Saturday, July 31, 2010

What or where is the Illinois law that says a parent has to pay for kids college?

There is an Illinois law that says every child is entitled to an education and I would like to read up on it for a pending support case...20 year old lazy stepson wants Dad to pay for everything at a $38,000 a year college. Any information, as long as it is legal and will stand up in a court of law, is welcome.What or where is the Illinois law that says a parent has to pay for kids college?
I do not think that law exists. If it did, there are very many places to llok. Use the link below to start your search.What or where is the Illinois law that says a parent has to pay for kids college?
I think you will find such a law (if it exists) applies to PRIMARY education, not secondary. Your kid is NUTS! and not a child under any law.
Under Illinois law he's an adult. I can't imagine that any state could compel parents to pay for a college education.
that really sounds crazy to me, but who knows what crazy laws some states have, here is your states website http://www.illinois.gov/government/gov_l鈥?/a> there you can search for any state statutes
Well unless you are paying for custody in a divorce settlement then you do not have to pay for anything after High School.Tell him to get off his lazy butt and get a student loan or dig ditches for a living.Simple as that.

What does a parent president of child's band class do?

I was voted in to be the President of my daughters band class. There is also a secretary, fundraiser coordinator and a few others. I have no clue as to what I am supposed to do as President. Please if any other parents have been President of any child's School activities any advice will be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance!!!What does a parent president of child's band class do?
I believe the parent president is expected to fart the Star Spangled Banner at football games.

Why would a parent give a 6 year old a cell phone?

She is in kindergarten, her grandmother watches her after school, %26amp; she never goes anywhere there isn't an adult that doesn't have a phone (whether it be a land line or cell phone). So why get her a phone? Am I the only one that thinks this is ridiculous?Why would a parent give a 6 year old a cell phone?
There's probably no good reason, and in general, I agree it's ridiculous for a young child who's always with a caretaker to have a cell phone. However, I can think of circumstances where it might be reasonable. A kid with a serious medical condition like life-threatening allergies or diabetes or something might reasonably have a cell phone for calling 911. Even though there is an adult around somewhere, if they're walking down the hallway on the way to their classroom and the teacher's not right there (or they're home with grandma who's in the bathroom), and they suddenly feel like they're going into anaphylactic shock, a cell phone might not be a bad idea. Similarly, there might be a point to a young child's having a cell phone if one of their caretakers had a serious medical condition.





I'm not saying those situations are likely, but I try not to judge people if I don't know the whole story. My daughter has a life-threatening medical condition and she doesn't have a cell phone yet at age 8, but I plan on giving her one that can dial parents and 911 by the beginning of middle school just for her safety, even though I think that's probably too early for most kids (including my other ones).Why would a parent give a 6 year old a cell phone?
Why does this matter to you? To many people worry about other people and don't mind their own business. Maybe there is medical things that you don't know about, maybe there are things that are really just none of your business. If this is not your kid that you are talking about, well then don't judge other people
because they are rich and because they obviously dont pay attention to where she is
there are cell phones that only dial / accept calls from a parent or are outgoing to parent and/or 911 emergency number of course always works on life or dead cell phone.





it was incomprensible millions of years ago .. now i am not sure with kids blowing up schools and cops beating on citizens ... maybe a virtual world might be a good idea .
well it obviously isn't to call her friends, I would say her parents have given her a phone so if she needs help she can call someone. There are cell phones just for kids that have certain phone number only programed into them eg. parents, police etc. It's a safety thing in my opinion there worried about her, that is the only reason that I would buy my child a phone the world is a s#$%y place, a 7 year old was raped and murdered in a shopping centre toilet last year (she was out with her parents) having a phone might of helped her and maybe it wouldn't of but at least if she could of called for help she would of had the means to.
A six year old very well can dial a phone...what about emergency's, 911, maybe who she is staying with has medical or health problems. There are kids known of the age of 2 who have dialed 911 and by them doing so..has saved their parents lives or their sibling lives.
Well, it probably cheaper than buying her a FM radio station with limited transmission capabilities. I figure she was too young to pass the test for her FCC License. I not sure if there an age requirement.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ham_radio
The only time they need a cell phone is if they have a medical condition, like diabetes and for some reason they are not around an adult, which is not likely to happen. A lot of people think that kids need them in case of kidnapping, but that is just the phone companies playing on the parent's fears. If the kid is not left alone there is little or no chance of kidnapping.
this is absolutly ridiculous and i hate when i see little kids with cell phones.





its just one ofthe many examples about what is happening to this world......
Uh no. I got my first phone when i was 9. i lost that phone and didn't get a new one will middle school. i think that's when you really need a cell phone.
the only cell phone a six year old should have is a toy one or one that dosent work
Maybe to contact her parents any time. Perhaps there have been issues when the child wanted to call mom or dad and the grandmother wouldn't let her? Who knows. I have a 5 year old and she spends plenty of time on the phone, she talks to her best friend daily. The 5-6 year old set are pretty technology savvy....it's just the changing tides.
yes very ridiculous!!!! but hey if its the mothers choise, what can we do. i wonder if weather the 6year old even knows how to use it.
It does seem a little silly, but it might be completely affordable for them and/or give them an extra sense of security for her.
that is absoloutely REDICULOUS!.
Is it one of those cheap phones where she can only call her parents or 911? If it is then that's okay.
I think in this day and age the parents think of it as a safety precaution it is too much for a kid that age to have a cell phone
Noone needs a phone until they are at least 13. Giving a 6 year old one is just beyond stupid I can't even comprehend it.

Does a single parent who has taken care of the child custody issue have to score above 65 to sign the waiver?

Inquiring about Air Force Recruiting rules about single parents who have taken care child custody issue with full understanding of the rules. Do they have to score above a 65 to sign the 1328 waiver before going for their physical and basic training?Does a single parent who has taken care of the child custody issue have to score above 65 to sign the waiver?
Re-post in the military section...we have no idea what you are talking about.

How can a parent prevent a 16 year old from drinking alcohol?

because at 16 the child can legally just leave. if you try too hard to enforce rules like that, it can leave home or run away and just drink way too much on its own.How can a parent prevent a 16 year old from drinking alcohol?
Erm well i think you should teach him to drink safely. Tell him he can drink a few beers your in the house. ect. Or he can have a few friends round and have a few drinks. Meet him inbetween he doenst drink too much and you will be cool about it.


But seriously i think it would be worse parenting to let him get to 18 and think o i can drink now im going to get recked! every week end. Where as if he drinks in small amounts now the novalty has gone. I think even david cameron said that he agrees underage drinking isnt a bad thing when supervised and not too crazly. I mean if he was 15 maybe but hes 16 now he will be 18 in two years... hes old enough to get married and have a house , he must be old enough to have a sly beer with his mates when your int he house ectHow can a parent prevent a 16 year old from drinking alcohol?
It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to buy alcohol. Your parents probably have your best interests at heart. Why not try talking the problem through with them? Agreed that at 16 you can leave home but where are you going to live? How are you going to get the money to live on (or buy alcohol)? You'll still be in the position that it would be illegal for you to buy alcohol or for anyone else to buy it for you.
You can lock them up and not let them out of your sight until they're 21. But that's not always possible, nor is it too good for your relationship.





Or you can talk to them about drinking, and hope some of your message will sink in. But just telling them that it's wrong, dangerous, illegal, or that they'll get in big trouble usually isn't enough. Most teens aren't motivated by fear, because they don't think anything bad will happen to them.





What teens are motivated by is ';What people think of me.'; If they think drinking will make them look cool, they're going to do it.





If you have a daughter, you might talk to her about how drinking can give girls a skanky reputation. How, when you're drunk, you might end up making out (or worse) with some gross guy you normally wouldn't like, and how everyone will be talking and laughing about it the next day at school. You can point out other girls who have bad reputations, who people talk about behind their backs. That *might* have some effect, if she cares about her reputation.





If they're involved in a sport that means a lot to them, you can possibly scare them away from drinking by reminding them that they could be kicked off the team if they're caught drinking. And point out that even if they're just holding a beer, or just take one sip, someone can still say, ';I saw him at a party with a beer';... and then they're busted. Being kicked off a team would be pretty embarrassing.





You can show them graphic photos of nasty accidents; or sad stories of people losing loved ones because of drunk driving. You can tell them that they can call you anytime and you'll come pick them up, no questions asked.





And then you just hope and pray that they make good decisions.
Depends on where you are. In the states a child cant legally leave until they are 18. If they just leave or run away, you can call the cops on them to bring them back. If they run away too many times, they can be sent to juvy for it. Since its illegal, you can always call the cops on them. If they are underage, you can send them to a rehab facility.
Short of following your child around 24/7, you can't. The best you can do is to fully educate your child on the effects of his/her choices, so that they understand why not to drink, the risks of drinking, and if they choose to drink anyway, how to do so safely. I would way rather my child have one drink at a party and then spend the night or call me for a ride home than for him to have 12 drinks, get in a drunk friend's car, and wind up in the hospital or worse! Like with sex or even drugs, you can't physically prevent your child from all types of harm, not at age 16. The best you can do is teach them to make good choices and ways to make certain behaviors less dangerous (condoms, don't drink and drive, limit your drinking, drink water too, eat food when you drink, signs you've had too much to drink, etc...) Hopefully that is enough, but it is all we can do.
If we took the approach that our kids can just leave, what would be the point in parenting? You ask where they are going to be, find out if parents will be there and demand them home at a certain time. Above that, teens will be teens (I know I was depsite good parents) and hope that they will make decisions that reflect the values and common sense you have done your best to instill.
Unfortunately, theres no way of stopping them, because u cant be with them 24/7 and if they are gunna do it. They will with permission or not! The best thing to do is just get ur point across that they shouldnt drink and that u would be really disappointed in them if they were to lie to you about not drinking and they did.
There are a few solutions to this problem..


1. Get them so drunk they never do i again


2. Let them drink only when supervised by adults


3. Get him caught by the government hopefully ending up in rehab or house arrest etc..











p.s. let me know how it goes
lets be honest, its inevitable that they will go drinking. They should not be so against it and give out punishments but be more cool about it. It actually works better that way.
i think if you give to many rules, there is more reason to break them! especially for teenagers. maybe a controlled involvement is ok!
Not in the states they can't legally leave. If you parent from a perspective that they may get angry or runaway, then you have already lost.
They can't, but you can use your brain and not drink under aged.
Take them to a rehab or the jail so they can see what the consquences look like.
you make sure they are smarter than your average loser teenager bent on rebellion

How could a parent abuse their child?

Having a child is not just some action to take part in because it's the norm. Many parents think this way though, and jump in with abandon. You are bringing a very highly complex emotional creature into a very harsh world. You have every obligation to love that child completely. I have nothing but pure, cold contempt for any parent who abuses or neglects their child. Nothing to me is more sick than bringing a human into consciousness, and abusing them. How could a parent abuse their child?
I am not one to judge any other parent because I am in no way perfect. However it is sad when, in our society, animals have more rights than children. How could a parent abuse their child?
One tends to find that many parents who were abused themselves as kids become abusers themselves. It is so important to break that cycle of abuse and for that person to do some real soul searching and get therapy if they are serious about bringing children into the world. Unfortunately this takes a lot of willpower and it doesn't always happen. Many people become 'accidental' parents and their own unresolved issues plus the feelings of resentment to an unplanned child can often have catastrophic effects. Anyone who is fertile and sexually active can become a father or mother but it takes a lot more than biology to become a good parent.
I know. Nothing fires me up more than the violation of children's rights. There was recently some kind of day in Australia against child abuse or sexual abuse. The reason I'm so vague is I didn't even hear about it till the actual day and it was mentioned once on the radio. Yet breast cancer (which is an equally worthwhile cause I've got nothing against it) is in our faces all the time. Its great that is getting coverage but it makes me think that its because that's okay to talk about but people don't want to think about child abuse. Its not a feel good charity for businesses to put their names to. Society just wants to pretend it doesn't happen!
I agree with you and that's why I am a strong supporter of early sex education so you can prevent early pregnancy and abortion for all those who for one reason or another got pregnant (this is a very controversial topic but hey!..that's what I think) and realized that motherhood is not their priority. There are A LOT of parents out there that get pregnant and because ';Society'; is very judgmental they decide to keep the baby without them being ready for that....in consequence we see A LOT of kids neglected, abused and abandoned.





I don't like to judge any one, but when it comes to children...I think we are more sensitive to them.
well the you wouldn't like my mother. the sad fact is that it is all to easy for some 'parents' to abuse their children.





waterlilly884: i really think that comment is inappropriate. my mother had the perfect life. when i was placed in foster care, the son there, who thought it was ok to sexually abuse a 18month old, was a rich boy and was loved very much by his parents. i on the other hand, have had a lot of abuse, mentally, physically and sexually, and would never dream of hurting my son. infact, if anyone put him through pain, i would kill them. i have had a lot of counselling. and it has done nothing but bring more hurt out. my partner helped me through. and it was not hard to love my son. it was the most natural thing in the world
I agree. Sadly, it's the sex they enjoyed, but not what came with it. They are unprepared for a baby, and not ready to take on the responsiblities of it, have no patience, and abuse out of frustration. Which is very sad.



unfortunely there will always be people out there that need to be shot, I like the movie ';Parenthood'; with Keanu Reeevs and Steve martin and keanu says ';you need a license to drive, hell you even need a license to fish, but they will let any arsehole become a father';
I agree with you. What also makes me angry is when a woman knows she can't look after her child or doesn't have any money to be able to feed her child, goes on to have 6 more children and expects someone else to feed and pay for them.
Unfortunately a lot of people who have kids don't have the same attitude as you.
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  • What are some mistakes you've made as a new parent or things you wish you could do differently?

    Girl, I feel the same way. I also had to give up breastfeeding when she was 3 weeks because I was taking medication for kidney stones and they advised I stop because the medication was something that was excreted in breastmilk and she did not need it. I have actually been considering trying to relactate. My daughter will still root and try to latch sometimes when I'm holding her...even with my clothes on. God love her. And then I feel like crap because I had to stop.What are some mistakes you've made as a new parent or things you wish you could do differently?
    I wished I would have never introduced the bottle at 5 months. I wish I wouldn't have been so insecure about nursing around my husbands family. Because of my insecurities and pressure I introduced the bottle. At first it was all expressed breast milk. Then all of a sudden he wouldn't take my breast anymore.... I continued to pump but my supply began dropping more and more, and before I could get him back to taking the breast my supply was almost gone. Everyday I miss breastfeeding and wish I was still doing it with my son. I will never let my insecurities and pressure from other people influence how I raise my child.


    I have learned that I will never ever give another one of my children a bottle so I don't take the risk of not being able to let my children self wean. What are some mistakes you've made as a new parent or things you wish you could do differently?
    The only thing I regret is not trying harder to breast feed my little one. She had jaundice and was in the hospital under the bili lights for a week after her birth. I was pumping for a while and feeding her with a bottle. After she was discharged from the hospital I tried to breast feed her ';the right way'; and I got frustrated and gave up way to soon! That's my only regret and mistake.
    good question!!! i can pry think of a number of things.





    i would have been more enforcing of a schedule.. as an infant my son didn't have a perfect schedule and i know it could have been better.





    i would have put him on his belly more often.. i never put him on his belly and in turn he didn't rolled over when he should have.. he was a little late in doing so.





    hmmm?


    i'm a smoker so i would have been more cautious of cleaning up after i smoked.. i always washed my hands when i was finished smoking but i'm sure the smell stuck on my clothing a bit.. sometimes i would wear a coat over my clothes but other times i'd forget.
    i jut asked that same question, but i think that my mistake like i said on my question was co sleeping. i should have NEVER took my daughter from her crib as she slept there fine but i wanted her near. and another was the paci she is now 19months and i am still fighting to get that thing away from her
    Breastfeeding - I wish I did... too naive, too selfish... not ashamed to admit it! That is definately my biggest regret.


    Leaving her at 9 weeks to go into hospital.. was nothing more I could of done.. only 2 days but worst 2 days of my life!!


    There are lots of little things I regret, but my daughter is a very happy, content, beautiful little girl.. :o)
    Mistakes, not washing my hands at all times or sanitizing my hands. I'm usually pretty good at it, but forget a number of times.





    Being more alert of where I'm flinging her in the air, I almost threw her into the ceiling fan while it was on!!!
    We all make mistakes as parents know one can tell you different.Mine was listening to to many people telling me how to do things instead of doing them how i wanted.(Breast feeding/weaning etc).My only regret is i never tried harder to breast feed :)
    Be careful with bouncing chairs. if the child is not secure he/she can fall. My freinds baby did that and luckily she was okay but the doctor said to be realy carefull!

    What possesses a parent to abandon his or her child?

    I have 4 children....and cannot even imagine...What possesses a parent to abandon his or her child?
    There could be many reasons like mental health problems or terrible violence in the family where the mother feels the child would be safer out of it, I dont know but I dont judge mothers who do it.What possesses a parent to abandon his or her child?
    They never learned to be responsible, caring, nurturing people when they were children themselves.





    Or, they have emotional issues holding them back.
    I ask myself that all the time, as my mother abandoned me and my sister at various times in our childhood.


    I remember when i was 7 yrs old, and she drove us to our nans, then disappeared for 3 months with her new bf, and just told my nan that she 'found it hard being a mother'..hmm, not the best excuse at all!


    I am now grown up, and have got 2 kids of my own, and could NEVER do that to them, they are my world, and would never let them go through the same thing!
    I have one child and no way for anything or even everything in the world would i consider leaving him!





    I think people what do that have issues and its better in the long run because the child will be with someone who cares and is able to look after them.
    I'll never exactly comprehend and I am one of those children. My mother left my father when I was 2. He tried to see me but her family wouldn't let him. He walked....time passes. In trying to make sense of it. You just get busy with life, out of sight out of mind I guess. Maybe not out of mind all the time but enough so when time passes it makes it harder to contact.


    He finally did when I was 25, he was on his death bed. All he could say was he was sorry and that it was one of his biggest regrets. What do you do, but forgive. Glad I got the chance, he died a week later. I will forever be thankful for that opportunity.
    desperation perhaps they don't see any way they can stay


    i have 9n children but my daughter walked out on her first husband and 2 children Cos of pnd by the time she got the help he went Cort and got the kids so sad there shud be more help and less judgement as we don't no wot there thinking and we don't live in there shoes
    As sad as it is, it is their loss and those they abandon are better off. Children eventually adapt if they are surrounded by other loving and caring adults - although it is scarring.





    My father left when I was 3 and I reunited with him when I was 18. My mom had been dead for 5 years, I waited until I was an ';adult'; out of respect for her family. Anyway, as it turned out, I really didn't like him very much so we have been estranged for all of my adult life. Why? He was a very selfish man, he did not admit to any of his faults or mistakes, he blamed others for everything - boring!





    I think that is why he left in the first place, he could not put the needs of others before his own. Also, it is very hard to love someone, as I tell my own kids, love is not a feeling, it is an action. Some people just aren't up to the task.
    Well it depends on what you mean ';abandon';





    When it comes to teenage girls who dump their babies at hospital doorways I'd say fear, confusion and desperation.





    Otherwise I can't understand it myself. My son is my life, my world and everything in it. Even leaving him with my partner for a few hours while I go shopping is hard! lol! I'm dreading going back to work as I know I'll miss him terribly.





    I guess some of these people who deliberately have nothing to do with their children are messed up in the head, selfish, immature and unable to connect with that part of them which should make them put their child first. My partner's mum threw him out of the house at 19 so she could move her new man in. I'll never understand that. Yes he was an adult but he was her son! How anyone could choose a man over their own child is beyond me. No man will EVER come between me and my son. Period.
    I don't know ask my daughter's father.


    If you ask me, she is better off and I don't hold any anger towards him....she has got plenty of love
    I no were your coming from some people are just not right in the head are they.
    well, i'd like to know that too...it's so sad
    My mother did abandon my brother %26amp; myself when I was in 7th grade (my brother 5th). I know what its like to go through that..even now (I am 23 %26amp; my brother is 20) we have difficulty being around my mom....I just can't understand why she would ever do that, even though she has given me her reasons.





    I have one little boy and I can't imagine EVER leaving him. I hate just dropping him off at daycare every day, I can't imagine how it would feel to know I am not coming back.
    irresponsibility
    Fear ... stress ... depression ... illness ...alcohol or drug abuse ... sheer selfishness and irresponsibility .... and many many more
    I personally feel that men are mentally built differently. Else why would so MANY men abandon their kids? And they do it without a second thought. Maybe it's because they are biologically programmed to seed everywhere, while women biologically are made to care for the infant. Who knows.





    As far as reasons why women abandon children, I think other posters have already answered that adequately. I would add that some women are just narcissistic.
    You cannot call them a parent in that sense then.


    They may have mental health problems and so are ill and unable to be a parent.





    or just did not really want to take responsibility for a child or children and just walk away from it all.
    Maybe the kids were horrible little monsters. Who wants to live around that?
    I agree with you completly, i have 3 kids and a dog, and i couldnt abandon any of them.


    i guess if people cant take care of thier kids, and there are others willing too love and suport them, then its a much better road for the kids. however i believe from a child standpoint, it will always cause issues, until one day when they can understand that it was for them.


    either way, i would do anything, to make sure my kids were with me, and well cared for.


    i chose to be a mother, and knew that id be giving up a large part of myself to these kids. and i have never regretted that decision!
    I can't ever imagine not seeing my 2 year old, it really is unthinkable!!
    I cant understand it either, but there are many reason that a parent may feel the need to abandon their child.


    Total overwhelming inadequacy (thinking the child is better of without them.)


    Resentment because they didnt want the child.


    Cant cope with them.


    Dont love them.


    Dont know how to look after them.


    etc........
    I have been asking myself this question since my son's biological 'father' hasn't seen him in 4 years, he's better off without him, my husband is the best daddy you could ask for so my ex has done me and my son a favour
    A sicko, thats who!!!








    He doesnt deserve the title father!! Maybe sperm donar and thats it!
    On the whole men and women view parenting differently - until a man matures he feels providing ';seed'; is sufficient to being a ';father'; but a woman knows better. When a man matures he may see the error of his ways and try to make up for lost time with the child(ren) but by then it may be too late. Mothers can reclaim a child's love because they actually bonded inutero and therefore are more connected to the child they chose to surrender.
    I know a poor excuse for a mother..she will tell you that she'd rather party and hang out with her friends than be with her 5 and 8 year old. One day she acts as if she wants to see them.. and within an hour of their Dad dropping them off their Mom is calling him to pick them up. Piece of crap. Some people just don't realize what a blessing little ones are...
    My sister-in-law left her 3 sons with their father and to this day I don't understand how she could have done it! The eldest wasn't even his biologically!


    I think it's different and probably easier for a man as the physical bond isn't as strong.
    I can't imagine either.


    Something would have to be seriously wrong with the ';parent.';
    I don't have any kids but I think that there is something sadly wrong when any parent could abandon their children.
    I HAVE 2 CHILDREN, AND ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT IF SOME ONE CAN ABANDON THERE CHILD, THEN THEY ARE SICK!!!!!

    Who is more forgiving: the christian god or the average parent?

    I think almost every child at some point has told their parents (or at least thought) ';I hate you, I wish I weren't your child'; or some variation. And most parents forgive their children for this and much more.





    Yet god sends his children to hell for eternity for saying the same thing.Who is more forgiving: the christian god or the average parent?
    You've just answered your own question. I love my parents more then i could believe in something I don't know exists.





    LMFAO. Even though you just said God sends his kids to hell, people still choose God. See how brainwashed they are?Who is more forgiving: the christian god or the average parent?
    If I make a joke my parents they will forgive me but, according to Mark 3:20-35, blasphemy against the holy spirit won't be forgiven.





    Obviously God has no sense of humor about himself so he chucks a hissy fit if you make a blasphemous joke about him.





    So therefor parents are more forgiving (or at least mine are). They also exist, unlike God.
    If your adult child told you he never wanted to see you again, would you respect his wishes, or would you kidnap him and force him to live in your house against his will? Do you think your ';I was 'forgiving' my son'; would hold up in court when you stood trial for kidnapping and false imprisonment?
    I never told my parents that. Because talking back to your parent in my house hold was already known that it was not allowed. Saying the two things you listed was like as s beating. But if I did say that, I am pretty sure my parents would forgive.





    Saying that about God or to God is not a eternity to hell though. Killing yourself is what sends you eternity in hell. If you say that about God or to God if you believe in him and put your trust him and ask forgiveness you will be forgiven probably.
    God is more forgiving. So many people say that to God, and He still loved them enough to die on the cross for them. God does not send anyone to hell. He is not willing that any shall perish, but that all come to repentance. Those who reject Him choose hell, but thats not what God wants. He wants them to be with Him!
    ';Yet god sends his children to hell for eternity for saying the same thing.';





    Children of God are the ones who have accepted His Son. Everyone is not ';children of God.'; God does not send His children to hell, no matter what they do. God only sends the ones to hell who deny His Son. He'll forgive anything His children do, as many times as they do it.
    He does? not sure what Christian God you follow, but after years of saying ';I wish i wasn't your child'; he still returns to you. Even if you said you thought he wasn't real, or that it was a hoax, he will still forgive you.





    Last i checked, if I told my parents ';I hate you!'; then went around to everyone they knew and spread rumors of drug use, then called the cops on them for child abuse, and got the parents locked up, i dont think the parents would forgive him that fast.





    So my Christian God is more forgiving.
    i think god


    cuz at least he would forgive us no matter what as loing as we ask for forgiveness


    i dont think all parents forgive theirkids


    like my frends dad seems to hate her no matter what she does


    he doesnt seem to even want to forgive her. its like hed rather not so he could blame everything on her


    but god would forgive her in a second if she asked for forgiveness
    Well you have to do really bad things to go to Hell. It takes alot. You have to ask for forgiveness and repent to God. Parents can say anything they want to get you to stop what your doing. I know that sometimes its hard to believe in God, but he is always there for you through everything. He will never leave your side. He will never give up on you.
    Could you be wrong? I think so.





    If someone rejects God's plan of Salvation, then they are sending themselves to hell. God has given a way out but if someone refuses to accept His free gift then what.....you blame Him?





    His Universe, His plan, your decision.





    Make that decision for Christ today while you still can. =)
    most forgiving is the ';real God';, which is only good things and specially love. On average our parents and the least forgiving for sure is the God present in bible, the that if not respected or obeyed send us straightforward to the hell.
    I don't know where you get your information but He doesn't do that. Just because He created people that doesn't mean that they are all His children. He said that His children hear His voice and know it. I'm not being facetious but do you know His voice? Jesus even called some of the religious leaders of His time the children of Satan. They will follow their father to Hell unless they repent and turn from their ways. God knows the heart of man and that means every person. He is all loving and all merciful. His mercy endures forever. What father on this earth could give his son to be killed for the sins of the world? I don't believe that there is one. There are ones that see their sons sent to war with pride to serve their country. Some will die for their country. But, none of us could do this for our enemies. God did this for us all. I don't think you know what you are talking about when you speak of God's forgiveness and love. He has no shortcomings.
    I don't believe in Hell, and I'm a Christian.


    I think God is all-forgiving.. more forgiving than I, as a parent, could ever be. Jesus died for our sins- even Hitler's, Hussein's, and so on.





    But that's just my opinion, and like my mom always told me... opinions are like *******; we all have one. HAHA.
    God. He will forgive us for our mistakes no matter how badly we screw up.


    We're the ones who choose to condemn ourselves to hell, btw.





    i know, that my parents aren't even very forgiving towards me in the first place. but God is.
    our heavenly father is always forgiving. he forgives us no matter what we do. besides the 3 unforgivable as long as you repent. i mean that's what he died for. through the atonement we can return to Him. I'm Mormon and im proud to be one... and we are not brainwashed.
    i don't know because i have not been judged yet , my parents were not easy or quick to forgive... more ball busters than anything else , thats why i left when i was 17 and never went back.
    Parents don't have the role of judging their child. God does.





    So yes, parents are more forgiving, but God has much more responsibility than parents do.
    God, to me because in my church we're taught love. Basically, we view God as watching our mistakes and accepting it. He doesn't blame us for it because otherwise we'd be made perfect.
    But still, i think God is more forgiving, bcoz when we ask forgiveness and we are sincere, God will surely forgive us, even if we have done mortal sin... this is only base in opinion ah....
    haha! good question, they forgive more in different things but in the end the averge parent forgives more, they wont dround you in a lake of fire for an eternity!
    Exactly. I am a believer, but it amazes me how many Christians insinuate that they are more loving than God.
    God!!


    If you pray and say sorry you are forgiven. If you murder he will forgive you but your rents can change their opinions about you in a flash.
    Average parent hasn't killed millions of people.





    I'd say parent.
    God is more forgiving. As long that you say you are sorry and you accept him as your savior.
    A parent is more forgiving, although most Christians will deny this to no end.
    I've said ';I HATE YOU GOD'; more than I've said ';I hate you dad';.... a lot more
    God is more forgiving.
    Parents hands down
    God.
    well gods not real.... but then again MY parents are insane hard asses..


    so imma gonna choose the pirate! :D
    God isn't real so...

    What is the process to petition of immigration for a parent?

    i am a us citizen and want to bring my mother to live in the U.S legally, she has been in the u.s. on and off... but she did enter the us with a 6 month permit. The permit has expired already..will there be consequences because the permit was not turned back in? What is the best way to do the process fast, easy, and cheap?What is the process to petition of immigration for a parent?
    Absolutely you can! Your mother considered as immediate relative and the waiting time for her green card is about 4month-1,5 year. Depends where do you belong. Go to this Website:





    http://community.lawyers.com/messageboar鈥?/a>








    Whoever gave me the thumbs down I have a message for this person: GET EDUCATION ABOUT IMMIGRATION!What is the process to petition of immigration for a parent?
    If your mother overstayed her visa then she has really made things more difficult for herself, immigration takes a very dim view of this. Is your mother still here illegally? Or did she return to her home country? To file to bring her to the USA you will need to fill out in I 130 form - if she is out of the USA you have to wait for that to be approved. Once it is approved you will be notified. If you mother is here in the USA you would file the I 130 and I 485 (adjustment of status) at the same time. Your mother can stay in the USA whilst this is being processed. Filing fee for an I 130 is $355, filing fee for an I 485 is $1010. Like I said I am not sure if you can file for adjustment of status if she has overstayed and is still here, as technically she is out of status and here illegally. She could be subject to deportation and a 3-10 year ban. You might want to check with an immigration lawyer to see what your best course of action is. If she hadn't overstayed things would be so much simpler for you.
    File a I-130. Your mother has to leave the country. The wait for a visa is 11 to 22 years depending on her country of origin. Your mother can NOT stay in the USA whilst this is being processed.


    This is the US government that you are taking about! NOTHING is fast, easy or cheap!
    you need to be 21 years of age and file with USCIS http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/m鈥?/a>



    the cheapest way is to do it yourself. but then you need to know the procedures and that is what is going to cost you. contact me and i can give you pointers.

    When can a child refuse to visit with the other parent?

    I live in Ga. My girls do not like going to visit their father. They only go because he has threaten to send me to jail. He continues to have me tied in court over BS. THe girls don't like the wife ( as she is the ring leader in all this mess). Its a depressing scene when i have to get them ready to go. What can i do? When is it legal for them to say NO. They are 13 and 11.When can a child refuse to visit with the other parent?
    If they do not want to go to the visitation, then I would take this to court. File a Motion to Modify where you can request that the visitation be changed. When you do this, be prepared for a legal battle, though. In the meantime, document EVERYTHING.





    First thing to do would be to get a Guardian Ad Litem for the girls. This GAL will look at all the facts and use them to determine what really is best for the girls. At their ages, the GAL will also take into account what they want when he/she talks to them. 90% of the time, a judge will go with the recommendation that a GAL makes with regards to custody of the children.





    For now, though, I would keep making them go to the visits because he can hold you in contempt of court otherwise. Don't let on to them that you are taking him back to court because then he can claim that you are trying to alienate them. Just continue following the court order until you have another one in place. It will show the judge that you do respect what the courts ordered and are trying to do what is best for your daughters through the proper channels.





    Good Luck!





    Oh - and one more thing - his new wife will not be allowed in the court room or the mediation room without your consent as this is considered a family matter and only includes the parents of the children. If she is as nutso as it sounds, though, it may be good to let her come in and prove your point for you (that she is behind it all). We did that with my husband's ex-wife - didn't have to tell them she was psycho because she did it for us! lolWhen can a child refuse to visit with the other parent?
    Well, the legal age to make that decision depends on your state. You will have to contact your local Family Court and find out if they are old enough and what actions you need to take to 'get the ball rolling'. However, you also need to talk to the girls, your ex, and his new wife to find a way that you call can come to terms w/ visitation so that he can still be involved in their lives. It could be that the girls have never learned to visit their father and step-mother and enjoy themselves because they feel guilty about leaving you behind or that it may hurt your feelings. It is your job to let them know differently. I just hate to see the girls miss out on having a father than wants to be involved so think long and hard before you pull the plug on their visits.
    He is their FATHER. . You need to think carefully about this. You CHOSE him as the Father of your children and you must therefore have thought that he was good enough. The children have picked up on your loathing of his new wife and it is causing distress. What exactly is she the 'ring leader' of? If she is unkind to or difficult with your children then you need to speak to your ex husband about how he can see the girls on neutral territory but you DO NOT under any circumstances (particularly spite on your part) stop the children seeing their Father.
    Legally, I believe they're old enough to decide.





    But..... you as a mother should be encouraging a healthy relationship between them and their father. Regardless of a new wife, or how many times he takes you to court, he's still their father.





    Just remember, every time you bad mouth him, that your the one who chose him. Not your children. Don't make them suffer for your mistake. If you don't like him that's your problem. NOt your children. They should look at him and think they have the greatest dad in the world. You may not realize it now, but they need their dad in their life.



    I would call the court and see if you can speak to someone there.... But I know at 12 yrs old they can make a decision if they wanted to live with the other parent, so I would think they can decide the same here.. What a terrible situation for them. I feel for you and them.
    They should be old enough to go to court and tell the judge how they feel.
    All you have to do is get them ready to go. You don't have to do or say anything after that. Getting them from the house to the car is his problem. If they want to fight, scream, throw fits, etc. then let them and then let him deal with them.


    I can't believe a father would FORCE them to go with him like that!! I have two young step children (4 %26amp; 6) and we never FORCE them to go anywhere. If they are with my husband and I and they would rather spend a few more nights at our house, we don't make them leave and vice versa for when they are at their mother's house and don't want to come to ours.





    You can file a motion at the court to have the visitation schedule revised and the girls will be appointed a guardian ad litem who will evaluate the situation and advise the judge on what is best for them.





    As far as the legal age at which they can refuse... it depends on your state. I'm fairly certain that your oldest daughter is of age, but your younger one might have another year or 2, that being said...being that your oldest daughter is likely of age, I doubt a judge would grant the wishes of one and not the other, so things look hopeful for you assuming that this isn't just hatred for the new wife being blown out of proportion.





    Also, and I'm not making a dig at you or anything, so don't take this the wrong way...


    Are you certain that the girls are giving her a fair chance? It is her home too. I'm just suggesting that you look at it from an unbiased standpoint.





    Good luck!

    Im a single parent,what are the laws of moving my kids out of state?

    Depends on the state.Im a single parent,what are the laws of moving my kids out of state?
    If your custody order says nothing about it then your fine. However the Father can attempt to block such a move if it makes contact with the children a hardshipIm a single parent,what are the laws of moving my kids out of state?
    If you are divorced, then your divorce decree will probably require you to get the consent of either your ex or the court. If you are not divorced then it is your life, live it as you will.
    just go to your local department of family and children service. Each state is different so you may go there to get the help and knowledge you are seeking. Also try contacting legal aide
    If your divorce decree says nothing, you may move. If a paternity suit has been filed, then check the decree there also. If it says nothing, go ahead and move.





    ** Note: This is a general discussion of the subject matter of your question and not legal advice. Local laws or your particular situation may change the general rules. For a specific answer to your question you should consult legal counsel with whom you can discuss all the facts of your case. Answering this question does not indicate an attorney-client relationship. **
    Depends on the state, but if you have no court order or legal custody arrangements, you are free to move. Otherwise you will have to clear it with the judge/mediator/whoever.
    What does your custody or visitation court order say? If there isn't one, no problem. move
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  • Are you a parent by accident because the birth control failed when you had sex?

    Hey everybody! Are you a parent by accident because the birth control failed when you had sex? Has this ever happened to you? It's never happened to me. I know a few people it's happened to. Any answers would be appreciated. Thanks!Are you a parent by accident because the birth control failed when you had sex?
    Nope. I'm a parent by doing the deed and taking on whatever came my way... a baby :)Are you a parent by accident because the birth control failed when you had sex?
    My mom has 8 kids. 1 was an accident because as my mom said, he was a ';tequila baby';, 1 was a birth control failure, 5 were adopted from stangers, and 1 is her brother's child...because her brother's wife said, ';it's either her or me'; and my uncle chose his wife over his daughter. There is more than 1 way to aquire a child.
    Yes, I'd been on the pill for almost a year when I got pregnant. I took it religiously too so it wasn't due to me missing a pill or something like that... nor was I on a low dose pill either or taking any kind of antibiotics. My gyno did blood work after my daughter was born and determined that I actually needed a higher dosage than 80% of women on the pill. But I wouldn't give up my little girl for anything... I don't consider her an accident though... even though we wanted to wait a little longer to have a baby, my husband and I feel very blessed to have her.
    No she was planned, I'm not the kind of´person that would ever allow myself to get pregnant by accident, it wouldn't happen.. if you don't have control of your fertility don't have control of your life.
    I was told I could never have children by several different doctors. I adopted my first daughter and a few months latter...shocked out of my mind... I found out I was pregnant. So it was an opps..but a very happy one.
    Yup...definetly an accident.....but I love my accident
    i am a parent because FOUR KIDS' MOM NEEDED TO GO OFF AND get ';her life straightened out.....';


    that's right. i have never given birth.


    but i've raised four kids.....
    Most people got here by accident.
    Lol yea i'm a dude and her bc failed. I'm happy I have my daugther though.
    Nope actually we tried for almost a year.
    A lot of them are on YA.
    Yes, I was on the pill when I got pregnant with my first.
    No...ours was planned....
    nope, my kids were planned

    What are the most important requirements for being a good parent?

    The most important ingredients for being a good parent are as follows: an individual should be mature and at least eighteen years of age; an individual should have funds available to provide at least the basics for their children i.e. food, clothes, shelter; must have time available to spend with their kids so that they can speak to them and a good parent will focus on their children's education and provide love no matter what the situation.What are the most important requirements for being a good parent?
    Patience, love, responsibility and the ability to choose your battles.What are the most important requirements for being a good parent?
    Loving your kids, and listening to what they have to say. And always showing them that you love them.!!!! Making them the most important things in your life !
    Patience, Love, Caring, Time, Being able to laugh, Reading with your children, Praise, Discipline, and again Patience!
    Most I can't say I can list a few i can think of which is a must


    patience patience patience, responsibility,maturity, financial stability, good family values, discipline, morality, a good home, a good sense of humor and lots and lots of love.
    1. love


    2. awareness


    3. responsibility
    be consistant , don't ignore, always love %26amp; accept, and never turn down a conversation !
    unconditinal love
    patients, love, responsibility and common sense
    Love is the most important. Patience and understanding are key. Communication is a very big part too especailly as they get older.
    LOVE





    I see soo many kids whoes parents got money, or got this at that. The child may have everything it could ever want, but the one thing that child craves the most cannot be bought at toys r us, or wal-mart. It is LOVE. A hug, a kiss, A day spent at the park, a movie watch togeth, or just to simply hear the words I LOVE YOU.





    I am a Mom. 20 by the way. It breaks my heart when I see parents go out to the bar, but yet tell thier kids they don't have any money for pizza or buger king. Or they don't have money for a moive , but yet has money to send them to they babysitter while they go out drinking. I see parents who don't take their kids anywhere. I love my child more then anything in the world, and would give her everything on wal-mart shelf, instead of buying myself a t-shirt. I don't understand how parents today can be soo selfish. All they want is LOVE! Is that really so hard to GIVE?
    love
    responsablility and love
    Love them and let them know that they are loved.
    you must provide shelter, food, and a education for you child but the most important thing is to make shure tha your child knows that you love them with all your heart.
    Stay close to your children. Be strict but not to strict. Try to do things with them every now and then. Love and care for them with all your might. However be strict but not too strict where they realize it. And when they ask you questions, try to answer them fully according to their matuarity level. Dont judge them. Let them be a little free but not too free becuz bad things could happen. Be aware that they are yours and that they do love you even if they dont act like it at times.
    Having the ability to help your child develop who they are inside. Setting them up for little successes in daily life, and encouraging them to try. It is also important for you to be consistent. That is what helps children define their boundaries. A child without boundaries is insecure, because they don't know what will be the same and what won't!


    Above all, love them, and listen to them when they talk with as much respect as you would give a peer. Remember that in a child's world, their ';important'; issues are where their favorite toy is or who is being nice (mean) to them at school. Parents sometimes forget that just because a child's daily concerns are not the same as in the adult world, they are no less important to the child, because that is their world!

    Why does each parent contribute only one allele to the offspring?

    Why does each parent contribute only one allele to the offspring?Why does each parent contribute only one allele to the offspring?
    They contribute more than one allele. For each trait, one allele from each parent is all that is needed to create a new offspring. For example, one allele for attached ear lobes, one for non-attached....

    How do I talk to a teacher about an abusive parent?

    my other question made me think to talk to one of my teachers. Im nervous and I dont know how to approach the subject. Help?How do I talk to a teacher about an abusive parent?
    Just say it, maybe get on the subject a little (for example: I was talking to my science teacher and he said ';You're not doing to good kiddo'; %26lt;bingo..%26gt; i said ';I think it's because I sit by *****, and we pass notes'; he said ';So that's why the both of you are doing bad'; I said ';No, we've been a little preoccupied with other things like her trying to kill herself';How do I talk to a teacher about an abusive parent?
    I think you should wear short sleeved shirts to show of cuts/ bruises and then if she askes tell her, but if she doesnt go to a counceler or maybe just be straight up and say uhm can i talk to you teacher, shell say sure you could say somthing like my dad/mom has been hitting me and i dont know what to do
    just be aware that if your talk is of a serious nature your teacher will have no choice but to involve the authorities. so if you only have a case of ';mom is mean to me'; you had better think twice.
    say whatever comes to your mind at the time. just spill.


    no one can tell you what to say about something like that.


    but its important that you do it.
    juz do it...teacher will help u

    What age do you have to be to choose which parent you want to live with?

    I live in Iowa, I'm fourteen years of age. I'll be fifteen in one month and 21 days, on September 24th.


    Thanks.What age do you have to be to choose which parent you want to live with?
    Follow Stewie Griffin's advice: Kill the one you dont want.What age do you have to be to choose which parent you want to live with?
    Iowa doesn't have a magic age. After age 12, the judge will interview you and ask your preference. The older you are, the more weight they will put on it. But they also will consider other things such as if the parent is deemed ';fit'; etc.





    Most likely, if you have a good reason, and both parents are ok, they will accept your preference.


    Established routine, friends, school, wanting to keep your sibs together , not liking other parent's spouse/significant other, feeling closer to one parent who has done more for you, etc... are all valid answers they will consider.





    If there is a question of violence, abuse, drugs, arrests, etc there is little you can do to convinve them
    Depending on the state,But here in Ohio it is on the child's mentality.


    Usually around 12 to 13 the court here will listen to the child.And it does also depend on the parents behavior!! That is a big one,and also if the parent can take care of the child's needs.If the parent is unstable or drinks or uses drugs that will be a major issue!





    Good Luck
    You don't actually get to CHOOSE. You tell the judge that you prefer to live with X parent and the judge decides based on the situation. Some things likely have been kept from you (DUI arrests for instance) and unless the judge is an idiot, he shouldn't be giving kids to a parent who drinks and drives.
    I think you're old enough














    http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090803152907AAni8sY
    usually at 15 depending on the state you can choose. some can choose before tho.
    most states it's 12, some I think 13.

    What should you expect when going to birthright or planned parent hood?

    Just curious..... do they do blood work to or just a urine test?What should you expect when going to birthright or planned parent hood?
    I went to birthright .. they do urine tests. They do offer counceling but the lady that was with me talked to me more about adoption than anything. I was 18 and far from not being able to take care of a child and this woman pushed adoption. I went into the other room and talked to the other lady there and she was helpful and told me what all I needed to do as far as medicaid, doctors etc. I had to apply for medicaid for pregnant women because my job didn't offer insurance and my mom's insurance only covered me until I graduated . Overall they were a good source to go to.What should you expect when going to birthright or planned parent hood?
    urine
    urine test as far as I know
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  • What kind of parent tell there kid there adopted?

    ?What kind of parent tell there kid there adopted?
    the ones who want their kids to know the truth, the parents that love their child so much that they dont want to lie to them, the parent who maybe sees that their child knows something and would rather be honest with them then to see them in pain.What kind of parent tell there kid there adopted?
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    Adoptive parents. (That was too easy.)
    An honest one.
    honest ones





    and what if the kid is a different race?
    The truthful kind?
    better then telling you that you are an accident.
    There's a very good way to do it and a bad way to do it. Telling your child that they're adopted as part of a guilt trip -- wrong.


    Telling your child that they're special because they're adopted, that you specifically selected them from the very beginning -- loving and good.





    To each their own -- try not to be judgemental of those who feel differently than you.
    An honest parent.
    An honest one? I'm not sure what kind of answer you're fishing for.
    Ones who want the child to know the truth.
    An honest parent (if it's the truth).
    Honest parents would tell their kid that they're adopted.
    my wifes parents told her all the time she was adopted..they mentally and physically abused her till she was 13 then gave her away to the state...peace be with you

    How does a parent deal with a five year old child who acts out seemingly to be punished by ';time outs';?

    This five year old child has sensory integration syndrome; is it normal for him to ';freak out'; over the


    products on the shelves in the grocery store?How does a parent deal with a five year old child who acts out seemingly to be punished by ';time outs';?
    Whats the S.I.S.?


    could be the child feels ';safe'; during those time-outs.


    Someone told me once that it is some kind of symptom of epilepsy to feel 'bombarded' by the looks of all the food on grocery shelves in stores. Check it out for the poor kid.How does a parent deal with a five year old child who acts out seemingly to be punished by ';time outs';?
    Most of these so called 'syndromes' such as ADD and ADHD can be prevented by some timely attention and love. They can be corrected by a simple application of a completely natural remedy called ';spanking';.
    Choose an alternate route for punishment, plain and simple. I am a mother of three, and, I too, was faced with the same dilema at one point in time. Try a different approach all together. Depending on the severity of the incident, use your judgement on what you feel is an appropriate discipline action. One that worked for me was a ';distraction'; type method. When my son needed to be punished, I had a basket of various sized buttons, somewhere near the 200 mark. I would remove the child from the setting that the ';problem'; arose in,(that in itself is often a HUGE help within itself!)sat him or her down and emptied the basket in front of them. From there I explained that the buttons were to be pick up 1 at a time and gently placed back into the basket. Reminding them along the way that if more than 1 was added at a tim, we would dump the basket and start over again. This allows the child to calm themselves as well as diverting their attention from the negative and/or inappropriate behavior demonstrated! When all else fails try taking privileges away...

    Do you have to have someone 18 or older to sign for your belly button piercing or an actual parent?

    my friend and i want 2 get our belly buttons pierced 2gether. she is ovr 18. can she sign for me to get mine or do i have to bring a parent with? i'd really prefer not to bring a parent. is it illegal for me not to?Do you have to have someone 18 or older to sign for your belly button piercing or an actual parent?
    Actual Parent.





    You even need to show them your birth certificate to prove they're your real parents and not someone pretending.Well that's how it is where I live.Do you have to have someone 18 or older to sign for your belly button piercing or an actual parent?
    As long as they say that they are related to you, they will do it for you. I got 3 facial piercings done at 14, my mom said that I was 16, they had her sign a paper and that was it. They didn't ask for my birth certificate or anything.





    But you know, just becareful. If your parent wouldn't take you, then you know there may be a reason. Just have your friend say that she is your aunt and she has responsibility over you because your mom is out of country or something like that. They're going to ask for her ID though, and they're going to confirm your birthdate on the spot so make sure you give them one at least 16 or 17 years of age.
    yer, it is.


    you dont have to bring your parent WITH you, but you need to have written permission or something and proof that they're your real parents.


    if you dont know check with the place where you wanna get it done.
    Parent or Legal Guardian.





    If your 16 and bring an aunt or uncle over 18, they might do it.


    But no reputable place is going to pierce a minor, gets a bad rep. Get your parents to sign. :)

    Can a child support order be modified without the custodial parent filing a petition to modify in Illinois?

    Can an order be modified by the attoney general without either parents consent?Can a child support order be modified without the custodial parent filing a petition to modify in Illinois?
    Not to my knowledge/





    In order to change a court order like yours, one of the parties needs to file with the court - the Attorney General will not get involved with this,





    Seek your own private counsel if you desire to do this.Can a child support order be modified without the custodial parent filing a petition to modify in Illinois?
    It's done all the time in certain circumstances but it depends on what the modification was. Sometimes child support goes up or down if in your state, the attorney generals office collects and disburses it and there is a change in income, if the scale is affected, the amount collected will change.

    Is it possible to ever have a relationsip with a parent who emotionally and verbally abused you as a child?

    I am so angry and just cant seem to get over it. Have you gone through this? What did you do to get over it and move on or did things change when you became an adult?Is it possible to ever have a relationsip with a parent who emotionally and verbally abused you as a child?
    Some hurts never go away, and others pass with time. Remember that pobodys nerfect.


    After my old man passed I missed him more, even though he pissed me off alot when he was on this side of life. Things will get better if you let them. Life is shortIs it possible to ever have a relationsip with a parent who emotionally and verbally abused you as a child?
    forgiveness
    It is possible, its called forgivness. You can forgive them for what they did, even if you can never bring yourself to forget.
    if they have wronged you in the past, tell them, forgive them and let it go. life is too short to be stressed
    I went through this. The anger at being denied the love you feel every other child got but you. I don't know if I ever truely ';got over it.'; or if I ever truely will. I just turned it into a positive thing. I take what happened to me as a child and use it to help other children like me. That is my own form of therapy. As a social worker I can try to make sure other children don't go through what I went through and I can help them if they have.


    I take the anger over a bad thing and turn it into a passion to change things.


    And yes things did change when I became an adult. I still have my ups and downs and moments of doubt, but things did get better.


    Just remember, no matter how far you go or how far you run, in the end you still end up with you as a companion. So you have to do for yourself what your parent didn't do for you. You have to love you!
    I guess there are those who say you can. But I never could. And when she died i didn't cry. What I did to move on this part is that I never let myself be the parent she was or do what she did. I was locked in closets at age 3 and told the boogie man would get me. She told me that she would help me drown when i was afraid of water.


    I never got over it, but I did overcome it. Neither of my kids bear that abuse. It still hurts, at 46. But I do know that I did the best I could, and have a conscience.


    Never could I do what she did. And I feel your pain. Get some help if you need to, but realize you have recognized the problem and you are more than equipped to deal with it.


    Blessings
    yeah my mom and i get alone great we only see each other once maybe twice a week....if i am in a good mood!!!
    If you can forgive your parent for the past, and your parent treats you with respect now then yes you could move on and have a decent relationship with them,


    But if they still disrespect you or talk down to you as a adult then it might not work out.


    I had a really bad childhood with my mother I was always trying to please her but she always found something to compare me with my older sister ( who is only a year older than me ) who I call '; Miss Can Do No Wrong '; in my mother eyes and believe me she wasn't even close to perfect, bottom line, My mother will get a hair up her @ss and do stupid stuff, One example I sent my father a Fathers day present 10 years ago and she sent it back unopened written on it return to sender and I replied to her with a letter, that it was fine she sent it back and not to worry I will never bother her again and we haven't spoke nor seen each other since that day and it has been over 10 years and we live in the same city, and once I cut ties with her, I felt this heavy weight lift off my shoulder's that I had carried my whole life trying to please her, I am Happy, married, raised my children, and have grand-children of my own now, It is her loss, she has never seen my grand children and they ( 6 ) are arranging in ages from 9 years to 2 years old.


    Good luck with your situation.
    Only if you have the self-esteem and guts to tell them to roast in hell.
    Things will change once you get older and move away. My mother was horribly abusive to me as a child. Neglectful and just plain mean. She told me I was fat, ugly, etc.





    Once you get away from that terrible emotional environment you will be able to move on and heal. I suggest getting in with a therapist or just a good friend that you can talk to.





    The main thing is to get out of the house ASAP. If you're 18, hit the road. Go to college, get an apartment, whatever - just leave. You can never get better if you're living with the person.





    Good luck - I totally know how you feel.
    hai I'm litu. I argue that if you become an adult you have to stay with your parents because your parents can control your attitude like school,sex,and other things that related to your self
    I understand where you are coming from my mother tore me to pieces emotionally and verbally when I was a kid. but what kept me going was succeeding and moving on and knowing one day things are going to be alright and I wont have to go through this anymore. It took a lot of mental strength I didn't have but I got through it. Me and my mother still talk but its better that we stay distant from each other. I reconciled my difference with her and did what I needed to do in order to continue healing
    Things do change as an adult. I guess you need to put the past into perspective first. Deal with it through therapy or just talking to a good trusted friend.


    Then release this from your mind. Forgiveness yes by all means. A for the relationship, this may be easy for some and harder for others. If they are still using abusive language towards you then I would be a little hesistant.


    They may never get calm. We have to protect ourselves from this happening ever again, whether it be a parent, or whoever.


    I took 28 years to get over my abuse. Some people let it haunt them for all their life. I'm sure you won't let this happen.


    Be strong and stay positive with your plans. If your anger is still there when you see this parent then maybe you should look at some anger management. Whatever you do darling just remember that behind every action there is some kind of reasoning. Don't try to work them out just deal with your emotions of the here and now. take care.
    My mother was both and it took me until the age of 24 to finally get over it, for the fact that I was big enough to hit back, and that I could verbally attack back. But I think my mom was on drugs or going through something, because she doesn't do any of that anymore and treats my kids way better than she ever treated me. Which I am greatful for.
    the only way for you to start to heal is to forgive.
    Yes, things you think of as abuse when your young, change colors when you are an adult. Give it time.
    The possibilities are endless. I think it can definitely help--there has to be a lot of understood communication . But it has to be a mutual agreement in order for the relationship to move on. If you ever don't feel safe around the parent- the relationship won't work. I think you should give it a try before any real decisions are made. Good luck and I hope you both make up for lost times. You deserve happiness...whatever that may mean! :)

    Iam a single parent(father) to my 13 yr old daughter. Plz advice at wht age she shld start wearing a bra ?

    I will request advice from indian experts only - preferably a lady who is qualified enough . Advice for size and type.Iam a single parent(father) to my 13 yr old daughter. Plz advice at wht age she shld start wearing a bra ?
    I think her mom is not with her........


    sorry I hurt u





    Its better if u send her with some lady of 15-16yr age........so she will help and if ur daughter need she will buy for her, send them together for buying ......Iam a single parent(father) to my 13 yr old daughter. Plz advice at wht age she shld start wearing a bra ?
    i gonna help you, but only for your daughter's sake. hun, you NEED to change you attitude towards people who aren't of your race!!!!!!!!!








    i am 14, and i know that she is going to feel really awkward around you in this situation. i'm sure that you are a great father, but she is growing up and she needs you. but she also needs her space.








    you DON'T need to be qualified to fit a bra, okay! hey i think that i know what size she is off the top of my head, and I AM NOT QUALIFIED.





    does she have an aunt, grandma, or a close female friend of the family that she trusts? if so, give them the money, and ask them to take your daughter out to sears and get her about 3 bras. the sales lady will be able to tell what size she needs, but i'm guessing that she will need a real bra (prob 30, 32, 34 AA, or A) right now she needs a woman to talk to. she actually needed one about 4 of 5 years ago. good luck, and please change you your outlook on people of other races.











    or later in life, you might be very terribly sorry.
    Take her somewhere like Walmart or JC Penneys to get measured and purchase that child a bra.





    We're not going to know size and type because your thirteen year old is not generic, she is not like every other thirteen year old. She's going to have her own size, and she's going to have her own preference of type.
    well hello i would advise u to that wll it is a right time 4 her to start wearing it and wll u can start wth buying a sports bra not teh proper one wth hooks and then by the time she turns 14 and a half u can buy her a proper bra !


    the size will depend on ur daughter may b a sports bra of 75 cms may hlp her !


    well y dnt u take her to a shop where there is a lady who is sales women she can help her better!


    and in size 32b
    Uh, she should start NOW.





    Take her somewhere like Walmart or JC Penneys to get measured and purchase that child a bra.





    We're not going to know size and type because your thirteen year old is not generic, she is not like every other thirteen year old. She's going to have her own size, and she's going to have her own preference of type.
    I am not Indian but I am a woman!





    She should either start wearing one when she needs to (i.e. it would be comfortable for her) or if she wants to. It depends on her stage of development but at her age it will be just as important to have one if all her friends do.





    You can get soft material bras for young girls and the best thing to do is to go to Marks and Spencers and ask advice from an older lady in the underwear section. They are very good there.
    I started wearing a sports bra when i was twelve and as they developed no i am 13 and i wear a proper bra. i think its time because you dont want her breasts to be hanging down and they might already be developing. take her to a good store to get it measured or probably ask an aunt or any lady cousin to help out.
    Hmm i did when i was 14 .. well it depends on how big her breats are..


    Well it shouldnt look bad when she wears on her clothes ...if her nipples are seen ...or she gets embarassed...she should start wearing one...





    Well..so my answer is that she should wear one..caz delaying it can cause sagginess..and she should measure it or go to a well known lingerie store and the women there would help her with the size and material..





    Types if you say..there are always t-shirt bras ..for young girls ..bras meant for swimming..etc..once she sees them..and analyses what she wants ..she ll get it right..


    Basically all you ve got to do is ...Take her to a well known store..she ll be alright.
    As a mother of four daughters, I bought them a bra when they started to develop. The type is whatever she prefers, possibly a sports bra or a training bra. She may need to be measured at the store by the fitting room attendant.
    Bring her to any store even Walmart or a Lingerie Store and have them mesure her, and they will tell you what size she is. She should of started wearing a sports bra a couple years back but go an dget her a few bras !
    She should have started to wear a bra years ago, as in a sports bra.


    Just take her to a lingerie store and have her measured and sized for a bra. They'll help her out, more than you can.
    well


    i would not take her to wal mart or anything


    your best bet is to take her to the bay...or sears and basically get them to meausure her


    start with both


    normal bras and sports bras for gym class
    she definatley needs to be wearing a training bra, if her breasts are bigger than look into padded bras. also she needs at least 2 sports bras for gym class and sports
    What does being Indian have to do with bras? Take her into a dept store and let the ladys there help her, they are proffesionals have them themselves.
    she should start wearing one now. take her to the ladies department and have her measured by the sales lady.





    i am sure you are doing a great job!
    she should go with u %26amp; choose it...





    i started wearin sports bra as soon as i got my period (9) %26amp; normall bras wen i turned 11 =)





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    btw im not indian %26amp; race has nothin to do with this
    It depends on the size of the breasts.
    Why isn't she wearing a bra NOW!!!! Seriously dude.
    Well, I would help you since I grew up with only my dad... but your racist request says I can't!
    like 10 or 11 idk when i was 13 i was like a 32B but it really depends
    actually girls should wear bra in the age from 17yeraold
    she should have started wearing a bra when she was 8 or 9
    why are you worried? when your daughter needs , she will tell you..........why you create drama of ur daughter?
    just go to the shop, they will help u. U need not to worry
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  • Can a step parent sign for an Australian Passport for a step child ?

    Here's the thing me and my family want to go on holiday over seas. Me my two step sister dad and my step mum. But the thing is my step sisters dad won't sign for the passport. So I was wondering if my dad could sign for there passports. Also the parenting is split between my step mum and there dad. The steps sisters go to different houses each week.Can a step parent sign for an Australian Passport for a step child ?
    here is the official Passports Australia website dealing with the issue you have.





    Unless your step parent is married to the other parent, then you may have a hard time.

    Could a lawyer protect you from child services if a parent is gone?

    If your family has a lawyer and a parent leaves, and child services wants or has come for a teen (under 18), can they somehow allow them to live on their own without dealing with child services or another family member?Could a lawyer protect you from child services if a parent is gone?
    They can only operate within the current statutes of law on the books where you live concerning the welfare of minor children. There will be no mercy. A judge can only operate within the law. Feelings and opinions have no weight in these cases. If a lawyer can prove that you are competent enough to be emancipated as an adult, however, you may have a chance, but you will probably have to be at least 16 years old in order to qualify for this.Could a lawyer protect you from child services if a parent is gone?
    You are most welcome. My prayers are with you.

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    No, if you have no parent, you will be placed in foster care. A lawyer can't change that, nor can he act on your behalf without a parent agreeing. Without a parent, child services will become your guardian, and they will not agree to the lawyer fighting for any other situation.

    If a concerned parent calls a students school and makes exacerbated accusation do libel/slanter laws apply?

    This involved a 13 year old students ';my space'; and accusations of sexual content. Also principal not only contacted parent, but other non household ';emergency contacts';.If a concerned parent calls a students school and makes exacerbated accusation do libel/slanter laws apply?
    they do not apply, mainly because itd be too hard to prove.





    first off, you have to prove that there was intent to cause harm to your character.





    second, you have to prove that actually happened.





    with mouth-to-mouth, there is almost no way to prove slander did happen. person a could say one thing, and person b can say somtehing entirely different.





    usually the only way to prove slander is to have something written in print.





    this is the reason why youd be perfectly fine saying '____ should have been held back in 1st grade', while youd be in serious trouble writing the same sentence out and publishing it in a newspaper.If a concerned parent calls a students school and makes exacerbated accusation do libel/slanter laws apply?
    A thirteen year old students ';myspace'; should simply be deleted regardless of content. She's too young to be on the site at all.

    Can I be kicked out of the house if my parent is receiving child support?

    I'm 18, and about to be 19, and I will be starting college August 22nd. My parents are divorced and my mother has custody, but she is now wanting to kick me out. Can she kick me out out when she is receiving child support for me from my father?Can I be kicked out of the house if my parent is receiving child support?
    Yes, but you can contact your father about getting it sent directly to you, provided you can still get it. He just needs to contact Child Support Enforcement.





    Child Support Laws - At What Age Does Child Support Stop?


    http://www.child-support-collections.com鈥?/a>Can I be kicked out of the house if my parent is receiving child support?
    If you're 18 almost 19 then she's receiving probably getting BACK child support because child support stops at 18 whether you are living in the house or not in MOST states...Therefore the money she is getting is most likely from when you were younger, so yes she can kick you out..





    I would talk to your dad about the situation though if your state makes it where he has to pay until your 21 then he can go to court and get the payments stopped, in that case the money could go to you, or pay for schooling.
    If you're not currently in school, she shouldn't be receiving child support. If you are in school, unfortunately, she can kick you out. She will probably have to give you a 30 day written notice, though, as silly as that sounds it's the law in most states.
    She can; but, if she's getting support (which she can until you're 22 or 24 depending on the state, as long as you're in college), your dad can petition the court to suspend payments if the money is not going towards school.


    That's between them - just go focus on school!
    She can kick you out whenever she wants after you are 18. However, she will not receive any child support after the day that she boots you out.





    Sorry, just the way it is.
    After 18 your mom shouldn't be getting any child support as you are an adult. And she can kick you out legally for the same reason. Though it isn't morally correct for a parent to throw their child out on their butt
    no you can take your mom and dad to court and they both have to pay you until your 21 even if u live by yourself
    Most 19 year old do not want to be a Mommy's boy and still live at home with her.





    Time to get a life!





    Forget about child support it was never your money.
    well, she shouldnt be recieving child support if you're 18.





    and she can kick you out whenever she wants.
    Yes, she can.
    WHy does your Mom want to kick you out?

    Teachers: how does parent behavior/involvement affect what opportunities are offered to their child in school?

    How can you help yourself being extra kind to susie or helping johnny just a little bit more if their parent is helping so much, and you really just like her a lot?





    On the flip side, what if there's a parent you just can't stand, how does that affect the student?





    Teachers: how does parent behavior/involvement affect what opportunities are offered to their child in school?
    Because of parent involvement in the classroom - managing my independent programs, I can differentiate instruction much more. because I have a set of parents that volunteer on a normal basis, I have more time with kids and they can domore of the correcting and busy work. I seriously couldn't function without them - they teach art, manage my field trips, organize my volunteers, etc...I just get to teach.





    Now if a parent is nice and approaches me with a problem in a, ';how can you help me, or how can we solve this together'; then it is much easier to go out of your way for them. I form acloser relationship with the parent if they are appreciative of my work and are supportive.





    The parents that are rude and bully me are a different story. I will do my job but not go out of my way. Their emails are the ones that I answer last. I usually more curt with them and I document document ddocument any interaction I have with them. I will not treat their child poorly because that is unethical but I also will not bend over backwards to make sure the parents get what they want. Whether I want to admit it or not, I try to steer clear of those kids. Those are the ones that I don't make an extra effort to build a relationship with sadly.Teachers: how does parent behavior/involvement affect what opportunities are offered to their child in school?
    Students are treated equally. If a student is in need of a service, they will get the service. The only way the student will not get the service is if the parent doesn't consent to the service.





    One example of this is Special Education service. Few parents don't like to label their child as SPED, so even though it is best for their child to receive the service, they refuse to allow their child to receive SPED services.





    Other times there are those parents you just can't stand. The parents are dealt with separately from the student and it doesn't affect what the school does for the student.





    Of course volunteering at the school doesn't give you special treatment, but people tend to want to help out those that help others.
    As far as I know, I have been teaching for 13 years, that you should be impartial, at least to the best of your abilities and you should never give special treatment to a specific student and in contrast never judge or sell short a child because of his/her parents short comings. It is just not professional, human nature in the real world...but students are there to be lifted and inspired.
    I have taught kindergarten and first grade for seven years. How I feel about a parent (whether positive or negative) has no bearing on how I treat a child in a classroom. Children are not replicated extensions of their parents. They are their own persons and I treat them as such.

    How to obtain a PI passport/citizenship through Philippine balikbayan parent?

    I was told and have read a little about it, that if you are a child of a balikbayan parent then you are eligable to regain your Philippine citizenship if you are currently a citizen of another country, even if you are a child born outside of the PI. I was wondering if anyone has done or knows the process of this? I would appreciate any helpful info. ThanksHow to obtain a PI passport/citizenship through Philippine balikbayan parent?
    Proof of citizenship of parents at birth (Birth Certificate of Parents issued by the National Statistic Office (NSO)). Bring along your Certified Birth Certificate and other documents like Identy Card. Go to the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation in Manila. And ask the people who actually works there, not the fixers. They will help you with the procedures.





    If you are abroad...go to the Philippine Consulate with the same documents and inquire. You can apply for NSO Certified copy via Internet at e-census.com.ph and have it mailed to you.How to obtain a PI passport/citizenship through Philippine balikbayan parent?
    dont.
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  • Do I need parent permission/supervision to get treated and tested for a Urinary tract infection?

    hi i just lose my virginity and think i may have contracted a Urinary tract infection.. it burns when i pee and my pee in orangish.. i really want to go get tested to see what it is. and i think i may need treatment. thing is. i don't want my mom to know.. were just not that close and i know her knowing im having sex will create more problems. What can i do?Do I need parent permission/supervision to get treated and tested for a Urinary tract infection?
    if you go to a planned parenthood in your area they shouldnt contact your parents. just let the nurses there know whats up. also if you think that might be what it is you might want to just go to a pharmacy in your area and get some urinary tract infection pills. it helps with the burning until you get to the planned parenthood..or drink cran berry juice.it will help alot. but dont over do it.

    What's the difference between the number of chromosomes in 2 new nuclei than of the orignal parent nucleus?

    What type of cell division? If the parent cell divided by mitosis, the number of chromosomes in the daughter cells would be exactly the same as that in the parent cell. If this was a meiotic division (to produce pollen and ovules), it would have 1/2 of the chromosomes of the parent cell by the final division.What's the difference between the number of chromosomes in 2 new nuclei than of the orignal parent nucleus?
    There is absolutely no difference in the number of chromosomes in two nuclei formed from the parent nucleus after the mitotic division. Mitosis never divides the number of chromosomes but it restores the original number of chromosomes. However when it is meiotic division (Meiosis = reduction division) then the total cells that are formed are 4 and each carries half the number of chromosomes than the parent cell. This division takes place in sexual reproduction during gamete formation.What's the difference between the number of chromosomes in 2 new nuclei than of the orignal parent nucleus?
    Cell division is of two types---mitosis and meiosis. During mitosis the 2 new nuclei in the daughter cells have the same number of chromosomes as the parent/mother cell, for example, a human cell with 46 chromosomes undergoing mitosis would give rise to 2 daughter cells with 46 chromosomes each. Now during meiosis (also known as reduction division) each cell divides into four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell, for example, each germ cell in humans start with 46 chromosomes and after meiosis it gives rise to 4 cells with 23 chromosomes each.

    Can a parent take away daughter's cell phone which was a gift from boyfriend?

    If i do end up purchasing a prepaid cell for my girlfriend. But her parents are very strict. Can they take it away from her or control her with it, even though I bought it for her? Oh, and she's 18 yrs old.Can a parent take away daughter's cell phone which was a gift from boyfriend?
    They can do whatever they want if she is living under their roof. But considering she is 18 and mature and has respect for her parents. Then they would have no reason to take it off her.


    Furthermore, lets say for some reason they did take it off her. or not let her use it. They have no right over that phone. it belongs to you. Your girlfriend needs to tell them that IF it happens.Can a parent take away daughter's cell phone which was a gift from boyfriend?
    If though she is of legal age, she still lives at home. As long as she lives under their roof, it is their rules (so to saying goes). Why don't U explain it to her parents, that this cell will cost them nothing and U have given it to her for ';safety reasons';, not just to be able to contact her whenever!! that is probably their concern, that the two of U will talk at weird hours, etc. So convince them that is not the case, and speak up for UR girlfriend. Good Luck..
    I would say yeah. Doesn;t matter who bought it nor if she is 18. If she still resides under their roof and doesn;t pay some sort of rent. I would say its very possible.
    as long as she is living under their roof then she has to go by the parents rules!!! sorry bout it!! although i dont think its right for the parents to take the phone if they arent paying for it...
    They probably shouldn't because she is 18, but that doesn't mean that they won't if she still lives with them and they don't want her to have one.
    if she's 18 she should get a job and buy her own cell phone.
    No they can't. But they can kick her out if she doesn't follow their rules.
    While she lives in their home, their rules apply.
    Yes as long as she lives with them.

    Is there any skydiving facilities in the Chicago area that allow you to jump if your 16 with parent consent?

    I'm looking to bring my friend skydiving on her birthday, but she will still be under 18. I will me 19 at the time. Would it be possible for me to take her with her parent's consent? I live in the Chicago land area.Is there any skydiving facilities in the Chicago area that allow you to jump if your 16 with parent consent?
    Most dropzones require that you are 18 or older to jump. You are right that some will let people jump at 16 with parental consent. I just don't know of any off the top of my head. I was 22 when I started skydiving so it was a non issue for me. The best thing to do is call the dropzones in the area directly and find out form them. Skydive Chicago and ChicagoLand are great places to jump! You can get a listing of dropzones in the area from the United States Parachute Association.





    http://uspa.org/dz/states/IL.htm





    There are a few websites you need to check out to get good info on skydiving.





    http://www.uspa.org is the website of the United States Parachute Association, the governing body for sport parachuting in the United States. There is a list of member dropzones on the website along with all sorts of great info on the sport.





    The official site for the British Parachute Association is: http://www.bpa.org.uk/links.htm


    The official site for the Canadian Parachute Association is: http://www.cspa.ca/


    The official site for the Australian Parachute Federation is: http://www.apf.asn.au/





    http://www.dropzone.com is another great resource for everything about skydiving, including dropzones in the United States and the rest of the world, and some BASE too.





    http://www.bigairsportz.com is the web site for Brian Germain, one of the best people on the planet to get information on canopy flight from.





    http://www.skydiveradio.com is just fun and a good place to feel like you’re at the drop zone when you can’t physically be there.





    http://www.azarsenal.com/ is the website for the top vertical relative work team right now. Arizona Arsenal won the 2007 USA Nationals.





    If you’re not sure about skydiving, or you are too young to jump right now, but want to fly you should look at the vertical wind tunnels. http://www.skyventure.com/ is the website for skyventure which operates many tunnels in the United States, Europe and Asia. I love flying in the tunnel. I don’t do it very much, I’d rather spend my money on skydives, but it is a great place to learn, work on my flying skills and just have a lot of fun!





    What type of skydive should you do? Tandem or student training…? While, if this jump is just a one time thing, a “check it off your life’s to do list,” then go for the tandem jump. If you know you want to get into the sport then I would suggest that you start with the tandem just so you have been in the air once before you start student training. But if you know that you will be jumping as a hobby, the going right into the student training would be a good idea too.





    The different in first jump courses is quite a bit. For a tandem you need very little training, five to 20 minutes depending on the dropzone and a few other factors. Student training will start with about 8 to 10 hours of ground training before your jump. Either way you will be jumping with professional, rated skydivers who have been trained to teach and fly with new jumpers. You will not be able to jump solo until you’ve been cleared by going through a training program.





    Make sure that you contact the drop zone you want to jump at directly. There are a few scams out there, one of which is 1800skyride. They will take your money and send you to any dropzone they want too but only about three dz’s in the country except skyride tickets. So please, please, please contact the dropzone directly.





    What does skydiving feel like? -- Freedom. For 45 to 60 seconds there is nothing but me, the air and my friends. Flying your body in the sky is the greatest feeling I have ever experienced. Flying and landing a parachute is a lot of fun too. I'd say it is kinda like driving a race car and landing an airplane all at once.





    For me I find relaxation in free fall. I know no better way to relax then jumping out of plane and back flying solo.





    It is very easy to breath in free fall. There is a lot of air up there. Being relaxed and just flying and having fun.





    By the way, if you are afraid of heights you have nothing to worry about for skydiving. After about 2000 feet of climb it will all look the same. When you are in free fall you do not have the feeling of falling because there is nothing to tell you how fast you are falling. Think about as driving down the interstate and looking at an overpass two miles away. You’re doing 100mph towards the overpass but it does not seem to be getting any closer until you’re right up on it. Same thing in skydiving, the ground is far enough away that there is no ground rush. It took me about 100 jumps before I could see the difference between 12000 feet, 7000 feet and 3000 feet.





    The length of a skydive depends on the type of skydive. a low altitude jump I may have 5 to 20 seconds of free fall. Full altitude I can have 45 to 60 seconds of free fall. If I’m free flying then less free fall because the speeds are higher. If I'm on my belly then more time because the speeds are lower. The canopy flight time depends on how you fly and the type of canopy. It can be anywhere from less than 60 seconds under canopy to 5 or 6 minutes for a normal jump.





    My first jump was a tandem and I don't remember being in the door, but I remember the rush and how i felt like i was floating during free fall. My first jump as a student I remember climbing out of the plane and getting the shake from my instructors telling me they are ready. I thought, ';What the F am I doing?'; then I just took a deep breath and gave the exit count. Letting go of the plane and starting the dive flow. What a rush! It was so much fun to fly my own body!





    Now when I jump I think about the next point to turn. I think about flying faster in a track. I watch my friends’ body position and try to help them get in a better position with hand signals or I get coaching from someone else and work on my body position. Under canopy I think about my set up points and how and where to enter the landing pattern and where I want to land. But more than anything I think about how much fun and wonderful this sport is.





    The tandem is a great jump. I’d get video too. I made one tandem in June of 2005. If you are looking at skydiving as a one time thing, something to check off your life’s to do list then go right for a tandem. If you know you want to be a skydiver right now then go for a tandem or start student training. Either is great. I started skydiving by going for a tandem, thinking it was a one time thing and loved it so much that I have made it a major part of my life. In August of 2005 I started student training (good info about student training at uspa.org) and got my license. I’ve been jumping as much as I can and have a few hundred jumps. I have earned the USPA Coach Rating and plan to continue to jump for fun and help teach others how to fly and be safe in the air. There is nothing better than flying your body through the sky with your friends. The canopy is a lot of fun to fly too. It only gets better and better. Every weekend seems to be more fun than the one before. You will get into the sport for the rush, but you stay because of the people. I love this sport and I sincerely hope that you’ll become a full time skydiver and I’ll be able to make some jumps with you at a boogie!





    Blue Skies! Black Death! And EFS!!!!