My heart ached this morning for the little 8 year old boy in England, who weighs over 200 lbs. The debate was wether to take him away from his mother or not . My son asked me who's fault it was that this child has gotten so big.

It is 100% his mothers fault. It is her responsibility to provide a safe nurturing enviroment for her child to thrive and grow. That does NOT mean to allow that boy to stuff his face every 20 minutes  with unhealthy, high calorie foods and drinks.

Some may say genetics plays a big part in the debate , well maybe a small part and not at the age of 8. I 'm not so sure taking him away from his only parent is the best solution, but the child defintily needs a gaurdian of some sort, to look after his best interest, because it's clear at this point his mother cannot.

Who agrees with me?

I am a single mom with an 11 year old; his dad and I are divorced a couple of years but remain very good friends. Tonight my son would not take no for an answer, and would not go to his room when I told him to. He just sat there and said "no.... and there's nothing you can do about it."  Well, I started thinking: what can I do? Sure, I can take away all screens (tv, computers, games) cell phone use, friends playing, and replace all this with chores. But right then at that moment, what could I do? So I called his dad, who came over and promptly knocked on Jake's door (he had gone into his room by now). Jake was about to NOT let him in, when in his booming Dad voice (made booming just for the effect I believe) his dad said, "Open. This. Door.

Voila! Opened. "Come. Down. Stairs." My son tried saying no; then quickly reconsidered. We had a great family talk, and  my ex said that our son would have to treat me with respect in word and deed, or that he would hear from him. I believe this worked. Now, my son's dad is more gentle by far than I am (I think) and yet he has this power over our son.  What is it? And how can I get some?

my 15 year old daughter might be having sex. I am so disappointed at her action. the other day i found her boyfriend in her room. he came in through the window. What bothers me is that she does not think this is bad.  I also found out alot of ther things about her having to do with boys.  She was a straight A student now her grades c's and it seems that she does not care.  I had a long talk to her about the situation and told her that I am there for her and explained to her that we love her and care for her and everything that she needs to know about the consequences of having sex. I have always been open about talking to her about sex.  She wrote me a letter telling me how she felt about life and I was so sadden about what she wrote. She wrote that she lost interest in school and being a good girl  that she wants to do whatever she wants and and doesn't care about the mistakes that she makes.  that the only reason she will try doing better in school is for her boyfriend. She also said she has been unhappy living with us and wants to runaway. I know she will she gets mad and has just left before for hours but i always calm her down and convince her to come home. My husband grounded her. and now hates her dad she says her dad is always in her business and hates him for that.  I am thinking of putting her on birthcontrol but i am so confused and sadden about the whole situation. I can't even go to work  i can't concentrate i don't know what steps to take next .

I am trying to get my 14 yr daughter's myspace password and she said we are invading her privacy.  I told her I will not use it unless I feel I have to.  She does not trust her stepdad and says that he just wants to control everything she does. 

My husband grounded her from cell phone, which I like her having so I can get in touch with her, home phone and computer.  He thinks that if she can give up her password, then she loses all privledges.

Help what do I do.  My daughter hates me and says that I am the mother of her and I should say what goes, my husband is mad a me for telling him that she should just be grounded from computer and not phones.  He does not care and thinks that she does not need it.  I trully believe he hates her.

I just registered here and am having trouble adding to my profile. I cant seem to find the edit button. I hope someone can help me.

Thanks, Sher