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This is the first year my teenage son has helped a lot on our farm. He has helped with the animals in the past, but this year he is helping more with them and also working in the garden with me. I thoroughly enjoy the time we spend doing these outdoor activities together. Though my son never...

This decision wasn't one that was chosen by us. I became disabled last year and had no choice but to become a stay at home Dad. Luckily, my wife was already a work at home Mom and she has helped me get started with a few work at home jobs to help us make ends meet.

I love to cook, so I would say I do at least 50% of the cooking at our house. The person who does the cooking really depends on our kids after school activities and if we are actually going to be home at suppertime. How much cooking do some of you Dads do at your house?

One of the hardest things I have ever had to do was work away for three straight months without seeing my family. At the time we desperately needed the money, or else I never would have done it. Thank goodness things worked out so I could work close to home again. Have any of you ever had to do...

My son was a picky eater when he was a little guy. Now he will eat almost anything that doesn't eat him first. My daughter is still in the picky eater stage and hopefully she will get past it in a few years.

We love to go stay in a cabin at a local state resort park at least once a year. It is located in this great woodsy area that is so peaceful. We usually take our tents and camp out 1 or 2 nights during our stay.

I don't mind a couple small ones, but no more than that. My wife has a heart with our children's birthdays inside it in the shape of a cross on her chest (right over her heart) and she has an ivy vine going around her ankle. Those I think look stylish, but I would prefer her not to get any more.

The most expensive car I ever bought my kid was a $250 guitar for his 13th birthday. He'll be 16 this year, so I am guessing he may want an even more expensive gift.

Same here! I don't think I have ever had such a problem with those little black annoying ants as bad as this year. I have sprayed Hot Shot until my whole house smells of it and they still keep coming in.

No, at my kids schools that is considered cheating. How is a child supposed to learn anything if they know their teacher is going to let them cheat and have the answers right in front of them?

I would think that in that situation, it would be best for her to spend the night with her friend when she is not having visitation with you. From what I have seen my friends go through when sharing custody of their children, they do not get near as much time with their children as their ex...

Just a year after I got married, my wife's father passed away. My adopted son was very close to him and it was hard for him to lose such a beloved grandparent at such a young age. Thankfully, my adopted son and my Dad had always gotten along well too and he stepped in to help fill the void.

I agree completely! This is your home and you are providing him with a place to stay. He needs to abide by your rules, or hit the road. You aren't obligated to let him live with you at all and you certainly aren't obligated to let him run over you.

My wife and I have been blessed to have 1 of each. In all honesty, I don't have a preference. I am very proud of both of my children and could not have been more pleased had I had two of the same of either sex.