Thursday, May 13, 2010

How would you handle the financial responsibilities that come with being a parent?

This is for teen parents. Its for a project.How would you handle the financial responsibilities that come with being a parent?
My daughter is a teen parent, and she is handling the financial responsibilities very well. As soon as she found out she was pregnant, she took two summer jobs and started saving money. She continues to work at one of those jobs part time, even though she is going to school and caring for her child.





She wanted to move out of our house, but stayed here to save money on rent and food. She shops at rummage sales and secondhand stores. She filed for child support and insurance coverage from her baby's father. She gratefully accepted gifts and help from family and friends. And she used every available service, such as WIC, child care assistance, visiting nurse, and a teen parent program at school, to help offset the baby's expenses.





She is taking free college courses through her high school this year, will graduate with over 40 college credits in the spring, and will apply for as much financial aid as possible so she can finish college and position herself to get a good job in a few years.

What are the laws of moving out of state with a divorced parent?

My father lives in Illinois and my Mother lives in Conneticut. I currently live with my father and he has main custody of me. My mom has visitation (every-other weekend). I would really like to move in with her, but my father wont let me visit her, let alone move in with her. What should I do? Im 16 and wanted to know if I can just up and move out with her, or have to legally do something?What are the laws of moving out of state with a divorced parent?
If she has court ordered visitation he HAS to let you go visit. If he does not, he is in contempt and your mother can petition the court for a change in custody arrangement. Your mother needs to make arrangements for you to visit and document by witnesses or by police that he refuses to let you go.What are the laws of moving out of state with a divorced parent?
Custody laws in this country are ridiculous...how come you, the innocent child has to suffer and move back and forth. Whose God-awful idea was that? At age 14 judges can listen to the childrens request about where they want to live.





When I'm president...the kids won't move, the parents will. Children need consistency above all else....they would remain in their home and the parents would rotate. You have my sympathy.

What is the minimum age requirement to still be on parent's medical insurance?

I am turning 18 next year and was wondering what age I go off my parent's medical insurance.


Also, if I am a full time college student, am I still on their medical insurance?What is the minimum age requirement to still be on parent's medical insurance?
The MINIMUM age is 0 - birth. The maximum varies, it's usually the later of when you turn 18, or stop being a full time student.





So yes, if you go to college full time, you'll still be on their policy.What is the minimum age requirement to still be on parent's medical insurance?
Those requirements do not fit the question asked. You asked the minimum age. I believe you are looking for the requirement to remain on their Insurance. You would need to have either your parents check the policy or call the Insurance Company.





All States have different laws and all policies carry different requirements. It would be best to check the policy and make sure to check ';exclusions'; to the policy.
25 years old on most insurances, and past that if you are a child disabled.
Most insurance companies have provisions that as long as you are a full-time student, that you can be covered for an additional 4-5 years.
I am 20 years old and still under my parent's insurance. My mom's insurance said I'm covered as long as I'm a full time student. My dad's insurance said as long as he claims me on his taxes than I'm covered. Either way, if you live with your parent you shouldn't have to pay!
All policies are different. Some, age 18. Some , as long as you are a full time student, to age 25.Some go less.


You have to examine the benefits book. If alowed to stay on because you area student, you will have to provide verification periodically. which the school will provide directly to the ins co..
You will probably have to check with your insurance company. But with my parents insurance I could stay on it until I turned 19 as long as I was still living with them.
If you are a full time student your parents can choose to keep you on their medical up to the age of 25. It is their choice to put and keep you on their insurance

What if the child refuses to visit the non custodial parent?

A 15 year old has been alienated from the non custodial parent by the custodial parent nd manipulated that the non custodial parent is ';bad'; or not ';good enough'; and what not (false).


Either way. There is joint legal custody. Now the child refuses to visit the other parent. The legal papers set a visitation schedule. What what are the legal consequences for the non custodial parent if the child refuses suddenly to visit the non custodial parent





My feeling it's a setup.What if the child refuses to visit the non custodial parent?
Take it back to the judge and bring the 15 year old for their opinionWhat if the child refuses to visit the non custodial parent?
If there is true parental alienation involved, yes, I would be suspicious %26amp; contact my attorney. In my experience with this situation, the child (a teenager) refuses to see their non-custodial parent due to 1) that parent refusing to respect the child's decision to live with the custodial parent, 2) the non-custodial parent's insistance on continuing to try to manipulate %26amp; bribe the child into moving back in with them %26amp; 3) attempting to use the child in games with the custodial parent, even though the child sees right through these actions. Not to mention 4) the fact that out of a 30-day visitation with the non-custodial parent, the child got about 6 hours of one-on-one visitation. The rest was spent accompanying the parent on dates with their significant other (not a spouse, just a live-in) or at a friend's house when three was considered a crowd. The child in question has confronted the non-custodial parent 3 times about the distrust caused by these actions, but has been literally blown off. The non-custodial parent refuses to even acknowledge the child's concerns. I can't blame the child for not wanting to visit %26amp; put up with these circumstances.


In my humble opinion, both of these parents need to sit down with the child %26amp; discuss the child's feelings, the source of those feelings %26amp; face the reality that their divorce put this child in a position to choose between the two households. They each had a 50/50 shot at the child choosing their household. Since they put the child in that position, they should have been prepared to face the fact that they might draw the long straw. The ';losing'; parent needs to accept the child's decision %26amp; deal with it (unless the other parent's home is detrimental to the CHILD, not the non-custodial parent's ego). One PARENT divorced the other PARENT. It's unfair to expect the children to divorce them, too. The parents both need to grow up, deal with their issues %26amp; leave the child out of any left over angst. If this means 10 years worth of weekly counseling, then so be it. Whatever it takes to make sure the child's best interests are served.


As far as legal consequences for the non-custodial parent, I believe most states' custody laws demand that the custodial parent ';make the child available'; at the times outlined by the court's visitation schedule. I don't believe any state would approve of a parent ';hog-tying'; their child %26amp; forcing them to go somewhere that causes the child distress. If I were in that situation, on either side of it, I would make every effort to talk with my ex-spouse. If they refused, I would contact my attorney %26amp; see if I could get a court-ordered mediation to work out the situation. I would also ask my child what the problem was %26amp; if it were something I'd done, I would hope that I would be adult enough to face reality, accept responsibility for my own actions %26amp; go straight to the nearest psychologist's office for help.
I don't know about your state, but in my state the custodial parent is not allowed to talk bad about the non-custodial parent. It is part of the childrens rights to be able to live free of that sort of thing. And for the younger children, they are not allowed to refuse. Below is a quote from the standard visitation guidelines in Delaware from http://courts.delaware.gov/How%20To/Visi鈥?/a>
My guess is that the parent with visitation has to call the police. And then the child could get taken into custody for running away, or truancy. If it is the child's decision, it is the child's consequences.
Depending on what state the law is as of age 12 the child can choose who he/she wants to live with and see. You can probably force the issue in court but will that really be beneficial to the child. In time he/she will make their own decision on their parents. Just be honest with them when the time comes.
unfortunately for you if the child feels unsafe around you whether manipulated or not (theres a reason you didn't get custody I assume, by your choice or the courts). If the kid doesn't want to visit you and is afraid of you, no judge in their right mind is going to force the child to do so.
You can't make the kid go if he doesn't want to, no matter how crappy the reasoning is.

What if the child refuses to visit the non custodial parent?

A 15 year old has been alienated from the non custodial parent by the custodial parent nd manipulated that the non custodial parent is ';bad'; or not ';good enough'; and what not (false).


Either way. There is joint legal custody. Now the child refuses to visit the other parent. The legal papers set a visitation schedule. What what are the legal consequences for the non custodial parent if the child refuses suddenly to visit the non custodial parent





My feeling it's a setup.What if the child refuses to visit the non custodial parent?
Take it back to the judge and bring the 15 year old for their opinionWhat if the child refuses to visit the non custodial parent?
If there is true parental alienation involved, yes, I would be suspicious %26amp; contact my attorney. In my experience with this situation, the child (a teenager) refuses to see their non-custodial parent due to 1) that parent refusing to respect the child's decision to live with the custodial parent, 2) the non-custodial parent's insistance on continuing to try to manipulate %26amp; bribe the child into moving back in with them %26amp; 3) attempting to use the child in games with the custodial parent, even though the child sees right through these actions. Not to mention 4) the fact that out of a 30-day visitation with the non-custodial parent, the child got about 6 hours of one-on-one visitation. The rest was spent accompanying the parent on dates with their significant other (not a spouse, just a live-in) or at a friend's house when three was considered a crowd. The child in question has confronted the non-custodial parent 3 times about the distrust caused by these actions, but has been literally blown off. The non-custodial parent refuses to even acknowledge the child's concerns. I can't blame the child for not wanting to visit %26amp; put up with these circumstances.


In my humble opinion, both of these parents need to sit down with the child %26amp; discuss the child's feelings, the source of those feelings %26amp; face the reality that their divorce put this child in a position to choose between the two households. They each had a 50/50 shot at the child choosing their household. Since they put the child in that position, they should have been prepared to face the fact that they might draw the long straw. The ';losing'; parent needs to accept the child's decision %26amp; deal with it (unless the other parent's home is detrimental to the CHILD, not the non-custodial parent's ego). One PARENT divorced the other PARENT. It's unfair to expect the children to divorce them, too. The parents both need to grow up, deal with their issues %26amp; leave the child out of any left over angst. If this means 10 years worth of weekly counseling, then so be it. Whatever it takes to make sure the child's best interests are served.


As far as legal consequences for the non-custodial parent, I believe most states' custody laws demand that the custodial parent ';make the child available'; at the times outlined by the court's visitation schedule. I don't believe any state would approve of a parent ';hog-tying'; their child %26amp; forcing them to go somewhere that causes the child distress. If I were in that situation, on either side of it, I would make every effort to talk with my ex-spouse. If they refused, I would contact my attorney %26amp; see if I could get a court-ordered mediation to work out the situation. I would also ask my child what the problem was %26amp; if it were something I'd done, I would hope that I would be adult enough to face reality, accept responsibility for my own actions %26amp; go straight to the nearest psychologist's office for help.
I don't know about your state, but in my state the custodial parent is not allowed to talk bad about the non-custodial parent. It is part of the childrens rights to be able to live free of that sort of thing. And for the younger children, they are not allowed to refuse. Below is a quote from the standard visitation guidelines in Delaware from http://courts.delaware.gov/How%20To/Visi鈥?/a>
My guess is that the parent with visitation has to call the police. And then the child could get taken into custody for running away, or truancy. If it is the child's decision, it is the child's consequences.
Depending on what state the law is as of age 12 the child can choose who he/she wants to live with and see. You can probably force the issue in court but will that really be beneficial to the child. In time he/she will make their own decision on their parents. Just be honest with them when the time comes.
unfortunately for you if the child feels unsafe around you whether manipulated or not (theres a reason you didn't get custody I assume, by your choice or the courts). If the kid doesn't want to visit you and is afraid of you, no judge in their right mind is going to force the child to do so.
You can't make the kid go if he doesn't want to, no matter how crappy the reasoning is.
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  • As a single parent in Canada, is there a better way to calcuate my taxes?

    I typically claim my son as a dependant, but I was told that I should file as ';head of household'; and treat him as a partner. Could someone clarify whether this is possible or allowed?


    Thanks!As a single parent in Canada, is there a better way to calcuate my taxes?
    You can claim him as an eligible Dependant which used to be called equivalent to spouse, It will give you more of a deduction and more of the benefits like cctb ect. Only one parent can claim this so in joint custody situations, it has to be worked outAs a single parent in Canada, is there a better way to calcuate my taxes?
    I think the person who gave you that advice was american; that doesn't sound like Canadian tax rules. There is no such thing as ';head of household';
    There is no such thing as ';head of the household'; in Canada. Your son is an equivalent to spouse for tax purposes, that is the best way to claim him in Canada.
    yep, Kathy's right.
    kathy r is correct

    What should a parent do if child potties his pants while in the corner because he was afraid to ask ?

    If he could use the restroom because he was told not to leave the corner?What should a parent do if child potties his pants while in the corner because he was afraid to ask ?
    If a child is in the corner on account of misbehaving, then he/she shouldn't be there any longer than one minute per age. It may not seem like long to an adult but any amount of time is like an infinity to a child. The child shouldn't have been there long enough to have had an accident, really...What should a parent do if child potties his pants while in the corner because he was afraid to ask ?
    It really depends on the situation did the child potty in his pants to get back at the parent for putting him in the corner in the first place,kind of like I'll show you type of thing? Or were they just truly scared to ask because they knew the parent was really angry and they were afraid to ask to leave the corner? Really depends on the situation so the parent needs to be calm and sweet and sit down and have a talk with the kid depending on the childs age and reasoning ability.
    Let them know that it is an exception to the rule, but not an excuse to come out of the corner every time.





    I personally would apologize that ';I didn't know he had to go and would not have made him have an accident'; and let him know he can always go to the bathroom when he needs to. That way he'll realize no one is mad or blames him for the accident and not be afraid to speak up next time.
    we have this rule with time outs





    if you have to go tell who ever put you in the corner so they know your going





    since when does a child in there own home need permission to use the toilet





    its like having guests over and demanding they ask every time they need to go
    explain to him he doesn't need to be afraid of you. and he needs to always use to toilet no matter the situation. Tell him that next time there's no excuse.
    Well, its the parents fault! If they get mad it should not be at the child! it's obvious the child was to scared to tell them he had to go pee!
    That is the parent's fault for making him stay there all day.
    Why in the world would a child be afraid to ask?
    Grandma, changing your name doesn't mean we can't still tell its you
    please tell how old the child is and how long he was in the corner for...
    boy doesnt that just scream.......SOMETHING IS WRONG THERE.what is wrong with his parents,thats heartbreaking

    What is the process of adoption with a child whose parent signs away their legal rights?

    My boyfriend's daugthers mother may do this, and if so, I would like to adopt. Does anyone know what the process is, even if it's brief?What is the process of adoption with a child whose parent signs away their legal rights?
    Laws are different state to state. My husband is about to begin the process of adopting my daughter that he's been raising since birth. The biological father left me shortly after I told him I was pregnant and hasn't been a part of her life ever. The law in Michigan as I understand it so far is that we had to be married for a year first before he can adopt and the courts won't let the biological father ';sign off'; until and unless there is a father ready to adopt and/or the biological father has had no contact and hasn't paid child support in 2 years. Search online for your states laws or contact your local department of human serivces - they're a good place to start.What is the process of adoption with a child whose parent signs away their legal rights?
    You'll need to get an attorney, which isn't tremendously expensive (ours was $500 plus paperwork and filing fees). She and you will sign consent to adopt papers, and you will file that you wish to adopt the baby.





    You'll have to have a home study done by a private social worker. Get this started ASAP, as it takes a while. You'll have a few visits before and after the baby is born, to make sure that your parenting plan, your home, and your background is parenting material. Look up the questions online, and have the answers typewritten out when they get there, which will save time and money. Have your ID ready, and you'll probably have to travel to her office after the first visit, with notarized documents, and possibly fingerprints done by a certified police officer in order to get criminal checks done.





    Research the laws in your state, because they can be so different from state to state. After the birth of the baby, she'll have a stated amount of time to change her mind, and it happens, so you'll need to be emotionally ready for that unfortunately. If it is possible in your state to sign consent forms before the baby is born (even though she can change her mind afterwards), I'd have it done, that way, God forbid, if she screws up and tests positive for drugs or something at the baby's birth, you'll already have the process started and can have it where the baby doesn't go into the foster care system first, which can be a nightmare! This happened during our son's birth, that just one time she did something that showed up in his body at birth, and if we hadn't had the paperwork done, we would have lost him.
    Has your boyfriend signed the birth certificate or taken a parenity test? If the mother signs away her rights, then he will be the sole parent. If you were married to him, I believe you would be able to adopt her.

    How would someone go about becoming legally independent of their parent/guardian under 18?

    I want to move out of my parents house, and I'm under the age of 18. I have arrangements already to get my own place, and everything. Financially I'm straight. So how would I go about becoming legally independent?How would someone go about becoming legally independent of their parent/guardian under 18?
    get emancipated, think three times before you do this i don't know your situation but i also don't want you to regret what you are doing. My brother emancipated himself at 16, my sister moved out at 16 but to my dad's..and both of them seem to have some sort of regret yet their pride kept them going.How would someone go about becoming legally independent of their parent/guardian under 18?
    Jazmine, uncertain as to where you live. But where I am in Canada kids can move out and live independently at age 16. I'd find out if this is the age in your area first and if it is then just advice them of your plans. But remember they are your folks and are going to be a little hurt and might even be a little sad about this news and give you the thousand questions about how are you going to support yourself etc. But if you have a good plan then you can just explain it to them and hopefully they will support you. And remember also that they will always be there for you and would be happy to make the odd care package for you. Also do not leave on bad terms as it can create lots of problems, but most can be worked out quickly, and through live you are all going to need and rely on each other whether you want to admit it or not. Jeez I am really started to sound my age. Ha! Best of luck.
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    wait.


    don't jump into anything like that so soon.


    you're pushing yourself way to hard on adult hood.


    you'll be wanting to live with your parents when the bills start to pile up.
    Uh, run away? But that's not legal

    What were some things you didnt anticipate about being a parent?

    When pregnant, what were some of your unrealistic expectations and what were some things about parenting you just didnt expect and got you by surprise?


    Any advice for a new parent?What were some things you didnt anticipate about being a parent?
    As a guy there are two things I did not anticipate while my wife was pregnant. The first is when the doctor held up our daughter, that I would turn to mush. It is an instant love that is like no other feeling in the world. The second thing I did not anticipate is what a good father I would be. Growing up I did not have the best father and I thought his negative influences would rub of on me, but I have taken all the negative things I did not look about my dad and have promised myself and my wife I would never act that way towards our daughter.





    My greatest advice to you is that everyone thinks they know better than you do about parenting. Your parents are going to try to tell you techniques they used when you were a child, strangers and friends are even going to throw in their two cents. Only you and your husband or the baby's father know what is best for your child. There is nothing wrong with combining your values with your parents values of religion, school or family etc.. but you have to integrate them with your own.





    Also, make sure you make time for yourself. I know my wife struggles with being a working mother. One thing about being a dad is that there is not the maternal instinct that a mother has. While I may love getting my daughter ready for bed, it is also very easy for me to spend a night out at the ballgame. Mothers have a very different mentality, their family becomes the most important thing to them and they sometimes forget to spend a night out with the girls or just take in a movie or get a manicure.





    Good luck!What were some things you didnt anticipate about being a parent?
    I thought Id have a GREAT baby who slept a lot %26amp; hardly ever cried... WRONG! I say, hope for the best, expect the worst!


    I never anticipated just how much sleep I would lose, or how hard it would be at times.... But I also never anticipated how much I could love my little baby!


    Its hard, but its totally worth it! Take LOTS of pictures- They grow so fast %26amp; you cant turn time back! The past almost 4 months since my son was born, I feel like the time has FLOWN by!!!
    When I was pregnant, I wanted to be the mom who would breastfeed and pump when I went back to work. I had this vision of me offering my breast to him at lunch and as soon as I got home, and pumping after each feeding and in the early morning. That dream is gone. My baby chose the bottle over me and I'm just no good at pumping.





    I also had visions of him smiling and laughing for me and loving me. He loves his daddy more. And he looks just like him too! Gone was the vision of him sharing my features.





    I didn't expect all the skin problems...my son's dry, rough cheeks, rashy neck from spit ups, heat rash on his arms, diaper rash even though we change him frequently. He hardly wore those cute clothes I bought him and now he's outgrown them at only 3 months. *sigh*





    Being a parent is hard work, but it'll be worth it all!
    This will sound funny but, I honestly never thought Id be ';that mom'; in walmart with a screaming kid.....
    I'll be honest~ When I was pregnant, I was focused on all of the ';fun'; times I would have w/ my son. He's now 16 months %26amp; we've had our share of ';not-so-fun'; times. What's going to happen when he hits terrible twos %26amp; his teen years?? lol:)





    I guess you just have to take the good with the bad~ he's definitely worth it:)





    Good Question:)
    I never knew how much I would love his baby laughter. I hope I can still remember the sound and the joy it brings me when he is all grown up.
    The lack of sleep. Don't get me wrong - I KNEW there wasn't going to be a lot of sleep, but nothing really prepares you for it in real life.


    The way I got thru the first couple weeks was my husband and I slept in shifts. You need to recover from the birth and that involves sleep. He would take him for 5 or so hours, then I would. I am so glad we did it that way and if we have another child, will definitely do it that way again.


    Like the other poster said, I was NEVER going to let my child sleep with us in the bed. That went out the window at 2 weeks. He just sleeps so much better that way. I did plan on breastfeeding and did for about a week, but stopped. For me, it just did not work out.


    Another thing is you really can't prepare for is the feeling of responsibility you have for this little person. I don't mean this in a bad way at all. It's hard to even explain, you just do what needs to be done and you actually like it!


    And the first time I heard my son cry - it was the best, most wonderful feeling in the world. Even better than hearing the heartbeat on the ultrasound. I burst into tears myself. I never expected that :)
    I knew I would be tired. But when it came down to it, I was delerious from exhaustion the first month at least, probably longer. That threw me for a curve, for sure.
    I was worried about not being a good mom or not knowing what to do and when to do it. I never enticipated on it being so hard, I knew it was going to be hard but not this hard. But it all worked out and I think that I am a good mom and eventually got used to how hard it was. Although at times I think that I am over protective but thats just the mom in me. It will all come to you when the baby is born it did for me. If you need help or advice there are people that can help you out such as your mom and other family or friends with children.
    Well, I didn't anticipate the recovery time being so tough on me the first few weeks. I never really gave much thought to the routine you have to go thru every time you use the bathroom, and the hormone induced mood swings-- i cried a lot the first 2 weeks. But, this all goes away so fast, that the memory is just a fog-- he's 12 weeks now, sweet as can be, and my body is feeling pretty much back to normal. My son was very colicy, so i did a lot of walking around to sooth him in those first few weeks-- so the pounds dropped right off! i gained a total of 45lbs while pregnant, and now i only have 5 lbs to go till i'm back at my pre-preg weight. My advice is to accept help if someone offers-- don't worry that you look terrible, or the house is a mess- if a friend and/or relative offer to come over to help, or just to keep you company- SAY YES!! you'll be so glad you did. good luck!!!
    How much FUN it is! Everyone tells you omg it's so much work and you will hate the late nights and the responsibility and blah blah, and it is work, but it's so much fun too! Everytime I see my daughter smile it makes all my bad days good again :) I know I'm going to make mistakes, I know I'm going to screw up on things, but I know I'm doing the best I can w/ the knowledge I have now. She will turn out fine and going into parenting knowing I'm not going to be perfect has helped a ton :) You will do great! Good luck
    My expectations when I was pregnant were things like- ';I'm not going to give my baby a pacifier';, and ';My baby is only going to sleep in her co-sleeper, or her crib.'; Blah, blah, blah. When that baby comes out, you are willing to do ANYTHING to make her comfortable enough to stop crying. I would have let that baby sleep on my FACE if it meant I could get some sleep! LOL! My advice? Just let things happen naturally. Don't beat yourself up trying to maintain this ';I'm not going to do this';, ';I'm only going to do that.'; kind of attitude. Just do whatever feels right. Best of luck to you!

    What questions should I ask in an interview with a parent about their parental involvement experience?

    I am doing a project for my early childhood education class. I need to interview a teacher or parent about their parental involvement experience. What questions should I ask them?What questions should I ask in an interview with a parent about their parental involvement experience?
    Don't ask questions that will get you ';yes'; or ';no'; answers. Ask something like - What would you do in this situation?What questions should I ask in an interview with a parent about their parental involvement experience?
    Ask them to describe a typical day with the child and take notes. Ask you questions from there. Ask open-ended questions, you get a lot more like that. Like say they make a comment, ask, can you elaborate on that?
    You could start off by asking if they have children. Then, if they have no children, how much experience with babies and children they have. How would they handle certain situations (eg a child is throwing a tantrum in the middle of town or a supermarket, how would you handle it?) How would you go about disaplining a child? Do they agree with certain ways like spanking or spanking with a paddle etc.
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  • What should a parent do if they cant support their child financially?

    I have 2 write a paper for english and wanted to know what every 1 thought about this.What should a parent do if they cant support their child financially?
    Hmm just two short years ago I was in this situation. Thrown out on my **** by my ex, unable to work due to complications with my pregnancy, living off less than $600 a month in a city where rent is over $1000 for a studio apartment.





    What did I do? I swallowed my pride and asked for social assistance, got into subsidized housing and lived with my brother until my townhouse was ready. I took my full year maternity leave then got a job far better than the one I had left. I now make more than enough to support my daughters and myself. There were trips to the food bank and second hand clothes, a bus pass instead of a car and no coffee dates with friends but we made it.





    Being poor is not a lifestyle unless you make it one, it is a situation that can be changed and is not permanent. Nobody should be pressured to place their child for adoption based on finances alone.What should a parent do if they cant support their child financially?
    Get a another job if they need too, look into government programs. And of course stop brining kids into this world that they cant afford, even more if they can barely afford to take care of the ones that they already have.
    Depends on why they are having trouble. There are agencies that give help to people that need it. Churches give food to those in need. United Way and Salvation Army help people pay electric bills so they have electricity. You can also go to family members for help. There are also those people unfortunately, that just need to get off their lazy butt and get a job.
    They should get a job, or get a better job, or get another job, or stop making babies they can't support
    Get some government assistance...foodstamps...welfare....WIC鈥? Just go to your local health department or Social Services
    get a job. a spouse. sacrifice-walk instead of owning a car, or own a super cheap one, no cable, dining out, internet, those things that are unnecessary....shop at second hand stores and yard sales for clothing. join your counties freecycle to get furniture, toys, clothes, etc. have a strict budget.
    They should seek assistance through Social Services. No parent should be forced to give up a child for adoption due to finances, but they often need help to get better jobs, education or simply an affordable rent.
    Get help! There are plenty of programs out there designed to help parents and families who are having financial difficulties.
    A parent should get a job %26amp; all the help they can get from programs like Wic....ect. If the $$ they are currently making is not enough to provide the necessities - then go get a better job (even if that means 2 jobs). Being poor is most of the time a choice that people make. Anyone can come into a bad situation, it's what you do with the situation that shows a persons true colors.





    Oh yea, I feel like finances alone are not a good enough reason to give up your child for adoption. If people can't afford the child they have ----quit having more!!!!
    Are you wanting just the gravy? Being a parent is taking the good with the bad, no one has ever promised that life is one big party. You and every one else will always have bad days, the trick is to look forward to the days of sunshine. I raised my kids, through a lot of bad times, that seemed serious at the time, but when it was over, it didn't seem that bad. So listen to the laughter and the crying, it is worth it.
    First of all, they need to make sure they cant have any more kids. There are to many people that get help from the state thta really dont need it bc they are to damn lazy to get a job. o to Micky d's wendys somewhere is get one to help you out. Sorry may get some thumbs down but if you cant take care of your kids then why should go you have to go on the states programs to provide if you dont want to help yourself. I am for people getting on it as long as they get the help they need and get a job., There is a difference of helping you for a few months until you get on your feet but dont abuse the system. Get a job and do what ever you can but dont abuse the system
    depends. what do you mean exactly by finacially support? if they can provide food, shelter and health care thats all these spoiled kids today need anyways
    If they don't think they will ever be able to support the child or they just aren't good parents, they should put the child up for adoption. Then they can get their lives back together and the child will have a better life. Or, they can let the child stay with relatives for a while so they can get better jobs and things of that nature.
    Depends on if it's long term or short term. If they feel that they will not be able to support a child for the long haul then they should consider adoption maybe something like an open adoption where they recieve pictures and letters about how the child is doing. If it is a short term doubt of financial stability then they should look in to the government assistance provided above by another poster.

    Can a single parent go full time to college for a 4 year degree and still receive TANF welfare benefits?

    My daughter is a single parent with two children, and she wants to finish her degree and become a school teacher. Is she eligible for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program if she is a full time student in a 4-year college?Can a single parent go full time to college for a 4 year degree and still receive TANF welfare benefits?
    The easy way to find this out is to web search TANF eligibility requirements for your state. Example tanf eligibility Maine.





    Her income will be considered as well as that of anyone lives in her household.Can a single parent go full time to college for a 4 year degree and still receive TANF welfare benefits?
    YES! Most states require a certain amount of hours a week of work or school. Like in California they require at least 32 hours. It is really nice because you can get a second chance to go back to school and not have to worry about other things. This is what I am doing at the moment. There is a time limit some states 2 years, or like here its 5 years. You can get up to your BS or BA after that your school will not count for your activity, the only exception is if you are going for teaching then they will let you continue school.
    her best bet would be to talk the DHS. TANF is usually a 2 year LIFETIME program so she could only get it for 2 years student or not. Different states may have different rules on that. She could probably get child care paid and food stamps anyway.. that would help.

    When should a parent introduce children to TV and cartoons?

    Ive heard that children shouldnt be allowed to watch cartoons till they are 3 or more. Is that true and why?When should a parent introduce children to TV and cartoons?
    there's not much mental stimulation involved. the content is being fed to them, theyre not doing any mental work.When should a parent introduce children to TV and cartoons?
    I'm not a parent, but just a highschool student. Although i did a research project this year on media violence and how it affects children. I learned alot about the psycology of kids and the affect of television.





    In the end it all depends on what they watch and for how long. Kids are spondges and take things in like crazy, so seeing somthing violent (NOT saying you would show them somthing violent) or just a little mean they can soak in in many different ways.





    If they were to watch TV i think it would be pbs or noggin or a kid friendly station, butonly for about 1/2 an hour and 3 sounds about right. If you consider these cartoons. But if you are talking about cartoon network or nickalodean(spelling?) you should wait untill about 8.





    Kids can be so connceted to TV, and its sad. They learn alot from it..weather its good or bad can be determinded on WHAT they are watching and not necisarily WHEN.
    According to John Taylor Gatto watching children can be damaging to young children, it is much better to read them books which gives them a chance to develop their memory skills (by hearing the same stories over and over) and their imaginations. With TV the kids don't use their imaginations because they don't have to create the stories in their head the way they do with books.





    Personally I think that they shouldn't watch tv at all, but when you do let them watch TV you should start with DVDs of cartoons etc so that they aren't bombarded with advertising etc.
    it is true because even cartoons now a day have that rude humor and they say tv effects a young mind it has been proven that if you give a child a book at 3 and teach it how to read the child will turn out to be sucessful but if you give a 3 year old child the remote and let him or her watch anything on tv they have a smaller chance of becoming sucessful as they say you must put your child on the right track and the fast track too you should supervise children 12 and under while watching tv at all times they might not be on the best track at the time but you can guide them atleast so they have a sucessful future and the future they deserve i would say at 3 but if your really worried 4 will be fine but remember SUPERVISE and OBSERVE and PARENTAL CONTROL and TIME LIMIT remember that and you should be fine
    Well, when my children were babies and my husband wasn't home and I had to take a shower, I put on a baby video for them to watch. But that was very rare. My children didn't watch tv until they were about 2 1/2 or so, and it was only toddler shows.





    Even now at 4 1/2 and 9, they are not allowed to watch certain cartoons like that Jetix stuff on Toon Disney and violent cartoons. They like to watch movies a lot, Disney movies mostly.
    My son started watching Blue's Clues at about 2 years old. He wasn't interested too much but it had to be on, even if he wasn't in the room.





    Now he watches all sorts of shows like Dora, Diego, Elmo, Cars, Charlotte's Web and Blue's Clues. He's till the same way though; it HAS to be on but he won't ever sit down and watch it. He'll either be playing with his toys or in another room.





    I think the educational cartoons such as Blue's Clues are good for kids. It teaches them alot from their numbers, letter to colors and shapes. My son has known all his letters %26amp; numbers since he's been 2 1/2 and he actually KNOWS the letters/numbers; he didn't memorized the order. He actually is just learning the order of numbers and letters.





    But shows aren't a replacement for parental interaction and learning. They're just a nice break for mommy when she needs one!
    Ideally a parent should introduce a child to TV and cartoons when they have reached the age of 35. At that time the child will be grown up and have realized that life does not revolve around the boob tube.





    The younger your child starts watching TV, the more prone to emotional, intellectual and physical issues they will have throughout their lives.
    my daughter watches it and has since she came home from the hospital. not that she should though. They say that because the early years are very important for brain stimulation. They are learning that their arms hands feet and legs etc are controlled by them. Developing pincer grasp learning to pull up crawl sit up and walk. All these different things are what they should be working on. If you need something to do its reccomended that you take them outside to play (if too young then talk to them about what you/they see and what is going on around you.) Or you can pull out alphabet blocks etc. Help them learn to build them up and knock them down. Hope this helped and was informative.
    My daughter watched a limited amount of TV from 12mos and what she watched was closely monitered by me. For cartoons she watched Little Bear and some others (can't remember names). She is old enough to watch TV by herself now but she still asks if she can turn it on. Animal Planet, Discovery and History are her favorite channels.
    Ok i got tv in grade 4 this really influenced my social life for LIFE for worse.... but yea i know a little more since I read books. BUT since i got tv i couldnt stop watching it (and PC) because i wasnt used to it so I would say one year before grade one...


    Also dont force him to read, the love of reading is very hard to give but very nessacary for basic knoladge.... give him lots of cartoons (not for presents but just let it lay there for him to read)
    DON'T have them watch tv!!!! OMG they're gonna get hooked on friggen Hannah Montana and Dora the Explorer and all that crap!!!





    Have them watch the old Disney movies. Like Cinderella and Dumbo, and that sort of stuff. Don't get them hooked on stuff like Dora, because I promise you, that show is scaaarrrryyyyyy, and they will turn out talking just like her. Loud. And obnoxious. And people will be able to point out, ';wow that person grew up watching Dora the Explorer.';





    nobody wants that...lol
    only reason i would know is that when children are young they might get the impression that you can do the things on cartoons in real life (since they can't tell the difference yet.) but you can have the kid watch cartoons for kids now a days cause they changed a lot from looney tunes and the older kids stuff
    Its your child and your choice. There are some really good programs that stimulate a childs mind. Of course your teaching is the best but realistically there is alot to be done in a days time. So a lil tv is fine as long as it doesnt become the babysitter.





    For ppl who say they would never let there kids watch tv, what would you rather they do. Lean over your shoulder so they read your posts online? Get real, the internet is worse than watching tv. Its all fine within limits and moderation.
    My daughter is 17 month old and we have just recently let her watch tv. We tried for month to get her to eat breakfast, unless we forced her she would just play. We started putting on public tv and she is so distracted by it that she isnt really aware that she is eating. Its good for us becuase shes under weight and it takes alot for her to gain some.
    They say not to allow any TV before the age of 2. We always have the TV in the background, though. My kids (ages 6, 3, and 2) are far from addicted, they would rather play. *I* don't see a problem with them watching it younger, it's really more a personal preference.
    Lots of people don't let their children watch tv at all...I say everything in moderation and with good judgement. My children watch tv..but not all the time and I monitor their shows..educational are normally the ones we prefer..try SUPER WHY...they really learn to spell and enjoy learning their letters. :-)
    That's about the age I let my daughter watch t.v.. She's now 4 1/2 yrs. old and I let her watch an hour or so of the Disney Channel so I can shower and get chores done around the house. Too much t.v. is not a good thing- fresh air is better for them.
    My son is 3 months old %26amp; sometimes he will glance at the tv if it is on.I do not redirect his attention.I see no need.I wouldn't leavea child to watch tv for hours at a time,but a little while here and there,won't hurt anything.
    I think it's because it helps them develope creativity. Read to your kid. My mom did to me and I loved it more than T.V. Spending time with parents is a kid's favorite thing at that age.
    nah it helps them learn to talk and stuff i put my neice in front of the tv to watch blues clues and shes starting to talk shes a smarrty pants!
    TV can be good and stimulating, but just dont let them watch it loads because they turn into indoor-lovers and even start developing the common accents and sayings
    i'd say 2 or 3 is an appropriate age to start watching cartoons but make sure they don't watch too much and start them off by watching movies rather than tv.
    depends on the cartoons and the content....there are tv channels dedicated to babies.....but tv is never an equal substitute for reading to them
    as soon as there born








    sit down, and watch tv while you feed yo baby





    that's what my parents did to me and i turned out fine (twitch twitch)
    1000000000
    Anytime. TV is entertaining and a big step in a kid learning about the real world
    Never! Personally I wouldn't want my children to ever watch tv.
    yes it's the best thing ever invented
    no some children are not even interested watching tv till they are 2 -3 years old.
    at birth, LOL
    Never!


    It poisons their minds!

    What is a good activity for 2 yr olds and parent on phase in day?

    I am getting 10 new 2 year olds next week, and I have been planning on just having parents stay and participate in the normal morning routine as much as they are able. This will prevent parents from feeling overly obligated to stay if their morning schedule is tight, but will make everyone feel welcome to stay. Since routine is so important, I decided to skip a special morning activity and focus on transitioning to the more formal schedule that we will have in this new classroom. I am looping with my kids (I have had about half of them since they were 4 months old). Not sure what type/structure of program you are in, but this works well with our Reggio inspired philosophy.What is a good activity for 2 yr olds and parent on phase in day?
    Children love being messy especially younger children maybe you could do a parent and child painting or craft session, messy but worth the big smiles and fun memories!What is a good activity for 2 yr olds and parent on phase in day?
    the best activity for a two year Old is dancing,playing outside,making or playing puppets,and painting.
    You should read a book with them and make sure they can see the pictures so they understand
    just boil em:)))

    What are the punishments for getting caught driving without a parent in Texas?

    I know it was stupid but I did it and got caught.


    I have a permit and a clean record what do you think is going to happen, i have a scheduled court day already.What are the punishments for getting caught driving without a parent in Texas?
    I don't know about TX but here in CT, if you get caught driving without a parent and just have your permit, then when when you finally get your license, I believe it gets suspended for 6 months. I am not sure, but I know your license does get suspended.





    Srry to hear about that, hope it works out for ya.

    How can a parent do research on a new school?

    I just moved from Atlanta to the DC/Maryland area and I found out what elementary school my son will be attending in the fall. It is a public school and he will being going to the 2nd grade.I want to know what kinds of things besides test scores should I look at to see if this is a good school.How can a parent do research on a new school?
    The key elements in any school is the quality of the teachers and Principal./ One way to tell is the education level of the faculty and how long they have been teaching./





    The sites below will be very helpful in evaluating schools.How can a parent do research on a new school?
    One thing you can see is the areas school taxes. Another thing you can look at is the income levels. And disposable income levels there. The higher these are the better chance the school district will be better. Since your child is going into 2nd grade the school district is not that important right now, but if you want your child to get into college the SD matters at about the summer going into 8th grade. That's when the SD matters since by them your child should be taking advanced classes in school. A last point is that in the DC/Maryland area most of the schools are very good, since many political figures send there children to private schools, and still have to pay school taxes the money is put into your child's public school.
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  • Can a narcissistic parent lead to a child developing an anxiety disorder?

    Have you ever heard of this happening?Can a narcissistic parent lead to a child developing an anxiety disorder?
    havent heard of it before, but i would say, it's probable....





    children need care n' attention especially from their parents....if their parents are narcissistic, the child would feel alone as they're giving attention to their parents, instead of the other way round...sometimes, their lack of emotional maturity would lead to anxisty disorder as they don't know what to do.....Can a narcissistic parent lead to a child developing an anxiety disorder?
    this is a great question.








    i would belive so yes. maybe the child wouldn't get enough attention leading the kid to feeling alone, theres so many diffrent route that could take. but i think it could

    How can a parent teach common sense to their 13 year old daughter?

    My daughter has no common sense. Why? How can I teach her common sense? or can I?How can a parent teach common sense to their 13 year old daughter?
    Don't worry about that. I was like that to in that age!! She will understand herself, but if you presure her, that will just make it worse.


    Tell you what: Make sure her friends aren't retard (if you know what i mean)


    the other reason is mabe she need s to read more. Grab a book.How can a parent teach common sense to their 13 year old daughter?
    Unfortunately you cannot teach ';common sense';, however you can teach examples of how to use certain tools and how to try and think a situation through, why not give that a try.


    To the lady who said to read the bible and pray together, what the heck good is that when you're trying to sharpen pencil, sounds to me like you need a little common sense infusion love.
    My older sister is as lacking in common sense (if not more so). She is 25 and still can't take care of herself, and not for lack of intelligence, just a lack of common sense. She'll let the car run out of transmission fluid because she doesn't think to ever check it or take it in to a place to check it, or she'll buy a dog because it's cute when she's living in an apartment that doesn't allow dogs and she can't afford rent as it is. Things like that.





    Here's what I've learned vicariously through her - if you (as the parent) coddle and take care of your kid, she'll never improve. You need to let her make her own mistakes and suffer the consequences. Don't give her money when she overspends herself. Let her try to cut the pencil with scissors, and don't take it from her and do it correctly, let her fail at it.
    Well, most teenagers haven't developed that ';common sense'; thing yet and make some pretty bone headed decisions. I keep waiting for my fifteen year old to finally ';get it.'; So, I think it's normal.





    My best advice, however, is Logical Consequences. Sometimes the natural effects of their choices are the best teachers.
    Common sense like ';don't put a fork in the electrical out lit'; or common sense about life? As long as it doesn't hurt her physically I think it's time to let her fall. This is about the age that need to make there own mistakes and learn how to get out of problems, with out mom's help. There is no better teacher then life's experiences. So let her figure it out. At least now is she gets into to much trouble you can still help her out of it.
    The pencil thing is rather strange of her to do....and at 13. Do you see other occurrences that just does not seam right?


    Her brain might just be wired differently. What we see as strange the child sees as normal. If her social structure with kids her own age is fine and she is not having problems at school just do your best to teach her such things. Knifes are never good to use for it could slip or what not.





    We can not teach common sense, this is why it is ';common';. We can teach how to use tools and the such.


    Wish you well....
    omg! I run into this with my 6 year old everyday! She has an IQ of 145, is in the talented and gifted classes at school, and is extremely smart. She writes songs, books, does beautiful artwork, but yet when I told her to go in the bathroom and wash her face beacuse she had toothpaste on it, she couldn't find the washcloth, so she took a little bottle that used to have bodywash in it and filled it with water and was leaning over the sink, pouring the water all over. We were just walking out the door to go to the bus, and had to change her clothes. I dont know the answer you are looking for, but I would like to know myself!!!!!
    first you need to learn paticence show her how to do it rite use it as a learning experiance for both of you


    if you are frustrated she will be also


    you are the teacher if she isnt learning its you that isnt doing your job rite





    find ways for her to learn in a fun way you will both grow from it
    Unfortunate, but true, there is no way to teach common sense. Either you have it, or you don't.


    She will learn through bad decisions -
    well some people have common sense and others dont im not sure you can really teach it.
    I don't think you can really teach it, especially not to teenages.





    just lead by example
    Seriously how many people haven't sharpened their pencils that way before. I have!!


    As long as you show her right from wrong she will grow up safe and healthy
    Lot's of competition with hormones. While you are explaining logic, she is thinkin duhhhhhhhhh I wonder if Toby likes me.
    common sense is gained from experiences. no where else.
    Ya know I never actually understood what 'common sense' was.
    You need to provide a good example to her at all times. Read and study the Bible with her, and discuss with her our Lords wishes for us to follow.


    Pray together, have unity as a family and keep a good moral grounding.


    God bless xx

    How to let parent see what websites their child is visiting?

    Is there a way, besides just checking the history, to tell what website a child is going to while its happening. Like a program on the parent's computer that keeps track of what is happening on the childs computer as its happening?


    I'm asking for my sister who is trying to catch her mischievous preteen son. How to let parent see what websites their child is visiting?
    Well im a parent and i know u must control what they are doing i have a thing for you..no one will ever know its there its locked theyll never see it aand it records all web sites visited and all typed on key board and its free here you go learn it well u will love it.a single dad...steve


    http://www.spyarsenal.com/How to let parent see what websites their child is visiting?
    i do understand and im glad i helped you..steve

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    wow.. i think it is so stuiped that you are trying to see what is happening just because he'll see a few naked people and maby see what sex is who cares better he find out on his own then being ambaresed by his parents
    You can use parental controls or monitoring software which will allow you to see all the chats, emails, website etc.


    http://www.delete-computer-history.com/i鈥?/a>
    stalker status!!!
    NO THATS JUST BAD PARENTING IT PEOPLE LIKE YOU MAKE THERE KIDS HATE THEM IN THE FUTURE
    http://www.netnanny.com/





    this worked for me in the past..good luck..ck it out..

    What kind of parent would you be if you allowed children to treat each other cruelly?

    Simply because they have free will? But isn't that exactly what you say your Sky Daddy does with his children? But you can somehow excuse it for your Sky Daddy.What kind of parent would you be if you allowed children to treat each other cruelly?
    God doesn't simply allow us to treat each other cruelly. He leaves absolutely no evidence of even his existence, much less his desires and expectations of us.What kind of parent would you be if you allowed children to treat each other cruelly?
    you are trying to apply human standards to god and it will not work





    no your example is not correct





    a parent does not have control over their grown up children


    they do what they want and ignore what their parent tells them





    God has given rules for his children to obey





    if they rebel they will be punished for the wicked deeds they do.





    you can't punished some one for something they have not done yet.





    God gives people a chance to repent and turn from sin.


    If they do not they will be punished for their sins.
    My children were not allowed to treat others cruelly(which was a HUGE challenge considering they were only 2 years apart), but every now and then they would slip up and do something not nice. When that happened i corrected them and explained why it would not and could not be tolerated, to me this is the same thing that God does with us.
    If you allowed cruelty, you are not a good parent at all. Children have to be raise correctly to respect each other, not beat each other up or tease or cause hurt to someone. You do not know my Father God, so you can't speak of someone you know nothing about. But rest assured, He knows everything about you!
    My two boys get into some real sh!t with each other - but then, I don't claim to be omnipotent and watching them every second either. If I was all-powerful (or could at least convince them I was), I could keep the big one from picking on the little one.





    And isn't that religion for you?
    ahh, another childless expert on raising kids. gotta love it. have some of your own and see if you can stop them from being mean. you can discipline them, train them, even give them a good example (maybe), but you will not be able to control their actions. if you figure out a way to do that, write a book. you'll make millions.





    peace
    You are a bitter person when it comes to God. I feel sorry for you. To answer your question, everyone will pay for their actions in the end in one way or another, Christian and non Christian alike.
    Not everyone who believes in God believes that about Her.





    Christianity and atheism aren't the only two choices, so stop pretending they are.
    protip: sky daddy should never be capitalized





    person, place or thing, remember?
    God works in mulishes ways
    Wouldn't it be easier to say, Jesus is not True God and True Man.





    :)
    First of all, free will is a gift from God and used incorrectly, there will be consequences. Cruelty is a learned behavior not necessarily inborn so I would say the parents who are representatives from God to nurture, teach,lead and love should be held accountable for their children's action. As far as my Heavenly Father is concerned, show me a scripture where God is cruel to His children. The question should be why does he allow punishment for the unforgiving, the liar, the cheat, the immoral degrade who insists that God does not exist nor does He have this universe in perfect control. What about that? Oh now, let's just talk about Free Will, oh yeah, right-----One day we shall all meet our Maker and recall our rebellion to His sovereignty in having the last say in everything in the world.
    my three daughters are all grown and on their own-----I can no longer legally control their actions----though their Christian morals will keep them away from such cruelty---

    Where do the parent blackbirds sleep after their eggs have hatched?

    Do they still sleep in the nest with their offspring, or do they nest somewhere else?





    Or do they just roost?Where do the parent blackbirds sleep after their eggs have hatched?
    One will roost while the other looks after the young, I think they take turns about to do the parenting!Where do the parent blackbirds sleep after their eggs have hatched?
    after the eggs have hatched the female usually stays on the newborns after them, keeping them warm, and in the day feeding them, the male will stay close by, but not in the same nest, and he will keep an eye out for danger, to make sure the female and babysat perfectly safe


    hope i helped
    One bird usually sleeps in the nest with the babes - keeps them warm and protected, while the mate roosts nearby to warn of any danger.
    one bird will brood the young chicks (keep them warm) the other usually roosts nearby in a tree or bush. They only build one nest to lay eggs in.

    How can my parent's call my little cousin from India to come here for school?

    My cousins that lives in India wants to come here for school because he doesn't like it much there. Well he's 13 and my parent's are willing to get him here and so are his parent's but what would the process be? We live in PA and I don't really know what paper work he would need and what needs to be done. Asking the school district didn't really seem to help much but does anyone know step by step what needs to be done?How can my parent's call my little cousin from India to come here for school?
    Come to Canada and then get him over here. We have an open door to people from India. Just land your plane at Vancouver International Airport and you will think you were in Bombay by the looks of the people you first see.How can my parent's call my little cousin from India to come here for school?
    Students who come to the US are supposed to come on an F-1 visa. A student can attend a private elementary or secondary school. The law also says that students can attend a US public high school but must reimburse the school for the full amount of tuition. The school district should be able to tell you what that is, but it could be around $10,000/year. The school district may also have custody/guardianship requirements that need to be complied with.





    Once you identify the school your cousin wants to attend, he will need a SEVIS Form I-20 (DS-20) to apply for the F-1 visa. The SEVIS form certifies the school exists, that he has been admitted, and how the fees will be taken care of. With that, he applies for the F-1 visa at the US consulate.
    Go see the people that handle immigrations.
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  • What is a good website where i can read student/parent reviews on high schools?

    i would really like to know the perspectives of the people that actually know a little about the schools... because usually i get the school's own account, and they sugar-coat and hide a lot of things.What is a good website where i can read student/parent reviews on high schools?
    http://www.greatschools.net/





    they don't sugar-coat it on that website, it has ratings from parents and students. My school is rated 2 out of 5.

    How can a parent leave the state with the child during child custody disputes?

    My fiance is going through a custody battle several states away. Recently I was told that if she leaves the she's in with the child then it would be considered kidnapping. I'm worried that I may have to wait years to see her again. So is possible for her and the child to temporarily leave their state without facing charges.How can a parent leave the state with the child during child custody disputes?
    If there's no court order prohibiting her from going, it's not kidnapping. However, if she wants to leave, she is best advised to seek the court's permission to do. Otherwise, her ex could file a motion to make her bring the child back.

    What can a parent do once they find out their child is masturbating?

    I recently discovered my 16 year old son is masturbating. I'm not sure what to say to him about this. I want to be there to answer his questions and support him through this journey of life and becoming a man, but I am unsure what to say to help guide him through this responsibly. I bought a box of condoms for him, but I am not sure if those are necessary? Should I give him the condoms or would that encourage him to have sex?What can a parent do once they find out their child is masturbating?
    You don't have to talk to him about masturbation...or if you do, you don't have to let him know you know he does it. It'll embarrass him. You should talk to him about sex and risks of pregnancy and STD's and how to be safe though. And by giving him the condoms you're telling him that it's his decision if he has sex but you want him to be safe and are encouraging safe sex. You are not encouraging him to have sex though by giving them to him. Let him know your opinions on the subject but then let him know that ultimately it's up to him when he has sex. Trying to forbid him from having sex is ridiculous because if he's going to do it, he'll do it when he wants...it's doubtful that he'll run and ask your permission. So just keep him informed.What can a parent do once they find out their child is masturbating?
    I think that you should reassure him that it is perfectly fine to masturbate. Reassure him that you are there and are able to talk to him about anything with an open mind. That said, I don't necessarily believe that just because a teen beings masturbating that they are having sex. Just to be safe, I say give him the condoms but emphasize that this is not your approval of him having sex. Ultimately, parents can only guide their children so far, they have to learn and make mistakes themselves. The most important thing is to show that you are there for him and are willing to listen.
    It could be really awkward for kids to have the sex talk with parents. That's what the internet is for (or so kids think) I would give them to him, because it wouldn't encourage it. It would protect him. If someone gave me birth control I wouldn't feel encouraged to have sex. Masturbating is normal in every teenager. I would be surprised if he wasn't. Tell him if he has any questions about anything, and give him the look so he knows what you are talking about. Also, if his father is part of his life, and they have a good bond, I would have him talk to your son. Just let him know your there. Don't get mad at him. That's the last thing he'll want. Give him his privacy.
    LOL, don't any of you understand that your children grow up and they become sexual beings? Don't any of you understand that they're going to have sex whether you give him the condoms or not!? Give him the condoms, it's called helping to keep him safe and not being naive that you think it's giving him permission. He doesn't need your permission to get some girl pregnant and without condoms, that's what's going to happen! Let's talk to our kids about sex, and let's not wait until he's SIXTEEN to do so.
    I would not talk to him about masturbating alot of teens and adults do this so its not a big deal. Just let him know ur there for him and if he needs to ask any questions about sex dont be scared to ask. Talk to him about safe sex. I would rather my child come to me before they have sex an tell me they r thinking about doing so i could get them the right Bc/condoms. GL
    uh to give him those condoms would be like ';hey since you've discovered your maleness, go use it!';





    be glad he's only doing it with himself and not someone else.





    oh and condoms lessen the likelihood of getting a girl pregnant but there is still a chance.





    are you ready for grandkids? no? then why encourage him to give you some
    You should have had this discussion a looong time ago. He might aready be having sex for all you know. You need to talk to him ASAP. Not necesarily about masturbation, because obviously he's already figured that out. But... You need to talk to him about sex and pregnancy and protecting himself from STD's and / or getting a girl pregnant.
    Just let him be, it's perfectly normal for a teenager to masturbate. All of them do it, would you rather your son masturbate or have sex with anybody ?





    Masturbating is normal %26amp; safe.
    It's his business really and completely normal. The worst thing ever would be if you asked him about it. He won't need condoms for what he is doing but it wouldn't hurt to let him have them.
    i think it may be too late to talk to him he may be having sex and at that age it's mortifying to be caught in the act so i think maybe you should just give him privacy.
    you haven't talked to him about it already what makes you think he needs your advice now? if you're gonna let your kids find out about their sexuality all on their own, then stay out of it.
    give him the condoms and let him have sex but tell him only with the condoms because sex is good for people but only with the condoms
    Masturbating prevents insanity. It's a fact.
    DON'T TALK ABOUT IT WITH HIM YOU'LL EMBARRASS HIM. I'M PRETTY SURE HE KNOWS MORE ABOUT LIFE THAN YOU.
    just leave it


    masturbating is normal


    boys will be boys !

    What are the rights of a surviving parent / children following the death of one parent?

    Can children (of a deceased parent) force the sale of a home by the surviving parent (from a second marriage) in order to claim a percentage of the estate; even if the deceased has willed everything to their surviving partner?What are the rights of a surviving parent / children following the death of one parent?
    No - if the deceased willed everything to their spouse, the children have no inheritance. The only thing the children could do is talk with an attorney and see if there are any grounds to protest the will.





    To be perfectly honest, it's very common for a spouse to leave everything to their surviving spouse.What are the rights of a surviving parent / children following the death of one parent?
    I went thur this recently with my mother-in-law. She married a man that died a couple of years later and his family tried to contest the will in probate...but unsuccessful, she was the surviving spouse and the beneficiary to his estate and he also willed it to her...maybe this helps...sorry for your lost!

    Iam a single parent who is going to school fulltime. How can I get more money for living expenses?

    I go to school fulltime and work parttime, I would like to quit my job so that I can put all my attention on school and my son. How can I get more money to pay for my living expenses?Iam a single parent who is going to school fulltime. How can I get more money for living expenses?
    I too am a single mother with little extra time on my hands.


    This may be only a small money fix, but you could try selling on eBay if you have an area of expertise or product you can make easily.


    I sell reproduction doll parts that I make at home.


    They take only about an hour or two out of my week to make, and I can resubmit the same auction over and over again once my dutch auctions sell out.


    with the extra money I make I am able to pay my bills on time at the very least.


    There are also people I see who are selling information like recipes or or instruction on how to do things.


    These are great for the seller because when a customer purchases them through paypal the seller can then just email the information to the buyer. No shipping involved at all.


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    Have a great Day and good luck on your quest.Iam a single parent who is going to school fulltime. How can I get more money for living expenses?
    you can apply for loans through your fasfa. the easiest thing to do is talk to your financial advisor at school.
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    If you filed your FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov. then it should tell you your EFC. If you are claiming your son on your taxes and if you are over 24 then your EFC should be zero. Talk to your financial aid department to see if you are eligible for any government grants such as the Pell grant. loans are also a possibility.
    Go to a social services office and fill out and application for more money for you to live on and you can get food stamps also to help with groceries.
    Good question. I am in the same boat. For me, I had to apply for a student loan thru the gov., and I had to go to my Credit Union and apply for a loan with them. They have a great loans department. I don't know if you wanted to put yourself in debt. but that is how i had to solve my problem. Perhaps picking up some cash from tutoring after school might work too. Good luck!

    As a single parent entering the military, will my son be covered under my health insurance?

    I understand I mainly have a few a few options.





    Marry my ex legally, Marry her and work things out, or go to court and relinquish custody and pay child support.





    My question....





    If I chose to relinquish custody to join, would my son be covered under my healthcare plan or would she have to look into finding her own insurance plan for the two of them.





    Thanks!As a single parent entering the military, will my son be covered under my health insurance?
    only with a court order requiring you to provide insurance.As a single parent entering the military, will my son be covered under my health insurance?
    If you relinguish custody there is always the fact that you cannto get custody back, well anyways...you can always add dependants to your DEERS and then they will be covered under tricare benefits, the caregiver will need an I D card for tricare insurance and your SSN in order for your child to file for the tricare or for the doctor to file for the tricare benefits, thatis if they except the insurance int he first place.


    You will need the child SSN and birthdate and other pertenant info to put them on the DD1172 that will put them on your DEERS.
    Kerfitz gave a good answer. I would not recommend giving up custody, but when you join, even if your child is living with mom, your child will be covered. If you are not married you should be paying child support anyway, so I am not sure why you would be going to court. But either way the answer to your question is yes, your son will be covered by Tri-Care.
    If you retain custody of your child he would be covered by the military. If you have joint custody and are responsible for the child (IE paying Child support) then he can still be covered by the military in neither case would your ex be covered.
    From what I know your child will be covered, simply because it is your child. For more info ask your recruiter
    Your son would be covered 100% if hes listed as a dependent.
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  • How can a parent deal with a son that lies and breaks your trust?

    To me, this is terrible, frustrating, lets me really down. He's 15 and I know he's a good boy, but is going through a difficult phase. I don't know why he lies so much. Unfortunately now it's hard to trust him.





    How can I deal with this and change him without destroying our relationship forever? I was a teen too and I know how hurtful it is for a teen to know his parents don't trust him or her anymore. I know this is devastating, so I want to do something to show him it's not worth lying and breaking promises, that I'm disappointed and that this fatally has hard consequences. But I don't want to break his spirit and so I want to let him know that I still love him and he'll have my trust back if he sincerely decides to change.How can a parent deal with a son that lies and breaks your trust?
    Maybe you could tell him that whatever he tells you as long as it is honest that you will not get angry. Also try sharing some of your own experiences as a teenager with him. IMO teens lie because they are afraid of what their parents will think of the truth. Also because they know what they are doing is wrong. Maybe if he realizes that you went through the same things he will be more open.How can a parent deal with a son that lies and breaks your trust?
    You're the parent and he's 15. You tell him the limits of what he can and can't do. If he steps over them, then there's punishment. Be direct with what you want from him; don't shy away from it because you're the father and not him.
    i had this problem with my 14 year old boy but i didn't dance round the problem i told him i didn't believe anything he said and he was gonna have to build my trust in him back up and until i was happy he wasn't telling anymore lies i would be checking up on his story's and the more he lied the harder it was gonna be for him so we did this for 6 months and im glad to say i trust him 100% now i do understand that teenagers do stretch the Truth now and then and that is OK x
    Does anyone know of a teenager who does not lie?
    Look I'm fifteen, and I can understand your son. You really shouldn't be surprised that he is becoming more independent, and is thinking for himself. No offense, but I don't think any parents remember what their teen yrs were like, and it doesn't seem like you do either. The thing that he needs the most right now, is for you to give him some space to explore, and mature. You seem a little overprotective of your teen, where you should really start being more liberal. All teenagers lie. Big whoop. If you really want to get his attention, then lie back to him. It seems more logical, to show him how it feels, rather than stripping him of his privileges, or giving him some mindless punishment. Take my advice, and please try to remember what it was really like being a teen. All we want is a little freedom!
    All teens are a pain- spend some quality time doing activities you both like and getting to know eachother. A tight bond helps to ease the rebellion. But keep in mind that just because you are working on developing a tighter bond doesnt mean you leave dad status and enter friend status. You are first and foremost his parent- you govern him. If you let him get out of bounds he will, so be nice and have fun together but keep your foot down on decisions.





    Get him involved in school/community service activities to keep him busy and teach him discipline, maturity, responsibility and a greater appreciation for himself and his abilities as well as his school and community. Plus it gets him out your hair for an extra couple hours! LOL





    Also-pick your battles wisely. If you were penalized for everything you did wrong or that annoyed someone- you would get annoyed, act out and shut that person out of your life- its a normal reaction. You dont want him to do this. So pick your battles wisely and tighten your bond.





    If all else fails- bootcamp and military schools are always open for new members.





    Its crucial you nip his deceitfulness in the bud- he is growing into a man and some habits picked up now will follow into manhood. You have to nip it and be the ideal role model for him.
    Welcome to my world. My 13 year old son is lying a lot about his school work and grades. It is frustrating.


    You are supposed to take everything away and let them win it back by being honest. Does he have a bedroom door ? Take it off if the lies are serious. PC access - cell phone.. what is he lying about?? What hurts him the most if you grounded him?


    All you can say is that you love him, and want the best for him.


    You know (as you too were a teen) that people do things and parents are unhappy but please don't lie. It ruins all aspects of a good solid relationship. It stinks being the ';bad'; guy!
    i think you need to set some stronger boundaries for him. sounds like he lies to stay out of trouble with you and quite frankly needs to be disciplined for that. try grounding and open communication with him. he is old enough to understand what is right and wrong and will have to suffer the consequences of his actions. i know someone who had to take all of the kids things except basic necessities of life like food, shelter, and clothing. if your open communication and grounding does not work try (while he is at school) taking everything from his room except his bed and clothes. i am sure he has a TV, comp, game system and stereo take them out and make him earn those back as well as your trust. it sounds harsh but if you think about it he does not need all that stuff and probably did not earn it the hard way so maybe now is the time to make him earn it back. good luck=)
    Make sure you talk to him about what he is doing. You don't have to be his ';friend'; but you do have to set firm guidelines. I still remember a conversation my mom had with me when I was young. She said in a firm tone ';What you did %26lt;state specifics here%26gt; was wrong';. Not only was that wrong but you lied to me about it. Who can I trust if I can't trust you? We have to be a family and I can't help or protect you when you lie. I was more concerned about disappointing her than all the punishment that came with it. If that doesn't work, send him off to Marine Corps boot camp.
    Tough love... Just take any and all privileges away. Once trust is lost.. it is so hard to regain.. But it has to happen to rebuild the relationship. Start by taking ALL privileges away.. and explain to him why this is happening.Tell him why its so important to keep the trust.... and why lying is so devastating. Its not going to be easy.. especially at first.. but tough love works. The most important thing is that you HAVE to stick to your guns, no matter what. Once he understands the severity of this... and is changing then SLOWLY give privileges back... But if he starts lying to you again.. even once... take them away again. BUT through all this.. you have to make sure he knows that you are doing this because you love him and WHY you are doing this!


    And what ever you do.. be the adult.. no matter how hard it is.. and DON'T get into a shouting match with him!





    Good luck.. Teenagers are tough!
    Whip his *** no just kidding talk to him he may have a problem trying to act cool with his friends or trying to be a bad which by the way is not cute any more just talk to him okay
    For one thing -YOU HAVE NO RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR SON! Your job is to make life HARD for him so he is prepared for life. His mother is there to coddle him and give him love and support - YOU are there to make sure his life is HARD. You don't have to beat him but you do have to let him know that he's not going to get any freebies in life.





    Give up this idea of having a relationship with your son. If, when he's 18 years old, he tells you to F*(* off and walks out of the house, slamming the door behind him, you should pat yourself on the back for a job well done.





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    How can a parent help a kid get excited about history?

    When I think it's the most pointless subject taught in school? You can google anything you'd ever want to know. Why do they have to memorize it and how can I help her get excited about it?How can a parent help a kid get excited about history?
    i think getting a kid excited over history is almost impossible..... history lovers r born.. not made..... thats like trying to get a kid to love math.... never going to happen.....How can a parent help a kid get excited about history?
    First, you probably need to get excited about it yourself.


    History is amazing!


    There are so many wonderful books at the library or Teacher Supply stores. You can do activities and crafts with your child and help her to remember events, dates, and places because of the things the 2 of you have done together.


    Good luck.
    Try combining it with literature. Chances are your child is taking social studies, not just history. The goal is for students to learn about cultures and society and the parts of society that were and were not successful. This will help your child to become a more well-rounded individual and to understand how we got to where we are today.





    There are some great novels either about different time periods or written during different time periods and they can easily be connected to today. Many issues are still relevant today-the important thing is learning from them so that what can be avoided is . You're going to have to pretend like you're excited about it, too. Chances are, your child has picked up on your own negative vibes toward learning history.





    Yes, you could just Google the information, but if you don't hear about it in class, how will you know what to Google? You wouldn't know about anything, so you would have an empty search bar. Memorization has little to do with history and everything to do with teaching your child to work on memory skills and study skills which will help him/her in college and life. It's an exercise of sorts to keep your child's mind sharp.





    For students who struggle with memorization, it's often a case of not studying--the more you read and reread information, the more likely it is to stick. It's the lessons behind the memorization that are key. Yes, knowing who the 13th president won't help you in the long run, but what you were learning about while you learned about him might be.





    Find out what the next few units are (ask the teacher) and do some research on your own. You could think of a really cool project or museum exhibit that is relevant that you could take your child to. This also opens opportunities for musicals and other theatrical performances that might really benefit your child. You could rent videos set in the era and watch them together, maybe prepare some foods from the time period, etc. Turn the social studies/history units into a family ordeal. Even if your child is ';weirded'; out at first, he/she will get used to it and will enjoy him/herself and not even realize that he/she is learning about history.
    well, giving them a ggod laugh while learning always helps me, one time I had a history teacher that dressed like george washington for a lesson(this was in 8th grade!) it was';crazy but memorible, I can remember tha whole lesson.
    I think you need to learn some history before you try getting your kid into it. Whatever you do try to get your kid into history, your own disdain and ignorance will show through.
    If your daughter likes a good story, look for historical biographies or interesting people or even historical fiction to whet her interest in learning about times past.





    Another approach... Keep it real by looking at current events and then asking, 'Why is this happening?' For example, the only way to comprehend the conflicts in the middle east right now, is to know the history - the story - and how it unfolded into the mess we have today.
    First, try learning about it yourself. Get interested and know what to are talking to her about. I strongly recommend- if she is learning about World War II- to have her see the movie or take her to the play the Diary of Anne Frank. It is a wonderful story and really helps you appreciate it. Have her read the book, too. Make it fun for her and she may learn something.
    Hmmm...I though algebra was the most useless, non-memorable subject...





    History can be fascinating--you could start by getting the information about the town where you live (100+ years back) like, this mall used to be a farm...type of thing. Then get into your state, then your country, then the world.





    Rent interesting historical movies--Al Capone and other mobsters were real people--and the stories are interesting, and true. Your child doesn't need to know that you're trying to educate him/her--just that this is one heck of a movie.
    When studying, try to turn it into a game show (like Jeopardy). I did that with a fifth grader that I was tutoring it helped out a lot. It also helped when I had her quiz me to see how much I knew. Then we would talk about movies and books that involved history and we tried to watch the ones that related to what she was learning. History can be hard because it is a lot of memorizing dates and names, but it is necessary in school, so make it FUN!
    Are they orginized? If not --- get them note cards to study, books, whatever that will get her happy and then, she should work hard, get a good grade, and hopefully then like history. (If it gets her an A+).





    I hope this works.
    One needs a strong knowledge of history to be able to comprehend the world in which they live.





    The best way for your child to develope an interest in history is for you to develope one also -- then tell her interesting little facts.





    An interesting, easy to read history book to get you started is Lies My Teacher Told Me by James Loewen. A must read is A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn. The best book I ever read, and one of the most revealing, is The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by William Shirer. It is about 1300 pages long and I already knew the ending; never the less, I found it to be a page turner.





    Good luck!
    Take a history lesson and make it an adventure for them. that might get them excited.
    I used to find history lessons more interesting when its told as a story, instead of a list of names, places and dates to try and memorise.


    Also try and find out about the history around where you live and use that as something to learn about. I grew up in an area that was steeped in US history and we learnt all about the nations history that occured practically on our doorstep. Being so close to the areas we were learning about just seemed to make it more real and not just another chapter in a textbook.
    You need to find a way to teach this kid history in a way that's interesting to her. Most people think of history as names and dates, when those names and dates aren't really that important. Try to show that these people, these events...they're real. They happened. To regular people like the both of you. Find the human element in whatever it is you're trying to get her interested in. I don't know. Some people will always rail against learning history, and it's a shame.
    How old is this child? If he's in highschool...there is no way you'll fool him/her into thinking any subject is fun. If he is young try making a game out of it or an adventure like a hike or something. Hide a treasure in the couch and make a map, make him follow it and see what happens. That should get him going!
    Depends on the child's type of learning. If she likes to learn by doing something, take to the museum. If she likes to learn by listening to something, get a book on tape or read to her out loud from a book about a famous person or event in history. I also recommend giving ';fun facts';, or facts that are interesting like George Washington had fake teeth made of wood. (I don't know if that is true, but you get the point.)

    I am the parent of a 2nd grader. How do you encourage reading without it seeming like a punishment? ?

    It seems like reading, at least when I want to encourage it outside of homework, is done at the expense of video games, computer time, dvd's or outside play. Do any parents who have been through this have any suggestions? I am the parent of a 2nd grader. How do you encourage reading without it seeming like a punishment? ?
    I have a second grader and what I did was I made going to the library a big event.... I would go once a week and we would go to the library pick out a couple of books and stop at star bucks for a hot cocoa ($1.10, kids cocoa) or a McD's ice cream cone or somekind of treat and go home and read our books. I would act really interested in the book he chose and will have him come sit with me and read it to me. Then I try to ask him questions about it to help build his reading comprehension. My kids look forward to going to the library each week. With my older son, I did the bribe thing... he had to read for 15 minutes (which isn't much) so that he could watch tv or play video games. LOL... or I would set the tv to subtitles so he has to read it, lol... that worked for about 2 months and finally he figured out how to change it back. On our tv I would have to make it French with subtitling so that you HAD to read it. I would change it before they got home from school and then miraculously it would be fixed when mommy was ready to watch primetime... I kept telling him 'wow, I really need to call the cable company about this, lol';... then one day he figured it out and was all proud he had 'fixed' the tv... I had to feign happiness, lol!!!


    Anyway,


    I hope these suggestions help!!! :)I am the parent of a 2nd grader. How do you encourage reading without it seeming like a punishment? ?
    Take your child to the library. Let him look through the aisles and aisles of books and select a couple to check out.





    Designate the time after the bath/teeth brushing but before bedtime as reading time. I will sit with my kids and take turns reading the book with them. They are required to follow along while I'm reading and every now and then, I'll stop reading and that's their que to start reading. 20 minutes of reading a night really does help and they look forward to the one on one time.





    Teach by example. If you show your kids you enjoy reading, they will be more willing to do it.



    Your child needs to see you reading and enjoying it. If you have a passion for it and you model the value of reading then your child will do so also.


    Do a family read aloud every evening where the t.v turns off. You read aloud. Go to a bookstore and encourage him/her to purchase books. Order from the school book orders.


    Really it boils down to you limiting everything else in general but DO NOT SAY THAT IT IS BECAUSE YOU ARE GOING TO READ. Of course he will not read. You have to limit the other activities. Then after a week, start the reading. Encourage your child to tell their teacher their new reading habits.
    Tell them that reading is fun %26amp; not everyone can do it. That's a sad truth...


    When I was growing up, that's all I did, was read. I don't do it so much now, because school burned it out for me. When I was in second grade, my teacher found new ways to challenge my reading ability %26amp; it always made me feel special.


    Just let the child know that reading is a special gift %26amp; that books are new worlds full of new adventures just waiting to happen... %26amp; the only way they can happen is if the child were to read them.
    get the sunday funnies and have the kid read his/her favorite to you or a grandparent, help with the pronunciation, as necessary, do the same for comic books, let him/ her pick one or two a week and read them from cover to cover,but prove to you that they were actually read before buying any more, dont push just let it flow natureally, before you know it their noses will be glued to the books, strenuously reduce video game. dvd time in counterbalance
    I would highly suggest choose your adventure books' ... not only are they fun and give possibilities of multiple endings... BUT YOUR KID IS THE HERO OR MAIN PERSON IN THE STORY!!!! WHAT MORE COULD THEY ASK FOR IT IS JUST LIKE A VIDEO GAME!!! YAY!!! sorry got way to excited about that.. but yea that would be a good way..





    That or get books with alot of interest.. if he loves games.. get him a game magazine, just because it is has words he is still going to be interested cause it is something of interest to him.. It is a win win scenario cause he reads and learns about video games and release dates and reviews.. and then you win because he is actually reading and getting good at it.
    I would recommend reading aloud to him- choose a very interesting children's book with a lot of funny action. My son LOVED Junie B. Jones books when he was in second grade. Now he is way into Captain Underpants.





    If you are reading out loud and the story is interesting- your child will want to listen then they will get really involved in the story and want to know what happens next.





    When this happens, have the child sit next to you and switch off reading chapters by taking turns.





    Make reading a fun';special'; time that just you two share together. This works in our house.





    good luck :)
    Let the child pick out their own books take them out and buy one or two new ones that they pick out. I would also suggest to limit video game play, computer play and watching tv if you aren't already.
    first take your child to the book store and let your child pick out the book that the child likes. children sometimes like to shop for something they like.
    yes allow your child to pick out his own reading materials.