Why do people think Americans aren't overworked?
more hours per capita than during WWII- What is the EMERGENCY?? The economy is WAY more productive & profitable than it was in 1970-- BUT--you work DOUBLE the hours- FOR LESS BUYING POWER-- how did you get THAT DEAL????????? -- Did TEACHER and MOMMY telling you to DO YOUR OWN WORK leave you emotionally damaged and easily enslaved?
What to do when a child calls you their mommy but you aren't? Is it ok?
Just keep it playful. When he runs up and says "Mommy, Mommy!" just laugh and say "No... Becca, Becca! (or whatever name he knows you by) - I'm so happy to see you!" Play a game with him through the day by asking "What's my name?" and giving him a "high five" or a little cheer when he gets it right. You can help him learn without being mean. He is showing that he really thrives on attention from you, so give him lots and lots of hugs and smiles and kind words. Be careful not to get in the habit of holding him all the time, though. If you do, he may become more and more clingy and have a hard time when you're not around. It isn't doing him any favors and also can make it hard for you to meet the needs of the other children in your care. Instead of holding him, give him a big, warm hug and then switch gears to playing with him. Look at a book, play with a ball - help him learn that he can be near and enjoy you without having to always be in your arms or on your hip. He may just be hesitant around dad because he loves being at school with you and would rather stay and play, but there may be more to it than that. If you see any signs of abuse - such as bruises in the diaper area or on his upper arms, burns, or signs that he isn't being bathed or put in clean clothes for days on end, talk with your supervisor about it.
How do pro-choice people respond to the question "What if your mom had aborted you?"
Then my brother would literally take over the world. Seems like a strange answer? Keep reading.This is him from well over 10 years ago when he was a baby. He’s well over 6 foot, almost my height now. The more observant among you may have noticed that he’s also my profile picture on Quora.So getting back to what I said above, if I had been aborted, my brother would take over the world. How? Simple.When I was 10, my parents sunk dozens of hours into making sure I passed the Iowa exam, allowing me to jump ahead in math. My three year old brother was more or less left alone.When I was 14, my parents sunk hundreds of hours into making sure I was prepared enough to be accepted into TJHS, the #1 high school in America. My 7 year old brother was given some math worksheets and that was it.Every time I stumbled throughout high school, my parents did what they could to help me. My brother was given the time that was left.When he was 5, I taught him multiplication using Reece’s pieces. When he was 10, he passed the Iowa. At 14, he got into TJ. By then I was 21, in medical school. I hadn’t really lived at home in about three years. Even then, my parents spent a disproportionate amount of time inquiring about my well-being and worrying about how I would do in school. How did it affect my brother? Not at all.He’s every teacher’s favorite student. He was the most popular kid in 8th grade. He was head of like 3 different clubs, because he was ASKED to be. At least when it comes to girls, I can say we’re definitely related. He never had any trouble there. People have even tried to accuse him of bullying, and the FACULTY stepped in to tell them they’re full of crap.Just for reference, I once went to the principal’s office 25 times in one year. Seriously.Everything my brother accomplishes has been in the face of inadequate resources. Until he was about 11, my parents spent almost no time on him, because they were worried about me. The funny thing is, most people who meet us will readily agree that I’m the smarter one.But, lately I’m not so sure. What would’ve happened if he had the same time and attention I did?A parallel universe where I was aborted would’ve resulted in a version of my brother with nothing holding him back. Everything he wanted to accomplish would’ve been possible, at any age. Just imagine what he might’ve done.Just imagine.
When babies are in the womb for 9 months, why aren't they 9 months old when they are born?
In most cultures, age is counted from birth - the physical proof that the baby is alive and kicking. This means prematurely born babies can be counted as the same age as more developed babies who were born later in their gestation. Birth is seen as the moment in time that the baby starts to use its own individually breathing body, and is not a part of the mother’s.In some cultures, the baby’s age is counted from the beginning of the pregnancy - because that was when the baby’s life started to exist. This means they will celebrate the child’s first year when most people would see the baby as three months old. Counting age from conception means that the baby can be more easily mourned if it miscarries or is still born, which is a necessary process that is often neglected when counting the baby’s age from birth. However, sometimes it could be hard to tell when the start of a pregnancy began.In at least one culture, the baby’s age is counted from when the intention to have that baby came to the mother. So whether the mother took one month or ten months or even years to conceive, the baby’s age begins from that first intention. Their reasoning is that the baby first becomes alive in the mind of the mother. The possibility and drive to become the mother of this child is what makes her a mother, and the hope and intention to create that child is seen as powerful life-enabling force. If she finds she is unable to bear that child and gives up hope, that loss of hope is similar to losing a child.So even though it is most common to count age from birth, it is not universal. The differences are when the baby is seen as becoming alive, and I think each is beautiful in its own way.
Why do we call our parents "Mom" and "Dad", rather than calling them by their proper names?
“don't walk in front of me, I may not follow,Don't walk behind me, I may not lead,Just walk beside me and be my friend.”- Camus.Perhaps because of the authorty issues. Once I accidently called my dad by his actual name and he got embarrassed. He thought it sounded kind of unrespectful.Generally, families mirror societal norms. More specifically, family roles are apportioned according to societal structures. In countries, where authorities have more power than anyone else and have control over people, roles in families are apparently more unequal. More the government strieves for domination, the more upper hand the parents have over their children. Then it transfers into tradition and people love traditions. Especially the ones who fear to lose power over something. So the formal names such as “mom” and “dad” represent authority and power over something, and oh boy, some people love to be treated as authorities. This is my first theory about the subject.The second one is quite simple - some people just love receiving those formal names from their children. Others want to be called by their proper names.I think I would have cringed if someone called me “mommy” or even “auntie”. Like whaaat… how come? Actually I don't think age is the real measurement of authority. I will never make my potential child(ren) to call me “mom”. It annoys me morally. We'll be equal and most importantly, we'll be friends, like dudes, or sisters, or something like that lol.
When did your little one start calling you Mom instead of Mommy?
My 2 and a half year old son (yikes, almost 3 in a few months!) has decided that he is going to call me Mom instead of Mommy. He's also started it with Daddy as well. Both my husband and I feel that he is way too young to be calling us just Mom and Dad yet (plus we aren't ready for him to act quite that grown up!!). It's hard though because of his cousins he sees regularly and that talk (ie are all older than him or aren't developmentally delayed) are saying Mom and Dad and most of the children's programming he watches they refer to parents as Mom and Dad. We're being a bit forceful with him, not responding to Mom or Dad and reminding him that our names are Mommy and Daddy. Just curious, is this just a passing phase to tough out and in a short while I will hear him calling me Mommy again or should I just let it go and chalk it up to him growing up way faster than I want him too? How old were your babies when they stopped or are they still saying Mommy and Daddy?
What does it mean when a guy calls you mommy?
Does this person have hispanic roots or live in a heavily hispanic area? It's most likely a difference in cultural language background that is causing this misunderstanding. He is likely not calling you "mommy" like a mother. He is probably saying "mami" which is a diminutive (affectionate) form of the same word but which doesn't carry the same meaning or implication. It's like when people say "that's one hot momma!" They aren't implying that the person is a biological mother, only that she is attractive. Also, with all the physical atttention he is giving you it sounds like he might be into you more than you think he is. Maybe you should talk about that again and see how he feels. Hope this helps.
What is a mommy's girl like ? daddy's girl??
A mommy's girl likes her mom better. A daddy's girl likes her dad better. I'm not trying to be sarcastic, but it is exactly what it says.
TBDL and older Mommy's/Daddy's?
I am a TBDL (teenage baby diaper lover) and this is not a sexual thing to me in anyway it is mental and makes me happy and I feel safe. There are not many teenage Mommy's/Daddy's. All the Mommy's/Daddy's I talk to are older then me and I wanted to know if it was wrong for me to talk to them and have them baby me even know they are older. Once again this is not sexual in anyway shape or form. Also is there any ABDL/TBDL sites I could meet people on? Where is a good place to meet people?? Thank you :)