this tell you about a women | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: One of my coworkers has a daughter with a divorce lawyer. The only reason why he had sex with her, ... A: The bottom line is that you can't always tell in advance who is likely to keep their word after a ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man? | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? The only reason why he had sex many times with three sisters ... A: Children may consider a parent great, but keep in mind that children only have one mother and one ... | |
| Why would an American woman who is born in the 1980’s with Indian parents have a different mentality than most Americans? | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: Why would an American woman who is born in the 1980’s with Indian parents have a different mentality ... A: It's not always easy to do this in the U.S., but if a person retains ties to their original culture ... | |
| 16 year old son | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 16 year old son. He is an A student. He is quiet,avoids social situations. When he was a ... A: It certainly seems like your son is troubled by some things in his life. His misbehavior, for the ... | |
| When did most Americans become aware of the American child support laws? | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: When did most Americans become aware of the American child support laws? When did the general ... A: I think most adults, especially those who were getting a divorce or knew someone who got a divorce, ... | |
| Why would a ten year old girl, like it when her baby sitter a man were to | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: Why would a ten year old girl, like it when her baby sitter a man were to rube in the same spot ... A: It would seem that the girl is used to affection being expressed in this way. However, it leads to ... | |
| 14.5 yr old daughter and 15.5 yr old boyfriend | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: My 14 1/2 yr old daughter is "dating" a 15 1/2 yr old boy that she goes to high school with. They ... A: Since teens in love are not always likely to listen to reason, "getting through to her" may not be ... | |
| How would a American little girl feel toward her mother? | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: How would a American little girl feel toward her mother? How would this mother feel when she hears ... A: At age 10 or younger, she might focus on the information that her mother is a good mother. That ... | |
| I'm a student doing a article for my newspaper | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: i wanted to know why kids or teenagers sneaking out? Are there specific reasons? A: I'd be happy to try to answer this question and contribute to your article. Many teens sneak out of ... | |
| Melissa | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: Hey. You might not remember me but it's Melissa. I'm 24 and am a leader in an acting program in case ... A: I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. When there is stress in your life (coming from family events ... | |
| Violent and angry | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a 14 yr old who was diagnosed at the age of 6. I have been going to therapy for 8 yrs and ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your son is making life so difficult for you and your family. He is out of ... | |
| How does mentality influence human behavior? | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: men·tal·i·ty/menˈtalitē/Noun 1. The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of ... A: One's attitudes and outlooks on life will certainly influence behavior. An individual's attitudes or ... | |
| Family probs. | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: my name is Megan and I am 14. My dad just got over cancer last year, my brother was born with cancer ... A: I'm sorry to hear there are so many problems in your family. Teenagers have enough problems just ... | |
| Why would a man be upset when he looses custody of his 10-year-old | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: Why would a man be upset when he looses custody of his 10-year-old daughter to her South African ... A: I would think that the man would be upset because he believed he was capable of raising his children ... | |
| What does this tell you about a father? | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a father? He rubes his daughter on some very interment body parts all ... A: A lawyer, who knows something about child abuse laws and child protective services' investigations, ... | |
| Teenage relationship | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 16 year-old son who is in a relationship with a 15 year-old girl. They are very serious, ... A: Usually when parents try to intervene in a romantic relationship, their child does not appreciate ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man? | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He has a daughter with an unwed mother an American ... A: I'm not sure what this tells me about this man. It may say that he wanted to be a father without the ... | |
| What does this tell you about a father? | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a father? He rubes his daughter on some very interment body parts all ... A: What a child likes and what a spouse or co-parent approves of is not the deciding factor in child ... | |
| Why are there some American man that would allow his Italian ex | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: Why are there some American man that would allow his Italian ex wife to move back to Italy and take ... A: I find it hard to accept that 90 percent of all the women in America are unsuitable as companions ... | |
| Why is it that the children of Michael Obama and Barack Obama are very we behaved? | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: Why is it that the children of Michael Obama and Barack Obama are very we behaved? A: Assuming your basic proposition is true (that the Obama's children are well-behaved), then the ... | |
| Teen Boy and Friends | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: My son has some very good friends. His friends are always (welcome) at our house where we provide ... A: I'm sure both you and your son are disappointed by this. Your question is how you can teach your ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man? | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He has 16 children with five unwed different mothers that live ... A: That's a good question. Indeed, why would these women accept this kind of arrangement? Perhaps ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man? | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He has a daughter in a one-night stand. He files a paternity ... A: A man might want to be in control because being in control gives him a sense of security. He might ... | |
| restrictive parents | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I am 16 years old and my parents are really restrictive of what I can do. They quiz me about every ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you feel like your parents are so restrictive. Often parents are restrictive ... | |
| Do you think this is true in the United States, yes or no, Why? | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: Dating, love and feminism: do men prefer submissive women? * October 29th, 2009 7:31 am PT ... A: There is too much here to say that one agrees or disagrees. It's an opinion essay bolstered with ... | |
| what to do when nothing works | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a ten year old stepdaughter who is very defiant. A year before we got together she was takin ... A: Your stepdaughter very likely has serious psychological problems related to living in an abusive ... | |
| What does this tell you about a unwed mother? | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a unwed mother? The only reason why she does not make the father of ... A: This says that this woman likes things the way they are and doesn't want to cause problems or upset ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man? | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He has a daughter in a one-night stand. He files a paternity ... A: Many people, both male and female, have a need to be in control. This can be related to their ... | |
| Why would a little girl or even a teenage girl | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: Why would a little girl or even a teenage girl be willing to spend most of her free time (more than ... A: Yes, what you're saying is all perfectly rational. However, many teens do not act in such a ... | |
| Why are there some American man that would allow his Italian ex | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: Why are there some American man that would allow his Italian ex wife to move back to Italy and take ... A: Some men would do anything to avoid child support. Some men, because of their background or ... | |
| What does this tell you about a woman? | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a woman? The only reason she has five children is because her husband ... A: This tells me that this woman will do whatever her husband wants regardless of her own desires and ... | |
| What would a mother do when her 15-year-old daughter comes | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: What would a mother do when her 15-year-old daughter comes back from a trip in Mexico and she got a ... A: Well, that would depend on the mother. Some mothers might be angry. Others might be accepting. The ... | |
| How would most American mother react when they are told that | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: How would most American mother react when they are told that her US born daughter is not more ... A: I don't know how most American mothers would react on learning this about her daughter. Some might ... | |
| Why would a little girl or even a teenage girl | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: Why would a little girl or even a teenage girl be willing to spend most of her free time (more than ... A: This girl may be willing to do exactly as her father wants because she is passive and easy-going. ... | |
| Can a man still form good relationship with women | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: Can a man still form good relationship with women, if he hates Australian and American women, but ... A: A man can have friendships with many women. It doesn't mean that all relationships are intimate ... | |
| Why do American find it offensive, that I will only go out with a | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: Why do American find it offensive, that I will only go out with a American women that is in the same ... A: Some American women might be offended if you choose not to date them because they might feel they ... | |
| Why would a American man with a Swedish mother | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: Why would a American man with a Swedish mother only want to marry or have sex with Scandinavian ... A: There are lots of reasons why adult children follow their parent's advice. They may be dependent, ... | |
| Why would a American man with a Swedish mother | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: Why would a American man with a Swedish mother only want to marry or have sex with Scandinavian ... A: Perhaps many men want women who resemble their mother. And it may be his respect for his mother that ... | |
| What does this tell you about a mother? | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a mother? The only reason why she gave custody of her three year old ... A: As I have said before, I don't believe that it is a hallmark of good parenting to do what a child ... | |
| 20 year old daughter with 11/2 year old son | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: We need help... my daughter is 20 years old and has a 11/2 year old son. She got pregnant one month ... A: You are caught in a bind that many parents of young adults are caught in. That is, you don't really ... | |
| Anna (2) | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: Hey I recently asked you a question about a 14 year old girl Anna. Thank you for your advice I will ... A: Nope. I didn't say that. Not exactly, anyway. You can have high expectations and you can have ... | |
| Anna (2) | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: Hey I recently asked you a question about a 14 year old girl Anna. Thank you for your advice I will ... A: It sounds like you've been under a lot of stress lately. Sometimes I find that people running ... | |
| Why would a mother allow her daughter to live with her | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: Why would a mother allow her daughter to live with her daddy if the mother knows that that is what ... A: I'm sure there are instances when mothers have given up custody of their children because they ... | |
| A 9 year with a challenging character | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: My son is 9 years old. I don't know how to understand his behavior. He is intelligent and can get ... A: There could be many explanations of your son's behavior. The possible explanations could range from ... | |
| How would an American women feel when she sees a European | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: How would an American women feel when she sees a European man, and she want to go out with him ... A: Every woman, no matter what country she is from, wants to feel special and unique. She would like to ... | |
| How can I maintain peace in my household? | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: I am a divorced parent of 3 children, ages 16, 15 and 10. My 10 year old has been diagnosed with ... A: Instead of playing referee with your daughter and younger son, why not try being mediator? That is, ... | |
| Anna (2) | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: Hey I recently asked you a question about a 14 year old girl Anna. Thank you for your advice I will ... A: I think you can see that trying to take a "tough" approach and being threatening and punitive does ... | |
| Why would a mother allow her daughter to live with her | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: Why would a mother allow her daughter to live with her daddy if the mother knows that that is what ... A: I would say that what a child wants is not what is important here. How can a three-year-old know ... | |
| Troubled 18 year-old | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a very different sort of situation. I was previously married (over 10 years ago). This ... A: It's really very kind and generous of you to care about your stepson so much. It sounds like he is ... | |
| How would an American women feel when she sees a European | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: How would an American women feel when she sees a European man, and she want to go out with him ... A: I can only guess how an American woman in this circumstance would feel. She may feel like she is ... | |
| Why would a American mother be upset if she loses custody | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: Why would a American mother be upset if she loses custody of her daughter a baby to the father? ... A: Many parents -- both male and female -- would feel very upset if they lost custody of a child. Many ... | |
| Why would a mother allow her daughter to live with her | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: Why would a mother allow her daughter to live with her daddy if the mother knows that that is what ... A: In order to be a good parent, you have to make choices and decisions. You do not leave decisions up ... | |
| Why would a woman stay married to her husband? | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: Why would a woman stay married to her husband? She is married and there is a parenting dispute with ... A: If your question is why this woman stays married to her husband, I would suspect that there are ... | |
| Why would an American woman from a group of women | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: Why would an American woman from a group of women understand that she is the only one that a ... A: It may be difficult to explain this to other women without being critical of them. She would need to ... | |
| Difficult 14 year old girl. | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I am 24 and my name is Melissa. I run a youth group acting program with other woman about my age. ... A: This girl is perhaps what we might call oppositional defiant. Perhaps she even has an Oppositional ... | |
| How can I maintain peace in my household? | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I am a divorced parent of 3 children, ages 16, 15 and 10. My 10 year old has been diagnosed with ... A: Often teenagers about the age of your son begin to act very independent. at this age they are ... | |
| stealing and lieing | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: my 8 year old daughter has been lieing and stealing for about a year but now it is all day at school ... A: I need more information about your daughter's lying and stealing before I can give you advice. ... | |
| What does this tell you about women? | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about women? She has a daughter that is born but is not planed. She is a ... A: I think this says that this woman values a peaceful relationship with the father of her child more ... | |
| Why would a 18 year old Thailand girl have sex with the man | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: Why would a 18 year old Thailand girl have sex with the man that has been her primarily care giver ... A: I believe it is very likely immoral and certainly unethical because an older person in a position of ... | |
| Why would a American women find it offensive when I told | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: Why would a American women find it offensive when I told her, do you think that is it fair that ... A: An American woman might well find this offensive for several reasons. One, you're condemning all ... | |
| 19 year old daughter | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: We have two daughters. The oldest will be graduating from a good college this spring. The youngest ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the problems with your daughter. You have seemingly given her every ... | |
| Why is it that a US born child that is born to American | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: Why is it that a US born child that is born to American father and a European mother is a European ... A: If Europeans judge children on the basis of their behavior and the submissiveness of girls, then if ... | |
| Why would a mother still want the father who abducted his son prosecuted to the | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: Why would a mother still want the father who abducted his son prosecuted to the full extend of the ... A: It is possible that child support and child custody laws do contribute to parental abductions. ... | |
| Why would a 18 year old Thailand girl have sex with the man | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: Why would a 18 year old Thailand girl have sex with the man that has been her primarily care giver ... A: The girl may have sex with her care giver because she loves and wants to please him; and maybe ... | |
| Motivating our 20 year old | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: My 20 year old step son has very little motivation toward getting on with his life. He struggled ... A: Apparently your stepson does better when he has a great deal of structure in his life. He does not ... | |
| How would a little girl feel toward her father? | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: How would a little girl feel toward her father? She knows that her father only has time to see her ... A: This could be the case because she may not like the idea of the father she loves and has respected ... | |
| opening up issues | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: my son is now 18 and he seems to be happy and acts all tough. i am worried for him though. he has no ... A: Since he is not working and has no social life, it seems evident that he has some significant social ... | |
| Why would a mother still want the father who abducted his son prosecuted to the | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: Why would a mother still want the father who abducted his son prosecuted to the full extend of the ... A: I would think that this woman bears a lot of anger and resentment for having her son taken away from ... | |
| What does this tell you about a woman? | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a woman? The only reason why she has five children with her husband ... A: This suggests that this woman is less concerned about what she wants and more concerned about what ... | |
| What would a man do? | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: What would a man do? He finds out that his wife is having a affair with a different man. He wife ... A: Certainly, different men will handle this in different ways. Some men may want a divorce; some may ... | |
| How would a little girl feel toward her father and her mother? | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: How would a little girl feel toward her father and her mother? She is told that she was born in a ... A: If this is a little girl, I'm sure the only thing she cares about is that her parents treat her in a ... | |
| How would a little girl feel toward her father? | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: How would a little girl feel toward her father? She knows that her father only has time to see her ... A: If this is indeed a little girl, while she may have knowledge of some of his activities, it may be ... | |
| My niece with ADHD | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I am 43 years old and my 17 year old niece Emily comes over a lot. I love her to death but she has ... A: I can appreciate that you feel like your niece should be punished when she is sarcastic or talks ... | |
| Sociopath | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: My 21 year-old step-daughter is a sociopath. She has systematically burned every bridge she has ever ... A: Your stepdaughter appears to have very serious problems. Whether she qualifies as a psychopath or ... | |
| How does it affect a little girl who never has contact with other children | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: How does it affect a little girl who never has contact with other people except her father? Her ... A: Not having the opportunity to play with other children may result in opposition from children. Not ... | |
| Why is it that a European I am very liked by the Canadians | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: Why is it that a European I am very liked by the Canadians in Ontario, but those people made it ... A: Why is it so difficult for most Americans to continue to live with their parents into their adult ... | |
| Would an American woman complain that her daughter behaves like an Italian not an American? | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: Would an American woman complain that her daughter behaves like an Italian not an American? Her ... A: You might be right that Italian mothers are better mothers than are mothers in other countries, such ... | |
| How does it affect a little girl who never has contact with other children | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: How does it affect a little girl who never has contact with other children, but has contact with a ... A: She will be pereceived by others as older and more mature because she will likely be compliant with ... | |
| What does this tell you about a Belgium mother? | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a Belgium mother? She was living with her boyfriend they have to ... A: It would suggest that she wants her children to have a relationship with their biological father. ... | |
| Why is it when you cross a border the culture of the people | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: Why is it when you cross a border the culture of the people and the lifestyle changes drastically as ... A: People in different geographical regions develop their own culture. Even if people in different ... | |
| What does this tell you about a Belgium mother? | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a Belgium mother? She was living with her boyfriend they have a child ... A: Sure. Anything is possible. However, many women being told that their partner didn't love them and ... | |
| 8 and 9 year old boys | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I am the mother of two boys, ages 8 and 9. They are 6 days short of a year apart. I will start ... A: I apologize for the delay in responding to you. Sometimes I get overwhelmed with the number of ... | |
| Would an American mother intervene that her husband raises | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: Would an American mother intervene that her husband raises her daughter to be a strong submissive ... A: I don't know that many American mothers object to their children being raised by their European ... | |
| overprotective parents | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm 17 and am struggling with my overprotective parents. My parents and I have a very good ... A: I don't think you have much choice but to wait until you graduate from high school and then go to ... | |
| How would an 18-year-old girl feel toward her father? | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: How would an 18-year-old girl feel toward her father? When she was eight years old, her father made ... A: Just as the tattoo has faded, so undoubtedly has her memory of getting the tattoo. Even if she ... | |
| Why is it that many Americans find it offensive that I said | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: Why is it that many Americans find it offensive that I said with the exception of Barrack Obama, ... A: I'm sure some Americans would find that offensive because they don't like to be criticized. The ... | |
| 14-year old boy -- behavior | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: My 14-year old step son (9th grade) is not a behavior problem in the sense that he is bullying, ... A: A part of adolescence is being caught up with emotions, self-centered concerns, physical and ... | |
| 14 year old daughter | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: My 14 year old daughter has been defiant angry and mean for 2 years now. She was in counseling ... A: I'm generally not in favor of sending teens off to a boarding school to solve what are essentially ... | |
| Why do Americans think that is fair that if a mother does | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: Why do Americans think that is fair that if a mother does not want to obey US child custody laws she ... A: I don't know whether Americans think it is fair for a mother who does want to obey child custody ... | |
| How does it affect a little girl who never has contact with other children | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: How does it affect a little girl who never has contact with other children, but has contact with a ... A: This will be a girl who will appear older than her age and she will be perceived as very mature. ... | |
| out of control teen | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: my 15 year old son is being incorigable and WILL not listen to rules... He recently ran away from ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you're having so much trouble with your son. The Oakland County Juvenile ... | |
| What does this tell you about a US citizen who moved to his | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a US citizen who moved to his parents native country Greece (same town ... A: This tells me this man likes the way he was raised and wants his daughters raised the same way. He ... | |
| Why is it that a strong women submissive women like Michael | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: Why is it that a strong women submissive women like Michael Obama, has a better relation ship with ... A: I don't know if it is true that strong, submissive women have better relationships with their ... | |
| Why would an Italian teenage girl want her Italian father | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: Why would an Italian teenage girl want her Italian father to rub her breast the same way he rubs her ... A: There may be various reasons for a teenage girl to want her father to touch her breasts. However, ... | |
| Teenage stepson | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I have been married for five years. He has a 20 year old daughter and an 18 year old ... A: You didn't cause this situation, but it is best you do withdraw from playing any parental role. The ... | |
| Paranoya/Nightmares | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I'm Alias. I'm 17 years old. I've been having problems, mental...problems. When I try to go to sleep ... A: What's "normal" about nightmares. Nightmares can come in all sorts of ways. They usually are ... | |
| Paranoya/Nightmares | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I'm Alias. I'm 17 years old. I've been having problems, mental...problems. When I try to go to sleep ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing frightening thoughts and nightmares. It is not unusual ... | |
| My 15 year old son is cutting | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: My 15 yr. old son cut himself for the first time the day after school ended for this past summer ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties your son is having. However, his suicidal attempts or ... | |
| teen sex | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: My daughter turns 16 in a month. She has been dating another 15 yr old boy for over a year and a ... A: It sounds like you have been an outstanding mother who has prepared her daughter for dealing with ... | |
| sleeping over her boyfriends house | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: My 17.5 year old likes to sleep over her boyfriends house. she has been doing it when she's made ... A: I don't know that it's a matter of her wanting to sleep at home. I think it's more a matter of you ... | |
| 13 year old boy trouble with friends | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: My son seemed to be a"popular" kid both with his friends at school and in our religious community. ... A: Since your son seems to be upset by his lack of friends, that suggests he may be willing to do ... | |
| teenage son | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 15 year old son (my youngest)who has no friends which has pretty much been the case for a ... A: Since your son is not complaining about a lack of friends, this is more your issue than his. There ... | |
| adult sibling living with parents is having problems | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: My sister is 20 years old and living at home with mom and Dad. (I am 35 year old sis)Parents are ... A: I think it is a good idea for the whole family to confront her. And, of course, she is going to get ... | |
| Help to manage 6 year old anger | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: We are a family with three children. Isabella (8 yrs), Archie (6) and Freddie (4). Since returning ... A: It is not uncommon for six-year-olds to have some problems with anger, frustration, and a negative ... | |
| Why would French customs at the airport be easier with a American if | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: Why would French customs at the airport be easier with a American if he speaks French instead of ... A: I would think that this would be true in almost any customs situation. If the traveler speaks the ... | |
| Why is it that a man whose mother is a strong women | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: Why is it that a man whose mother is a strong women, submissive women and used to be a school ... A: It's common with men and common with women. That is, many women want to marry someone like their ... | |
| 14 year old son's behavior | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: My son has been labeled as "gifted" since the 3rd grade. He had been doing fairly well in school ... A: I don't think you can just say that your son is a typical teenager. I think there is more going on. ... | |
| 17 year old out of control | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: Our teen meets the criteria for a troubled teen (lying,uncomunicative,drugs,truancy etc) we've tried ... A: I don't know what state you live in and what the laws regarding juveniles are where you live. In ... | |
| How would a ten-year-old girl react when a man | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: How would a ten-year-old girl react when a man who is very good with children gives her a hug and ... A: Some children like to be touched by others; some do not like to be touched by others. It's often a ... | |
| What does this tell you about a 20-year-old girl? | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a 20-year-old girl? She is planing on having more children with him ... A: This man may not have done anything illegal, but I still think it is a questionable ethical ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man? | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He is in his 30’s and had sex with a 16-year-old girl that ... A: No this wouldn't surprise, but I still think it is admirable. However, I also believe that a ... | |
| How would a ten-year-old girl react when a man | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: How would a ten-year-old girl react when a man who is very good with children gives her a hug and ... A: Some children might be very needy and want physical touching by others. If she is a more compliant ... | |
| How would a 15-year-old girl react | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: How would a 15-year-old girl react, when her Japanese mother takes her to Japan on vacation and ... A: Her willingness to accept the situation will depend on a number of factors. Those factors include ... | |
| Problems with son 19y/o | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: I have known my son has been using pot since he was 17 y/o. I have been trying to deal with the ... A: Sorry to hear about all the problems with your son. There is one major issue that has to be ... | |
| teen son wants to live with dad | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: I am a single parent of a 14 yr old daughter and 17 yr old son. My issue is with him....this past ... A: I didn't want to give the impression that 17-year-olds are mature enough to make the right ... | |
| teen son wants to live with dad | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: I am a single parent of a 14 yr old daughter and 17 yr old son. My issue is with him....this past ... A: Your son is 17-years old and is ready to make more of his own decisions in life. Because he wants to ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man? | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He is in his 30’s and had sex with a 16-year-old girl that ... A: This man might have been interested in obeying the letter of the law. It doesn't mean that that ... | |
| What would social services do | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: What would social services do, when a 15 year old girls is engaged to a man in his 30’s but she plan ... A: I don't know what social services would do. However, if there is no evidence of a sexual ... | |
| How would a 15-year-old girl react | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: How would a 15-year-old girl react, when her Japanese mother takes her to Japan on vacation and ... A: A 15-year-old child might be very angry about this situation. Many 15-year-olds think a lot of what ... | |
| 14 year old Son and ADD/school issues | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 14 year old son that has struggled with ADD. He was diagnosed when he was 8 years old. He ... A: If your son was adequately and competently diagnosed with ADHD when he was 8, then he still has ... | |
| Does a single father have the ability to raise a little girl | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: Does a single father have the ability to raise a little girl to be a strong submissive woman under ... A: Fathers have all the same abilities to nurture, love, and care for children as do mothers. How well ... | |
| disrespectful step daughter | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: My question is how do my husband and I discipline our daughter (his biological my step daughter)? ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your stepdaughter has been borrowing and stealing from you for such a long ... | |
| Twin Teen Boys Losing Confidence... | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I am the mother of twin 14 year old boys. I have enjoyed every minute of being their mother until ... A: Many adolescents experience difficulties in various areas of their lives during the early to ... | |
| Why is it that a child that is born to a Italian mother | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: Why is it that a child that is born to a Italian mother in the United States can walk the streets in ... A: Yes, it surprises me and I don't believe it. I doubt that many federal prosecutors or federal judges ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man? | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He took a gun and shot the mother of his daughter to dead and ... A: Many men feel they should have control of the raising of their children. And they like having ... | |
| Why is it that a child that is born to a Italian mother | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: Why is it that a child that is born to a Italian mother in the United States can walk the streets in ... A: I don't know that most Americans care if their children could integrate into the Italian culture or ... | |
| Why is it that Strong Submissive women have a better | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: Why is it that Strong Submissive women have a better relationship with their children than most ... A: The questions you ask are based on premises that may or may not be true. I don't know that strong, ... | |
| My 18 year old son | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I was writing in regards to my son, who is 18 and will be 19 this next month) that lives at home ... A: Your son has some serious problems and is not taking responsibility for his life or his future. He ... | |
| Does a single father have the ability to raise a little girl | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: Does a single father have the ability to raise a little girl to be a strong submissive woman under ... A: Do fathers have the ability to raise children on their own? The answer is yes. Does a father have ... | |
| Why is it that when I have called the police for a series altercation | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: Why is it that when I have called the police for a series altercation with a civilian they told me ... A: As it turns out, a good way of relating to children is by showing them respect and treating them ... | |
| Why would Eddy Murphy not seek a relationship with his daughter Angel? | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: Eddy Murphy began dating former Spice Girl Melanie Brown, who became pregnant and stated that the ... A: I don't have any idea why Eddie Murphy wouldn't want a relationship with his daughter. Since I don't ... | |
| Estranged from my my childeren and want fix it. | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I'm writing you because I just don't know where to go or how to handle a long running problem that ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you are alienated from your children. Of course, there are various reasons ... | |
| Why is it that the employees at T-Mobile USA have the | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: Why is it that the employees at T-Mobile USA have the European business mentality not the American ... A: Maybe many European companies have learned that employee satisfaction and customer satisfaction are ... | |
| Why is it that 9/10’s of child custody battles in the United States is purely about money (child support)? | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: Why is it that 9/10’s of child custody battles in the United States is purely about money (child ... A: I don't know if 90 percent of all child custody battles are about money. But I think many of them ... | |
| Why would tiger wood allow his ex wife to move back to Sweden and take her US born children with her? | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: Why would tiger wood allow his ex wife to move back to Sweden and take her US born children with ... A: I don't know all the details of their divorce agreement and custody agreement, but I suspect he ... | |
| How does a child react to the fact that her mother has several permanent tattoos on her body? | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: How does a child react to the fact that her mother has several permanent tattoos on her body? ... A: I think the answer to this depends on the personality of the child. Obviously, having tattoos is ... | |
| teenage masterbation | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm a baby boomer, Christian, etc., and understand for a l3 yr. old, this is normal. My concern is ... A: You're right; teenage boys do masturbate. However, others in the family can expect that he will ... | |
| What would a mother do when her baby daughter | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: What would a mother do when her baby daughter comes back to her after some time-sharing with the ... A: Since it was the other parent's sole decision, some mothers would remove the earrings. However, ... | |
| What do you think of this as a American | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: American Women and Marriage: a Sacred Vow (Why I Will NEVER Marry an American Woman) The idea of ... A: No, it doesn't surprise me. Some American women may agree, based on their experiences and ... | |
| How would it effect a child that she no contact with any | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: How would it effect a child that she no contact with any other children, but only has contact with ... A: It is typical for first children or the only child in the family to spend most or all of their time ... | |
| Why would a American mother still want to have the Saudi | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: Why would a American mother still want to have the Saudi Arabia father arrested for taking her four ... A: Losing a daughter through abduction to another country can be very painful to a parent. Therefore, ... | |
| How does a child react to the fact that her mother has several permanent tattoos on her body? | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: How does a child react to the fact that her mother has several permanent tattoos on her body? A: Depending on the age of the child, there can be various reactions. A young child may assume that ... | |
| How would a child feel toward her father? | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: How would a child feel toward her father? She knows that the only reason she is alive is because in ... A: I don't how this child would feel about her father. How she feels about him is likely to depend on a ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man? | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He only wants to have a relationship with an American woman ... A: If you mean are European men more likely to have these kinds of standards, I would guess yes. But I ... | |
| Would an 11-year-old girl be willing to marry the man who | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: Would an 11-year-old girl be willing to marry the man who has been her primary care gives for the ... A: I don't think it is legal in any state in the U.S. for a man older than 16 to have sex with a child ... | |
| daughter in jail | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: Up until 2 years ago our 23 yr old daughter was (we thought) doing great. Living on her own, working ... A: You are right to be concerned. Heroin addicts need serious help to overcome their addiction, and, ... | |
| What does this tell you about an 18-year-old girl? | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about an 18-year-old girl? She will live with her biological father for the ... A: This may suggest that this young lady is very loving and devoted to her father. But it may also ... | |
| Would an 11-year-old girl be willing to marry the man who | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: Would an 11-year-old girl be willing to marry the man who has been her primary care gives for the ... A: I'm sure lots of 11-year-olds might want to remain close or even marry their primary care giver. ... | |
| What would an American man do when his wife is mentally | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: What would an American man do when his wife is mentally ill, but she will never leave her husband ... A: Different men would handle this in different ways. Some American men may feel a sense of loyalty to ... | |
| Would a mother normally raise her daughter the same way she is raised, yes or no? Why? | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: Would a mother normally raise her daughter the same way she is raised, yes or no? Why? A: Parents do not necessarily raise their children the same way they are raised. One reason for this is ... | |
| lying/stealing | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: Windell, We have a 12 year old daughter who won't stop lying (even about the smallest things) and ... A: Since your daughter's stealing apparently has been going on for several years, it is an established ... | |
| Why is it that an American mother who raises her daughter to | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: Why is it that an American mother who raises her daughter to the same high standards that Michel ... A: It's my experience that most American women are able to agree on a parenting plan with their ... | |
| My Daughter Lies to Her Friends | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: My 15 year old daughter has always had an issue with lying, especially to avoid getting into ... A: Of course you are concerned about her lying. And her lying may lead to her losing friends. But you ... | |
| Why is it that American man only care about there parental rights | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: Why is it that American man only care about there parental rights, but most European man are more ... A: I think it is hard to like anyone who is involved in a nasty child custody battle. Being involved in ... | |
| Could this be the reason why the world hates | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: It is in the nature of American culture that makes Americans "stick out" it is generally very hard ... A: I'm sure if Americans are disliked in other countries, there are perhaps a myriad of reasons. I'm ... | |
| What does this tell you about a teenage girl? | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a teenage girl? She still sleeps in the same bed as her father almost ... A: Adolescence is a time when children learn to relate to their peers and develop friendships outside ... | |
| My 9 yr old son is stealing and lying | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: The drama with my family started 4 years ago. My ex-husband accused my current husband of hitting ... A: The psychology behind your son's lying and stealing may be simple; or it may not be. However, ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man? | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He wrote down on paper on how a Japanese woman can abduct her ... A: The child's father will not be his friend because he provided information that allowed his child's ... | |
| How would a little girl feel toward her father? | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: How would a little girl feel toward her father? She was a result of a one-night stand, but became ... A: How she feels about her father will depend on how she felt about moving from her mother's house to ... | |
| Why is this the case? | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: When I worked at Ride Aid, I saw a video from corporate that says that if the employees are not ... A: Many businesses recognize the importance of good relationships between supervisors and employees. If ... | |
| What does this tell you about a mother? | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a unwed mother? The only reason why she gave custody of her baby ... A: No, it doesn't surprise me that many American women expect child support from the father of their ... | |
| What does this tell you about an man? | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? When his baby daughter is taken from Denmark to the United ... A: Depending on the age of the daughter, I'm sure it would be relatively easy to convince a child that ... | |
| Why is this the case? | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: When I worked at Ride Aid, I saw a video from corporate that says that if the employees are not ... A: While money and an adequate salary are important to people, satisfaction with various aspects of the ... | |
| Does it surprise you that because of this man do not think | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: Does it surprise you that because of this man do not think it is worth investing in a family with ... A: The fact is that when men get equal or nearly equal parenting time, there is usually no problem with ... | |
| What does this tell you about an man? | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? When his baby daughter is taken from Denmark to the United ... A: Why would several Danish mothers tell her mother was unfit? Otherwise, I don't know what his ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man? | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He wrote down on paper on how a Japanese woman can abduct her ... A: It tells me that this man has just barely avoided being charged with a crime. Since prosecutor's ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man? | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He was asked by the FBI to help locate a mother who has ... A: I think this tells me that this man has certain feelings and believes about parental abduction and ... | |
| Father/son relationship | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: My husband has retired a year ago, and is now home full time. My 16 year old son is clashing ... A: It is not necessarily normal for fathers and sons to have hostile relationships. It is common, but ... | |
| How to set a better influence for my younger brother? | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Windell, I am an 18-year-old college freshman with two younger brothers, aged 16 and 13. For ... A: I'm sure your parents must be very proud of you to see you maturing and beginning to take ... | |
| 12 year old with severe temper tantrums | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: HELP! Our daughter will be 12 next week and every time we ask her to do something that she doesn't ... A: I think you are right about not giving in to her tantrums and the importance of her having chores ... | |
| Why is it that FBI agents whose primary job | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: Why is it that FBI agents whose primary job, is to give press conferences to the public, are more ... A: The FBI has long been concerned with maintaining good public relations. And, FBI personnel who deal ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man? | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? The only reason why he had sex with particular Canadian women ... A: That sounds like really skewed thinking: A family is only worth investing in if you don't have to ... | |
| What does this tell you about an American man? | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about an American man? He has a daughter in Thailand. When she was a baby, ... A: This tells me that this man is not very sophisticated when it comes to understanding people. He ... | |
| Would an American man regret having sex with a Japanese woman? | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: Would an American man regret having sex with a Japanese woman? Because he did not use a condom, he ... A: It depends on the man. He may want to have a relationship with his daughter. Or he may feel guilty ... | |
| What does this tell you about a Canadian mother? | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a Canadian mother? She leaves her husband because he is a danger to ... A: This tells me that this woman needed to get away from the father of her child in order to protect ... | |
| Teen dating | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: My 17 year old daughter has moved out of our home and is now living with her boyfriend and his ... A: These are difficult situations when parents don't accept the person their child loves. It is ... | |
| How can an American understand the following | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: How can an American understand the following (he told me that he is not suppressed to hear that, and ... A: I don't know that many Americans can understand this. And, I suspect, many Americans don't care ... | |
| Is this correct yes or no in the United States | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: A possible side effect from a capitalistic economy such as the United States, the child support ... A: The court system in this country has always been adversarial. And there have always been nasty court ... | |
| Teen daughter stealing from family | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Windell, I am looking for a counselor/support group in Oakland County that specializes in ... A: If she agrees to get help or if she agrees to go with you to a counselor/therapist. I would ... | |
| Does a child suffer from a divorce | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: Does a child suffer from a divorce, if she sees her daddy almost every day and her mother is very ... A: In the kind of situation you describe, the child may not suffer from the divorce. It is not divorce ... | |
| What does this tell you about an American man? | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about an American man? The only reason why he had sex with a Brazilian woman ... A: I suppose this says that there is something curious about a man who has sex with women based on the ... | |
| reconstructed family | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I have an 11 year old and a 7 year old which live with me full time as a result of a divorce. I ... A: It's refreshing to hear from someone who is thinking about the effect of introducing a partner into ... | |
| Is this correct yes or no in the United States | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: A possible side effect from a capitalistic economy such as the United States, the child support ... A: I don't see the child support laws or system dictated so much by a capitalist economy as by a court ... | |
| Why do American women think it is fair that | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: Why do American women think it is fair that if a man does not want to pay child support, he must go ... A: You're right. Some American women would prefer a man leave the country or be arrested for not paying ... | |
| Do you think this is correct | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: Through my company, I haven lucky to have had the opportunity to live in different corners of the ... A: Do I think this is correct? I think it is very difficult -- and dangerous -- to stereotype people. ... | |
| Why would a mother who has a daughter in a one night stand to allow her to see her father every week | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: Why would a mother who has a daughter in a one night stand to allow her to see her father every ... A: I would say that this mother is smart enough to realize by allowing the father of her child in her ... | |
| What would happen if social services in informed that a 10-year-old girl got a permanent tattoo on her body? | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: What would happen if social services in informed that a 10-year-old girl got a permanent tattoo on ... A: If social services gets a report, they would have to investigate. Since it is illegal, they would ... | |
| Why would an American man say that if a Japanese woman illegally retains his US born daughter | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: Why would an American man say that if a Japanese woman illegally retains his US born daughter in ... A: This is about parents' rights. The laws may not be good laws, nor are they necessarily in the ... | |
| my daughter's boyfriend | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 16 years old and ling with me, her mom. Her dad and i are going through a divorce ... A: I sympathize with you and I share your concern about your daughter's relationship with this boy. ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man? | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? The only reason why he likes his boss an American woman is ... A: Many men are resentful if they have a female boss because they somehow believe that it is demeaning ... | |
| Why would a father tell a mother that he would only finically | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: Why would a father tell a mother that he would only finically support his daughter if the mother is ... A: If one is looking at this situation from a purely economic or business-like point of view, then one ... | |
| I need help with my teenage daughter | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: my name is Kari I am a mother of three I live in minnesota...My two oldest daughters are with the ... A: Your daughter needs lots of supervision and limits set for her. In addition, there must be ... | |
| Teenage son and girlfriend | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: Our 16 yr old son has his first real girlfriend and has been dating her for the last 9 months. We ... A: There is almost nothing you can do that isn't going to alienate him from you. Of course, I ... | |
| aggressive 6 yr old | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: Our 6 yr old is quite aggressive at times and seems to only care about himself. He knows the ... A: I'm sure there's no doubt that your son knows right from wrong and that he knows he is not supposed ... | |
| Disrespectful Teen | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I have been dating a guy for three years now who has two teenage sons. His oldest,who is 16, over ... A: It is not uncommon for middle teenagers, like your boyfriend's 16-year-old, to have issues with ... | |
| Why is this the case? | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: 21 Reasons Why the World Hates America By GeneralEtrius Posted September 7, 2009 4:05:05 PM This is ... A: I'm sure many Americans would find this article offensive because they see America as always being ... | |
| Why would a father tell a mother that he would only finically | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: Why would a father tell a mother that he would only finically support his daughter if the mother is ... A: I think he is self-centered because he thinks that he is the better parent and that it would be ... | |
| What TV shows can I record to show people in Europe, how American women behave? | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: What TV shows can I record to show people in Europe, how American women behave? It has to be ... A: I'm not aware of any TV show that would serve as a fair and accurate depiction of how American women ... | |
| Obsessed with girlfirend | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: We have a teenage grandchild, 16 1/2 years old. At this time he is in foster care with us, due to ... A: It is not unusual for teenagers to be obsessed with a new love. Of course, there's nothing much ... | |
| Why would a 13-year-old girl have romantic feeling toward, a man in his late 20’s? | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: Why would a 13-year-old girl have romantic feeling toward, a man in his late 20’s? Why would that ... A: Adolescents often have crushes and romantic feelings toward older males. This frequently happens ... | |
| Why is it when I toughed a child when I was volunteering some the mother complained | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: Why would a mother file false sexual abuse charges against a co-worker of mine, when he worked a ... A: It is standard procedure in schools that when an employee is accused of some sort of misconduct with ... | |
| Why is it when I toughed a child when I was volunteering some the mother complained | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: Why is it when I toughed a child when I was volunteering some the mother complained? But since two ... A: In matters of child abuse or inappropriate touching, a mother might be inclined to believe a witness ... | |
| Why would a little girl be comfortable sleep sleeping in the same bed as her father with his arms cuddled around her every night? | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: Why would a little girl be comfortable sleep sleeping in the same bed as her father with his arms ... A: It's up to the adult to set boundaries, not the child. Because there are various factors related to ... | |
| Why is it that because I lost a job due to internal politics (about five years ago) | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: Why is it that because I lost a job due to internal politics (about five years ago), only my ex boss ... A: I'm not sure which question here is one I can really answer. I don't think I have enough background ... | |
| Why do American man think this a disturbing ruling and only care about their parental rights under US law | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 A Momentous and Disturbing Ruling in Europe on the Hague Abduction Convention ... A: Maybe many Americans still believe that the world revolves around the United States and that our ... | |
| Why would a child be willing to live with her father, just to please her daddy | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: Why would a child be willing to live with her father, just to please her daddy (She knows that is ... A: Again, children want to please their parents. But even if a child found it uncomfortable to sleep ... | |
| Why would a Belgium national say that I will not pay child support for my German daughter unless a Belgium court say so | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: Why would a Belgium national say that I will not pay child support for my German daughter unless a ... A: I think the error in the argument is that if you don't have full custody you have no rights. ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man. | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: Because the mother of his daughter is not wiling to give him custody and makes him pay child support ... A: I don't know if the American system is better or worse than most other countries' systems. In my ... | |
| Why would a Honduras grand mother take her US born granddaughter back to Honduras, with out her American fathers consent | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: Why would a Honduras grand mother take her US born granddaughter back to Honduras, with out her ... A: I don't know why a particular Honduras grandmother would take her granddaughter back to Honduras ... | |
| Why do American man think this a disturbing ruling and only care about their parental rights under US law | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 A Momentous and Disturbing Ruling in Europe on the Hague Abduction Convention ... A: I don't know that American men think this is a disturbing ruling. I doubt that very many men even ... | |
| Why would a Belgium national say that I will not pay child support for my German daughter unless a Belgium court say so | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: Why would a Belgium national say that I will not pay child support for my German daughter unless a ... A: You do not have to pay child support for being a man. You are usually ordered to pay child support ... | |
| Why is this the case with Canadian customs | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: Why is it when I asked Canadian customs if I were to enter Canada with a passport of my native ... A: They will make life difficult for you because they are human and because they can. Young people who ... | |
| 18 yr old son - OUT OF CONTROL | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: My son turned 18 on June 17th and since he has this idea from somewhere that he can do anything. He ... A: Yes, I'm sure this is a very upsetting situation for you. But it is not uncommon for adolescents who ... | |
| Why is hitting children good? | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: do you think hitting children is a good idea? Please answer; give me answers for both good or bad ... A: I do not think hitting children is good. The reasons why hitting children is not good or ... | |
| Why would an American father more likely to pay child support | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: Why would an American father more likely to pay child support, and voluntary give custody to the ... A: If an American father was happy with the custody and parenting time arrangement, then he would be ... | |
| Why is this the case | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: Russian spies: children face trauma, psychologists warn Fate of families remains uncertain as ... A: Children who experience disruption in their lives will be affected by that disruption. If they can ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man. | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: Because the mother of his daughter is not wiling to give him custody and makes him pay child support ... A: Some people need to feel in control. Not having custody and being ordered by a court to make regular ... | |
| Why would a child be willing to live with her father, just to please her daddy | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: Why would a child be willing to live with her father, just to please her daddy (She knows that is ... A: Most children who have loving, affectionate parents try to please their parents by doing what they ... | |
| Dealing with 14 year old son | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: My 14 year old son is very quiet and only likes a small circle of friends. Every summer we spend 6 ... A: Like many teenagers, your son may not have serious social skills problems, but he feels comfortable ... | |
| How would a mother feel when her husband takes her ten-year-old | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: How would a mother feel when her husband takes her ten-year-old daughter in a divorce and does not ... A: I'm sure most mothers would feel very angry if they had their child taken away from them. But, I ... | |
| Why is this the case with Canadian customs | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: Why is it when I asked Canadian customs if I were to enter Canada with a passport of my native ... A: Since you were polite and respectful, as well as honest, with Canadian customs, then they had no ... | |
| Why is this very effective in Germany durring World War two | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: During world war two in Germany, British spies in Germany were told in training that, in Germany ... A: I suspect this was effective during World War II because people in Germany had certain stereotypes ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man. | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: Because the mother of his daughter is not wiling to give him custody and makes him pay child support ... A: What this tells me about this man is that he doesn't care how his child might be affected by him ... | |
| Why is this the case | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: Russian spies: children face trauma, psychologists warn Fate of families remains uncertain as ... A: Children of spies who have had a stable upbringing may be very upset when the life they've known is ... | |
| What does this tell you about a 15-year-old girl? | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a 15-year-old girl? She still sleeps in the same bed as daddy with ... A: It may be common in some parts of the world, but not many. Most cultures find that being overly ... | |
| Would a child complain that her daddy takes her to Mexico when | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: Would a child complain that her daddy takes her to Mexico when she will have her name and date of ... A: Some children would feel resentment, but if it was done at any early age, they might just accept ... | |
| What do you think of this website? | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: What do you think of this website? I have made some changes to this. ... A: Your website has a point of view. And that point of view is very clear. Is it accurate? I think it ... | |
| Trouble with 13 year old son | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 13 year old son from a previous marriage. He is a bright, confident, engaging boy with ... A: You describe your son in such positive and glowing ways, except when it comes to school work and ... | |
| Sexual abuse allegations. | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: My brother is being accused of sexually abusing his daughter. After hearing both sides I strongly ... A: Of course, your brother's daughter could have made up the sexual abuse allegations. Teenagers ... | |
| Daughter | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: lost it on Friday night and hit me and left. The next morning she came back, but since I did not ... A: Sounds like things went too far for both of you. It seems like you will both want to make up and ... | |
| out control teen daughter | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: i have a 15 yr old daughter that is out of control and has an awful mouth. Doesn't show any respect ... A: I'm sorry to hear that things have gotten to this state. I'm sure it is pretty miserable both for ... | |
| Is this normal? | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: Whenever I mess up something, I am afraid to tell my parents. Is this normal? I have no problems ... A: Yes and yes. It's normal for kids to feel apprehensive about telling their parents about making a ... | |
| Possibly Dogmatic Parents | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I was wanting to ask you guys a question or two. My parents are generally decent people, but when I ... A: What you're describing is probably fairly normal in a good many families. But not all. Some parents ... | |
| Parenting a 13 year old son & an 8 year old daughter | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: A mother to two children with my son as 13 years and daughter as 8 years, I require your guidance on ... A: There may be many reasons why adolescents are not always kind and pleasant to their younger ... | |
| How can reading a lot educational in books and on the internet (non fiction) be very productive | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: How can reading a lot educational in books and on the internet (non fiction) be very productive, ... A: Is your question more like this: Is it productive for a young adult to read a lot every day? Of ... | |
| What does this tell you about a 15-year-old girl? | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a 15-year-old girl? She still sleeps in the same bed as daddy with ... A: This tells me that this girl has been very close to her father. However, it says more about the ... | |
| my mothers curse on me. | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I am an 18 year old boy,i was attached to my mother in my early days.But as i grow up i am ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you and your mother are having serious conflicts. But that is to be expected ... | |
| How would a child feel toward her parents when she is told this? | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: How would a child feel toward her parents when she is told this? Her mother tells her that the only ... A: I can't say that I know why this man feels the way he does and why he believes what he believes. I'm ... | |
| Uncontrollable anger | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: Our six year old suddenly has problems controlling himself. He's defiant, argumentative and can be ... A: Of course, there may be factors in your son's background that could account for his suddenly violent ... | |
| Would a child complain that her daddy takes her to Mexico when | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: Would a child complain that her daddy takes her to Mexico when she will have her name and date of ... A: Some children would think that getting a tattoo of any sort is special and makes them feel more ... | |
| Same Sex Experimentation | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: My 13 year old step-son doesn't know it but I saw him when he was laying on the bed nude with his ... A: I would say that this is a good thing to keep to yourself. I don't see much good that can come from ... | |
| teen dating | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: How many times a week should my 17 year old son be able to see his girlfriend. He feel everyday, all ... A: There are no "established" guidelines for how much time teenagers should spend together. And ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man? | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He takes his baby daughter born (less then four years old) in ... A: He places religion and religious upbringing over attachments. He has uprooted his daughter from her ... | |
| How would a child feel toward her parents when she is told this? | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: How would a child feel toward her parents when she is told this? Her mother tells her that the only ... A: I suppose this tells me that the father is a logical man who may be less concerned with feelings and ... | |
| my 17 year old son | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: My son just turned 17 in April of 2010 he has been seeing this girl who is 18 for about 7 months ... A: You're right. You probably can't stop them from seeing each other or having sex. And you have no ... | |
| Confused 15 year old daughter | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 21 and a 15 year old daughter, married for 24 years. My older daughter went through an ... A: It may work to change schools, but sometimes it doesn't. That is, adolescents with adjustment ... | |
| Why would filing criminal chargers cause conflict with the Egyptian family? | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: Reunited after 12 long years apart Matt Bradley, Foreign Correspondent * Last Updated: June ... A: Children don't stop thinking of the parent who is absent in their lives. There may always be a ... | |
| How would a ten-year-old girl feel toward her parents? | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: How would a ten-year-old girl feel toward her parents? Her father’s lawyer tells her that in ... A: Young children don't care about divorce decrees and legal documents. They do care about their ... | |
| Uncontrollable anger | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: Our six year old suddenly has problems controlling himself. He's defiant, argumentative and can be ... A: Typically, this sort of out-of-control behavior is seen in toddlers -- not often in six-year-olds. ... | |
| How would a child feel toward her parents when she is told this? | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: How would a child feel toward her parents when she is told this? Her mother tells her that the only ... A: The child's reactions to all of this will depend on the child's age and her relationships with her ... | |
| How would a child feel toward her mother and father when she sees this letter that her father gave her mother trough her mothers lawyer? | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: How would a child feel toward her mother and father when she sees this letter that her father gave ... A: It depends on how old the child is. If she is a young child, she won't be able to see the ... | |
| Would a little girl complain | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: Would a little girl complain, that her daddy got her ears pierced when she is less than one week old ... A: A child who is very independent and wants to do things on her own may complain or may resent the ... | |
| My daughter | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 18 year old daughter that is going through a identity crisis. She left home for three days ... A: You may be right about her having an identity crisis. But what is involved in an identity crisis for ... | |
| 15 year old girl | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: In order to understand my problem I need to give you a little background...I was married for 13 ... A: It is important that you maintain a relationship with her, although under the circumstances this ... | |
| My daughter | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 18 year old daughter that is going through a identity crisis. She left home for three days ... A: Adolescent girls frequently run away from home when they are emotionally upset. However, the only ... | |
| 15 year old girl | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: In order to understand my problem I need to give you a little background...I was married for 13 ... A: Your daughter has some problems in her relationships with males. Some of this is probably due to her ... | |
| Why would a man say that if a mother takes her US born children | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: Why would a man say that if a mother takes her US born children under the age of 18 back to her ... A: This has to do with a battle between parents and they are overlooking what is best for their child. ... | |
| How would a ten-year-old girl feel toward her parents? | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: How would a ten-year-old girl feel toward her parents? Her father’s lawyer tells her that in ... A: The girl at age 10 may not be able to sort all this out. She will recognize that her mother has ... | |
| Why would filing criminal chargers cause conflict with the Egyptian family? | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: Reunited after 12 long years apart Matt Bradley, Foreign Correspondent * Last Updated: June ... A: I don't know why the father would take the child back to his native country -- except to make it ... | |
| Teenage Siblings | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I are going to marriage counseling. I have 2 teenage daughters from a previous ... A: So, as it turns out, it has little to do with them being selfish or self-centered, but more with ... | |
| Teenage Siblings | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I are going to marriage counseling. I have 2 teenage daughters from a previous ... A: I think it is a good idea that children help out with running the household because everyone should ... | |
| Why would filing criminal chargers cause conflict with the Egyptian family? | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: Reunited after 12 long years apart Matt Bradley, Foreign Correspondent * Last Updated: June ... A: The mother apparently realizes that filing criminal charges after gaining visitation rights would, ... | |
| Puberty and curiosity | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: My son is 11 about to be 12 and started puberty right before his 11th birthday. My son has always ... A: Your son's curiosity and behavior seems quite normal. Even his behavior with his younger sister is ... | |
| 15 year old son | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: We're concerned with our 15 year old son's sexual curiosity. We've discovered several pairs of ... A: None of the behaviors you mentioned are particularly unusual for adolescent boys. They may have ... | |
| Why would a man only finically support his baby daughter | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: Why would a man only finically support his baby daughter in the United States if the mother is ... A: I suppose it has to do with the need men may have to be independent and not "tied down" to 18 years ... | |
| Can a single father who is good with children still raise his daughter | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: Can a single father who is good with children still raise his daughter in the United States to be ... A: I'm sure a single father can have an influence on the kind of person his daughter will be. However, ... | |
| Why would a man only finically support his baby daughter | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: Why would a man only finically support his baby daughter in the United States if the mother is ... A: Perhaps he doesn't like being forced to support his child. Or perhaps he doesn't like the lack of ... | |
| What would a little girl think of her father when her mothers makes her see him every weekend | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: What would a little girl think of her father when her mothers makes her see him every weekend, and ... A: The girl may enjoy seeing her father or she may enjoy being around the other children. She could ... | |
| unfair parenting ? | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I'm 18 years old, and just graduated from high school. My mom is very strict and didn't let me go to ... A: Like a lot of parents, your mother remembers what kinds of situations teens can get involved in and ... | |
| Why would people more likely believe things that they see in writing | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: Why would people more likely believe things that they see in writing, than is if a person who tries ... A: Many people do tend to believe what they see in writing. I think this is part of human nature. ... | |
| Why would a child feel more secure if she and her mother are | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: Why would a child feel more secure if she and her mother are taken hostage and are held as ransom if ... A: Young children will always feel more secure if they are being held by a parent whom they love.They ... | |
| 20 year old daughter | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a daughter who has been a straight A stundent most of her acedemic career. Now, all of a ... A: There may not be anything wrong with your daughter. A lot of kids go through this in the middle teen ... | |
| Why is it that with very Strong Women, Submissive Women | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: Why is it that with very Strong Women, Submissive Women and are raised the same way as Michelle ... A: I think, to put things in perspective, it's well to look at the number of teens who come into the ... | |
| How would a child feel to her father? | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: How would a child feel to her father? She was told that she was born in a one-night stand in Belgium ... A: A lot depends on the age of the child and her experiences with her parents. If all goes well when ... | |
| troubled adopted son 18 | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: I asked a previous Expert how to help our son who is having severe withdrawal from our family. He ... A: Michael seems like a very fine young man who has overcome a great deal in his life already, but, of ... | |
| troubled adopted son 18 | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I asked a previous Expert how to help our son who is having severe withdrawal from our family. He ... A: As I understand the situation, you adopted your son when he was 13 and he had mental illness at the ... | |
| Why is it that with very Strong Women, Submissive Women | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: Why is it that with very Strong Women, Submissive Women and are raised the same way as Michelle ... A: I don't know if I go along with your major premise here. That is, I'm not sure I agree that European ... | |
| Why are the Americans in Massachusetts is more European than the Americans Michigan? | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: Why are the Americans in Massachusetts is more European than the Americans Michigan? That is the ... A: You seem to be suggesting that the type of people who can integrate into European society come from ... | |
| Why are the Americans in Massachusetts is more European than the Americans Michigan? | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: Why are the Americans in Massachusetts is more European than the Americans Michigan? That is the ... A: I don't know the answer to this. Most states have a variety of social classes, and I suspect that ... | |
| Why would an American man complain? | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: Why would an American man complain? His US born daughter was taken to Bahrain with out her American ... A: Filing criminal charges may be a way for a parent, who feels his child has been abducted and moved ... | |
| Why would an American man complain? | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: Why would an American man complain? His US born daughter was taken to Bahrain with out her American ... A: Based on American laws and customs, it is a crime for a mother to take a child to another country ... | |
| Why is this the case? | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: If child told that her father was trying to take her away from her mother, then I would expect that ... A: Young children are not going to be able to really understand the complexities and nuances of ... | |
| Would an American man be more likely to allow his Belgium wife to move with her US born daughter to Belgium? | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: Would an American man be more likely to allow his Belgium wife to move with her US born daughter to ... A: There are a lot of possibilities, but how often would a father be able to visit his child if they ... | |
| Are children of highly educated parents more likely to be highly educated them selves? | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: Are children of highly educated parents more likely to be highly educated them selves? Are highly ... A: Children of highly educated parents are likely to value education, particularly if education was ... | |
| Would an American man be more likely to allow his Belgium wife to move with her US born daughter to Belgium? | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: Would an American man be more likely to allow his Belgium wife to move with her US born daughter to ... A: I suspect it would be an unusual American father who would allow his wife to move with their child ... | |
| Why would this be the case | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: Why would a 10-year-old child hate her American father because he filed application to have her ... A: A 10-year-old girl is likely to believe what she has heard many times at home from her mother. She ... | |
| What do you think about this | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: American women can't compete with foreign women! Are foreign women really better than ... A: I'm sure there are many men who would agree with this. And I'm sure there are other men who would ... | |
| Sexual curiosity or abnormal behavior | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I am just concerned about my 8 year old son's recent behavior. Let me just give you a little bit of ... A: I don't think this situation calls for getting your son in treatment. I suspect he would handle ... | |
| Would it surprise you, why | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: Would it surprise you that a mother who has a 50/50 custody arrangement with the father of her ... A: Those men -- those who get a lower paying job, stop working, or hide assets to avoid paying child ... | |
| under 18 overnights with boyfriend. | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I know someone who works at a school as an educator. She feels it is ok to allow her 17 year old ... A: While I might not agree with what this person is doing, it reflects more of a parenting style or ... | |
| Why would this be the case | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: Why would a 10-year-old child hate her American father because he filed application to have her ... A: I always question what the child has been told and what she believes. The parent who was left behind ... | |
| my brother and his friend were touching | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I don't know where to start exactly.my brother is 17 and his friend who is also 17 came today in ... A: These kinds of situations are tough ones for parents (and sisters). I think your father should talk ... | |
| co-parenting a 16 yr. | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I am co-parenting a 16 yr old girl with my ex. she currently lives at his house. Her choice. I am ... A: Arguing with your co-parent or disagreeing with him in front of her is not likely to help your ... | |
| I Just Dunno.... | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: Windell, I was directed by Dan (on this site) that I should direct my question to you. So (I ... A: I can see why you turned to this website to ask for advice; it just doesn't seem like there is an ... | |
| Does this explain why? | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: Children of divorce: 25 years later Smartmarriages © cmfce at his.com Sun Sep 17 15:28:33 EDT 2000 ... A: The research and studies suggest that conflicted divorces, in particular, seem to have the most ... | |
| Teenager refusing to move | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I will try to make this brief, but this is a very complicated situation. My brother moved with his ... A: I think it is very admirable of you to want to help your nephew. It sounds like he needs a stable ... | |
| my brother and his friend were touching | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I don't know where to start exactly.my brother is 17 and his friend who is also 17 came today in ... A: I'm sorry that this incident has caused so much shock and turmoil in your family. It is not ... | |
| BULLYING....STILL! | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I have three kids 18, 16 and 11. My 18 year old was picked on at school for as long as I can ... A: I don't think you caused others to bully your son, so it's not very productive or useful to blame ... | |
| How would a child feel, because the only reason she is alive | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: How would a child feel, because the only reason she is alive today is because her daddy is not ... A: That depends on the child. It might depend on her age; for instance, is she old enough to understand ... | |
| What does this tell you about a father? | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a father? His daughter had her ears pierced seven times by her ... A: I would have to know a lot more about the father in order to say much about him. Since it is much ... | |
| Would a little girl be willing to see her daddy every weekend? | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: Would a little girl be willing to see her daddy every weekend, just to please her daddy, because he ... A: If she's a real little girl, she won't see her daddy just to please him. She has to enjoy seeing ... | |
| Why is this the case? | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: Why can it be emotionally damaging on the child if the abducting parent is prosecuted and perhaps ... A: When I said that things may not change much when the child becomes 18, I meant that her attitude may ... | |
| What does this tell you about an American mother? | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about an American mother? The only reason why she gave sole custody of her ... A: This mother believed that it would be better to give up custody of her daughter and she believed ... | |
| Does this surprise you, yes or no? | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: The reason why American man like foreign-born women is because most are Strong Submissive women, and ... A: It does not surprise me that a good interpersonal relationship at home leads to less stress at work. ... | |
| My son's behavior at home | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: My son is a good student, ending now high school with college acceptance and everything apparently ... A: There is no doubt your son is gifted. After all, he has been able to manipulate you to make sure he ... | |
| Why is this the case? | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: Why is this the case? My neighbor’s son went from a private catholic school to a public high school ... A: Perhaps not. I think public schools in America are often very lax when it comes to discipline. And ... | |
| Daughter still cutting herself | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: My 17 year old daughter has a history of self injury going back 4 years. She had one year where she ... A: Self-mutilation is a serious problem and reflects other adjustment problems. I would suggest that if ... | |
| Why would both girls hate their mother and never want to see their mother ever again and back there father 100 percent? | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: Why would both girls hate their mother and never want to see their mother ever again and back there ... A: The father has presented himself to his daughters as self-sacrificing and interested only in their ... | |
| Why is this the case? | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: Why can it be emotionally damaging on the child if the abducting parent is prosecuted and perhaps ... A: Things may not change much just because a child becomes 18 and legally can see which ever parent she ... | |
| Why would a child tell the judge that she does not want to see her America father, just to please her European mother? | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: Why would a child tell the judge that she does not want to see her America father, just to please ... A: I don't think it makes much difference how old a child is, they still will try to please the parent ... | |
| Why would a child tell the judge that she does not want to see her America father, just to please her European mother? | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: Why would a child tell the judge that she does not want to see her America father, just to please ... A: Children always try to please their parents when there is love and affection between parent and ... | |
| Why would a mother tell the father if you do not want to pay child support you should either go to jail or go to Brazil | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: Why would a mother tell the father if you do not want to pay child support you should either go to ... A: But maybe things work the other way around. That is, while it might be suggested that child support ... | |
| Why is this the case? | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: Why is this the case? My neighbor’s son went from a private catholic school to a public high school ... A: The cultures are different in the U.S. as opposed to Sicily or Belgium. People typically like other ... | |
| Why would it be normal that this child does not want any contact with her American father? | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: Why would it be normal that this child does not want any contact with her American father? Why ... A: Change and transitions are upsetting to children. So, if a child heard that her father was planning ... | |
| Why is this the case? | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: Men are more likely to kidnap their children when the mother is being uncooperative and trying to ... A: I think that is true that men are more likely to kidnap their children when there is conflict and a ... | |
| Why is this the case? | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: Why can it be emotionally damaging on the child if the abducting parent is prosecuted and perhaps ... A: The whole experience can be emotionally damaging to the child because of several factors. The first ... | |
| Why would it be normal that this child does not want any contact with her American father? | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: Why would it be normal that this child does not want any contact with her American father? Why ... A: Children do form their own opinions about events. However, even if her mother did nothing she ... | |
| Why would it be normal that this child does not want any contact with her American father? | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: Why would it be normal that this child does not want any contact with her American father? Why ... A: Despite all of the time and effort the father went to have contact with his daughter, the daughter ... | |
| Why is this the case? | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: Why is this the case? My neighbor’s son went from a private catholic school to a public high school ... A: I suppose in some sense real Americans are represented by students in public schools. But real ... | |
| Why would a mother tell the father if you do not want to pay child support you should either go to jail or go to Brazil | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: Why would a mother tell the father if you do not want to pay child support you should either go to ... A: A mother may tell a father to pay child support or leave the country because she is angry and ... | |
| 11 yr old headed for trouble | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I don't know where to start. I will refer to him as my nephew. His parents never were married and ... A: Obviously this boy had a poor start in life with inadequate parents and a difficult home life. He, ... | |
| Why would a father still want the Swiss mother who took his US born daughter back to Switzerland in the 1970’s? | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: Why would a father still want the Swiss mother who took his US born daughter back to Switzerland in ... A: I would guess that the daughter wants her father to forgive her mother so there is peace and harmony ... | |
| What does this tell you about a mother? | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a mother? The only reason why she gave permanent custody of her baby ... A: I would suspect these countries have similar child support laws because they have laws and customs ... | |
| Why is this the case? | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: Millions of divorced or separated fathers have declined to fight for custody because they did not ... A: When couples cannot reach amiable agreements related to custody, parenting time, or child support, ... | |
| Why would a father still want the Swiss mother who took his US born daughter back to Switzerland in the 1970’s? | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: Why would a father still want the Swiss mother who took his US born daughter back to Switzerland in ... A: I suspect the father says that the mother should have done something different in order to justify ... | |
| Concerned w/ 13yo Stepdaughter | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: Around two years ago I met my current girlfriend. We fell in love quickly despite the fact that she ... A: What you are experiencing as a stepfather is rather common. That is, you are facing resistance and ... | |
| Why are American man more likely to allow mother | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: Why are American man more likely to allow mother to move with there children out of state or even to ... A: Okay, so many people believe that strong women must be submissive in love relationships. Maybe so. ... | |
| Why would a father still want the Swiss mother who took his US born daughter back to Switzerland in the 1970’s? | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: Why would a father still want the Swiss mother who took his US born daughter back to Switzerland in ... A: People do get upset when their child is taken by the other parent to another state or another ... | |
| Son's eating habits concern me... | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: Recently when tidying the house I was astonished by the stench from my 15 y/o son's room - there ... A: This isn't about eating McDonald's food. It's about hoarding food which isn't being eaten. It is a ... | |
| Son posting his personal details on Internet | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I got a phone call on Thursday informing me that my 16 yo son had misused the school computers by ... A: We're dealing with a new generation of kids who have different ideas about what is proper and what ... | |
| Does this subscribe the majority of American women today, yes or no | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: Does this subscribe the majority of American women today, yes or no? I know that not all American ... A: I don't know that I'm any more qualified than you or anyone other man to say what a majority of ... | |
| What does this tell you about a mother? | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a mother? She stays with her husband that has sex with many different ... A: What this tells me about this mother is that she is willing to tolerate this kind of relationship. ... | |
| How can a mother determine if her three-year-old daughter wants to live with her daddy or her mother | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: How can a mother determine if her three-year-old daughter wants to live with her daddy or her ... A: It depends on the child and the maturity of the child, but I would say that children of ages 15 and ... | |
| Son's drug addiction (but to prescribed drugs) | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: Recently I discovered that two bottles of Night Nurse were empty in our house; I thought this was ... A: This is a concern and despite your son's adjustment in other areas of his life, obviously -- as he ... | |
| Why would many mothers in Europe allow a father to see his daughter that was a result of a one night stand | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: Why would many mothers in Europe allow a father to see his daughter that was a result of a one night ... A: Children benefit in several ways from mothers and fathers working together and supporting each other ... | |
| What does this tell you about the man who has set up this website? | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about the man who has set up this website? He has no children, has never ... A: Just because he doesn't like American women doesn't mean he couldn't be a good husband and a good ... | |
| Why would an American mother do this when her husband is the better parent? | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: Why would many Europeans like my father go back to Europe, when a mother does this, because he does ... A: The nice thing about the U.S. and most western nations is that they are democratic with lots of ... | |
| Why are American man more likely to allow mother | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: Why are American man more likely to allow mother to move with there children out of state or even to ... A: It's not my experience with American men that they approve or allow the mother of their children to ... | |
| Why would many mothers in Europe allow a father to see his daughter that was a result of a one night stand | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: Why would many mothers in Europe allow a father to see his daughter that was a result of a one night ... A: If it is true that most mothers in Europe allow their children to see their fathers even if those ... | |
| Why would an American mother do this when her husband is the better parent? | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: Why would many Europeans like my father go back to Europe, when a mother does this, because he does ... A: Many American women are concerned about getting child support. Many women think they should decide ... | |
| Why is this the case? | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: The US Department of State say that filing parental abduction charges against the Japanese mother, ... A: These situations are more complicated than they often appear. It is very likely that she knows more ... | |
| Why is this the case? | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: Why would an American mother say that this is a very mean thing to do to a mother? The mother says ... A: There are many reasons why one parent may hate another. A reason could be related to how the other ... | |
| What does this tell you about a smuggler | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a smuggler, who smuggles drugs and or people from Mexico to the United ... A: A person who makes a living by smuggling had best be a good driver or he will always arouse ... | |
| Why would many Americans have trouble understanding me, because I only speak proper English | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: Why would many Americans have trouble understanding me, because I only speak proper English, the ... A: Most Americans, it seems to me, do not speak proper English. There is so much slang and so many ... | |
| Why is this the case? | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: Why would an American mother say that this is a very mean thing to do to a mother? The mother says ... A: Many mothers believe that only mothers are competent and adequate parents. Of course, that's ... | |
| Why is this the case? | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: The US Department of State say that filing parental abduction charges against the Japanese mother, ... A: I agree that often when people try to solve interpersonal problems through the criminal justice ... | |
| sex play between 6 year old son and 4 and 3 year old cousins | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: my 6 yr old son and his 3 and 4 year old female cousins were found engaging in sexual play by the ... A: You obviously have a much better perspective on the sexual curiosity of young children than your ... | |
| What does this tell you about a mother? | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a mother? She knows that the father of her baby daughter only had sex ... A: This tells me that this woman is willing to share custody and co-parenting duties. The mother and ... | |
| Are American women less likely to divorce a European who is a good father? | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: Are American women less likely to divorce a European who is a good father? The mother was told by ... A: I have no idea if there is any research about American women and divorce, related to the ancestry or ... | |
| * year old son stealing and lying | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: My son is 8 years old. He is a very bright little boy and does well in school especially math. At a ... A: Yes, it is acting out. It may be related to past or present events and circumstances in his life, ... | |
| Why would a American man be more likely to allow his ex wife | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: Why would a American man be more likely to allow his ex wife (a Spanish national) to move Spain with ... A: I don't know if an American man is more -- or less -- likely to allow the mother of his child to ... | |
| Why would parents in international child custody dispute still be fighting like cats and dogs when | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: Why would parents in international child custody dispute still be fighting like cats and dogs when ... A: Parents can engage in an on-going, conflicted, and bitter relationship for years or even decades. ... | |
| 17 year old son with no friends | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: We adopted our son when he was 8 after he was removed from his parents who all but abandoned him. ... A: Your son seems to be functioning quite well. He has overcome neglect and abandonment of the past to ... | |
| What does this tell you about an unwed British mother? | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about an unwed British mother? She has two daughters with her boyfriends ... A: I think this says that this British woman is a good person and is less interested in child support ... | |
| My daughter's friend's dad | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: My 14-year-old daughter recently started hanging out with a group of girls almost every day after ... A: Yes, I agree you made the right decision. Getting all the information helps -- both you and your ... | |
| My daughter's friend's dad | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: My 14-year-old daughter recently started hanging out with a group of girls almost every day after ... A: You are doing the right thing by being protective of your daughter. I always recommend that parents ... | |
| Why is this the case with the American father & daughter | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: A daughter (US citizen) now an adult wants to return to the US, but can’t as long as there is an ... A: As you indicate, the young woman can return to the U.S., but apparently her mother cannot. However, ... | |
| Why is this the case with American women | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: Only marry foreign women. "Now you understand why US men prefer foreign born women: THEY TREAT US ... A: Yes, different cultures raise girls differently. I still think a "good marriage" comes about when ... | |
| Why is this the case with American women | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: Only marry foreign women. "Now you understand why US men prefer foreign born women: THEY TREAT US ... A: Assuming your premise to be true, then the question is: why are most American women different from ... | |
| Why is this the case with American women | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: Only marry foreign women. "Now you understand why US men prefer foreign born women: THEY TREAT US ... A: A lot of men must feel this same way. However, I believe it is very dangerous to stereotype all ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man who has five children with four different women if all five were planed by him but not necessary by the mothers | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man who has five children with four different women if all five were ... A: I don't know if the countries you named are the only countries in the world with nasty divorces. But ... | |
| Why are there many,American women that want a man to pay 18 years of court ordered child support, and still try and prevent him from seeing his children | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: Why are there many,American women that want a man to pay 18 years of court ordered child support, ... A: Just as there are many women who are bitter, angry, and resentful after a divorce, there are many ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He has two daughters that live with him as a result of a ... A: Everyone has the right to their opinion and their point of view. If he dislikes American women, that ... | |
| living arrangements | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I need to decide if I should rent my ex-husbands house from him. These are my issues. I have 2 ... A: I assume you know the answer to this question -- at least in part. There is no doubt that living ... | |
| What to does this tell you about a man? | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: What to does this tell you about a man? He has six children with three unwed mothers. All three ... A: All this tells me is that this man likes to have relationships with several women and that he wants ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man who has five children with four different women if all five were planed by him but not necessary by the mothers | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man who has five children with four different women if all five were ... A: Maybe this man is staging a so-called "marriage strike." Or maybe he likes short-term relationships ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man? | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He has a son, but regrets having him, because his wife had ... A: I wonder if this man is looking at his role in what may have led his wife to leave him and take his ... | |
| approach to counsel son | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: My son is 19 and studying engineering, staying in a hostel. He is very intelligent and did well in ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your son is having a difficult time adjusting to the freedom of college. Many ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He has two daughters that live with him as a result of a ... A: Being aware of divorce laws, child custody policies, and child support laws is a good thing. Basing ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He has two daughters that live with him as a result of a ... A: This man probably has serious problems with relationships, especially with women. He may use what he ... | |
| How can a mother determine if her two or three year old daughter wants to live with her father or her mother | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: How can a mother determine if her two or three year old daughter wants to live with her father or ... A: It doesn't matter what a young child wants. A young child's wants and desires are likely to change ... | |
| Would a mother follow her brothers adive by consulting international divorce lawyer | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: What should a mother do, when her husband want to move to California, from Michigan, and her brother ... A: It's always important to be well informed. And with the fairly high divorce rate, it is certainly ... | |
| What does this tell you about a murderer | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a murderer? Police find a dead body, & the medical examiner ... A: I don't know what factors criminal profilers may take into consideration, but I would guess that the ... | |
| Would two halve sister, same father, different mothers, bond the same as two sisters who have the same mother & father | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: Would two halve sister, same father, different mothers, bond the same as two sisters who have the ... A: That is certainly possible given the circumstances you mention. However, biological siblings don't ... | |
| What does this tell you about a ten-year-old girl? | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a ten-year-old girl? She is an expert on American family law, child ... A: It tells me that she is a very bright 10-year-old and she knows international law. I suppose having ... | |
| 13 Year Old Son Playing Truth or Dare with 10 year old niece | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I am a single mother of one 13 year old son. My son's father has not been in his life at all since ... A: You and your sister are going to view things differently. She seems unlikely to come around to your ... | |
| 7yo hitting himself | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: We just received a note from my 7 yo's teacher that he got very upset in school when he thought a ... A: It sounds like your son has a strong sense of what is right and what is wrong. Many children about ... | |
| A 13 yo boy that lies and steals! | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: Have you been on this website for a long time. I believe you helped me out with a problem I had ... A: I don't think the answer is to keep adding negative consequences. Of course, with teens, it's often ... | |
| 13 Year Old Son Playing Truth or Dare with 10 year old niece | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I am a single mother of one 13 year old son. My son's father has not been in his life at all since ... A: What your son did is neither sick nor unusual. It is not much different than a younger child playing ... | |
| Lies | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: How to deal with lies ? What can be done to help a 14 years old understand that lies kill trust .. ... A: You seem to be on the right track in terms of helping a teenager learn the negative effect of lying. ... | |
| 5-year old and cousin sexual instrest | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: My five year old nephew was caught licking the privates of his 4 year-old cousin who is also a boy. ... A: This incident you described probably falls in the area of normal childhood body and sexual ... | |
| 11 almost 12 yr. old daughter | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I am the mother of an 11 year old little girl. I became engaged a year ago and about 6 months ago ... A: I don't know if it is a good idea or a bad idea for your daughter to live with her father for the ... | |
| What does this tell you about a child | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a child? She is born in the United States to American mother and a ... A: While both parents (if they are involved in a child's life) will have some influence on a child, ... | |
| toddler wakes me up to nurse at night | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: My 28 month old daughter still nurses throughout the day but continues to wake me up throughout the ... A: I'm glad to hear my previous advice worked out for you. There is a simple answer to this question. ... | |
| overprotective mom | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I am a 14 year old girl, in the 9th grade. My parents are divorced and I live with my mom. She never ... A: Sorry to hear that you feel like you can't do anything. Parents are generally very protective of ... | |
| What would social services do when they discover that a 10-year-old girl has a permanent tattoo on her body | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: What would social services do when they discover that a 10-year-old girl has a permanent tattoo on ... A: That's a good question. I have no idea as to whether social services or Child Protective Services ... | |
| Why is this the case with man | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: Tough child support laws may deter single men from becoming fathers, study finds Steven Goldsmith ... A: This article clearly indicates that Sweden and the U.S. are different countries with different ... | |
| overprotective parents | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: My parents are very overprotective. They don't let me sleepover, go to parties that are at night, or ... A: Maybe your parents are somewhat overprotective. But there are far more parents who don't protect ... | |
| Would a man be a raciest, yes or no | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Would a man be a raciest, who he only wants to marry a woman or have children with a woman who is ... A: There are many things which are normal. Being a racist means having hatred and a feeling of ... | |
| Why do man consider their children there personal property, until they are 18 | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Why do man consider their children there personal property, until they are 18, and would still want ... A: This young woman may still love her mother and may not want to see her prosecuted or hurt. She may ... | |
| Juvenile diabetic with suspected border personality disorder | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I am a concerned parent to a non-compliant diabetic who is 14 years old. He was diagnosed with ADHD, ... A: It is common for middle teens to think that they can get along without taking their medication. ... | |
| Would a man be a raciest, yes or no | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Would a man be a raciest, who he only wants to marry a woman or have children with a woman who is ... A: In a strict sense, I don't think this makes his man a racist. It depends on his attitude about ... | |
| What does this tell you about a mother | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a mother? She has two small children with her husband. Her husband ... A: This tends to suggest that this woman really wants what's best for her children and is willing to ... | |
| Why is this the case with man | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Tough child support laws may deter single men from becoming fathers, study finds Steven Goldsmith ... A: It doesn't seem to matter -- either in Sweden or the U.S. -- what the divorce rate is. People still ... | |
| Would this child have trouble forming relationships with man later in life, yes or no | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Would this child have trouble forming relationships with man later in life, yes or no? She has a ... A: It doesn't matter much what the circumstances are that keep men out of her life. Somehow the girl ... | |
| Should we move to change her friends and behavior? | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: My Daughter is 16 years old and started cutting class and tardy several times a week after knowing ... A: Very rarely do adolescents wish to move to a new area and new school when they are in the middle of ... | |
| Why do man consider their children there personal property, until they are 18 | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Why do man consider their children there personal property, until they are 18, and would still want ... A: This is a case in which there were obviously serious problems between the mother and father before ... | |
| Teen relationship issue | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm wondering how much time is healthy for a 16 year old boy to spend with his girlfriend on a daily ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your son and his suicide attempt. Since he is in the hospital, I assume ... | |
| How would a child feel toward her father | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: How would a child feel toward her father? She was told that she was born in a one-night stand with ... A: If this child has a good relationship with both her mother and father and feels loved by both of ... | |
| overprotective parents | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: My parents are very overprotective. They don't let me sleepover, go to parties that are at night, or ... A: I'm sure you are a very responsible girl. You get excellent grades and I'm sure you would not do ... | |
| Would this child have trouble forming relationships with man later in life, yes or no | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: Would this child have trouble forming relationships with man later in life, yes or no? She has a ... A: Girls need positive role models of both genders in their life. If a girl has a father or grandfather ... | |
| Why is this the case with man | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: Tough child support laws may deter single men from becoming fathers, study finds Steven Goldsmith ... A: This is an interesting finding. Of course, it's a correlational study and in no way definitive, but ... | |
| What does this tell you about | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about American women? What does this about a father who plays this game ... A: There are different customs and different laws in different countries. However, just because he is ... | |
| 12 year old hates my new husband | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: my 12 year old hates my new husband. She states it is too soon for me to be remarried. Her father ... A: Many stepchildren have difficulty accepting their stepparents. There are a variety of reasons for ... | |
| What does this tell you about | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about American women? What does this about a father who plays this game ... A: What does this say about a father? It says that he does not accept responsibility for paying to ... | |
| Why would a American women complain | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: Why would a American women complain? She had sex with her boyfriend, and got pregnant. As soon as ... A: I suspect most people tend to see the customs and laws of their own country as fair and right. Most ... | |
| What would happen when a 16-year-old pregnant girl is placed in foster care or youth detention center after she gives birth to her baby | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: What would happen when a 16-year-old pregnant girl is placed in foster care or youth detention ... A: Whether she is just in protective care or is a delinquent, I don't think there is any legal standing ... | |
| How can a mother turn her daughter a small child against her biological father | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: How can a mother turn her daughter a small child against her biological father so she will hate her ... A: There is something called parental alienation syndrome. Parents intentionally turn their child ... | |
| Why would an American man consider this the same as stealing personal property, from the US to Germany | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Why would an American man consider this the same as stealing personal property, from the US to ... A: Maybe he really feels this way. If he wants to see his father in Germany, then that ought to be ... | |
| What would happen when a 16-year-old pregnant girl is placed in foster care or youth detention center after she gives birth to her baby | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: What would happen when a 16-year-old pregnant girl is placed in foster care or youth detention ... A: There is a difference between foster care placement and placement in a youth detention center. If ... | |
| Why would an American man consider this the same as stealing personal property, from the US to Germany | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: Why would an American man consider this the same as stealing personal property, from the US to ... A: I'm sure that all children want their fathers to treat them with respect. Whether a boy who says ... | |
| Why would an American man consider this the same as stealing personal property, from the US to Germany | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: Why would an American man consider this the same as stealing personal property, from the US to ... A: I'm sure many American men would consider that this is unfair to them and their child. I don't know ... | |
| Why would many American women think that this is wrong | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: Why would many American women think that this is wrong? A man has a little girl with local women in ... A: That's not what all American mothers care about. And not all mothers in the U.S. are just concerned ... | |
| Why would many American women think that this is wrong | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: Why would many American women think that this is wrong? A man has a little girl with local women in ... A: Perhaps in this country mothers are preoccupied with receiving child support. And it may be that ... | |
| Why would many American women think that this is wrong | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: Why would many American women think that this is wrong? A man has a little girl with local women in ... A: Many American women might think this is wrong because they are looking for a committed relationship ... | |
| son's behavior | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: My nine year son is disrespecting his teachers (adults at school). When the teacher tells him to do ... A: I think you are likely on the right track with your last sentence. That is, perhaps instead of just ... | |
| 16-year old son and slothfulness | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 16 year old son who will not pick up after himself. His boxers and clothes are on his ... A: It sounds exactly like my son and my stepson when they were the same age! It was totally ... | |
| 20 years old son atitude | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: My son is 20 years old left a prestigious school came home and stayed about 2 months in his room and ... A: Your son has problems for which he should receive professional help. He is very bright and ... | |
| Why is this the case | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: Why is this the case? More than 90 percent of man in the US & Germany pay child support on time if ... A: When there are disputes between the mother and father, and when men feel like they don't have ... | |
| Why would a man take his baby daughter like a piece of personal property? | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: Why would a man take his baby daughter like a piece of personal property from the US with out her ... A: It may reflect that this man is sold on the Japanese culture and the traditional Japanese ways of ... | |
| Why would a man take his baby daughter like a piece of personal property? | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: Why would a man take his baby daughter like a piece of personal property from the US with out her ... A: One reason a man would do this is because he looks at the child as his possession and he is more ... | |
| What should an American mother do in this case? | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: What should an American mother do in this case? She has a mother in a one night stand, and want her ... A: It sounds like working out an out-of-court settlement is the best bet. If the father has a good ... | |
| Would a ten-year-old girl be able to understand this if both parrents try and explian this to her | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: Would a ten-year-old girl be able to understand US child custody laws, international child custody ... A: Some children might complain; others might not. If a child enjoyed learning new subjects, they my ... | |
| brothers fist fighting | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: Is it normal for my teenage sons (15 and 16) to get so angry that they punch, throw chairs at each ... A: Okay, so they basically like each other; they just have squabbles at times, which sometimes go too ... | |
| unification | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: Do you know anything about unification therapy and how the process works? It is not court ordered ... A: Perhaps you won't find a counselor in your area who can help. But at least you can continue to use ... | |
| How would a child feel when her mother & school teacher tells her this | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: How would a child feel when her mother tells her, that she is not planed and will not reveal her ... A: I don't think it makes a child feel good to be told she wasn't wanted and was an accident. Being ... | |
| 6 year old bad behavior | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: Help my six year old has started hitting other kids in school. He has had bad behavior in school ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling so guilty over your son's behavior at school. His behavior ... | |
| Would a ten-year-old girl be able to understand this if both parrents try and explian this to her | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: Would a ten-year-old girl be able to understand US child custody laws, international child custody ... A: Maybe a very bright 10-year-old could understand some of the divorce and custody laws, but I'm sure ... | |
| How would a ten-year-old girl feel toward her parents | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: How would a ten-year-old girl feel toward her parents? She was born in the United States and has ... A: A 10-year-old girl may tend to feel resentment at one or both parents because she's been denied ... | |
| Why would American man be upset at this | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: Why would American man be upset at this? The mother an American citizen gave birth to a daughter in ... A: An American man might be upset because he wants to know about his child and be involved in his ... | |
| brothers fist fighting | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: Is it normal for my teenage sons (15 and 16) to get so angry that they punch, throw chairs at each ... A: You didn't indicate how long your sons have been physically fighting with each other. Nor did you ... | |
| What does this tell you about this mother and this father | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about this mother and this father? She has two small daughters with a man ... A: Both the man and the woman may be thinking about what will be best for the children. While sad, ... | |
| How would a 10-year-old girl feel toward her parents? | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: How would a 10-year-old girl feel toward her parents? Her mother is divorcing her father in exchange ... A: A young child should not be put in the position of deciding whether to see one of her parents or ... | |
| Michael my son | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: Ever since he lost his father and even before we have had so much trouble trying to help this kid. ... A: You haven't told me much about your son. But from what little you shared, I'm guessing that he has ... | |
| How would a little girl feel that the father of her half sister would, not see her or spend time with her? | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: How would a little girl feel that the father of her half sister would, not see her or spend time ... A: This really depends on who she identifies as her father. If the person she sees as her father ... | |
| adolescent mood disorder NOS / conduct disorder | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: My son is 14. Since the age of 2 we knew there was something "wrong." He would get up in the middle ... A: It certainly sounds like your son has seen lots of therapists, has been given several diagnoses, has ... | |
| teen kids | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 15yr old son who was always a good boy who kept to himself. He never missbehaved and loved ... A: You have a lot more power and influence than you think. But you're not using it effectively. You're ... | |
| What does this tell you about American women | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about American women? She has sex with a German man and has a daughter. ... A: It sounds like this woman is very reasonable and retains a positive relationship with the father of ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a European father? He went back to Europe to avoid paying child ... A: The man perhaps would have been generous in many ways. And perhaps the woman was not thinking of ... | |
| relocating my 14 year old daughter | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: i moved out of a city to a quite little town .nice apt good schools my daughter hates it and wants ... A: Did you really think that a 14-year-old would readily give up her friends, her school, and the life ... | |
| How would a 10-year-old girl feel toward her parents? | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: How would a 10-year-old girl feel toward her parents? Her mother is divorcing her father in exchange ... A: If this girl loves both parents, she may be unhappy because there will be a divorce and she will ... | |
| Teenage son with manipulative girlfriend | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Our son is 15 years old and has been dating the same girl for approximately a year now. Since he ... A: It's clear that this relationship is not a healthy one for your son. He seems to see this, ... | |
| How would a little girl feel that the father of her half sister would, not see her or spend time with her? | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: How would a little girl feel that the father of her half sister would, not see her or spend time ... A: That girl, seeing her half-sister enjoying a good relationship with her father, is likely to feel ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man? | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? Has two daughters with two different women that live with him. ... A: This tells me this man wanted children. And he wanted children more than he wanted relationships ... | |
| Why is this the case with the United States | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: Why is it very common that father’s flea the United States, to avoid paying child support, for ... A: As I've indicated, Europeans who want to avoid the child support laws in the US may choose not to ... | |
| 13 yr old daughter | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I am at my wits ends. My 13 yr old daughter started grade 8 this past yr and is rebelling against ... A: Young adolescents often have various issues that have an impact on their lives, both in school and ... | |
| Step Children and Discipline | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: wow! Last March my 4 stepchildren came to live with us (ages now 15.7, 14, 12 and 8). My husband and ... A: Forget trying to discipline her. That's not your job. It's her father's job. But, to go back to the ... | |
| What does this tell you about a mother | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a mother? She knows that the only reason why this man had sex with ... A: It may say that this mother has accepted the reasons for the sexual relationship and is not angry ... | |
| What does this tell you about a mother | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: Why would a women tell this to the father of her daughter, he won\'t obey the laws of the United ... A: She would say this because she is angry about not having her expectations met for receiving child ... | |
| 20 year old who acts 13 .. don't know what to do | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: My 20 (almost 21 year old) niece moved in with me in Oct because of family issues. Both her parents ... A: You didn't tell me what her experiences were for the past 7 years after her parents died and before ... | |
| Why is this the case with the United States | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: Why is it very common that father’s flea the United States, to avoid paying child support, for ... A: It may be a better system in Europe and other countries. However, in the US the approach to many ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He has three children with three different mothers and has ... A: This suggests that this man doesn't want legal commitments (such as marriage) to the women he has ... | |
| Why would an American mother have her ex husband | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: Why would an American mother have her ex husband arrested for not paying child support, if he ever ... A: Mothers who expect child support can be very vindictive about not receiving support. Our laws tend ... | |
| teenage attitude problem | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: as a mother of 17 year old boy I am desperately looking for help.He cannot organize,manage time and ... A: I know it's very difficult to live with an adolescent who has the kinds of problems you describe. ... | |
| lying | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: We are at our wits ends as to how to correct our 8 year old daughter's habitual lying. If I had to ... A: Children of various ages lie, but most don't do it habitually. However, a child with ADHD may lie ... | |
| Father not disciplining 15 year old Daughter | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: My partner and I have been together for 3 years, we have a house together. I have 3 boys aged 6, 9 ... A: Then you may have to go on your own. While it won't be as effective as the two of you going ... | |
| How to help my 13 year old daughter | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: We withdrew my daughter from her school that she had been going to all her life because she got ... A: Punishment is NOT the answer. Your daughter already has been punished by having to leave her ... | |
| Father not disciplining 15 year old Daughter | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: My partner and I have been together for 3 years, we have a house together. I have 3 boys aged 6, 9 ... A: Blending families is not easy. One of the things that makes bringing two families together is that ... | |
| Teen hates high school | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: My son is currently a 15 year old freshman in high school and he hates it. He does not hate the ... A: It is fairly common for 15-year-old freshman to have peer relationship and identity problems. These ... | |
| 13 yr old son | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I just found out my son smoke marijuana for the first time. Luckily I did find out. I'm struggling ... A: Teens will try marijuana -- and other things. And even if you've talked to them about drugs (or ... | |
| Son in this cult and it's worrying me... | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I came home from work one night and found my 17-year-old son with a group of five or six other guys ... A: It may seem a bit strange or odd, but he could be a member of a far worse cult. I suspect that if ... | |
| Son's worries... causing us extreme worry too! | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I am a 45-year-old woman with a 16-year-old son and 19-year-old daughter, I've been married for 22 ... A: Just because he says it's not a sexual identity/sexuality issue, doesn't mean that is so. He is only ... | |
| Why are there American women that would rather have $15.00 in child support | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: Why are there American women that would rather have $15.00 in child support that is court ordered ... A: When it comes to why people do certain things after having a child with a person and then the ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: The father says that that unborn child has no right to live, if the mother is not willing to give ... A: I think this information is valuable to know for people involved in cross-cultural or cross-country ... | |
| How would a little girl feel when she is told that | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: How would a little girl feel when she is told that her father a naturalized US citizen, went back to ... A: I think that if this man wants to live in Spain and does not want to deal with American courts, then ... | |
| How to help without enabling bad behavior | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: My son 19yr old son quit drinking 1yr ago after several life consequences made him hit rock bottom. ... A: At this point there is no reason to believe your son can sustain any change. Therefore, I think he ... | |
| How would a little girl feel when she is told that | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: How would a little girl feel when she is told that her father a naturalized US citizen, went back to ... A: I think the simple answer is that in America women have certain expectations of men who father a ... | |
| 8 year old lying | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: My 8 year old is lying to everyone. She recently had to write an autobiography for class, and made ... A: Since you asked for my opinion, here it is. Let it go. When children are eight and in elementary ... | |
| How do I bring up important topics I found in my daughter's journal. | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I went through a divorce about two years ago, separated for over 3. I have 3 kids, 17, 14, 12. My ... A: If you're in family counseling, it might be brought up in a counseling session with you, your ... | |
| 8 year old lying | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: My 8 year old is lying to everyone. She recently had to write an autobiography for class, and made ... A: Let's face facts: Almost everybody lies. And so do children. Much of the time children lie to avoid ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: The father says that that unborn child has no right to live, if the mother is not willing to give ... A: I think what this says is that this man presumes there will be disagreements about his role in the ... | |
| What does this tell you about a mother | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a mother? She killed her ex husband the father of her daughter in the ... A: This tells me that this woman had a very limited idea of what her options were. She, perhaps like a ... | |
| 8 year old lying | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: My 8 year old is lying to everyone. She recently had to write an autobiography for class, and made ... A: I'd like to know more about other lies she's told or stories she's made up. When she says she ... | |
| Son thinks he's fat... and other issues | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Last Saturday, our 16 yr old son said to us he had something important to tell us. We asked him what ... A: This isn't really about him being fat. And the issue isn't going to go away just because a doctor ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man? | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He has no children and has never been married. This man has a ... A: Of course, no one wants to have to contend with a court when that court is biased against him. ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man? | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He has no children and has never been married. This man has a ... A: It tells me that the man wants to do things on his terms and does not agree with the laws of certain ... | |
| Mum | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I'm not entirely sure this is a problem.. more of a confused thing i guess. My parents split when ... A: What I'm suggesting is not that you go around asking people to be your mum. However, if there is an ... | |
| Embarrassing photos around school | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: My little sister is 17 and is very concerned about fitting in at school and being accepted. ... A: Obviously this incident has been embarrassing for your sister. And she sounds like a very sensitive ... | |
| My son's crisp addiction... worrying me | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Recently when cleaning the family home, I was stunned by what I found in my 16-year-old son's room - ... A: Your son seems to have many fine qualities. Obviously, being temporarily addicted to crisps is not ... | |
| 15 yr old son forced to walk around school in underwear due to bullies | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: On Monday I received a phone call off the school principal informing me that my 16-year-old son had ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your son is the victim of malicious bullying at school. Often school ... | |
| Mum | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm not entirely sure this is a problem.. more of a confused thing i guess. My parents split when ... A: This is an important -- and common -- problem. However, I think you're looking at it in a way that's ... | |
| 15 yr old son stealing in school... | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I got a phone call off my 15-year-old son's headmaster last week saying that he'd been stealing off ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your son stealing at school and the anxiety this is causing you and his ... | |
| How do I tell my 16 yr old son his father is not his biological father? | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm 42, and divorced, with a 16-year-old son and 15-year-old son. I divorced my husband back in ... A: I usually advocate telling a child about their biological parents as soon as possible. The longer ... | |
| Parents say I have no motivation/ambition | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: For some time now my parents have been getting after me about not being motivated to do anything. I ... A: Parents love motivated teenagers. But most parents of teens I know think their teens ought to be ... | |
| My 12yrs... | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm utterly lost when it comes to my 12yrs old daughter, who might I add will be 13 in afew short ... A: Ask around for the names of therapists who work with children and adolescents. Your pediatrician may ... | |
| Parents and dating | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Windell, My name is Renee and I'm fifteen years old. I was referred to you from teen dating expert ... A: Whenever you're in a standoff with parents, it's probably a good strategy to seek a compromise. As ... | |
| tv in teenagers room | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: My 14 yr old has a tv in his room on which he plays video games and watches television. We set ... A: When teenagers abuse privileges, then those privileges must be curtailed. Having a computer or a TV ... | |
| My 12yrs... | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I'm utterly lost when it comes to my 12yrs old daughter, who might I add will be 13 in afew short ... A: It might not be a bad idea to take her to a therapist skilled in working with impulsive teens. It ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? An American women wants to have sex with him and he says no ... A: Yes, there are horror stories from family courts and there are men who end up losing time with their ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? An American women wants to have sex with him and he says no ... A: It tells me that the man is concerned about the consequences of fathering a child. This is a ... | |
| How can I improve my son's behavior? | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: My son is nearly 15 years old and is very unappreciative of the lifestyle my husband and I have been ... A: There are many teens who develop a rebellious attitude about school. Often, I think, there are a ... | |
| help with blended family | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: been together for about five years, she has a daughter 16 and a son 13, I have a daughter 22 that is ... A: Discipline can become a serious issue in blended families. Inevitably, parents come from different ... | |
| Why is this case | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: 2001 panel of the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) to examine whether the strength ... A: Population growth is a complex issue (as are most issues in the world). There's been a declining ... | |
| granddaughter defient | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: . mr.J. Windell My granddaughter has been lying, sneaking out at night, engaging in inappropriate ... A: I agree both this girl and her father need to be in therapy. The main reason for therapy is that the ... | |
| what do i do | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: Hello I have a 15 yr old boy that is adhd/odd and i am telling you i am at witts end I can not ... A: I know it's tough dealing with a teen who is impulsive, has a short attention span, and may also be ... | |
| Discipline - Therapy | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I don't know where to begin. My 15 year old sophomore daughter has been struggling with a couple of ... A: I think you should be concerned about her being punished all the time. If you think that, you can be ... | |
| granddaughter defient | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: . mr.J. Windell My granddaughter has been lying, sneaking out at night, engaging in inappropriate ... A: I agree with you. This is a family in crisis. We have a 15-year-old with behavior problems and a ... | |
| What does this tell you about a mother | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a mother? She has never married, and has four children with the same ... A: Yes, I think she could maintain a good relationship with the children. As they become teens and ... | |
| What does this tell you about a mother | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a mother? She has never married, and has four children with the same ... A: It tells me she's not really interested in the parenting part of being a mother. She can spend short ... | |
| Defiant Teenager | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 16 1/2 and is very defiant towards household rules and basically doing anything to ... A: Rarely does changing schools help, unless the teen suggests it or agrees they need to find new ... | |
| Defiant Teenager | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 16 1/2 and is very defiant towards household rules and basically doing anything to ... A: Since you kicked her out, I think you have to live with the consequences -- at least in the short ... | |
| step parenting teenage daughters | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: We are writing our question to you together to avoid getting a one-sided opinion. We are recently ... A: I really appreciate the fact that you are writing this together. That shows a strength in your ... | |
| teenage friendship | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: We are a family of 5 with a 16 year old teenage son. He is the middle child with 2 sisters. He is ... A: Many middle teen boys (and a good many girls) are socially awkward. However, girls, generally, ... | |
| What would 18 year old women try and find her mother’s relative’s, yes or no | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: What would 18 year old women do? Would she try and find her mother’s relative’s grand parents, ... A: I would say that if she has expressed an interest in learning more about her mother's side of her ... | |
| What would 18 year old women do | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: What would 18 year old women do? What would 18 year old women do? She was told by her father that ... A: As long as she has no reason to question what her father told her, she may very well believe him. ... | |
| What would 18 year old women do | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: What would 18 year old women do? Would she try and find her mother in Japan, and find out the truth ... A: Some 18-year-olds and young adults would want to know more about their other parent. They would try ... | |
| Is this what man expet of women (there wife) in general | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: Italian man expect women (there wife) to take care of there husband the same way mother’s take care ... A: Is yourDo all men expect to be taken care of and any woman who does not take care of them they will ... | |
| Further to my previous question....Son hates Father | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: old Son that refuses communication with his Father,(my Husband). I totally agree that counselling is ... A: Of course, it's possible that your son will wake up and change. The odds of that, though, are likely ... | |
| Son's disrespect for Father | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: For the last year-and-a half my just turned, 17 year old Son has refused any communication at all ... A: This is a situation that not only causes considerable tension in the family but also places you in ... | |
| Would a little girl be willing to see her uncle (mother’s brother) every week just to make him happy | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: Would a little girl be willing to see her uncle (mother’s brother) every week just to make him ... A: I don't think a girl would see an uncle just to make him happy until she was much older and could ... | |
| Why is this case with children? | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: Why is this case with children? You’re not doing your child any favors by keeping her from seeing ... A: If both parents are happy with the arrangement and are not fighting with each other about it, then ... | |
| Do you think that this child will know the truth in the next few days yes or no | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: Do you think that this child will know the truth in the next few days yes or no? This is all over ... A: I don't think she should be encouraged to learn all the "facts" in the case until she is interested. ... | |
| Why is this case with children? | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: Why is this case with children? You’re not doing your child any favors by keeping her from seeing ... A: I would say that is likely that she will love him. As long as she is not aware of the conflict ... | |
| Why is this case with children? | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: Why is this case with children? You’re not doing your child any favors by keeping her from seeing ... A: That's right; children don't see it the same way as their parents do. Children want their parents to ... | |
| Do you think that this child will know the truth in the next few days yes or no | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: Do you think that this child will know the truth in the next few days yes or no? This is all over ... A: Parents who are denied access to a child will often say they will never see their child again. This ... | |
| Do you think that this child will know the truth in the next few days yes or no | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: Do you think that this child will know the truth in the next few days yes or no? This is all over ... A: There are two such cases going on right now (one involving a boy who had been taken to Brazil by his ... | |
| netbook appropriate gift? | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: Is a netbook an appropriate Christmas gift for preteen girls? A: It depends. While all children need to learn to be proficient at using computers, whether a preteen ... | |
| diffiult son | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: My third son (I have four) is now 21. At school his teachers noticed there was something a bit ... A: I would agree that your son is a bit different than your other children. I don't think putting ... | |
| How would a child feel toward her father and her mother | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: How would a child feel toward her father and her mother? She is ten year old now. Her parents got ... A: How this child feels about her mother and father would depend on what she remembers and what she's ... | |
| 18 yr old son | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: what is wrong with him? He only thinks of himself. he does whatever he want to everyone elses stuff, ... A: Your son is a teenager. Need I say more! However, he is immature. Many teenagers are more like your ... | |
| How would this child feel toward her mother | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: How would a child feel toward her mother when she is told that because her father refuses to pay ... A: This child may feel anger and resentment toward her mother. She may also feel the same things toward ... | |
| Dating European women over American women | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: Dating European women over American women There is a culture difference between American and ... A: I don't think it requires much interviewing skill in order to determine what a woman expects of ... | |
| Isolated Teen Boy | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: My son, 14, is a good student but has no social life. This concerns us as we believe friends are ... A: Of course, peer relationships and friendships are important in healthy development. But is he ... | |
| Corporal punishment in public schools | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: What sort of psychological effects does corporal punishment have on a student? How effective is it ... A: Coporal punishment has the effect of making children feel degraded and more hostile and angry. While ... | |
| Son may be addicted to marijuana | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: Our son is 18 years old. We recently withdrew him from college during the first semester. He ... A: There's no maybe about it. He is addicted to marijuana. And just because he says it's a joke to go ... | |
| Stealing and Lying | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 10 years old and she is an impulsive liar. She has now escalated to lying. She stole ... A: Sorry to hear that your daughter is so frustrating for you. Since your daughter has been diagnosed ... | |
| Fear of being corrected/shouted at | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: my name is Valerie and I am 20 years of age. My mom is a plain housewife. Before we used to have ... A: You're not going to change your mother. But you can change how you react to your mother. To begin, ... | |
| ADHD | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: Why is it that Boys are more likely to have ADHD from mothers who smoked while pregnant than girls? A: I've never seen any research that shows that this is true, although it may be true. Boys may be ... | |
| What does this tell about a man | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: How would you feel of this as an American? American mother has a baby daughter with a man from ... A: How do I feel about this? I feel sad for the daughter. In this situation you have a father who only ... | |
| stealing and hording | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: My two daughters are 11 and 14. 14 has always complained that 11 takes her things. One day I ... A: I'm sure your daughter has no explanation for stealing or hoarding, or for failing to hand in ... | |
| Teen son and behaviorial issues | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: We have a wonderful 17 year old son. until the past year, he has kept his grades up, he is active ... A: Your son is probably going through an adolescent adjustment period where he perhaps feels adrift in ... | |
| Teen Smoking Pot | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a similar situation as the previous post. My son is 13 years old. From 6-11 he was involved ... A: I suspect your son is reacting to his entrance into adolescence along with his reacting to the ... | |
| Why is this the case with man | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: Why is it that if mothers interfere with a father’s relation ship with his daughter/son about 40 ... A: It doesn't matter how a co-parent acts or behaves. Usually conflict comes about because one person ... | |
| Deliberately unsupportive? | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: You got recommended to me to help with this. I'm 16 and so is my new-ish boyfriend. This is my ... A: We know generally why parents try to put roadblocks in the way of their kids -- especially their ... | |
| Why is this the case with children | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? What does this tell you about a man? He has a daughter that has ... A: If the child has lived with her father since she was a toddler, then this is all she remembers and ... | |
| Why is this the case with man | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: Why is it that if mothers interfere with a father’s relation ship with his daughter/son about 40 ... A: It is probably the case that when there is conflict between co-parents that one way father can fight ... | |
| age matters | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: Dating.....I'm an old fashioned mother of a 16 yr old daughter in 11th grade, she hasn't been in a ... A: I am all in favor of fairly strict controls on children and teens. And, for the most part, I am ... | |
| teen daughter and "dating" | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm a single mom of 4 teens. They are all very different, and my question if about my 13 year old ... A: You have a lot going on in your family. Fortunately, there is a therapist involved. I hope that you ... | |
| Out of control 17 yr. old!!! | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: What are my options dealing with an out of control 17 year old in Michigan? Can I legally kick him ... A: In Michigan, minors become adults at age 17. Which is why he was released from juvenile probation. ... | |
| open to some advice | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Our son will be 20 years old in 2 weeks. He has graduated from high school and completed one year ... A: I support your telling him he has to move out and get a job. He has had several months of being ... | |
| Frustrated step-mom on the verge of divorce | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: A quick history...I'm 33 years old and my husband and I have been married for 13 years...when we met ... A: Nothing you are feeling is unusual or wrong? Your feelings are your feelings. And why do you feel ... | |
| parenting a 14 year old boy with ADHD,ODD,Bi-Polar | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: My son is 14 and he has ADHD,ODD,Bi-Polar, I have had several therapist and case managers and ... A: If you're just looking for residential treatment facilities, all you have to do is put "residential ... | |
| Seeking Counseling Services | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: My ex-wife and I have a problem with a smart and talented 20 year-old who is on a self destructive ... A: Searches on the Internet will turn up many counseling services, clinics, and clinicians. But the ... | |
| 13 year old son | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: James, thank you for the previous responses. Please advise me on how to control and if necessary ... A: I think what you are asking is: How can we take a boy who is uninterested in academics and school ... | |
| 13-year-old boy's actions | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: My fiancee's son turned 13 in May. I am concerned about his behavior toward his mother: Whenever he ... A: If you consider the background here, you'll see that your fiancee has encouraged a lot of closeness ... | |
| What does this tell you about a mother | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a mother? She has a little girl in a failed relationship and was not ... A: This tells me that this woman is very tolerant and truly believes, perhaps, that money is the root ... | |
| parenting a 14 year old boy with ADHD,ODD,Bi-Polar | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: My son is 14 and he has ADHD,ODD,Bi-Polar, I have had several therapist and case managers and ... A: I know it is difficult and you seem to have him in a very good school. Your constant supervision of ... | |
| Would this child live in a broken home yes or no | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: Would this child live in a broken home yes or no, because her parents do no live tougher? She lives ... A: children should not be told they live in a broken home. Homes (and families) are not broken if the ... | |
| How old would a child have to be in order to understand the concept of a DNA test | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: How old would a child have to be in order to understand the concept of a DNA test? She was told ... A: A child as young as seven or eight could understand the concept of a test to show who was the ... | |
| Teen male behavior | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: My son is 14, and I am concerned about his behavior around other male figures. I have two older ... A: What you seem to be saying is that you are concerned that your son may be gay. At this point I ... | |
| Looking for help | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: Generally my 13 year old son is a good boy, he spent his time with family, visiting his grand and ... A: Moving your son to a different school might help him to start over. However, I would not be in ... | |
| Looking for help | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: Generally my 13 year old son is a good boy, he spent his time with family, visiting his grand and ... A: You certainly want your child to be successful at school and I understand you want to apply measures ... | |
| What does this tell you about a duel US/German national living in Germany | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a duel US/German national living in Germany? He has a little girl ... A: This tells me that this man is willing to spend money on lawyers and on finding ways to avoid paying ... | |
| What does this tell you about an American mother? | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: What does this tell you about an American mother? She moved in with the father of her baby daughter ... A: You say that many American mothers tell the father of their child that if they want to avoid child ... | |
| drained by 14yr old daughter | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: we have a 14yr old lovely daughter who is making us so sad, she is the oldest of three and has a ... A: I'm sure your daughter is probably normal and going through a difficult period in her life. Fourteen ... | |
| What does this tell you about an American mother? | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: What does this tell you about an American mother? She moved in with the father of her baby daughter ... A: I suppose it tells a lot about both the mother and father if all the facts are correct. If she moved ... | |
| Why would an American father do this | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: Why would an American father do this? An American man and this Japanese national wife visit Japan ... A: I'm sure both the mother and father believe their country to have the best and most just laws. Will ... | |
| Why would an American father do this | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: Why would an American father do this? An American man and this Japanese national wife visit Japan ... A: I suppose the American father did this because he is angry at his wife and wants to punish her. ... | |
| When and how do you call it quits? | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: My 17 yr old son is violent and verbally abusive, he does what he wants when he wants and no ... A: Sometimes you just have to admit there's nothing you can to do to help a child. That seems to be ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man? | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? What does this tell you about a man? He fled back to his ... A: Just because someone doesn't like the system in family courts in the USA is not a sufficient reason ... | |
| What my dad should be | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I come from a divorced family. Tonight my dad and I (I'm 16) got into an argument. I felt as if he ... A: I don't know what you should expect of your father. What do YOU expect of him? I think most ... | |
| Custody awarded | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: My husband is fighting for custody for his 14 year old daughter. The life style she is living is so ... A: I'm happy to hear that you are nervous about this. You should be. What I mean by this is that I ... | |
| My teen saughter wasnts to live with her father | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: My 15 year old daughter wants to go live with her father full time. He has already convinced her 17 ... A: These become difficult situations. Almost all children of divorce want to go live with the ... | |
| rude behaviour | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is graduated two years and back and she is lazy. She keeps nagging me and my wife on ... A: Many adolescents upon graduating from school are unable to seemingly find themselves. These young ... | |
| daughter and half-brothers | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: My 17 year old daughter began communicating with her half brothers several months ago after their ... A: You've offered compromises. You must set the boundares for what you can accept and what you can't. ... | |
| Mother issue | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: Ok I have finally decided to ask for advice about my mom. Ok first of all I never ... A: I'm sorry to hear that things are so difficult for you with your mother. You may be right that she ... | |
| Please Help | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: My 17 year old daughter made a friend with a girl over the summer. My husband (her stepdad) and I ... A: Sure, we'd like all of our adolescents to see their education as their first priority. However, it ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man he is 35 years old at the time of her birth? | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man he is 35 years old at the time of her birth? He has a daughter ... A: It says that he probably enjoys being a father to his daughter. He likes the freedom he has. And as ... | |
| 16 year old sons rebellious attitude | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 16 year old son who is driving me crazy. He does very well at school (he gets all a's and ... A: Your son may be driving you crazy, but I don't think he's real happy about himself either. And while ... | |
| Problem with 12 year old step-daughter | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: My partner and his ex-wife went through a very nasty and protracted divorce. My partner went for ... A: There's obviously no doubt that you're right. Your partner's daughter needs a father to provide ... | |
| 12yr old | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I are currently having trouble with our 12yr old daughter. Well she is my step daughter. ... A: You're welcome. She may be a girl that you and your wife may have to monitor regularly (weekly!# ... | |
| What does this tell about a man | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: What does this tell about a man? A man who had a surgery so he can never get women pregnant and he ... A: This says that this man does not want any long-term relationships with women. He wants to have a ... | |
| Would this man be a good man | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He has five children with five different women and he does not ... A: There are all sorts of ways of measuring whether a man is a good man. The way he treats his children ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He has five children with five different women and he does not ... A: The only things this description suggests is that this man doesn't really like commitments and ... | |
| 12yr old | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I are currently having trouble with our 12yr old daughter. Well she is my step daughter. ... A: At her age, stress may come from physical changes related to adolescence, peer relationships, ... | |
| 12yr old | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I are currently having trouble with our 12yr old daughter. Well she is my step daughter. ... A: You are probably right about being too pushy with her. My advice to most stepparents is to work on ... | |
| Lying, personal finace mess! | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: Two weeks after my son turned eighteen he moved out on his own with no financial income.We let him ... A: You don't do anything. His grandparents are taking responsibility for him. If they choose to bail ... | |
| If a single man wants to adopt a child in the USA, would it be difficult for him to fine a healthy child | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: If a single man wants to adopt a child in the USA, would it be difficult for him to fine a healthy ... A: I don't know how easy it would be to arrange a private adoption without going through an adoption ... | |
| Parenting Help needed | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: My name is Dan and live in Colorado. My son is 14 and lives in KC with his mother. A brief history ... A: I suspect that some damage was done during the years you and his mother were in conflict. His being ... | |
| Please Help | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: We as parents are well and truly at the end with our 15 year old. We have got to the point that we ... A: I'm sorry to hear about how much of a nightmare it is to live with your son. As to the missing ... | |
| 11 year old son who lies | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 year-old son who lies constantly, but mostly about school. His teacher this year said ... A: Yes, it can be frustrating when you have a child who lies. However, it is learned behavior and ... | |
| Lying | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: My 14 year old son was supposed to join track. He was sick on & off for the first 2 weeks of school, ... A: I don't think lying is hereditary. I believe it is learned behavior. Adolescents often lie because ... | |
| Why is this the case with both parrents, and the child is happy in Japan | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: Why would a Japanees mother keep her child in Japan when a US court orders her child to return to ... A: Why do people who were once in love become bitter and angery toward each other after they break up? ... | |
| 12 year old tearful to leave the house | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: My 12 year old daughter had her birthday about 3 weeks ago. Ever since she has been upset whenever ... A: Becoming an adolescent is a difficult time of adjustment for many children. Often children entering ... | |
| I think someone needs help and I don't know what to do. | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a bad feeling that this girl I know may be being emotionally abused by her parents. This girl ... A: It sounds like you are a good friend to her and you want to help her. Certainly, talking to an abuse ... | |
| Why is this the case with both parrents, and the child is happy in Japan | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: Why would a Japanees mother keep her child in Japan when a US court orders her child to return to ... A: Again, my guess is that the parents are very angry and bitter toward each other and are willing to ... | |
| How would a little girl feel toward her father when she is told this | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: How would a little girl feel toward her father when she is told this? She was told that if her ... A: A little girl's reaction to learning about such a prenuptial agreement would very likely be colored ... | |
| Why is this the case with both parrents, and the child is happy in Japan | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: Why would a Japanees mother keep her child in Japan when a US court orders her child to return to ... A: A Japanese mother may prefer to raise her child in Japan despite a court order to return the child ... | |
| mother/son | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I have three children. Two boys, 23,16 and 1 girl, 12. I divorced their father 7 years ago. My ... A: Based on what you've written to me, I don't know why your sons are alienated from you. However, I ... | |
| How old would a child need be to recognize that the dolphin is friendly in the Ocean to humans | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: If a child is drowning or in danger in the Ocean and there is a bottlenose dolphin is near by, how ... A: The answer depends on a number of factors. First, just talking about the cognitive abilities of a ... | |
| Dating father of out of control teen boy | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: For the past year, I've been seriously dating a wonderful man, Tony, who I actually have known since ... A: So, you're feeling that if somehow you were a better person or more adequate as a person that Tony ... | |
| Angry 18 year old son.... | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I have been dealing with my sons behavior for the last 3 years, it seems he has been on spiral ... A: Sorry to hear about all of the problems you've had with your son. I understand you don't want to ... | |
| My teen is asking difficult questions. | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: Violet is 13, and when she got back from school yesterday, she asked me why she doesn't have ... A: She's been thinking about this! The key to this series of questions concerns love -- and love for ... | |
| My teen is asking difficult questions. | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: Violet is 13, and when she got back from school yesterday, she asked me why she doesn't have ... A: It's always a good idea when young teens are asking questions about sensitive areas to answer the ... | |
| lieing to get out of work | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: My son is 15. He has a problem lying. My husband and I are trying to understand why. sometimes it ... A: I think you generally have a pretty good understanding of why he lies. No need to spend time trying ... | |
| my mother is going crazy. i dont know why? | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: i hate my mother. she is completely over protecting, she tries to make every decision for me and im ... A: Your mother might be overprotective. She may be overly concerned about keeping you safe. However, ... | |
| What does this tell you about an 18 year old mother | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: What does this tell you about an 18 year old mother? She got pregnant with him at a party and he is ... A: Your question has to do with what we can determine about this young mother based on the facts you ... | |
| boys 13 and 10 | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: James. I have 2 sons aged 13 and 10 and both are very much like chalk and cheese, always bickering ... A: It is not easy raising children, particularly as they are entering the teenage years. Nor is it easy ... | |
| help | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: i ave a 14 year old daughter who is getting worse every month , average tennager she is cheeky . but ... A: Your daughter does need help and you did the right thing by taking her to counseling before. ... | |
| Would a ten year old be able to comprehend the following | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: Would a ten year old be able to comprehend the following http://international-divorce.com ... A: I'm sure most 10-year-olds would be completely lost in such discussions or instruction. A ... | |
| How would a adult women feel when she hears this | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: How would an adult woman feel toward her father who abandoned her when she is a baby? Her father ... A: I suspect that most adult women, having contact with a father who abandoned them, and hearing that ... | |
| 8 yr spoiled boy | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I am a parent to a smart, caring, friendly, loving boy. He is provided well for. WII, dirt bike, ... A: As to your major question of should you have him removed from the home for a week, I would say that ... | |
| 11 year old son | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 year old son who I can't handle being around. He is moody and leaves everything at his ... A: Eleven year olds are just starting adolescence and they may act somewhat strangely -- and they are ... | |
| Dating father of out of control teen boy | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: For the past year, I've been seriously dating a wonderful man, Tony, who I actually have known since ... A: It sounds like Tony is really mad at you and he is using excuses to avoid confronting his real anger ... | |
| Punishment does not fit the crime | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 13-year old daughter, straight A student, rarely gets into any trouble and is an all around ... A: The only way you are a pushover is by allowing your boyfriend to co-parent. This would not be ... | |
| 19 Year Old Son Not Motivated | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 19 year old son living at home. He graduated from high school in 2008, but didn't sign up ... A: I would say if you can work with him at home then you have a chance to provide some supervision and ... | |
| 16 year old daughter with attitude | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a wonderful 16 year old daughter who has resently become defiant and disrespectful to her ... A: Many children have a sense of entitlement. Often this comes about because we gave them so much as ... | |
| 13 yr old twins that are disrespectful | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I'am having a very difficult time with with my two daughters as far as direspect,poor language, ... A: I think what you are experiencing is related to them being adolescents. As teenagers strive for ... | |
| Dating father of out of control teen boy | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: For the past year, I've been seriously dating a wonderful man, Tony, who I actually have known since ... A: Tony may have some unrealistic and, perhaps, inappropriate expectations for you in regards to his ... | |
| Can you tell if a woman has this psychological profile | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell if a woman has this psychological profile if you have a private investigator that can ... A: Of course, anyone can lie when being tested. But most personality tests are constructed to tell if a ... | |
| husband obsessed with "checking up" on teen daughter | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I need some help here! My husband and I have been married for almost 10 years, and I have a 16 1/2 ... A: Of course, one should have a healthy skepticism when it comes to teenagers and their behaviors. On ... | |
| 13 yr. old boy with very aggressive behavior and total disrespect | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: My son has been arrested two times in the past 2 yrs. Once for battery and the other for aggravated ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your son's problems. I'm glad to hear that he is seeing a counselor and is ... | |
| 19 year old step-daughter who will not listen ! | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: Ok so my step daughter is 19 she recently moved in with us after we found out she was hooked on pain ... A: I'm sure you may be seen as the "bad guy" in her life for a long time. And, obviously, her mother ... | |
| My Daughter Refuses Contact With Me | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I can totally relate to this subject. I'm the mom of five. I have 4 grown sons and my youngest is my ... A: Many times following a divorce, children become alienated from one of their parents. Often, it is ... | |
| Step-daughter's Stealing | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: From the beginning of my relationship with her mother, my 19 year old step-daughter has never ... A: Contrary to what would be intuitive reasoning, adolescents have much more difficulty accepting ... | |
| our son - 16 yrs | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: Dan from AllExpert recommended us to contact you. Our 16 yr old son is a Jr. in high school. Prior ... A: My guess is that given your son's success prior to high school and his apparent motivation to do ... | |
| Can you tell if a woman has this psychological profile | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell if a woman has this psychological profile if you have a private investigator that can ... A: There are various adult personality tests that are widely used to assess an individual's personality ... | |
| ideological differences | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: i had a friend.we met initially 3 yrs ago.we used to meet each other in a club.we became great pals ... A: If you told your parents about him, would they allow you to keep in touch with him if they knew the ... | |
| Trades | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: James My son graduated from high school last year and since then he has been working as a delivery ... A: There are a great many job and career options that might fall in the broad category of trades that ... | |
| My 14 year old son lies, sneaks, seems to not care about anything and is now skipping school | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 14 year old son who is a freshman in high school this year. He has had a long time history ... A: Since you indicate that your son has a long history of sneaking around and lying, I'm not sure ... | |
| 14 Year old aggressive behaviour | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 14 year old boy and he is currently showing major behavioural problems. He is aggressive, ... A: I'm sure you have been very frustrated with trying to help your son. What makes it more frustrating ... | |
| Angermangment and Schooling | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I am 23 years old and my girlfriend(20) is dealing with a very complex and hard situation within her ... A: Certainly you and his family have a right to be concerned about this boy. He does have serious ... | |
| ideological differences | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: i had a friend.we met initially 3 yrs ago.we used to meet each other in a club.we became great pals ... A: It sounds like you have a real dilemma. You can't really tell your parents about the relationship ... | |
| Please Help my son!!! | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a son who’s turning 13 yrs in a few months.Had him when I was 19 I am 32 now. I have been a ... A: Perhaps you can let him know that if there was any way you could have him back living with you ... | |
| 6th year old granddaughter | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: My 6 year old granddaughter is in the 1st grade and exibitiing a behavior issue of wetting her ... A: Since this is a new problem and hasn't been going on that long, I would guess it has something to do ... | |
| Problem with 15 yr old | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I really need some advice on my ex- husbands soon to be step daughter. I am very worried for my ... A: Are you asking what rights you have? Or that the girl's mother and future stepfather have? If ... | |
| Can you tell if a woman has this psychological profile | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell if a woman has this psychological profile if you have a private investigator that can ... A: I suppose you could get a fairly good idea of what kind of personality profile a woman had if you ... | |
| stealing | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a 8 year old nephew who steals money... Usually it would just have been sweets and little ... A: While scoldings, reprimands, and punishments should be administered after he is caught stealing, ... | |
| How can you tell if a women is materialistic | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: How can you tell if a women is materialistic? Materialistic describes a person who is markedly more ... A: I think this is fairly easy. See how she runs her life and what's important to her. What are her ... | |
| Totally at a loss | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: We have a wonderful 16 year old daughter, junior in high school. She is taking 4 AP classes this ... A: It sounds to me like you have a happy, well-adjusted daughter who is not obsessed with academic ... | |
| 18 yr old son with no ambition | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: plz help me!My son is 18 has graduated but thats all. Doesn't have a job or drivers license, shows ... A: I'm afraid you are going to have to take some drastic steps to get him going. He has a comfortable ... | |
| daughter is violent | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I took my daughter to only 3 therapy sessions "just recently as I can't cope anymore" with ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you are having with your 15-year-old daughter. ... | |
| 12 yr old friend urinating in public | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has a friend who is also 12 years old. This friend often does things that are impulsive ... A: Peer pressure can work both ways. Obviously, your daughter is a kind, compassionate girl who wants ... | |
| 16 year old juvenile on probation | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: My husband's son lives with us. He has recently returned from Juvenile Boot Camp due to two ... A: Often when teenagers are on probation to a juvenile court, part of the probation order is that they ... | |
| 6 year olds fighting | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: My family and I are going camping next weekend with some friends and their children. On the camping ... A: I would suggest that you talk to your daughter and ask her what she could do to make sure the ... | |
| 14 yo girl | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: My husband and i adopted a newborn 14 years ago. After about a year , the marriage eneded when I ... A: It is difficult to predict if a teenager who wants to live with the other parent will come back or ... | |
| Daughter joined to the hip with boyfriend | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have asked you a question before and I greatly appreciate the advice you've given. My 15 year old ... A: I don't think you should be concerned about being too strict. You've allowed her to have a boyfriend ... | |
| 12 yr old friend urinating in public | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has a friend who is also 12 years old. This friend often does things that are impulsive ... A: Although you label this 12-year-old girl as a preteen, I think she's a teen -- and probably has been ... | |
| My son's manipulative girlfriend | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: Windell, I am a single mother have and one son, 19 years old. Our relationship has been good and ... A: If you are paying for his education, then I would suggest that you start by telling him he has one ... | |
| If you have sex with American women how can you tell if she will | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: If you have sex with American women how can you tell if she will? The same thing that will happen ... A: The problem with psychological evaluations, coming right out and asking a question, using drugs or a ... | |
| If you have sex with American women how can you tell if she will | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: If you have sex with American women how can you tell if she will? The same thing that will happen ... A: There's no way to predict the answers to your questions if you don't know the woman very well. One ... | |
| 21yr old son who is lazy | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 21 yr old son from my first marriage. When his mother and I divorced, I got full custody ... A: Yes, I agree with you. Maybe having to shift for himself will help him to mature and to look at ... | |
| 13 yr old gets her way due to lack of parenting | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: My fiancee & I are 39 yrs old. He has a half sister w/mother in jail, father who is 62 yrs ... A: It really isn't your responsibility to parent this young teen. However, no one else is taking the ... | |
| miserable time parenting my 13 year old daughter | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: Windell: You've helped me once before and I value and greatly appreciate your opinion and really ... A: It sounds like you have a delightful daughter and that you should enjoy your relationship with her. ... | |
| My 13 year old is out of control | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: My 13 year old son learned what porn was this summer. He had watched it all summer without my ... A: Your son seems to have emotional problems and it is a good thing that he is seeing a therapist. You ... | |
| behavioral issues | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: My son is 9 years old and is having anger/behavior issues. We have moved last year and now my ... A: I'm a bit confused about when your son is disrespectful and defiant and when he's an angel. If he's ... | |
| Chatting in Class & Lack of Effort or Self Motivation | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: My 12 year old son is starting to get into trouble in class (primary school, Australia) due to ... A: Your son is obviously a very social and out-going boy, who enjoys talking to others. He is not doing ... | |
| 10 year old Granddaughter | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: My daughter and I are seeking suggestions on what methods of discipline are generally most effective ... A: Discipline for a child of any age and for a child of any kind of temperament should be a number of ... | |
| 18 yr. old daughter | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: My step-daughter recently returned home after not seeing us (my husband and I) for 3 years. We are ... A: I agree that there are various good reasons why a curfew is important. While it is difficult to ... | |
| BI POLAR TEEN | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: WHAT CAN MY SISTER DO TO GET HELP FOR A 15YR OLD WHO HAS BEEN DAGNOSED AS BI POLAR AND HAS NOW BEGUN ... A: Your niece does need mental health services. And there are plenty of ways to locate professional ... | |
| how to deal with a obsessed teen | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: Last year I got a job working with teens. It's been great so far but I'm a little worried a teenage ... A: When you work with people, particularly in certain kinds of mental health settings or clinics, you ... | |
| My daughter won' seek help for depression | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have twin 18 year olds. I am writing about my daughter. She threatened suicide again today when I ... A: I think it is very difficult for parents to help bring about insight in their young adult children. ... | |
| Please Help my son!!! | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a son who’s turning 13 yrs in a few months.Had him when I was 19 I am 32 now. I have been ... A: F., It seems like you don't have much choice. You know what your son needs and you are able to ... | |
| 21yr old son who is lazy | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 21 yr old son from my first marriage. When his mother and I divorced, I got full custody ... A: There's nothing like poverty and desperation to help young adults realize they can't depend on ... | |
| "baby" brother | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: My brother just turned 23, lives at home, no job, no car, no ambition and no respect. It's tearing ... A: It's very nice of you to want to help your brother and your parents. I suspect, however, that the ... | |
| troubled teens | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I am a 25 yo married female, my husband is 12 years older than I am, and we have a 2 yo girl and a 4 ... A: It does sound like the boys you have taken in are very troubled. Given their past with abuse and ... | |
| teenage / parent attachment | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to understand my stepsons (age 16) relationship with his father. He is very one on one ... A: There are two possibilities for why your stepson is so attached to his father. The first ... | |
| 18 year old daughter extremely moody | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: i wonder if you can help or advise me please. i have an 18 year old daughter that is extremely ... A: Your daughter does sound like she is depressed and unhappy. Of course, there could be many reasons ... | |
| 18 year old daughter extremely moody | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: i wonder if you can help or advise me please. i have an 18 year old daughter that is extremely ... A: It's hard to say, based on the information you've given me, whether your daughter is acting like a ... | |
| 17 yr old daughter | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I need some advice on how to handle my daughter's COMPLETE lack of intellectual curiosity. She is a ... A: Not everybody is an intellectual. But I'm sure this is frustrating for you since you and your ... | |
| Losing control over a young adults life | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: This issue deals with a young adult, recently a teen, but there do not seem to be any categories ... A: It sounds like you and your husband have done so much to help her and make sure she is getting an ... | |
| 9 yr old son says he is depressed and hates his life | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: My 9 yr old son admitted to me today that at times he hates his life so much that he thought about ... A: Your son might be very melodramatic, however, he might also be depressed and suicidal. It's not ... | |
| 19 year old | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: My daughter just turned 19, we have just found out see is seeing a 35 year old man. It has just came ... A: You probably have no rights to stop this relationship. In most states, by the age of 18, children ... | |
| Sisters | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: Well hello. I'm only 18 years old but I feel as if I am raising my 16 year own sister. Even though I ... A: It's often not easy raising a 16-year-old. It's really very difficult if you are an older sibling ... | |
| motivate | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: my 16 year old son made the high school soccer team the last two years except this year. He did not ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your son did not make varsity. I'm sure he is very disappointed and sad. My ... | |
| My 16year old is abusive | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: My Husband has had relationship issues for the last year with my daughter. My daughter refused to ... A: I don't think the answer is for him to leave. It might ease some tensions immediately, but it's not ... | |
| Son's manipulative girlfriend | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: My son is 26 years old. My husband and I live in Pennsylvania; our son lives in Florida in our ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the problems between you and your son, and between you and his girlfriend ... | |
| 18 year old son does not show any respect for us | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: My son turned 18 in May this year. For the last two years we have had a lot of bad behavior from ... A: I don't agree that you should kick him out at this time. However, I do believe that there must be ... | |
| sexuality | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old that we have some concerned about. She has been 'humping' things since she was ... A: Many physicians and mental health professionals immediately jump to the conclusion that a child must ... | |
| Asked Son to Move Out | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: Our son graduated from high school this June and and through his senior year got into a great deal ... A: The fact that after being accepted in to college he chooses not to go suggests that he is not ... | |
| What does this tell you about a mother | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a mother? What do most American man say about this? She has a little ... A: Yes, it is very likely the father would be mad, or at least confused, as to why they were not ... | |
| Help | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a problems that is really hard for me. I am 14 and I am a swimmer. Swimmers shave their legs ... A: Now that she knows you shave your legs, she may need some time to adjust to it. It is likely she may ... | |
| Are my parents correct? | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I am not a parent who needs help with their child, rather a child who needs help with their parents. ... A: Whether I agree with you or your parents is probably not all that important. I think you have a ... | |
| What does this tell you about a mother | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a mother? What do most American man say about this? She has a little ... A: If a father is suddenly informed he has a young adult daughter, he might be shocked and surprised. ... | |
| Teen Driving | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: While away for 4 days, I left my 17 year old son (almost 18) at home, supervised by my mother. Upon ... A: I tend to support your handling of this. What you wanted to do was protect your son and his friends. ... | |
| Do believe that this is the truth yes or no | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: The majority of American men at least 4 out of 5 married men (80%) are trapped in a miserable ... A: No. I don't believe this. I'd have to see some research before I would consider these statistics you ... | |
| What does this tell you about a man | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a man? He is informed that he has a baby daughter in the USA. Because ... A: All this tells me about this man is that he willing to respect the mother's wishes not to see his ... | |
| What does this tell you about a mother | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: What does this tell you about a mother? What do most American man say about this? She has a little ... A: What this says about this mother is that she believes she can do a better job alone of raising her ... | |
| Effective punishment for a 12 year old boy with ADHD, ODD and Bipolar Disorder | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: My 12 year old son is having a real difficult time. Honestly, the past 12 years have been real ... A: I'm sure you are right when you say the last 12 years has been difficult. Your son has multiple ... | |
| My Daughter is mad because i wont let her date | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: my daughter is 15 and likes this 17 year old boy and they go to church together but i told her that ... A: I fully support your decision to not allow her to date a 17-year-old boy, although I may not agree ... | |
| Can you determine if a sociological exam if a woman is raised that way, Yes or No | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: Can you determine if a sociological exam if a woman is raised that way, Yes or No? Do you think ... A: I'm not sure what you're asking. And I don't I agree with the statistics you cited. That is, I ... | |
| Arrested Development | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: My sister is 22 years old. She has been in 4 separate colleges, (my parents have paid for them all, ... A: You have a right to be concerned about your sister and your parents. Your sister has poor social ... | |
| Why is this the case | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: Why is it in many cases when an US born child is retrained in violation of US custody order in the ... A: The expectation in America is that both parents will be part of the child's life -- no matter when a ... | |
| Why is this the case | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: Why is it in many cases when an US born child is retrained in violation of US custody order in the ... A: I'm afraid that when there are custody disputes many Americans seek to use courts to punish. Our ... | |
| Teenage daughter's cell phone use | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: My had a boyfriend that was too old for her back in Oct of 2008. She was 14 and he was almost 18. We ... A: If you get angry every time you get tricked or deceived by a teenager, you're going to be angry all ... | |
| What would many mothers do in this case | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: Would many American mothers still visit there daughter who was illegally retained in Germany under ... A: I think many American mothers would still try to maintain a relationship with their daughter despite ... | |
| Help with adult son | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: Please help. My son is 25, but acting 17. He has a good career, but did not stay in college. I feel ... A: Every family needs that one person to keep the family together. However, if someone repeatedly ... | |
| How would a little girl feel toward her parents | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: How would a little girl feel toward her parents? She is told by her father, that he paid her mother ... A: Depending on the personality and temperament of this girl, she may resent both her mother and ... | |
| my son | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: My son is 6 , and had a sleep over i walked into the bedroom and they were under the blankets i ... A: I'm sure your son was playing. It is very normal for young children to explore each other's body and ... | |
| Son smoking pot | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: My 16 year old is occasionally (few times a month) smoking pot. He is very honest and talks with me ... A: You may not be able to stop him from smoking marijuana. Since he is talking to you about his ... | |
| Help with adult son | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: Please help. My son is 25, but acting 17. He has a good career, but did not stay in college. I feel ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the pain caused by your sons. When your children are adults, even when they ... | |
| 13yo grandson | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: My 29yo daughter died suddenly 2yrs ago leaving three sons 11, 8 and 2yrs. I am very bonded w/ each ... A: I like your perspective on this situation and on your 13-year-old grandson. He was 11 when his ... | |
| How does this effect a normal child | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: A Spanish Citizen, Maria Jose Carrascosa married her American husband in Spain in 1999. The next ... A: Of course, parents, grandparents, and other relatives frequently are able to alienate a child from ... | |
| facing divorce | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I don't even know where to begin. First let me say that this is my 3rd marriage. The first ended ... A: It seems to me that you might be overly involved in your stepson's life. While I can appreciate that ... | |
| How does this effect a normal child | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: A Spanish Citizen, Maria Jose Carrascosa married her American husband in Spain in 1999. The next ... A: If a child is deprived of both her mother and father, of course, she's going to suffer. She may be ... | |
| 12 year old girl | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: Would a 12 year old French girl the only survivor of the airplane Flight IY626 near the Comoros ... A: There are many factors that are likely to be involved in what she can remember and what details she ... | |
| How do supervised visitations work for children | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: How do supervised visitations work for children? A father has supervised visitation of his daughter ... A: Usually a court or an agency orders that one parent have supervised visitation. The supervision is ... | |
| Teenage virtual relationships, crushes | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. My grandson who lives with me is almost 16 years old and he is really ... A: Because of the wonders of technology, boys and girls are meeting and developing relationships when ... | |
| 9 year old boy has an all day tantrum | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: We are having allot of trouble with our 9 year old son. We have a 7 year old girl and 4 year old ... A: Of course, I don't know if you are inconsistent with him or if there is another reason for the ... | |
| mental | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: is there any name for when a teen (or anyone) tries to make anything and everything mean the ... A: I suspect that what you're referring to is an adolescent who likes to have fun with adults ... | |
| single mom raising teen boy | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I am having a hard time denying him what he wants even when it is a hardship on me. I would do ... A: As a parent who raised two teens of my own and a stepson, I wouldn't think twice about this. My ... | |
| MY problem | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: Hey! I am a swimmer/biker and we have to shave our legs because 1. You go faster when you are ... A: I hope your mother wouldn't freak out if she knew you shaved your legs. However, do all swimmers ... | |
| 16 YOA daughter/18 YOA boyfriend | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has been in this relationship for 2 years. She will be a senior this coming school year ... A: You're right. It's not a good idea to try to break them up. It will perhaps make things worse. And ... | |
| 14 years old lying to get what she want | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: my daughter keeps lying, to stay out with friends. she makes every excuses(buses are late, lots of ... A: This situation with your daughter is only partly about lying. The real problem is the freedom and ... | |
| discliplining step daugher | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: Wife and I going on 5 years marriage and I have 12 year old step daughter. She is suddenly getting ... A: As many childen move into adolescence they become more sassy and even defiant. This may be ... | |
| Teenage daughter lying about mother | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: My 17-year-old daughter consistently tells her friends lies about me (I monitor her emails and ... A: I suspect your daughter may know you monitor her emails and this could be one reason why she's ... | |
| 23 year old, having issues with parents | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: my name is Natalie and I am a 23 year old college graduate. My boyfriend of 6 years has just been ... A: Yes, we all owe our parents love and respect. We do not owe them to the extent that we will never ... | |
| Sexually Curious | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 children. my oldest is 19 and the youngest is 19 months. The focus of this discussion ... A: I would suggest that you continue to be open and honest with your children. If you overreact or if ... | |
| angry 17 yr. old son | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: My husband are continuing to have difficulties with our 17 yr. old son and his anger. The problems ... A: All teenagers, especially males, say they won't go to a therapist. But if you went as a family, he'd ... | |
| Is my 15 yr old too far gone for us to help? Is it time for outside help? | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: In about March of this year my 15 yr old daughter became interested in an 18 yr old senior in her ... A: I think there is reason to be concerned. Many early-maturing girls get caught up in relationships ... | |
| Conduct of a Forensic Threapist in a reunification case in | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I am a mother that has been seperated from her son for 11.5 yrs ( he is 16.5 )and currently have a ... A: A lot may depend on the judge. If the judge tends to be sympathetic toward people or towards ... | |
| stealing and lying repetitively | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I read your answer to another mom about her 8 year old daughter lying and stealing and found your ... A: Eleven-year-olds are not known to be particularly self-confident. And most young adolescent boys ... | |
| 13 year old son | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: i recently let my thirteen year old son have a facebook account. In the last three weeks he has ... A: I tend to think that at least a portion of the present generation is more sexualized. Some kids are ... | |
| 19 year old son | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: My 19 year old son started univerisity as a sophmore from accumulated AP credit and entrance exams. ... A: How can we not be worried about our children? Of course, you are going to worry about him. ... | |
| I don't know who my son is anymore | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: My son is 18 years old and one of 3 children. My eldest daughter is 30 (step sister to my son)and ... A: I would agree with you; it sounds like you are being used by him. You have requested he help out ... | |
| angry 17 yr. old son | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: My husband are continuing to have difficulties with our 17 yr. old son and his anger. The problems ... A: It sounds like maybe your husband has his own anger issues. But I think part of the problem is ... | |
| Conduct of a Forensic Threapist in a reunification case in "question". | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I am a mother that has been seperated from her son for 11.5 yrs ( he is 16.5 )and currently have a ... A: Are you stuck with this forensic psychologist? Is he the only one who can bring about reunification? ... | |
| stealing and lying repetitively | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I read your answer to another mom about her 8 year old daughter lying and stealing and found your ... A: The problem isn't how he expresses himself. The problem is stealing. Being able to explain why he ... | |
| 18 y/o daughter still living at home | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I have an 18 y/o daughter who still lives at home while attending a local college. It was agreed ... A: Having a messy teenager can be disruptive to the whole family. However, your basic agreement with ... | |
| 13 year old son | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: i recently let my thirteen year old son have a facebook account. In the last three weeks he has ... A: You allowed your son to have a privilege (a Facebook account), which he did not use properly. And ... | |
| pressing charges | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: My names Jessica, and right now im going through something hard.. my brother almost went to jail for ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the crisis you and your family are going through. I'm not a lawyer and I ... | |
| 16 yr. old daughter | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: my 16 yr old daughter uses her cell phone in ways i feel are unsafe and unhealthy. there are text ... A: When our teenagers are doing inappropriate things, we have an obligation to do something about it. ... | |
| Son smoking pot | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: My 16 year old is occasionally (few times a month) smoking pot. He is very honest and talks with me ... A: If I understand the situation, your husband took the computer qaway until he pasees a drug test and ... | |
| out of control 16 daughter , single mom needs help | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: my daughter is 16 years old and is totally out off control she breaks furniture lamps anything in ... A: I would not suggest you kick her out, because you are still legally responsible for her. In most ... | |
| Why is this case? | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: Why is this case? If I had to pick a teacher in that school to marry I would pick her, why? I used ... A: You can find a female appealing at any age. It doesn't mean you're going to do anything about it, ... | |
| Unsocial teenage son | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: My son is 17 soon to be 18years old. He is a good boy, straight A student and planning to go to ... A: Which ever he chooses, to stay at home or live on campus, doesn't have to be the final decdision. If ... | |
| HELP teen son wants to grow up FAST!!! | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Windell, I am a 35 year old mother of a 15 year old son (he will be 16 in early September). ... A: First, you have raised a son who is indepdendent and knows what he wants and what he doesn't want. ... | |
| Unsocial teenage son | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: My son is 17 soon to be 18years old. He is a good boy, straight A student and planning to go to ... A: Congratulations on raising a bright and successful son. I understand your concern, but I also see ... | |
| Can you anwer these questions for me | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: Children who live with a lone mother are more likely to suffer from psychiatric disorders, ... A: I don't think the research has been refined enough to take into consideration all of the ... | |
| overprotective parents scaring me and the guy im seeing | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I have crazy overprotective asian parents. they recently found out i am seeing someone who is 18 ... A: Instead of just defying your parents, you may want to consider what you can do to win them over and ... | |
| overprotective parents scare me and the guy im seeing. | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I have crazy overprotective asian parents. they recently found out i am seeing someone who is 18 ... A: I don't think there is a legal risk to your boyfriend. First, he would have to do something illegal. ... | |
| Could my 9 year old son be depressed? | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: My 9-year-old son has changed quite a bit in this past year. We've had one significant family change ... A: Nine-year-olds typically can experience wide or unpredictable mood swings. They can go from being ... | |
| my 14 year old lacks any motivation | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a very bright 14 year old boy. He started Jr high in all AP classes he is suppose to Graduate ... A: It is very frustrating when you have a bright teenager who just does not seem motivated to do as ... | |
| Controlling Anger in teenager | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 13 year old son, who cries for small issues. If I do not agree to buy certain things, he ... A: I think you're raising three issues in your question, so let me try to explain and clarify what I ... | |
| What would most American woman do in this case | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: What would most American woman do in this case? The American woman has the following options and ... A: Again, I can't say what most American women would do. Some would see this as a good deal and accept ... | |
| please help me wiht my son | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I am a mother of a 17 year old boy who has been diagnosed with persuasive developmental disorder ... A: I don't know about California laws, as I live in Michigan. However, I believe it's federal law. I ... | |
| 15 yr. old son Disrespectful @home and school | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I NEED HELP WITH MY 15 YEAR OLD SON. I GET NUMEROUS CALLS FROM THE SCHOOL HE ATTENDS I DO MEET WITH ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding to your email. You didn't say when the problems with your son ... | |
| Stole a hand gun and sold it | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: me and my friend went out stealing stuff out of cars one night and he fount a hand gun in a glove ... A: How long you get may depend on how you act in court in front of the judge, whether you take ... | |
| please help me wiht my son | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I am a mother of a 17 year old boy who has been diagnosed with persuasive developmental disorder ... A: Your school district should be providing you with community resources. Your son needs special ... | |
| Stole a hand gun and sold it | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: me and my friend went out stealing stuff out of cars one night and he fount a hand gun in a glove ... A: I'm sorry that you're in this situation. However, it's not going to go any better for you if you ... | |
| Are those women less likely to divorce American man | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: Are those women less likely to divorce American man? Are those usually happy marriages on the woman ... A: My intuition says you are probably right; that conservative, bright, religious women who opt for a ... | |
| Why is this case? | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: Why is this case? Only about 1 out of 5 men are happy with there marriage. This is not likely ... A: You're asking me questions that I don't feel I'm an expert on. I don't consider myself a marriage or ... | |
| 19 year old son | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I have had problems with my son since he was 15. It started with smoking and then turned to pot and ... A: It sounds like there is some progress. He is working, saving some part of his money, and apparently ... | |
| My 15 yr old daughter and 17 year old boyfriend | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has been dating her 16 now 17 year old boyfriend for almost a year. Outside of general ... A: I know you only want what's best for your daughter. And you want to protect her from a relationship ... | |
| Teens & bad relationships | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 16 year old daughter who has been in an unhealthy relationship for almost 2 years now. They ... A: Your daughter indeed has been -- and continues to be -- in an unhealthy relationship. My guess is ... | |
| blended families | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 year old step son who was abandoned by his mother when he was 2(i believe). She calls ... A: Certainly I think you and his father need to know more about her life and her ability (not to ... | |
| Unruly Teenager | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: My 16 year old son is out of control. He thinks he can do whatever he wants whenever he wants. I ... A: I don't know about the laws in your states, but in most states, a 16-year-old is still a minor and ... | |
| Obsessive relationship/rebellion | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: My 18 year old daughter was a good student, fairly good kid, if she pulled anything out of line ... A: I would suggest you avoid arguments, because these will not be productive. Instead, if there is a ... | |
| Is this man a pedophile or not. Yes or No? | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: Is this man a pedophile or not. Yes or No? What do you think of 18 year old women that has a ... A: In general, I think from a psychological standpoint that a pedophile is someone who has sexual urges ... | |
| Child abandoned in a police station | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: What would social services do when they found a child as old as ten years old abandoned in a police ... A: I assume that social services would place the child in foster care and the parents would be charged ... | |
| Obsessive relationship/rebellion | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: My 18 year old daughter was a good student, fairly good kid, if she pulled anything out of line ... A: Like many young adults, she is obsessed with a love relationship and is neglecting other parts of ... | |
| 15 year old son | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: My son is doing bad in school and is lying. We drug tested him so it isn't drugs. We have taken ... A: You haven't give me any background information, so I'm going to assume that prior to this school ... | |
| School | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: Im not a parent but rather asking for help about my dad. You see he really overreacts to many things ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you're afraid to face your father. However, your best bet is to initiate a ... | |
| Would a judge take a child away from her mother if she does not want the father around | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: Would a judge take a child away from her mother if she does not want the father around and the ... A: If the father knows it is his child, and if the father wants to be involved in the child's life, ... | |
| Would social service normally recommend to the court, that the father can’t see his daughter again | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: Would social service normally recommend to the court, that the father can’t see his daughter again? ... A: If a social service agency or child protective agency thought the child was being abused by her ... | |
| Lying | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: Our 16 year old daughter is a well-rounded, well respected Junior in high school with a 3.8 gpa. ... A: I agree both with you and your pastor. She is a good girl and could be doing far worse things. On ... | |
| my 12 year old daughter | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: Help please. i feel my 12 year old daughter is out of control. I have had lots of probs with sophie, ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the stress you have related to trying to raise Sophie. She obviouasly has ... | |
| Urgent help needed - Difficult 19 year old daughter | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has always been a great child until she turned 17. She was at 6th form studying a ... A: As you continue to put pressure on her to contribute at home, I expect she will spend less time at ... | |
| Why is this case in Belgium? | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: Why is this case? American man gets Belgium women pregnant in Belgium. The mother is very thankful ... A: I can't say what most American want. However, I'm sure that most of them want to be treated fairly. ... | |
| Why is this case? | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: If an American woman goes to court for chills support and visitations the American way, the fathers ... A: Sadly you are right. Some lawyers wouyld advise that. And some fathers would do that -- with or ... | |
| Why is this case in Belgium? | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: Why is this case in America not Belgium? Why is this case? Belgium man will usually not walk away ... A: Again, I can't account for the difference between Belgium fathers and American fathers except to say ... | |
| Feeling like giving up on 16 year old son | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I apologize in advance for the length of my story but as you know with delinquent teens the stories ... A: I can appreciate how disturbing your son's behavior is for you. You've tried everything you know how ... | |
| My son is throwing away options for a great future. | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: Windell, I have read your replies in the past and completely respect your opinion and believe you ... A: Like many kids his age, your son sees himself as an independent adult who can make his own decisions ... | |
| Unsocial teenage daughter | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 17 year old daughter who rarely leaves the house. I believe she has a few friends but she ... A: Of course, there is something wrong, but it doesn't mean she is abnormal in any way. That is, she ... | |
| how to help better my 8 yr. old son's behavior | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: Windell, I have an 8 yr. old boy who is displaying very loud, disrespectful behavior. I had been ... A: Your son sounds like a normal eight-year-old child. What are eights all about? They are active, ... | |
| help,teenage son in trouble with law and wont do anything I ask. | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I Am absolutely desperate for some advice.I am a single parent.I have a 14yr old son who is very ... A: I'm sorry to hear how stressful life is trying to raise a teenager and not having much support to do ... | |
| Repeated stealing | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: My 16yr old daughter has stolen from me... again. Her response was 'it's just a bag Mum... get over ... A: I know it is very disappointing and maddening when our teenagers steal from us. You indicate that ... | |
| Anger Management for teen | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 16 year old teenage son with anger issues. He is in counseling and has expressed interest ... A: You mean, aside from the one I teach for Oakland County Circuit Court? The classes I teach for ... | |
| sexual curiosity in 6 yr old boy | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering if it is appropriate and/or helpful to show my 6yr old boy photos or illustrations of ... A: I think it might be appropriate to show your son photos of different penises. I like the fact that ... | |
| My wonderful 16 yo daughter | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is a straight-A student, responsible, funny and a really good person. I like to think ... A: I'm not sure what you did was wrong or ill-advised. I might have done the same thing with my ... | |
| Daughter lacks control | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a 16 year old daughter who has ADD. She has been on medication for a few years and for the ... A: Since you've noticed that this behavior is more likely to happen when her controls are not as ... | |
| HELP with two spoiled brats | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: please offer some advice. I'm dating a wonderful man and living in the home for over a year. He has ... A: It's not a matter of whether you'd be wrong to bail out of the situation. It's just whether this ... | |
| my six yr olds behaviour issues | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I am facing problems with my 6 year old daughter’s behavior particularly when it comes to studying ... A: The reward and takens system seems to be working well. That suggests to me that she really does want ... | |
| HELP with two spoiled brats | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: please offer some advice. I'm dating a wonderful man and living in the home for over a year. He has ... A: This is a difficult situation because your boyfriend is perhaps going to have to make some tough ... | |
| Out of control 16 year old daughter | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a beautiful daughter that just turned 16 two weeks ago. I have always had to handle her with ... A: Okay, so she's been oppositional and defiant for a long time and has made you walk on eggshells ... | |
| My child's friends | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Should I be concerned that my 15 year old child hangs out with people who are nine to eleven years ... A: Fifteen year olds are at an awkward age. Many are in the 9th grade at school and this seems to be an ... | |
| Teenage daughter | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I wrote earlier regarding my 2 daughter's and how they are handling my divorce from their father. ... A: Sorry to hear about the problems with your daughter. I think, given the problems she's having, that ... | |
| 15 year old daughter, | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: Windell. I have a 15 year old daughter, 10 year old daughter (w/Type 1 Diabetes) and 5 year old ... A: You may all need to go to an experienced family therapist. Your daughter does have too much control ... | |
| Losing hope for daughter | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I don't know what to do anymore with my daughter. She will be 13 in a few weeks and has always been ... A: Let me remind you that your daughter is only 12. This means that not only does she have a number of ... | |
| step parenting | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I have been dating a wonderful man for two years and we wish to move forward in our relationship. I ... A: I think I tend to agree with you. You do have to pick your battles. You can't take a strong stand on ... | |
| 20 year old unmotivated son | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: Our son seems unmotivated. We have a 20 year old son who struggled through grade and high school. He ... A: You might make an appointment for the whole family with a family therapist. Use your best ... | |
| Bad Parenting?? | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I am a 17 year old twin, with a 22 year old sister who is rarely allowed to drive, despite having ... A: No what you are experiencing is not normal -- or appropriate -- parenting of teenagers. While your ... | |
| my six yr olds behaviour issues | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I am facing problems with my 6 year old daughter’s behavior particularly when it comes to studying ... A: What you have tried with your daughter to make her a better student has not worked. Therefore, you ... | |
| 14yr old | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: My 14year old son wants to buy his 14year old girlfriend expensive perfume for her birthday..46euro. ... A: I understand your concerns. You and I might both agree that he is too young to be buying a ... | |
| 20 year old unmotivated son | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: Our son seems unmotivated. We have a 20 year old son who struggled through grade and high school. He ... A: I don't know why your son has struggled so much throughout school, but it would be important for you ... | |
| teen driving | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: My 16 year old new driver accidentally hit our fence while backing out of the driveway. She was ... A: I think you are asking an excellent question. Should you stick with a prearranged punishment when it ... | |
| Should a men regret making a havening sex | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: Should a men regret making a havening sex with a mother, if this created a little girl? The mother ... A: If the man was aware of what he was doing when he had sex with the woman, and if he was aware that ... | |
| daughter hates my boyfriend, saw us having sex | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: When my daughter was 10 she saw my then boyfriend and I having sex. She is now 15, and I am with a ... A: Since she is now 15, I think you can have a frank discussion with her about sex and about her ... | |
| 11 year old daughter | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help me with this one. I have a great 11 year old daughter that is sweet, creative, ... A: It sounds like you handled the discussion very well. The problem with her going back to porno sites ... | |
| problem teen soon to be 18 | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a son that will be 18 y/o in 9 days. He has been 'out of control' for two years. Won't ... A: If he has been arrested for possession of marijuana, this will mean he has to deal with the courts ... | |
| children and sexuality | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a situation that we aren't sure how to handle. I have a 6 year old daughter who often plays ... A: These kinds of situations don't indicate much of anything except for normal childhood curiosity with ... | |
| 7 year old son | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: My question is regarding my 7 year old son. My son is a smart kid, but seems to be rebellious. In ... A: Is it that he is not being responsible or is it that he is easily distracted and loses focus? Since ... | |
| Teenage Brother Problem | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: Hope all is fine. My 18 year old brother (has diabetes Type I since he was 12)has been causing my ... A: What your brother is doing is very common for older teenage boys. They get involved with their ... | |
| marijuana use, | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: My friends son has moved back into their home. He took a semester off of school for "personal ... A: Does your friend feel like he is to blame for his son's behavior? Does he feel like he can't stand ... | |
| my twelve year old daughter is running our household | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: Ever since our twelve year old daughter started middle school this year, she has grown up so quickly ... A: Sorry to hear about the difficulties with your daughter. I think a good place to start would be to ... | |
| 14 year old son with 16 year old girlfriend | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: My 14 year old son has a girlfriend that just turned 16. They can only see each other when we take ... A: I'm not sure why you decided to try to break up their relationship. Is it because she is 16? Because ... | |
| Becoming a step parent | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I fell in love with a woman who has a 13 year old son who does not like me at all. He has his own ... A: My point of view is that stepparewnts should make this clear before marriage that they will not be ... | |
| Wht is this the case | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: Why would a six year old girl hate her mother for not allowing her to live with her father that live ... A: I can't really answer these questions. Different people react differently to situations. You may ... | |
| Wht is this the case | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: Why would a German father take his US born daughter to his native country Germany and get a court ... A: You're asking a lot of questions here, but let me respond in general. Five-year-olds want to please ... | |
| Teen affection | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 children; 27 yrs old, 25 yrs old and 15 yrs old. My 15yr old (boy) has a 15 yr old ... A: I'm on your side on this one. If your 15-year-old son and his girlfriend are not pawing each other ... | |
| Becoming a step parent | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I fell in love with a woman who has a 13 year old son who does not like me at all. He has his own ... A: It's very seldom that you find a child, particularly a teenage child, excited about a stepparent ... | |
| Can't make my stepson happy... | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: My stepson about to be 11 years old and I have a 5 year old daughter. I come from a big city and my ... A: I don't always have a good answer for how you get other family members to see a therapist. One way, ... | |
| How to get my teen to move out | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 17 year old daughter who is making my life miserable! She got kicked out of school for ... A: Having a teenager move out on their own should be done in stages. The first stage is to tell her ... | |
| Can't make my stepson happy... | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: My stepson about to be 11 years old and I have a 5 year old daughter. I come from a big city and my ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the problems with your stepson. I think your original idea (let your husband ... | |
| Teenage Daughter | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is a sophomore in high school. She's always, and continues to be, a sweet and loving ... A: Of course you're hurt. And the impulse is to yell and ground her for life. But that won't change ... | |
| 14 year old boy behavior | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm concerned my son does well grade wise, yet his science teacher says that his behavior interferes ... A: Your son does well in his grades at school, right? Is it only his Science teacher who says he talks ... | |
| Would a little girl be mad at her mother for bring her in the world, and never having a father | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: Would a little girl be mad at her mother for bring her in the world, and never having a father? She ... A: The best way, it would seem to me, would be to be completely honest with the child. Keep her ... | |
| My brother and neice | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: My name is Carly, and I am writing to you because my family, yet again, is falling apart. Sadly, so ... A: It seems that none of you have a good relationship with your brother. Thus, this limits your ... | |
| Would a little girl be mad at her mother for bring her in the world, and never having a father | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: Would a little girl be mad at her mother for bring her in the world, and never having a father? She ... A: I suppose it's possible that some children might be angry with a parent for bringing them into the ... | |
| TEEN HELP | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I'AM A MOTHER OF 1 DAUGHER AND 3 SONS. SO FAR EVERYTHING IS NOT GOING SO WELL WITH MY DAUGHTER ... A: You didn't say how old your daughter is, so I'm going to assume she is 15 or 16. There's no way of ... | |
| What would most American man do | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: What should a man do when the mother of his baby daughter wants’ to have a parenting plan (with the ... A: It certainly depends on the father, but some men might like this arrangement. However, others, ... | |
| 19 year old son | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: My son will be 19 this month. He is not tranisitoning well! He was a great child (captain of his ... A: Given your son's psychological problems, it doesn't sound like a good idea to just send him out on ... | |
| teenage son | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a son who will be 16 this month. He basically has one friend. If you ask him he says he has ... A: Well, as you point out, you should be cautious about doing anything if he isn't asking for help or ... | |
| What would most American man do | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: What should a man do when the mother of his baby daughter wants’ to have a parenting plan (with the ... A: It depends on what the father wants. I take it he objects to the mother wanting the girl to spend ... | |
| What should a mother do | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: What should a mother do when the father of her daughter still rubes her breast at age 10 or even 14 ... A: The mother should tell the father that it IS different from a hug or a kiss. She should tell him ... | |
| How does this affect a little girl in her up bringing? | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: What should a mother do when her daughter 10 or even 16 years old still sleeps with her daddy in the ... A: Girls shouldn't sleep with their fathers after about age four or five. And it doesn't matter whether ... | |
| How does this affect a little girl in her up bringing? | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: What should a mother do when her daughter 10 or even 16 years old still sleeps with her daddy in the ... A: Most adolescent girls are generally going to begin feeling very uncomfortable sleeping with their ... | |
| Why is this the case | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: Foreign women are more submissive than American women. They were raised to think that the man is the ... A: I'm married to that kind of American woman and our marriage is great. I'm not miserable and I want ... | |
| 13 year old | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is almost 13. She is very immature for her age, has an IEP for school and unfortunately ... A: It seems that yelling hasn't worked. So, it may be time for a new approach. If you want her to be ... | |
| How would a little girl feel toward there mother if there father is an Anonymous Sperm Donor? | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: How would a little girl feel toward there mother if there father is an Anonymous Sperm Donor? She ... A: I don't really know the answer to this. Since I've had little experience with children who were ... | |
| Why is this the case | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: Foreign women are more submissive than American women. They were raised to think that the man is the ... A: Are you asking why American women are different than women from other countries? And are you asking ... | |
| introverted 13-yr-old boy | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I need advice and suggestions for my 13-yr-old son who is very shy and has very poor social skills. ... A: I think the little tasks you give him are good. But he may need more of these, particularly at ... | |
| Out of control 12 year old. | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I am 21 years old and from as far back as i can remember my 12 year old sister has been out of ... A: Certainly, as you have identified, the problem is as much with your grandmother and mother as with ... | |
| 19 y/o teen causing havoc | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: Windell, We have a 19 y/o daughter that has led us through nchallenging times since she was little. ... A: Some young adults need to learn the hard way. I think you've done what you could. You've only ... | |
| Angry Teenage Son | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I am writing for advice about my 14 year old teenage son. Since Christmas he has become increasing ... A: Your son's behavior cannot be chalked up as "normal teenage behavior." His anger is too violent and ... | |
| Teen Daughter Upset By Our Sex-Life | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I were married 4 years ago and have a healthy sex life. We also have a 15 year old ... A: Teenagers frequently are disturbed by the sex lives of their parents. Because of their own growing ... | |
| How would this child react | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: How would a little girl react when she has a permanent tattoo on her foot? Her parents make her get ... A: If she's always had it and can't remember getting the tattoo, she might not feel anything. She just ... | |
| 13 y.o. boy: homework and internet porn | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: our 13 year old son has a laptop which he uses in his bedroom to do his homework, talk online with ... A: Yes, the adolescent years do bring new challenges for parents. You always have to be ready to take ... | |
| Hit by son | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I thought I had good respectful children. Now, I am not sure and I am confused. Last night ... A: Yes, things did get out of hand! You're asking some important questions: Should I communicate with ... | |
| 7-15 - when will something go right? | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: Long version. Ever since my daughter was 7, she has been pushing me - refusing to eat healthy ... A: Your daughter has some serious problems which require professional help. You didn't mention that she ... | |
| 14 yr old | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: Our 14 yr old son is not doing his work at school unless we constantly confront. Where is the ... A: Many children and teens have no intrinsic motivation to do school work or strive for excellence. To ... | |
| 18 year old son's controlling friend who is also his ex girlfriend | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: My 18 year old son dated a girl for almost a year before she broke up with him in 4/08. Since then ... A: Good for you. When you use this approach, it takes a great burden off of you as parent. And it ... | |
| My Parents? | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: i'm 15 years old and a sophmore in highschool. I recently broke my parents' trust by sneaking out to ... A: Yes, I agree your parents are very strict and very protective. Maybe overly protective and strict. ... | |
| 17 year old daughter | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: Can I evict my 17 year old daughter? She totally disrespects me and I cannot take any more of her ... A: You may be able to evict your daughter, however, it depends on the juvenile laws in your state. For ... | |
| Would this child complain | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: Would this child complain in she has to live in Germany and has a very good father who takes good ... A: She might not be mad or resentful toward her father. However, if she reconnects with her mother, she ... | |
| 14 y.o. son failing high school, doesn't care | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Windell, My son is 14 years old & failing the 9th grade. He attends an all-boys private school. ... A: The fact is your son may not know why he is struggling in school. There are, however, lots of ... | |
| teens son wants to stay with his grandparents | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: My question is my 17 year old son, is asking to stay with grandparents for awhile. I don't know if ... A: Like many adolescents your son has problems with his parents and with his identity. I don't know if ... | |
| Would this child complain | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: Would this child complain in she has to live in Germany and has a very good father who takes good ... A: This girl may believe her father and may fear being taken away by her mother. Thus, she may not have ... | |
| 18 year old son's controlling friend who is also his ex girlfriend | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: My 18 year old son dated a girl for almost a year before she broke up with him in 4/08. Since then ... A: Your son has to learn to keep his big heart in check, especially when being kind to others is ... | |
| 15 yo with slipping grades | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: My 15 yo daughter is getting c's on average. She just came home with report card and she failed 3 ... A: There's a lot more to this that both you -- and I -- ought to know. For instance, what is she ... | |
| Problems with my 12 year old | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: Help... I have a soon to be 12 year old who has been having a lot of issues. It started with ... A: I'm surprised that she doesn't already have a therapist, particularly as a follow up to her ... | |
| How long will this take? | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: What should a mother if her six year old daughter wants to live with her father and is very presided ... A: A six-year-old girl may want to live with her father, but it's not her decision. The decision has to ... | |
| How long will this take? | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: How long will this take? If a 10 year old girl is placed in the custody of a singel man who she does ... A: I don't know if every social services agency would allow a single man to adopt a girl. Some might; ... | |
| 20 year old daughter afraid of independence | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: Our daughter is 20. She is a great young woman who was recently diagnosed bipolar. She is getting ... A: I don't know that it is generally true that most young people are afraid to move out on their own. ... | |
| Drinking | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm 16 years and I have a question. I really didn't want to talk about this with my mom. I have a ... A: I think you have to reach out to David and let him know you still want to be his friend. I would ... | |
| A 12 year old with crazy tantrums | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old step son that has a tantrum every day that can last hours....it could be over ... A: I may have more questions than recommendations at this point. However, I'd like to know some more ... | |
| 19 year old brother is a MONSTER! | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: Okay, My mom divorced my brothers dad when he was about 7. Shortly there after my mom lost ... A: I don't know how old you are, but there's perhaps nothing you can do. However, your mother and ... | |
| Would a 19 year old girls still want to see her father? She has never seen her father before. | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: Would a 19 year old girls still want to see her father? Would a 19 year old girls still want to see ... A: Some girls would want to see their father and some might not. But I expect that she has thought a ... | |
| 14yr old VERY troubled son | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: My family and I need help! My son is 14, he has been diagnosed with ODD, CD w/issues of anger and ... A: I assume your son is under the jurisdiction of the county juvenile court at present. If he is, you ... | |
| I need help with almost 19 year old daughter | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have no Idea where to go and am hoping and praying that you can guide me. I will try and keep this ... A: I'm glad to hear you're taking some tangible steps to let her function independently. Now, If I ... | |
| uncooperative, self centered daughter | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: My 11 yr old daughter is extremely disorganized (mentally/physically), uncooperative and self ... A: You probably should find another therapist for her. However, going yourself and gaining support and ... | |
| How long will this take | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: If a ten year old daughter has to see her father, he is a complete stranger to her ? If a ten year ... A: It might apply even if the girl seems not to be looking forward to meeting him. If she indicated she ... | |
| What would happen in this case | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: What would happen if a mother refuses to take her new born child home from the hospital? When she ... A: I'm sure social services would go about trying to make the best decision and find the best place for ... | |
| I need help with almost 19 year old daughter | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I have no Idea where to go and am hoping and praying that you can guide me. I will try and keep this ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing so much stress in you life related to your daughter, ... | |
| uncooperative, self centered daughter | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: My 11 yr old daughter is extremely disorganized (mentally/physically), uncooperative and self ... A: Your daughter does sound like a very difficult child. And I agree you need help with her. You said ... | |
| Is this posibel | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: If a father/mother can not care of a child and the other parents involved, can that parent voluntary ... A: You should check with the juvenile court in your county. There is likely to be a foster care ... | |
| What would happen in this case | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: What would happen if a mother refuses to take her new born child home from the hospital? When she ... A: It might not be a crime, but it might be considered as indications that the mother does not want to ... | |
| What would social services do in this case | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: What would social services do if a father takes nude pictures of his daughter still a child not a ... A: How does social services learn about this if he's not showing the pictures to anyone? The problem ... | |
| How long will this take | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: If a ten year old daughter has to see her father, he is a complete stranger to her ? If a ten year ... A: No one can say how long it would take. So much depends on the father and on the child. If the ... | |
| How would this child still love and trust her father in this case | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: If a little girl lives with her father and she has never know her mother, how old would she before ... A: Some adolescent girls would accept that they cannot contact their mother until age 18; others might ... | |
| Would it still be difficult for a birth mother to become good friends with her 10 year old daughter? | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: Would it still be difficult for a birth mother to become good friends with her 10 year old daughter? ... A: If both parents are cooperating and they get along well enough, one way would be for them to meet ... | |
| Problems with my mom | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm almost 27 years old and I still live at home with my single mother. My mother doesn't work and ... A: I'm glad to hear you are standing up to her. I recognize that it is difficult to leave, but just ... | |
| 6 year old lying | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: We are a blended family. My 6 year old step-daughter is at our house about 45% of the time with my ... A: Many children about your daughter's age lie. Often it is to avoid trouble. Sometimes it's because ... | |
| Would a little girl complain when she is told by her father? | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: Would a little girl complain when she is told by her father, that her birth mother could not care ... A: A 10-year-old might be very curious as to why her mother abandoned her. I don't suggest at this ... | |
| Would it still be difficult for a birth mother to become good friends with her 10 year old daughter? | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: Would it still be difficult for a birth mother to become good friends with her 10 year old daughter? ... A: It might not be difficult at all for a mother to enter a 10-year- old's life. It depends on how they ... | |
| How would this child still love and trust her father in this case | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: If a little girl lives with her father and she has never know her mother, how old would she before ... A: She may believe whatever her father tells her, until she finds out more. This may be a complicated ... | |
| Problems with my mom | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm almost 27 years old and I still live at home with my single mother. My mother doesn't work and ... A: Don't be sorry that I usually don't get the kind of question you're asking. I agree that it is ... | |
| Husband can't deal with our teen son | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I have 2 boys - 12 and 14. The 14 (almost 15) year old is the issue. He does very ... A: I agree that your husband needs some help in learning how to relate to and deal with teenagers. Your ... | |
| girl seems obsessed with my 13 year old son | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: Our 13 year old son's 14 year old girlfriend has begun to show, what we would consider, obsessive ... A: So what's wrong with being strict, overprotective parents? As a matter of fact, when it comes to ... | |
| How would this child still love and trust her father in this case | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: If a little girl lives with her father and she has never know her mother, how old would she before ... A: Children will ask about their missing parent as early as age three or four. They may be given an ... | |
| Teen away on school nights? | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: My 14-year-old daughter wants to spend several nights a week (during school) at her best friend's ... A: , I think you should tell her that her first priority is school and that her school work and grades ... | |
| Disrespectful 10yo | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: My 10 year old son has just started acting disrespectful. He refuses to do his homework and lies ... A: Okay, so it seems he has always had school problems. In effect, he has not found school enjoyable or ... | |
| My 13 year old brother | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: He is 13 in the 8th grade and everything is wrong. He failing almost all his classes, he has no ... A: I can't say exactly why your brother struggles in school. However, I venture two guesses. One is ... | |
| Disrespectful 10yo | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: My 10 year old son has just started acting disrespectful. He refuses to do his homework and lies ... A: Did the problems with schoolwork just begin? Were there any problems with school work before ... | |
| Challenging 7year old | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I have two girls: a 7year old and a 4year old, and a 2.5yr old nephew under my care. The bad ... A: Yes, your daughter is challenging. And such children try the patience of their parents (and ... | |
| Problems with my mom | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm almost 27 years old and I still live at home with my single mother. My mother doesn't work and ... A: My first question is: Why are you still living at home with your mother? And my secondWhy don't you ... | |
| What effect does the following have on a little girl? | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: What effect does the following have on a little girl? She is living with her father. She is scared ... A: There are, of course, lots of reasons why a father might turn his child against the other parent. ... | |
| 13 YR OLD SHOWED AGGRESSION/NEEDS MOTIVATION | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: My son is 13 years old. We became a blended family nearly five years ago and my husband has since ... A: Many young adolescents, about your son's age, show a decline at school, and in fact are often quite ... | |
| teenage-relationship with boy's | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: my daughter is 14 she has a boyfriend but she never share her problems and things with me.she belive ... A: This is all normal behavior. Certainly, though, you have to hope your daughter does nothing really ... | |
| teenage-relationship with boy's | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: my daughter is 14 she has a boyfriend but she never share her problems and things with me.she belive ... A: There are things you can do. While you may not be able to get her to be open with you about some ... | |
| Treating teen depression by self-medicating with marijuana | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: Am I doing the right thing? or what should I be doing? I have 4 children living at home with my wife ... A: Your son should have weekly sessiions with a therapist. And the therapist and the prescribing ... | |
| Teen sex | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: My son who just turned 17 yesterday, had a girl in his room last night. He cam home from the movie ... A: I don't think the consequence will necessarily accomplish your goal. The consequence only lets him ... | |
| Teen sex | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: My son who just turned 17 yesterday, had a girl in his room last night. He cam home from the movie ... A: The positive is that you have taught him well about safe sex; at least he's using condoms. However, ... | |
| What to do with 21year old Daughter | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: My eldest daughter is 21. When she was 17 she left home as she didn't get on with her stepfather. ... A: I think you've described your daughter very well. And I think you know her pretty well, too. Here's ... | |
| Problems with 16 yr old son & a girl. | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: My son is 16 and has always been immature for his age. He is involved in NJROTC activites after ... A: It's not easy for boys who are in love for the first time. Particularly when that girl with whom ... | |
| question on discpline | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: My son has just been diagnosed with ADHD which I am just reading up on. He has been a real challenge ... A: Locking your teenager out when he comes home late is an approach that is likely to lead to more ... | |
| teenage son | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: Our son is 15 years old (16 in March). He has had a normal upbringing. We are a family of 4, ... A: It sounds like he is going through the same kind of teenage turmoil that a lot of middle teens ... | |
| teens and homework | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: my son is 13 and in grade 9. the problem I have is that he doesn't like homework. when push comes to ... A: There are a couple of reasons why your son may not be doing schoolwork or why he's not handing it ... | |
| ear piercing girls | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: Would a ten year old girl be willing to get her ear cartilage pierced when her father suggested it ... A: Girls may be willing to put up with all sorts of things in order to please a father. She may be ... | |
| duaghter of 23 with grandon age 5 live with mom at home | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I am at a dead end road with my situation. My daughter is lazy and will not do much. She sleeps ... A: I'm sure you got into this situation because you wanted to have your grandson in a safe and stable ... | |
| Can small children still recognize parents they have not seen in years | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: Would a six year and seven year old girl German born German/US national that has not seen her mother ... A: I'm sure after not seeing a parent for a couple of years, that children of six and seven would still ... | |
| What would a child do in this case | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: What would a 10 year old girl do when her father took her away from her mother during a child ... A: I can't really answer your questions. Some girls might rebel and try to escape; others might not. ... | |
| What would a normal child do | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: Would a 10 year old girl be comfortable to sleeping with her father in the same bed with his arms ... A: Many children at age 10 would feel comfortable sleeping with their father if this was the usual ... | |
| I hope that this is not a stupid question. | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: When a 7 year old girl Reigh Boss was kidnapped by her father Clark Rockefeller, many say that the ... A: There are probably lots of situations related to abduction and becoming close to a parent that I ... | |
| Is this a dumb question | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: What would a 10/12 year old girl do if her father made it clear that he wants her to have several ... A: Yes, those are potential issues. First, some girls would go along with suggestions by a parent in ... | |
| my 6-year old is traumatized!!! | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has recently told my husband and i asome things that have put us in an unusual ... A: Before you take her to a therapist, do some interviewing of potential therapists. Explain briefly ... | |
| Is this a dumb question | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: What would a 10/12 year old girl do if her father made it clear that he wants her to have several ... A: Well, that depends on the girl. Many girls would be thrilled. Others might be less than thrilled ... | |
| I hope that this is not a stupid question. | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: When a 7 year old girl Reigh Boss was kidnapped by her father Clark Rockefeller, many say that the ... A: Children, even as old as 7 or 8 or older, may not be aware that they have been kidnapped. If they ... | |
| What is the best way for a mother to handel this? | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: What is the best way for a mother to do when the father of her daughter either does not wish to ... A: There's lots of ways of being a good mother. And while you might start out thinking that you would ... | |
| I have a 20 year old living at home - what boundaries do I set? | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a son who will be 20 next month. We also have a 17 year old daughter who is very ... A: Although you would like to set limits with your son, it's not going to work unless you and his ... | |
| What is the best way for a mother to handel this? | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: What is the best way for a mother to do when the father of her daughter either does not wish to ... A: You seem to be giving a lot of good information here, although there was a question in the ... | |
| How would this child feel | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: How would a little girl feel when her parents are divorcing and she has to spend one weak with her ... A: If the parents live in the same house and get along with each other, there should be no negative ... | |
| How old must she be in order to understand this? | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: How would a little girl feel if she is told that she has no legal mother? Her father is the only ... A: It also depends on the child's cognitive abilities. However, it is important she be told the truth ... | |
| my 6-year old is traumatized!!! | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has recently told my husband and i asome things that have put us in an unusual ... A: Maybe your daughter is too upset at this point about the situation. If she's talking about it all ... | |
| How would this child feel | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: How would a little girl feel when her parents are divorcing and she has to spend one weak with her ... A: If that is the arrangement, one week with the mother and one week with the father, then a child will ... | |
| How old must she be in order to understand this? | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: How would a little girl feel if she is told that she has no legal mother? Her father is the only ... A: A girl, by the age of 4 or 5 years of age, may begin to ask questions about her mother. When she ... | |
| How would this case be handeld | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: What would social services do when they find a child that only speaks Dutch and they can only ... A: Social services would probably find someone who could speak Dutch, or they would probably find ... | |
| How does social services handle this. | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: What should a mother do if her 12 year old daughter got pregnant? She does not want abortion and ... A: An adoption agency or the juvenile court can better answer your questions than I can. If the baby ... | |
| Would a child understand this | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: Can a mother still be a good mother that as soon as she got pregnant, she moves out of state and ... A: I don't know if you would find a lot of cases in family court where you have similar circumstances. ... | |
| Can you answer these question, for me? | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: Would it be difficult for her man to talk his step daughter in to marring him? He has a very good ... A: You're asking a question that no one can answer with any kind of certainty. It all depends on the ... | |
| Can you answer these question, for me? | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: Would it be difficult for her man to talk his step daughter in to marring him? He has a very good ... A: Many states prohibit marriage between a man and his stepdaughter. Michigan is one of those states. ... | |
| What should this father do | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: What should a father do when he is looking for his kidnapped daughter (She was a baby at the time). ... A: I think the biological father should work with the adopting agency and the adopted parents to try to ... | |
| Would a child understand this | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: Can a mother still be a good mother that as soon as she got pregnant, she moves out of state and ... A: While that may sound reasonable to you or I, it doesn't mean that a child will want to wait until ... | |
| How does social services handle this. | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: What should a mother do if her 12 year old daughter got pregnant? She does not want abortion and ... A: It may depend on the state you live in and the laws in your state. But I don't think a 12-year-old ... | |
| Would a child understand this | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: Can a mother still be a good mother that as soon as she got pregnant, she moves out of state and ... A: I can't say that this would necessarily be bad to keep a father from knowing he has a child. And, ... | |
| How does social services handle this. | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: What should a mother do if her 12 year old daughter got pregnant? She does not want abortion and ... A: Do you want to raise this baby for your daughter? If you don't, then you need to work with child ... | |
| What is the best bay to handal this | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: What should a mother do if her 12 year old daughters got several real tattoos on her body and got ... A: The problem is between you and your co-parent. This is not a matter to take anyone to court or to ... | |
| What should a mother do in this case | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: What should a mother do if her 18 year old daughter got pregnant with your husband her step/adoptive ... A: What you should do depends on how you feel about the situation. You indicate that this is not a ... | |
| Can't get my 18 year old to get a job | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: My son was 17 when he graduated and started his first year at college. Within two months (just ... A: No, you can't make him get a job and work, just as you can't make him stop playing video gameas or ... | |
| Defiant 16 year old son | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: My son has been defiant for two years now. He will be 17 in May. He mostly calls and checks in but ... A: Now that you've given me more information, I have to say that your son sounds like a fairly normal ... | |
| 16 year old boy having no friends and overly emotional with anger issues | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: How can I help my sixteen year old son become less emotional? He has had trouble making and keeping ... A: As I indicated, sometimes it is very hard for a parent to help a teen change. And for the very ... | |
| Defiant 16 year old son | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: My son has been defiant for two years now. He will be 17 in May. He mostly calls and checks in but ... A: It sounds like you've only given consequences in the past that you couldn't enforce. If you continue ... | |
| 16 year old boy having no friends and overly emotional with anger issues | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: How can I help my sixteen year old son become less emotional? He has had trouble making and keeping ... A: The first things I'd like to know are: Does your son want to get better at making friends? Does your ... | |
| teen dating | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 14 yr. old..soon to be 15..dating a boy that we are not crazy about at all. The boy has ... A: Great. So, it sounds like things are getting better. Having positive activities -- a job and ... | |
| teen dating | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a 14 yr. old..soon to be 15..dating a boy that we are not crazy about at all. The boy has ... A: No, you do not give in! That is not an option. She needs very strict supervision. You may need ... | |
| Teen w/ODD, major depressive disorder, and Anxiety | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a 16 yr old daughter who has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder ... A: Since the police arrested your daughter and filed a report, what's going to happen next? That ... | |
| honesty/xmas | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: We have been lied to by our teens. With Christmas 4 days away, do we still give them gifts? One (13) ... A: I think I would deal with their behavior as a separate issue from Christmas gifts. You may already ... | |
| Parenting Question | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: My 'tween-aged son got in to a scuffle in the boys bathroom at school on Thursday. According to the ... A: The "diagnosis" and "treatment recommendation" by the teacher should be discarded. She is making ... | |
| Sexual Curiosity | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is twelve and has just entered into Jr. High and right before that started her period ... A: She is far too young to be involved in a sexual relationship with a boy. At this point, you can ... | |
| Teenage daughter kicked out | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: My 17 (18 in Feb.) year old daughter is very nasty to me most of the time and verbally abusive to me ... A: There are a lot of "maybes" in all the advice you're getting. The fact is that we can't predict ... | |
| 14 year old son lying and sneaking around | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a 14 year old son who just started high school. A very sexually precocious girl in our ... A: I agree that parents have to set and enforce limits. However, in this case, he only intended to ... | |
| Not sure what to do. | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old son and a 4 year old son. my 12 year old is having anger problems and gets ... A: I need to ask some questions first. For instance, you say he gets angry when disciplined; but what ... | |
| My 14 y/o having sex. | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a daughter that is 14 y.o. She has been seeing this boy for a year now, and it has not been ... A: Teenagers usually have sex at the home of one of the families. Adults may be in the home, but if ... | |
| teen stealing | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I recently went to put allowence into my sons wallet as I somentimes do, and found a plastic bag ... A: You don't have to get to the truth! You know the truth. The truth is that he was stealing from you. ... | |
| Problem with Teenage School Performance | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: Earlier this year my husband and I assumed primary custody of his now 14-year old son because he was ... A: You and your husband should give yourself a lot of credit for the success you've brought about with ... | |
| adult son that lies and steals from us | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I have two adult sons. Our oldest is 27 and our youngest is 24. For the last five ... A: Your son obviously has a pattern of using others and manipulating others. Here, again, he is trying ... | |
| 6 year old and friendship | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: we have 6 and a half year old daughter. Her problem is friendship at school since last week. Her ... A: I like the way you handled this as you talked about your own experiences with friends and how you ... | |
| disruptive teen refuses counseling, meds | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: My 17-yr-old daughter has not been diagnosed w/ ODD, but all the hallmarks are there: ... A: Yes, it does sound like oppositional defiant disorder. Even the refusing to go to see a therapist is ... | |
| unmotivated, dont know what to do. | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: Hey i'm a 15 year old student in Canada, i have been unmotivated for the past 3 years, and have ... A: When you get the prescription for Stratera, make sure you take it as prescribed. I'd suggest you ... | |
| unmotivated, dont know what to do. | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: Hey i'm a 15 year old student in Canada, i have been unmotivated for the past 3 years, and have ... A: Hey, you were motivated enough to email me; that's a step in the right direction. Lots of middle ... | |
| relationship between parent and child with mental health issues, now wants to live with father | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I have always loved my daughter and made her the center of my world and made sure I think of her ... A: Many teenagers want to leave the parent who has taken care of them to see what it's like to live ... | |
| divorced mother with teenage daughters | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: Well I am not sure where to begin I will try to be brief. I have been divorced for about a year and ... A: It sounds to me like part of the problem is your co-parent's anger and hostility toward you, as well ... | |
| teenage lying | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a 14 yr old daughter who has ADHD ever since 3rd grade we have tried medicines and nothing ... A: I don't know what you expect to see. But if she's been properly diagnosed with ADHD, then she has ... | |
| 11 yo child with antisocial and violent behaviour | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: My son has always been difficult and never shows any type of remorse. He was able to even tell to my ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the problems your son has. Since he is not in therapy now, I would suggest ... | |
| My 14 y/o having sex. | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a daughter that is 14 y.o. She has been seeing this boy for a year now, and it has not been ... A: You're at a loss as to what to do, but your very wise daughter already told you. She needs to be ... | |
| 24 year old son who won't grow up. | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: Windell, Would you be able to direct me to a tough love group in Genesee or Oakland County, ... A: I'm not aware of any tough love groups operating in our area, but there could be some I don't know ... | |
| setting phone limits | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a soon to be 13 year old daughter who has the same boyfriend now for over a year. Although I ... A: You are NOT being unreasonable or overprotective. She is only 13 and she has shown by her behavior ... | |
| Defiant teen | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: our 16 year old daughter has had many problems that began around age 12. In 5th grade she forged a ... A: I'm sorry that you are having these on-going bad experiences with your daughter. I'm sure it does ... | |
| Lying, personal finace mess! | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: Two weeks after my son turned eighteen he moved out on his own with no financial income.We let him ... A: Your husband's parents are old enough to figure out a lot of this on their own. They will likely ... | |
| 21 year old | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: Our oldest daughter is 21 years old. She has been in a relationship, for two years, with a 27 year ... A: I'm sorry for the heartache you are experiencing with your daughter. It is not uncommon, of course, ... | |
| My 18 yr old walked out | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: I'm a devoted mom of two wonderful young men, ages 21 and another who just turned 18. We're a very ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your sadness and upset over your son. Obviously you love your son very much ... | |
| Really learning | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: Windell, Thank you for taking my question. I've been divorced 10+ yrs, a goood divorce. My ... A: A reward system can help some people put forth a greater effort. However, there are also some who ... | |
| My daughter and my husband got into an argument ending badly! | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I have an seventeen year old daughter, twin eleven year old daughters. My husband adopted my eldest ... A: Yep! Sounds like she's still mad. He may have an old-fashioned way of disciplining her, but he's ... | |
| 12 year old boy: another detention, another disruptive behavior in class... | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: really need a practical advice here:) my 12 year old son (an only child) has been on and off ... A: You say so much of this better than I could. You have a great deal of insight into the situation, ... | |
| My daughter and my husband got into an argument ending badly! | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I have an seventeen year old daughter, twin eleven year old daughters. My husband adopted my eldest ... A: Your daughter was mad and said something she shouldn't have said. She may not have really meant it. ... | |
| 12 year old boy: another detention, another disruptive behavior in class... | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: really need a practical advice here:) my 12 year old son (an only child) has been on and off ... A: I have a number of thoughts about your son and his disruptive behavior. The first is to wonder why ... | |
| Discipling teenager | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: I am very to glad to have read the answers you have given to Tony. I am a mother who is hitting her ... A: I'm glad to hear that you're trying to learn more positive ways of trying to motivate your son to do ... | |
| 13 year old daughter | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: Our daughter is controlling our lives. She is very high-energy and has to be "entertained' 24 ... A: It sounds like you tried to meet your daughter's demands in the past and her demands keep growing. ... | |
| Sons sexual fantasy question | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: My son is 14 years old and has been wanting to have "the talk" for several months. We had a talk a ... A: I think it is normal for teens to have sexual fantasies about a parent, especially if that parent is ... | |
| problems with anger and hitting from my daycare child | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 yr old boy in my daycare. He has recentley started hitting myself when i am trying to ... A: It sounds like all the options you have used involve removal or punishment. I like to think of ... | |
| 9 year old "hates" herself | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I'm the mother of three children, aged 11, 9 and 7, the middle one is my only daughter. Lately, ... A: It's fairly common for children around the ages of 8 and 9 to say some really outrageous things when ... | |
| My 16 year old has no respect for authority | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 16 and is out of control. She yells at my younger children to the point that they ... A: If you were a somewhat rebellious teen yourself, you might use this in talking to your daughter. It ... | |
| What should mother do | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: What should mother do if her 10 year old daughter wants to get her ears pierced so she will have ... A: Is it really the mother's decision as to how much time this girl spends with her father? If there is ... | |
| What should mother do | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: What should mother do if her 10 year old daughter wants to get her ears pierced so she will have ... A: My advice to the mother is that she should refuse to give her permission and she should refuse to be ... | |
| My 16 year old has no respect for authority | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 16 and is out of control. She yells at my younger children to the point that they ... A: Like many middle teenagers, your daughter has a lot of things going on in her life and in her mind. ... | |
| 19 years old son | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I have one daughter 22 years old and a son 19 year old, soon will be 20. Both living with us (my ... A: My experience is that sometimes kids just don't listen to the voice of wisdom their parents provide ... | |
| unmotivated teen | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: My 14 year old son is a gifted/LD however his marks are terrible, he is failing math and french. He ... A: Kids with LD and ADHD often are poorly motivated. One reason can be depression and another may be ... | |
| Teenage Boy | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: My son is 13-1/2. He now has a girlfriend. My son has become her whole world. He speaks as if his ... A: I don't think you can do this. When a young teen is "in love," you can't stop him from being in ... | |
| My 13 year old daughter and dicipline/hitting | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: Windell, Last week my 13 year old daughter came home with a hickey on her neck; she did not mean for ... A: I agree with what you're saying. And I also think I understand what you and her father are feeing ... | |
| 16 year old daughter | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: My 16 year old daughter has always been a very loving and caring child. Especially with family ... A: She is a missing person as long as you have not given her permission to be away from home -- even if ... | |
| 16 year old daughter | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: My 16 year old daughter has always been a very loving and caring child. Especially with family ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the heartache your daughter has caused you. Of course, I can't say why she ... | |
| Is this normal | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: What would be the best option for a mother to take A or B? A Do you rather have a child/teenage ... A: If the child were 10 or 12, I'd probably put my foot down and say she couldn't have a tattoo until ... | |
| 19 yr old son dating 25 yr old woman | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: My 19 yr old son is now dating a 25 yr old asst mgr at his new job. He is not in college at the ... A: I agree with you. He hasn't shown that he is capable of handling living in an apartment and being ... | |
| 15/16 Year Old Teenager | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: Subject Don't understand 15/16 year-old daughter QuestionI have a soon-to-be sixteen year-old ... A: I'm sorry to hear your daughter has lost interest in this business venture. There could be several ... | |
| Unmotivated Yet Caring Teen | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: Our 16 year old wants to play video games day and night nothing else. If we allow it he will game ... A: It sounds like your son has many fine qualities. Yet, he is only passionate about video games. And I ... | |
| Is this normal | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: What would be the best option for a mother to take A or B? A Do you rather have a child/teenage ... A: I understand you are making a rational, persuasive argument for allowing a teenage girl to get a ... | |
| 19 yr old son dating 25 yr old woman | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: My 19 yr old son is now dating a 25 yr old asst mgr at his new job. He is not in college at the ... A: Stay out of it unless he is asking for your help and advice. Of course, he may not be making a wise ... | |
| parenting teens involved in destructive behaviors | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is in her late teens and tells us that she is in love. She tells her friends that the ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the distress you are caused by your daughter's unfortunate relationship with ... | |
| Dad's house rules vs. Mom's house rules | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are married 3.5 years with six children between us. His three boys (15,11,8)live ... A: You might see if there is a program in your area for high-conflict post-divorce couples to help them ... | |
| 18 yr old needs a job | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: My oldest son just turned 18 and graduated high school last year. He is going to community college ... A: It seems like your son doesn't need a lot to survive and he's got a comfortable life, so why should ... | |
| Dad's house rules vs. Mom's house rules | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are married 3.5 years with six children between us. His three boys (15,11,8)live ... A: There's only one effective way of dealing with this, and that is that mom and dad start ... | |
| 13 yr old grandson | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: Our son died in 2004 and we are raising his 2 sons 10, and 13. Their mom lives in Boston, so there ... A: If he isn't a kid, what is he? An adult? I don't think so! Based on what you've told me here, I'd ... | |
| My 19 year old son | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 19 year old son who is being treated for social anxiety. He didn't have any friends and was ... A: You say your son is being treated, but who is treating him? Is it just with medication, or is there ... | |
| Did I do the right thing? | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I am the proud mother of two beautiful teenage girls. My problem is that my 15 y/o daughter has a ... A: Since your daughter is 15 and they do not attend school together, you may be able to enforce their ... | |
| 17/18 year old daughter moved out | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: She's 17/ 18 in 9 days but moved out 10 weeks ago with 22 year old boyfriend to his moms house. He ... A: Your daughter is desperately trying to make things right with her boyfriend. Call her an enabler, ... | |
| 14 yr old with 17 yr old boyfriend | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: "My 14 yr old daughter told me a few days ago that she agreed to "go with" a 17 yr old. She kept ... A: I think telling her she could not date him was the right decision. Obviously, you can't stop them ... | |
| 13 year old and marijuana use | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I found marijuana in my 13 year old daughter's room. She admitted it was hers and admitted to ... A: The worst thing might be to catastrophize this situation and blow it out of proportion. The simple ... | |
| homework not getting done at 17 | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 17 will be 18 in August. She is not motivated to do any homework. We have talked to ... A: Apparently, your daughter is not able to make arrangements for help on her own. I don't know the ... | |
| moving out | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: i have reason to believe that i am responsible enough and mature enough to move out.im sixteen so ... A: Of course, some people your age do make it. But it's very difficult -- mostly financially. I ... | |
| Disrespectful Child | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: My 10-year old son is very disrespectful and rude. He was 2 when his dad and I divorced and his ... A: I apologize for the delay in responding to your question. Your son could be angry about a lot of ... | |
| Teenage Blackmail | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: My 18 year old son is out of control. He wants me to divorce his mother immediately. He threatens ... A: Don't assume that your life will be ruined. Many good people have had accusations made against them ... | |
| masturbating teen | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I walked out of my bedroom to find my 7yr.old daughter doing her shcool work on the floor and my ... A: You haven't given me much information about what you've done previously when you've caught him doing ... | |
| Teenage Blackmail | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: My 18 year old son is out of control. He wants me to divorce his mother immediately. He threatens ... A: It's no fun to be dealing with a blackmailer. You always live with the risk that the demands will ... | |
| I might be pregnant? | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: Okay.. I'm exactly 17 years old, my birthday is on October the 18th, 1991. And I have a couple ... A: The age of majority in Kentucky is 18. This means that when you turn 18 you are for all intents and ... | |
| I might be pregnant? | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: Okay.. I'm exactly 17 years old, my birthday is on October the 18th, 1991. And I have a couple ... A: Much depends on where you live. I assume you live in the U.S., but in which state? Different states ... | |
| teenage daughter | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: My main problem is that my husband and daughter are constantly at each other about boys and what she ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you and your husband do not see things the same way when it comes to raising ... | |
| daughter moving out | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: Our 18yr old daughter moved out about 7weeks ago...in with her boyfriend and his parents. She is ... A: It is distressing when a teenager moves out suddenly and is making what appear to be poor decisions. ... | |
| Teen's bad habits | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: My 15 year old son recently moved in qith me. He had been living with mom since he was 3 years old ... A: I can understand your concerns. First, you want to change the habits your son has developed, but you ... | |
| daughter | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: my daughter is 20yrs old and in her 3rd year in college,lives at home works 3-4 day a week at the ... A: It's painful to have a once-close child moving away and being closer to people you can't agree with. ... | |
| Help for 18 yr old High School Drop-Out! | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I really need some advice in dealing with my 18 yr old High School Drop-out Son! My ex-husband and ... A: You have tried hanging in there with him, but he seems determined to fail on his own. It's admirable ... | |
| moving out | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: ìm 16 years old and for about 8 months now i've been feeling im ready to move out. I have defineatly ... A: You sound pretty mature for your age. And, in fact, you may be ready to move out on your own. Some ... | |
| 15-yr-old gun thief | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: My 15-yr-old nephew recently stole a handgun (!) from an uncle. He claims he just found it lying ... A: Yes, stealing a gun is a serious problem. However, don't let everyone blow it too far out of ... | |
| 18 yr. old daughter | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I have an 18 yr old daughter who just turned 18 this past August. Every since she turned 18, she ... A: You can have a discussion with her and tell her she's right, when she turned 18 she gained more ... | |
| school behavioral issues | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I am a widowed mother of two boys, 12 and 6 yrs of age. I have been a widow for 3.5 years. The ... A: Before having him evaluated to rule ADHD in or out, why not try having him set some goals for ... | |
| Facing Consequences of Actions/Decision | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: Our 17 year old son is currently on probation until his 18th birthday for something he did two years ... A: The first advice I would give you is to keep your anger under control whehn trying to deal with him. ... | |
| Moving a Teenager to New School | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I bought a lot last year and plan to build our "dream home" there. It is not in a ... A: It's really exciting to be in a position to be able to have that dream home. Ho | |