Pets with Children: Tween

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10 Year Old Defiant Son

J.F. asks from Minneapolis

I am so desperate for any advice from other parents of 10 year old boys. My son is not at all respectful of my discipling him, he doesn't care what I threaten him wit...

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Family Pet Bites Your Child?

S.S. asks from Memphis

I have a wonderful 3 year old, 75 lb boxer! Best dog, however, recently he has "nipped" at my youngest daughter. Background: He has a wonderful temperament and ha...

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Would You Let Your 11 Year Old....

C.R. asks from Kansas City

My eleven year old daughter will be starting middle school in the fall. Would you allow her to walk 1.3 miles to and from school with a friend? I feel it is too risky...

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Are We the Only Parents Saying No Cell Phone for Our 11 Year Old?

A.D. asks from Minneapolis

My 11 year old wants a cell phone for Christmas. DH and I are not in favor. We do not believe her to be responsible enough to have one, nor do we feel she has the nee...

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Good Pet for Toddler

C.D. asks from Atlanta

I have a 19mth old little girl and we would like to get her a pet I am not a huge fan of cats and my DH wants a bird I think she is to small for one to actually be ab...

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Summer Planning: 13 Year Old Needs a Job but Not Really Old Enough

M.W. asks from Billings

My 13 year old son needs a job this summer but he isn't really old enough. He loves mechanical things, especially farming and tractors. He doesn't have any friends ...

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Whats a Good Pet for a Busy 10 Year Old??

M.G. asks from New York

I recentlly got my children each a hermit crab. My sons died after 1 week. He found a turtle crawling across our backyard and decided to keep that as a pet. After rea...

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Rules for a 14 Year old...how Much Freedom to Give Them

R.K. asks from Dallas

I have a 14 yo daughter in 9th grade. I am just wondering what other moms who have a teenage daughter allow them to do with friends. Do you let them roam the mall w...

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Son Wants a Pet

L. asks from Atlanta

My 6 year old son wants a pet. I am not crazy about the idea of adding an animal to the household because I'm sure I will be the primary caregiver. He is such a sweet...

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Loss of Our Family Pet, Looking for New Dog

E.M. asks from St. Louis

I am waking up this morning with a very heavy heart, and could use some resources and referrals for dog adoption. We have had 2 family dogs and now are left with none...