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Tell her to get used to it, because life is never fair. I know it is annoying now, because I'm sure that's her go to phrase. I bet if you told her that it bothers you, she would say 'But, that's not fair!' But, it's a good lesson to teach her, as she grows up. Don't complain, life isn't fair.

The only time I ever feel hitting a child is OK, is if they've endangered their lives, or their sibling's lives, and have an attitude about it. If they think it's OK, or funny, etc... That's when something needs to break through to them, and they need to learn they aren't king of the world...

We both work at home, so we just do what needs to be done as it comes up. I don't think it's smart to divide up the work, I think it's better if we both do the dishes, for example. If I notice there are a few dishes piling up, I'll do them. She does the same, if she notices before me. It's...

I've never resented my kids, directly. I've resented myself for having them, I've resented my wife for paying more attention to them. But, in none of those situations is it the kids fault. Those are our problems. The kids didn't ask to be here, we brought them here. I think those feelings are...

I would be OK with UFC also, as long as they were a bit older, and we had a talk about it first. As long as they know that these guys are athletes, and that it's not OK to do this in real life. Kids are smart, they can understand that. I think the biggest issue would be taking them when they are...

It really doesn't matter either way who you vote for. It will be more of the same, no matter what. Have any of you seen that old MadTV skit, where there are two candidates having a debate against each other? They were asked about what citizens need...Candidate A says "These people need jobs"...

We didn't need anything, just let it happen! I think that's the best way to go. We didn't specifically set out to conceive. It wasn't a choice we made one day, it just happened. However, if we had decided to have a baby, and we had been trying for awhile, I think I'd be open to taking something...

That was pretty much what I was trying to say, too. Being able to buy all the new expensive stuff for your kids ins't necessary. But, what if you couldn't even get them the basics? That's when I think it's time to decide to not have kids. I don't have a problem with public assistance, when...

Just curious, why wouldn't you let them do MMA? MMA is just a mixture of all those fighting styles you listed. From what I understand, it's a combination of all the most useful aspects of each of those styles. Personally, I'd let my kids pick what they are interested in, and run with that...

I try to get them to spend as much time as possible. It's good for them to be with their grandparents, while it also helps me and my wife to get a break. Both my and my wife's parents live in town, and can visit any time they like. Anytime we need a break for a night, they are happy to take...

I agree, to an extent. As long as you can keep your kids fed, and healthy, then I don't see a reason to not have kids. But, if you can't give them a safe life, then you would be selfish to have them.

I'm always online working, so I know exactly what you mean. But, I love it. It's much better than being away at work for 8 or more hours a day. Plus driving, and gas, and eating lunch out everyday...I'm much happier at home.

I think waiting a year is a good idea, it will be good for him to have a friend there with him. But also, it gives him a year for you to teach him some stuff at home. I never got into to soccer when I was a kid, but it's a great thing for kids to get into, at any age.

I'm pretty lenient with my kids on this, but if I'm worried about the content of the movie, I'll just screen it myself. Ratings from the MPAA mean nothing to me, I'm sure they are easily bought out, or give favor to certain studios.

I wouldn't encourage or discourage them, unless something was going too far. I wouldn't mind if my daughter had a "boyfriend" at 7 or 8 years old, because it's just kids being kids, and imitating adults.

I don't see the point in a no-soliciting sign. I don't particularly like it when someone knocks on my door trying to convert me to their religion, but, I just tell them no. I'm fairly abrupt, and I'll close the door in their face. I'm not going to have a back and forth conversation to make them...

Like others have said, it depends on the situation. But, if I'm not sure what was going on, or why they are fighting, I don't try to figure it out. I make them them stop, and that's it. I don't want one to be perceived as the bad guy, when we never really know the whole story. It's better to...

I think at least some basic self-defense is good. I think it has a lot to do with mentality, and being prepared. The girl that you speak of, that was abducted, was probably not ready, in any way. She felt safe, and that's why she wasn't. As long as our kids know to be cautious, and we don't...

Personally, I'd go for a combination of the two. I think it's important to have the socialization factor of public schools, however I think the actual education they get there is severely lacking. I definitely wouldn't trust the public school system to actual educate my kids on much. I think...

Haha, I think if he's already taking the long showers, it's waay too late to be giving the talk. He already knows the deal. I guess, I started taking those long showers around 11-12 years old. That was probably a good 3-4 years after my Dad gave me the talk.