you can't be serious. I think you should not respond to threads dealing with children. So don't begin, obviously there are issues...
ANYWAY - on a serious matter - yes, your little one may cry for the first couple of days. ask if you can start off an hour here, a few hours there. you can stay in the building and see how she does. then once she starts interacting w/the other kids and adjusting you leave her for the day.
that's how i got my son to adapt to pre-school. i thought he'd be screaming - day 2 he was like "bye mom" couldnt care less. you'd be surprised how well they adapt. just do your homework - find a good one. just do not be surprised that she will get sick all the time. it's not easy being a FT working parent. good luck
That makes me feel better. Knowing you did that with your child. I hope she blends in that way aswell. She loves playing with kids. Loves it!
Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
Sweep the Leg Johnny.
Yea, how much Sesame Street can one adult take. LOL
You should see my wife. Every monday morning after spending the weekend with her, she crys on her way out the door. The she calls me from work to check up on her. Roll reversal here. She and I both wish we could switch but its not a good time yet.
That has to be so hard for your wife. I know my husband can't wait to see Annabelle every day when he gets home. They run up to each other and hug like it's been 10 years since they last saw each other...lol. We always email back and forth during the day and he wants to hear stories.
okay so some of you know I own business. Well its seasonal from April through October. The rest of the year i take care of my daughter b/c my wife works full time. Its hard being Mr. mom everyday as the man of the house. It can be hard accepting that roll but its for my daughter so its gotta be done.
So I have been looking for a full time job year around also. Now I have a chance to take pretty good job but I don't have anybody to watch my daughter. she is almost 2 and I am worried about taking her to daycare. I'm worried she will freak out when I leave her all alone. I can't imigine her being a alone and crying.
What to do??????
Financially do you have to have the full-time job ?
Or are you just looking to get your career going again
If we could afford it I would love to have my wife or I stay home with the baby (Once we have a baby)
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I would do everything possible to stay home with my child...It is such a short amount of time out of your life until they are in school - A worthwhile sacrifice. That is just my opinion.
Yea, how much Sesame Street can one adult take. LOL
You should see my wife. Every monday morning after spending the weekend with her, she crys on her way out the door. The she calls me from work to check up on her. Roll reversal here. She and I both wish we could switch but its not a good time yet.
You know your brain is going to mush when you can sing every song from all the kids shows your child watches but yet simple adult tasks cause you befuddlement.
You also find yourself in the twilight zone when you conversation with your siblings revolve around what TV shows your children are watching.
the first paragraph...is this 1895? "mr. mom"??? "man of the house"??? seriously.
the second paragraph...you can leave children with other people. they will not wither. are you saying you've never left your kid with a babysitter in the two years she's been alive? the kid is never going to grow up normally if you can't even leave her with other people to go to work. she'll probably have FUN at daycare, even if she cries a little at first.
Never an outside babysitter. My Mother in law lives right around the corner and my mother live 20 minutes away. They love to watch her. Why would i get a outside babysitter?
And when i say man of the house, I am well aware what year it is. My wife has a great well paying job. My busines does well also but, being a father and a husband, a man feels the need to provide for his family. I feel that I am not sitting at home half the year.
And my child will most definately grow up normal. I do not shelter her in any way.
Yaknow what, just zip it. Your not a parent and I hope you never will be.
Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
Sweep the Leg Johnny.
That makes me feel better. Knowing you did that with your child. I hope she blends in that way aswell. She loves playing with kids. Loves it!
she will be fine. it just takes time to adapt. and honestly when she gets older she will have a sense of independence that is admirable. there are pros and cons to each situation, and time you can unfortunately never get back, but if you need to work for financial reasons there is not much of a choice. so you do the best you can.
You know your brain is going to mush when you can sing every song from all the kids shows your child watches but yet simple adult tasks cause you befuddlement.
You also find yourself in the twilight zone when you conversation with your siblings revolve around what TV shows your children are watching.
LMAO! haha. Ya got that right.
Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
Sweep the Leg Johnny.
Never an outside babysitter. My Mother in law lives right around the corner and my mother live 20 minutes away. They love to watch her. Why would i get a outside babysitter?
And when i say man of the house, I am well aware what year it is. My wife has a great well paying job. My busines does well also but, being a father and a husband, a man feels the need to provide for his family. I feel that I am not sitting at home half the year.
And my child will most definately grow up normal. I do not shelter her in any way.
Yaknow what, just zip it. Your not a parent and I hope you never will be.
your mother in law is ALWAYS available to watch the kid? you have been spoiled! (also kids need to be exposed to people outside their own family on a regular basis-it's called socializing. same thing you do with dogs).
I would be a fantastic parent (except I'd have trouble with the cooking part, but that's about it). News flash, I have BEEN the other person watching the kid. I was nanny in college, so yes, I know that children can be watched by other people and will not die.
you ARE providing for your family by watching the kid. It's so sexist to say that's "role reversal." Your kid has half your DNA, so you can watch her just as well as your wife could. there are no "roles" when I comes to gender/watching kids. that's all social construction.
I'd love to know why people don't get banned for posts like this when I got banned for calling someone an idiot once.
Never an outside babysitter. My Mother in law lives right around the corner and my mother live 20 minutes away. They love to watch her. Why would i get a outside babysitter?
I never had one either. always family. I do not trust strangers w/the most important love of my life. There are WAy too many horror stories about nannies and daycare. He had his 1st babysitter at age 6 - and it was my friend's sister who I have known since I was 5. and I stand by that choice wholeheartedly. Now he is 8 I would feel differently and be mor eopen to a babysitter.
when you do not have a child it is hard to imagine such a thing. until you feel that love for your child and need to protect him/her, you can say all you want - but have no ground to stand on. sort of like a male gyno telling his patients "labor is nothing to complain about"
your mother in law is ALWAYS available to watch the kid? you have been spoiled!
I would be a fantastic parent (except I'd have trouble with the cooking part, but that's about it). News flash, I have BEEN the other person watching the kid. I was nanny in college, so yes, I know that children can be watched by other people and will not die.
you ARE providing for your family by watching the kid. It's so sexist to say that's "role reversal." Your kid has half your DNA, so you can watch her just as well as your wife could. there are no "roles" when I comes to gender/watching kids. that's all social construction.
Yes I agree, I love the time with her but it can be tough being a man. Its not sexist to say this. I wanna take care of my family and take the burden of work off my wifes shoulders. Whats wrong with that?
Any women here see my point and agree wih me?
Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
Sweep the Leg Johnny.
your mother in law is ALWAYS available to watch the kid? you have been spoiled! (also kids need to be exposed to people outside their own family on a regular basis-it's called socializing. same thing you do with dogs).
I would be a fantastic parent (except I'd have trouble with the cooking part, but that's about it). News flash, I have BEEN the other person watching the kid. I was nanny in college, so yes, I know that children can be watched by other people and will not die.
you ARE providing for your family by watching the kid. It's so sexist to say that's "role reversal." Your kid has half your DNA, so you can watch her just as well as your wife could. there are no "roles" when I comes to gender/watching kids. that's all social construction.
I'd love to know why people don't get banned for posts like this when I got banned for calling someone an idiot once.
Yes I agree, I love the time with her but it can be tough being a man. Its not sexist to say this. I wanna take care of my family and take the burden of work off my wifes shoulders. Whats wrong with that?
Any women here see my point and agree wih me?
Don't sweat it dude. It's just hammered into our DNA to be the 'hunter/gatherers'. I feel the same way about my son. Make as much money as possible to make sure he never goes without the things he needs, not wants.
If your daughter is not quite 2, it is a good time to get her accustomed to other children. Try taking her to a PRESCHOOL facility for a quarter day...half day schedule. example Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays quarter day in school, Tuesdays/Thursdays half day in school. It will be very hard the first week or two - but, soon she will know that you are coming back for her, and school will become a natural process...move into half days - full week for a few weeks, and then move into full time schedule. You should check out the preschool facilities without your child present before you decide on one - ask to supervise the "flow" of the school, and then supervise your child on a visit.
I noted that you were considering Day care - I am unsure if you meant it as a synonym for Preschool...it isn't a day care facility does not have to meet the same standards of operation, education levels of teachers, and regulations as a preschool. My advice to you is to take your child to a preschool, not a day care. consider that Day care is strictly providing care to children...much as a babysitter would -it is true that some day cares do offer curriculum and have ECE certificates but consider that ALL preschools do.
as for the GTD statement, I seriously have a bunch of very funny things to add to that but don't want to mess with the tone of this posting...since it is so rare for me to be serious. I am a little curious as to what the hell she meant by her post - you were making very valid claims and though I do not have children, I can assure you that EVERY parent has to make this tough decision. So far I have mentioned the preschool angle, but you must know that you were extremely fortunate to be able to spend so much of your daughters first experiences with her...above everything else make sure that you are 100 percent confident in the level of care your child will receive. even if there is a minor gut feeling nagging at you - discuss it with your care provider! It is NEVER offensive when parents are involved in an open dialog.
good luck!!!
IF YOU WANT A PLATE OF MY BEEF SWELLINGTON, YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE TO PAY THE COVERCHARGE.
I never had one either. always family. I do not trust strangers w/the most important love of my life. There are WAy too many horror stories about nannies and daycare. He had his 1st babysitter at age 6 - and it was my friend's sister who I have known since I was 5. and I stand by that choice wholeheartedly. Now he is 8 I would feel differently and be mor eopen to a babysitter.
when you do not have a child it is hard to imagine such a thing. until you feel that love for your shild and need to protect him/her, you can say all you want - but have no ground to stand on. sort of like a male gyno telling his patients "labor is nothing to complain about"
YUP! You wouldn't leave your wallet with a stranger, would ya? Me neither!
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Yes I agree, I love the time with her but it can be tough being a man. Its not sexist to say this. I wanna take care of my family and take the burden of work off my wifes shoulders. Whats wrong with that?
Any women here see my point and agree wih me?
Exactly it's a Pride thing for guys
The whole provider trigger goes off in our heads
My drinking team has a hockey problem
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
If your daughter is not quite 2, it is a good time to get her accustomed to other children. Try taking her to a PRESCHOOL facility for a quarter day...half day schedule. example Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays quarter day in school, Tuesdays/Thursdays half day in school. It will be very hard the first week or two - but, soon she will know that you are coming back for her, and school will become a natural process...move into half days - full week for a few weeks, and then move into full time schedule. You should check out the preschool facilities without your child present before you decide on one - ask to supervise the "flow" of the school, and then supervise your child on a visit.
I noted that you were considering Day care - I am unsure if you meant it as a synonym for Preschool...it isn't a day care facility does not have to meet the same standards of operation, education levels of teachers, and regulations as a preschool. My advice to you is to take your child to a preschool, not a day care. consider that Day care is strictly providing care to children...much as a babysitter would -it is true that some day cares do offer curriculum and have ECE certificates but consider that ALL preschools do.
as for the GTD statement, I seriously have a bunch of very funny things to add to that but don't want to mess with the tone of this posting...since it is so rare for me to be serious. I am a little curious as to what the hell she meant by her post - you were making very valid claims and though I do not have children, I can assure you that EVERY parent has to make this tough decision. So far I have mentioned the preschool angle, but you must know that you were extremely fortunate to be able to spend so much of your daughters first experiences with her...above everything else make sure that you are 100 percent confident in the level of care your child will receive. even if there is a minor gut feeling nagging at you - discuss it with your care provider! It is NEVER offensive when parents are involved in an open dialog.
good luck!!!
DEFINITELY your most serious post have you been hijacked ha ha
If your daughter is not quite 2, it is a good time to get her accustomed to other children. Try taking her to a PRESCHOOL facility for a quarter day...half day schedule. example Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays quarter day in school, Tuesdays/Thursdays half day in school. It will be very hard the first week or two - but, soon she will know that you are coming back for her, and school will become a natural process...move into half days - full week for a few weeks, and then move into full time schedule. You should check out the preschool facilities without your child present before you decide on one - ask to supervise the "flow" of the school, and then supervise your child on a visit.
I noted that you were considering Day care - I am unsure if you meant it as a synonym for Preschool...it isn't a day care facility does not have to meet the same standards of operation, education levels of teachers, and regulations as a preschool. My advice to you is to take your child to a preschool, not a day care. consider that Day care is strictly providing care to children...much as a babysitter would -it is true that some day cares do offer curriculum and have ECE certificates but consider that ALL preschools do.
as for the GTD statement, I seriously have a bunch of very funny things to add to that but don't want to mess with the tone of this posting...since it is so rare for me to be serious. I am a little curious as to what the hell she meant by her post - you were making very valid claims and though I do not have children, I can assure you that EVERY parent has to make this tough decision. So far I have mentioned the preschool angle, but you must know that you were extremely fortunate to be able to spend so much of your daughters first experiences with her...above everything else make sure that you are 100 percent confident in the level of care your child will receive. even if there is a minor gut feeling nagging at you - discuss it with your care provider! It is NEVER offensive when parents are involved in an open dialog.
good luck!!!
Big help thanks to you and everyone else.
I gotta go work out since she is sleeping now
Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
Sweep the Leg Johnny.
My husband, who has not a sexist bone in his body, has become sooooo driven to work as much as possible (even if it means getting up at 4 AM...which is SO not him, lol) to financially provide for us nowadays. He was certainly not lazy before our daughter was born or anything like that, but something has changed in him and I think men just naturally put this pressure on themselves to be the provider. While I think that is a societal issue...I also just think it comes with the territory of being a father. Becoming a parent makes you feel differently about things. I don't know how else to put it.
Yes I agree, I love the time with her but it can be tough being a man. Its not sexist to say this. I wanna take care of my family and take the burden of work off my wifes shoulders. Whats wrong with that?
Any women here see my point and agree wih me?
this is literally the most sexist thing I have ever heard. why is working a "burden" for your wife? Why would it be any easier for a woman to not work than it would be "as a man." Like I why would your wife want to stay home just because she's a woman? maybe on a personal/individual level she does prefer to stay home, but it's not because she's a woman and you're a man.
and I am confused, who watches the kid during the months you work?
honestly, after that gypsy thread, I'm really not surprised you feel this way. You say that *I* shouldn't have kids? Personally I'm tired of racists and male chauvinists and other ignorant, closed-minded people being permitted to procreate. I hope your daughter can succeed in life despite growing up in this kind of environment. My dad had very similar opinions to these "roles" of your's, luckily I smart enough to learn he was wrong at an early age, so it can be done.
I honestly just sometimes can't believe the horrible things people say on this board...It's like, shocking. I thought these ideas died during our parents' generation.
this is literally the most sexist thing I have ever heard. why is working a "burden" for your wife? Why would it be any easier for a woman to not work than it would be "as a man." Like I why would your wife want to stay home just because she's a woman? maybe on a personal/individual level she does prefer to stay home, but it's not because she's a woman and you're a man.
and I am confused, who watches the kid during the months you work?
honestly, after that gypsy thread, I'm really not surprised you feel this way. You say that *I* shouldn't have kids? Personally I'm tired of racists and male chauvinists and other ignorant, closed-minded people being permitted to procreate. I hope your daughter can succeed in life despite growing up in this kind of environment. My dad had very similar opinions to these "roles" of your's, luckily I smart enough to learn he was wrong at an early age, so it can be done.
I honestly just sometimes can't believe the horrible things people say on this board...It's like, shocking. I thought these ideas died during our parents' generation.
Ya know, I will say I am sorry for saying that I hope you never have kids, that was harsh.
But for the rest of this ridiculous post I just laugh.
Its not worth a response.
Well maybe just a small one.
Call your team of shrinks, I am sure your next meeting is gonna be a long one.
LOL.
Now that was mean, sorry, hahahahahaha
Elvis has left the building!
Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
Sweep the Leg Johnny.
I actually agree with GTD about your issue of being the provider. There's absolutely nothing wrong with staying home and taking care of your kids while the wife works... you shouldn't feel awkward about it at all. The whole "I'm a man so I have to work and the wife has to stay with the kids" idea is an outdated, retarded philosophy. Give me a break.
Now, if you just want to work to help out your kid, that's fine. But that's not what you made it sound like... you made it sound like you accepting the role of being the parent who's always around is somehow not right. Which is just dumb.
It's a town full of losers and I'm pulling out of here to win
(and btw, just read my post on page one. i'm a male, working, father, of 3, who knows everything about everything, and if you just read my post, and FP's, you'll find serenity and peace and a winning lottery ticket will find it's way into your wallet)
this is literally the most sexist thing I have ever heard. why is working a "burden" for your wife? Why would it be any easier for a woman to not work than it would be "as a man." Like I why would your wife want to stay home just because she's a woman? maybe on a personal/individual level she does prefer to stay home, but it's not because she's a woman and you're a man.
oh my. . . his wife is the primary 'bread winner" and that can be a burden when there is a small child at home...for either parent to have to leave the home to make the bulk of the living it is a heartbreak. he was simply stating that. He didn't say that "Because she was a woman she wanted to be at home" that was YOU who said that...you make so many chip on your shoulder inferences that it is unbelievable. once again, He was saying that he felt like he needed to lift some of the burden from his wife since technically the MONEY part of their partnership is only seasonal for him. and seriously - this is the most sexist thing you have heard?? do you have nosebleeds from being up on high??
honestly, after that gypsy thread, I'm really not surprised you feel this way. You say that *I* shouldn't have kids? Personally I'm tired of racists and male chauvinists and other ignorant, closed-minded people being permitted to procreate. I hope your daughter can succeed in life despite growing up in this kind of environment. My dad had very similar opinions to these "roles" of your's, luckily I smart enough to learn he was wrong at an early age, so it can be done.
okay the gypsy thread is not this thread. a person can have multiple facets...i can't even begin to write everything I can think of with this section of your misguided post. seriously - your sniffling hand clasped style of "hoping" for his daughter's sake is really insufferable...and by the way Acoustic Guy isn't your daddy - so maybe you should take your own advice about the therapy thread, and get your daddy aggressions out on someone else. this man was asking for help not condemnation.
I honestly just sometimes can't believe the horrible things people say on this board...It's like, shocking. I thought these ideas died during our parents' generation.
Hello POT.
(sorry had to borrow that one again.)
IF YOU WANT A PLATE OF MY BEEF SWELLINGTON, YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE TO PAY THE COVERCHARGE.
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That makes me feel better. Knowing you did that with your child. I hope she blends in that way aswell. She loves playing with kids. Loves it!
Sweep the Leg Johnny.
That has to be so hard for your wife. I know my husband can't wait to see Annabelle every day when he gets home. They run up to each other and hug like it's been 10 years since they last saw each other...lol. We always email back and forth during the day and he wants to hear stories.
Financially do you have to have the full-time job ?
Or are you just looking to get your career going again
If we could afford it I would love to have my wife or I stay home with the baby (Once we have a baby)
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
You know your brain is going to mush when you can sing every song from all the kids shows your child watches but yet simple adult tasks cause you befuddlement.
You also find yourself in the twilight zone when you conversation with your siblings revolve around what TV shows your children are watching.
Never an outside babysitter. My Mother in law lives right around the corner and my mother live 20 minutes away. They love to watch her. Why would i get a outside babysitter?
And when i say man of the house, I am well aware what year it is. My wife has a great well paying job. My busines does well also but, being a father and a husband, a man feels the need to provide for his family. I feel that I am not sitting at home half the year.
And my child will most definately grow up normal. I do not shelter her in any way.
Yaknow what, just zip it. Your not a parent and I hope you never will be.
Sweep the Leg Johnny.
she will be fine. it just takes time to adapt. and honestly when she gets older she will have a sense of independence that is admirable. there are pros and cons to each situation, and time you can unfortunately never get back, but if you need to work for financial reasons there is not much of a choice. so you do the best you can.
Sweep the Leg Johnny.
A little harsh, no?
your mother in law is ALWAYS available to watch the kid? you have been spoiled! (also kids need to be exposed to people outside their own family on a regular basis-it's called socializing. same thing you do with dogs).
I would be a fantastic parent (except I'd have trouble with the cooking part, but that's about it). News flash, I have BEEN the other person watching the kid. I was nanny in college, so yes, I know that children can be watched by other people and will not die.
you ARE providing for your family by watching the kid. It's so sexist to say that's "role reversal." Your kid has half your DNA, so you can watch her just as well as your wife could. there are no "roles" when I comes to gender/watching kids. that's all social construction.
I'd love to know why people don't get banned for posts like this when I got banned for calling someone an idiot once.
Not if you have read her posts on other parenting threads.
Sweep the Leg Johnny.
I never had one either. always family. I do not trust strangers w/the most important love of my life. There are WAy too many horror stories about nannies and daycare. He had his 1st babysitter at age 6 - and it was my friend's sister who I have known since I was 5. and I stand by that choice wholeheartedly. Now he is 8 I would feel differently and be mor eopen to a babysitter.
when you do not have a child it is hard to imagine such a thing. until you feel that love for your child and need to protect him/her, you can say all you want - but have no ground to stand on. sort of like a male gyno telling his patients "labor is nothing to complain about"
Yes I agree, I love the time with her but it can be tough being a man. Its not sexist to say this. I wanna take care of my family and take the burden of work off my wifes shoulders. Whats wrong with that?
Any women here see my point and agree wih me?
Sweep the Leg Johnny.
Nevermind, he's got it.
Don't sweat it dude. It's just hammered into our DNA to be the 'hunter/gatherers'. I feel the same way about my son. Make as much money as possible to make sure he never goes without the things he needs, not wants.
I noted that you were considering Day care - I am unsure if you meant it as a synonym for Preschool...it isn't a day care facility does not have to meet the same standards of operation, education levels of teachers, and regulations as a preschool. My advice to you is to take your child to a preschool, not a day care. consider that Day care is strictly providing care to children...much as a babysitter would -it is true that some day cares do offer curriculum and have ECE certificates but consider that ALL preschools do.
as for the GTD statement, I seriously have a bunch of very funny things to add to that but don't want to mess with the tone of this posting...since it is so rare for me to be serious.
good luck!!!
YUP! You wouldn't leave your wallet with a stranger, would ya? Me neither!
Exactly it's a Pride thing for guys
The whole provider trigger goes off in our heads
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
DEFINITELY your most serious post
Big help thanks to you and everyone else.
I gotta go work out since she is sleeping now
Sweep the Leg Johnny.
My husband, who has not a sexist bone in his body, has become sooooo driven to work as much as possible (even if it means getting up at 4 AM...which is SO not him, lol) to financially provide for us nowadays. He was certainly not lazy before our daughter was born or anything like that, but something has changed in him and I think men just naturally put this pressure on themselves to be the provider. While I think that is a societal issue...I also just think it comes with the territory of being a father. Becoming a parent makes you feel differently about things. I don't know how else to put it.
I was a Preschool Director/Teacher for about 5 years and 4 years, respectively.
and my potty mouth and whips stayed at home
this is literally the most sexist thing I have ever heard. why is working a "burden" for your wife? Why would it be any easier for a woman to not work than it would be "as a man." Like I why would your wife want to stay home just because she's a woman? maybe on a personal/individual level she does prefer to stay home, but it's not because she's a woman and you're a man.
and I am confused, who watches the kid during the months you work?
honestly, after that gypsy thread, I'm really not surprised you feel this way. You say that *I* shouldn't have kids? Personally I'm tired of racists and male chauvinists and other ignorant, closed-minded people being permitted to procreate. I hope your daughter can succeed in life despite growing up in this kind of environment. My dad had very similar opinions to these "roles" of your's, luckily I smart enough to learn he was wrong at an early age, so it can be done.
I honestly just sometimes can't believe the horrible things people say on this board...It's like, shocking. I thought these ideas died during our parents' generation.
Ya know, I will say I am sorry for saying that I hope you never have kids, that was harsh.
But for the rest of this ridiculous post I just laugh.
Its not worth a response.
Well maybe just a small one.
Call your team of shrinks, I am sure your next meeting is gonna be a long one.
LOL.
Now that was mean, sorry, hahahahahaha
Elvis has left the building!
Sweep the Leg Johnny.
Now, if you just want to work to help out your kid, that's fine. But that's not what you made it sound like... you made it sound like you accepting the role of being the parent who's always around is somehow not right. Which is just dumb.
Ignore feature, eh? Time to read up on this.
(and btw, just read my post on page one. i'm a male, working, father, of 3, who knows everything about everything, and if you just read my post, and FP's, you'll find serenity and peace and a winning lottery ticket will find it's way into your wallet)
he said that his mother and his mother in law does this...remember you took umbrage at that earlier - he was "spoiled" remember???
okay the gypsy thread is not this thread. a person can have multiple facets...i can't even begin to write everything I can think of with this section of your misguided post. seriously - your sniffling hand clasped style of "hoping" for his daughter's sake is really insufferable...and by the way Acoustic Guy isn't your daddy - so maybe you should take your own advice about the therapy thread, and get your daddy aggressions out on someone else. this man was asking for help not condemnation.
Hello POT.
(sorry had to borrow that one again.)