A lot of time and research is being put into learning about development in children with autism, because unfortunately, the number of children who are developing symptoms of autism is increasing. However, children who are autistic do not all show the same developmental delays, such as impaired social skills, nor do the delays show up [...]

Let’s face it, we all want to avoid making the same mistakes raising our kids we believe our parents or surrogate parents made raising us. This is especially the case when we still hold grudges toward parents for what has or has not become of us. Under this historical cloud, we know yet may not [...]

Do you think that parenting styles directly contribute to adolescent delinquency?

I am doing a research paper on the relationship between parenting and adolescent delinquency (teenage range). I was hoping that my fellow opinionated yahoo-ers would have things to say about it. By parenting styles I mean anything, like parents always around, parents never around, tough love, parents that are or were delinquent themselves, [...]

Nothing can throw you into a tailspin as fast as finding out that your child has a chronic disease like Type 1 diabetes. As a parent, you may go through the whole gamut of emotions from angry to fearful to confused to depressed.You find yourself full of questions about the future life of your child. [...]

why is it that some parents quote books when giving advice about parenting?

i think it’s just silly. people need to get their own ideas about parenting. it is a constant effort, you try different things and learn what you like and dont like by your own experiences. i dont understand why some people parent by things they read in books. is it that they dont have a [...]

Doing a research paper on single parenting. Can someone help?

I need you to list your experiences and the effects being a single parent has caused. Like money wise. The effect it can have on children. The effect it has had on the parent.