What video games do you think are appropriate for young teenagers?
In my opinion, it completely depends on the child. My oldest was more mature so we didn’t really monitor what he played, just how much time he spent playing. Granted, certain games weren’t allowed, like any Grand Theft Auto games. But he was allowed to play shooter games like Call of Duty. Our youngest, however, is far less mature so at the age of 13 we still greatly monitor what he plays. Fortnite passed my husband’s standards for him, although our son doesn’t like it. He likes more building games like Minecraft which is perfectly fine with us. For him we mainly stick to Nintendo systems and games because they’re more family friendly. We reached the decision when he became obsessed with guns from watching his older brother play games. Having the obsession without knowing proper care and safety was an issue to me when he was about ten. So we cut those games out really.
Do I seem like a super amazing babysitter?
Um...Sweetie I am in NO WAY posting this on here to get babysitting jobs. I would NEVER do that. Im much smarter than that. I would only babysit for a family I knew very well. I was just posting this to ask if you thought i was a good babysitter. Of you actually read what I took a long time writing you would see that it says and i quote "if you KNEW me would you let me babysit your kids" -__- I hate dumb people so much
Do you think sexting should be against the law for children ?
The laws that they are using against the teens caught sexting right are the same laws that are used to regulate child pornography. Basically the teens are being charged with distributing child pornography and the law that is supposed to protect them from deviants is being used against them. And since this is a sex crime, the teens are then sentenced as sexual offenders, including having to register as sex offenders. This is the most illogical way to react to teenagers being unwise that I can possibly think of. It turns immaturity and lack of self-respect into a crime. And come on, it is not a crime to do stupid crap when you are young, it is part of the learning process of life. By making mistakes, we learn not to remake them. Also, it goes hand in hand with teens trying to explore their sexuality and exert their independence. As parents it is up to us to teach our children to protect their modesty, to think before doing and to have self-respect. But hey, just like when we were kids, our kids will still do stupid things. So if it happens (and it probably will) it is up to us to explain why it is a very bad idea to throw such precious things as privacy, modesty, and self-respect. Usually a stern talk, a good grounding from all electronic devices and several back-up discussions will do the trick. That is how I handled it when I caught my 15 year sexting. After several discussions she then understand the difference between showing off her beauty and giving up her self. I explained it by using the old school pin-up girls as an example. Letting her see that though they presented themselves in very sexy and beautiful ways, they kept their modesty by keeping their "assets" covered. And by keeping those "assets" covered it actually made them more interesting. It worked for us. Well that and losing all electronic devices for 3 months. I can tend my own children, I don't need government interference.
What are the best present ideas for a 16 year old boy?
Sixteen year old boy? At this age? Hmm..You did not disclose any of his interests, but as tempting as it is, do not buy him any deodorant...I recommend money. That way, you are not sticking to one specific present and worry about him not liking it. At this point in their life, kids have a lot of energy and time, but no money. If you like, you can get him a gift card to his favorite store if you know what it is.If you asked me what I wanted at sixteen I would have said an Xbox 360, however it is now outdated and we are unsure if the boy even likes Microsoft. He could be more of a PlayStation guy.My final answer is money. $100 and upwards is ideal, but obviously not required. $25+ would be the minimum if you asked me.
What are your opinions on children and today's technology?
I see a growing number of children with cell phones, computers of their own, etc., and I just wonder if I'm the only one who thinks this is ridiculous? I didn't have a laptop until I started college, and for Christmas this year, my boyfriend's 8 year old sister received an HP netbook from her aunt. This really bothered me, one reason being her parents have a router with full internet access, yet have taken no moves to block any websites she may access or things of the sort. Also, she's EIGHT. Why does she need a computer? Both of her parents have laptops, and they also have the family desktop. My younger cousin (10) got a cell phone for her birthday in October as well. I just think that children around these ages have no use for technology like this. Who actually gives their 5th grader a Blackberry to walk around school with?
What should I get my 15 year old boyfriend for his birthday?
Found your question! All I want is you baby:) I love you sweetie:))
Is it normal that my 14-year-old daughter still plays with dolls?
Sure, it's normal. I know of several kids who have done this, generally kids who had vivid imaginations and loved telling stories. Kids don't all develop at the same pace or in the same way. You have to be careful judging your child by your own experience. I was reading chapter books by the time I turned five, and yes, I was frustrated when my son had completed kindergarten and still showed no inclination to learn to read. I had no idea how to help him, because it was different from my own experience. But that doesn't mean he wasn't normal. In fact, I was more of the exception. And, once he finally did start to read, he quickly caught up.I have heard plenty of adult women talk about how much they loved playing with dolls and only gave them up when they did because they felt pressured to. And I've seen girls in that age range who still played with dolls, but more secretly, because they discovered it was no longer considered appropriate. It's not that uncommon.Your daughter may well play with dolls in a different way than you did. Her thinking may be more mature and complex, and she may act out sophisticated stories with involved plots and characterizations. Creatively speaking, it's not much different than making movies. Developmentally, it's very close to playing certain types of video games. It's a lot like roleplaying and cosplay. Lots of healthy adults of all ages participate in these activities. Unless you have other reasons for concern, I say let her be. Don't pressure her to be like you.
Is this a good age to start photography?
my son is 12 years old and he wants a good camera or a xbox should i wait till hes older like 14 cus hes turning 13 in september 27 but should i just gget him a xbox instead of a camera like the canon t3