What can I say to my parents to help them accept my daughter's need to express herself by dressing emo?

She wears the black clothes, died her hair black with it hanging over one eye, and is wearing dark black eyeliner. She is not depressed. She just loves the screamo bands, and likes to dress like them, but her grandparents are extremely worried. I just think it is just a phase, and she is just having fun with a new look. How can I settle her grandparents fears that she might be getting into some kind of bad scene?What can I say to my parents to help them accept my daughter's need to express herself by dressing emo?
It's quite likely that the only thing that's going to make them understand is time. Eventually they'll see that her grades aren't slipping and she's not depressed and has friends. In the meantime, tell them that you know she's fine and that you're monitoring the situation to make sure things stay that way, and then tell them to butt out. This is your kid and, ultimately, raising her is your responsibility.What can I say to my parents to help them accept my daughter's need to express herself by dressing emo?
Just remind them that you went through phases, too. Times have changed and self-expression is vital in being a teenager; it makes her feel independent and in-control. Assure them that you're monitoring the situation closely, because you know the dangers of certain trends and how the line between good/bad influence is fine. Then tell them that your daughter has a right to explore and that you won't close any doors for her. Assure them that you've got a wonderful, healthy relationship with her and refuse to cut down the lines of communications over how she chooses to express herself.





But, on a side note, I really would be careful. Most of the times, like 90% of the time, it IS just a phase your kid is going through. But children are impressionable and can be convinced to do things quite easily, if they think it's cool enough. Take, Hannah Bond for instance: http://www.nme.com/news/various-artists/36468
Tell them that the emo culture is just like any other sub-culture, like the hippies in the 60s, and that it's just a phase in her life that will surely pass eventually, and that just because she likes to wear black doesn't mean she's off to join some satanic cult. I know a lot of emoes who are normal, happy people. Tell them that the people she hangs out with are regular, healthy people and not drug-crazed punks.
[ It depends upon the age of your daughter, but ] Why give into this 'need' to 'express herself' by simply dressing in a particular way!





Personally, I think it actually expresses 'ZERO', and is a way of creating waves for the sake of it ...which is NOT Self Expression, it's called 'copying'.





Whatever you term it, I term it as 'Indulgence'.





If she has any (ANY) form of skill or talent that allows her to express herself, then indulge that, don't just give in to this mock 'expression' of someone who is out to exploit the weak, simple minded (teens) and foolish.





Sash.
Do a little research about your grandparents era. what weirdo things were they doing when they were young people? I'm sure there was something... swallowing goldfish? hula hoops?


What your daughter is doing (God bless her little black cotton socks) is exploring the world she lives in, pushing the envelope while still remaining within the boundaries she has been taught. Any way you can express that to them? She's not getting in any kind of trouble, she just presents herself in a way they have never seen before. Maybe they haven't seen a ';modern'; film since A Clockwork Orange and think she's going to start bashing people... educate them.





In the meantime... congrats on encouraging her expression!



She is getting into a bad scene, it is not innocent fun. This lifestyle is dangerous so are the mostly MALE perverts who create this chaotic dark crap they call music. The screamo bands have a message of hate, murder, violence, harm, sexual perversion. Is this what you want for her? Have you listened to the lyrics in these so called songs? It is unacceptable. Drugs and sex are next. (A band called ';My Chemical Romance';? what do you think that means?)You need to act now and get control over your daughter. Or you will have a mess on your hands. If you don't believe me check out this link


http://www.nme.com/news/various-artists
Explain to them that it is no different than how they would go out dressed like the Beatles, wore peace signs as bandannas and probably smoked weed to music. That her personality is her design and that worrying about her is nothing more than a rejection which does nothing but hurt her feelings, if in fact she is that vulnerable, my guess would be no...but it's not like rejecting it does nothing for them when they were watching Elvis gyrating his hips.
WELL..my sister did the same thing but now shes a preppy cheerleader.just tell your parents that she is exploring different things and that they should be open to different styles so she feels comfortable and maybe you should tell them that she is just going through a stage and that it will probably be over soon=)
tell them that you are completely OK with it because you feel that kids should be able to express themselves, and that you should support her no matter what because you are family. if she truley is not depressed, then there is nothing to worry about.
most grandparents don,t understand phase i was the frist one to ever put green in my hair in 1958 it was a joke for sp.day you know green befor the day was thought all my friends were puting cake c, in there hair, this two will pass,
Tell them that you and your daughter have a good relationship (hopefully you do) and that you know what's going on in her life and that if you are not worried, they shouldn't be either.
Why not just tell them exactly what you just typed. It made a lot of sense to me so tell them and add your the parent and you know when to be worried. Maybe remind them of other decade trends to show them that that is all it is.
Tell them stop being worried that she's ur daughter that ur the one who's raising her that she is just expressing herself.
tell them evidence points to trying to control children by your ideals is generally when the resort to lashing out in harmful ways






Tell them ';She's my daughter, not yours!';


Well that sounds kinda harsh haha


Tell them that she just feels comfortable like that
lol show them all the other one/two year emos around. i did that when i was 13-15 then i thought...wtf!
sit down with them and explain what emo means

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How do I get over my parents being gone for a week?

My parents are currently gone for a week. Im having a really tough time getting over it. Is there anything that i can do so that I don't feel so sad?How do I get over my parents being gone for a week?
Find things to do to keep your mind occupied..Invite a few friends over...watch a movie...if possible, sleep over at a friends that might help pass at least a night! and then right before your parents come home, clean the entire house--I am sure they will appreciate it!! :)How do I get over my parents being gone for a week?
keep busy! if you busy yourself with either school or your friends you wont have time to feel sad. Try n enjoy the time you have when they arent there do stuff u wouldnt normally do, iam not saying throw a party, i just mean stuff like blasting the music n dancing like crzy sleepin late doin what u want:) good luck
Just invite a friend over, not some kind of party or anything. If you have quite a lot of things that need to be done then you could just get finished with everything.





You shouldn't be upset, after all, it's just a week and then they're back I guess!
Try going out with friends or do something which will distract you from the thought. Going out, and enjoying yourself is the best way to keep from being sad and lonely.

How would you address a foster parent who didnt love you?

If you were adopted and your foster parents didnt love you and ignored you would you address them by their first names(Rupert), Last names (Mr.Loongfellow) or by title aka ';Dad';? Let's say they had no preference. What is most probable for a you as a kid to address them by?How would you address a foster parent who didnt love you?
Well, if this is the case, I would use this guideline:


1) To address someone by the title of Mr. or Mrs. is a form of respect. If they mistreated you as a child, then they have not EARNED this respect, therefore, they don't deserve to be addressed as such.


2) To use the title of Dad is clearly contradictory to the way you feel toward this person, therefore it would be hypocritical to use this title.


3) The only option you have left is to address them by their first names....and if they don't like that.....tell them you don't HAVE to address them at all. You can simply ignore them they way they ignored YOU growing up!How would you address a foster parent who didnt love you?
Even if they don't love you they may find it annoying to be called Mr. or Mrs. the whole time. Maybe a little patronising.





If they have earned your respect use the Mr. name for a while. If you are still unsure then say something like ';I know this seems a stupid question but I'm not really sure what you want me to call you.';





If they say ';I don't mind.'; that's an invitation to either Rupert or dad. They want you to be more comfortable, so either would be more friendly. Since you say they don't love you I'd suggest Rupert for a while. They'd understand.
Ask them.





Btw, for the other answerers, please get it out of your head that all parents love their children. Lots of parents do, lots of parents don't. Given the choice between foster parents who don't love me and my parents, I'm just as keen on the foster parents. The asker's mileage may vary.





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This thing is impossible that parents did not love you. Parents always love their children. It could be there are faults inside you which you cant see yet. Parents are always well wisher of their children. I dont agree with your statement that your parents did not love you. You are wrong here. You should give full respect to them
Probably by their first names, and ask to be moved from the house, into a better more loving environment that might serve you better.
What makes you feel like they do not love you? Ask them how they would like to be addressed.
with a long handled spoon.... just hello and goodbye. get to the point and don't let them push your buttons.

How do I apply for a parent loan if financial aid is not enough on line?

My son didn/t score high enough on the SAC and his football scholarship was resended. He only has some financial aid and grant money which may not be enough.How do I apply for a parent loan if financial aid is not enough on line?
The college has loan programs through the federal government that does not need paid back until out of college. Go to the financial aide office and inquire.How do I apply for a parent loan if financial aid is not enough on line?
A parent may apply for a PLUS loan for their child. If this doesn't provide enough money and the parent has adequate credit, he may apply for a private lone. The school's financial aid department will be the best source of information on both of these loans.
apply for a federal plus loan. its a private loan. google it.
Try Eloan. http://www.eloan.com/home?user=ink%26amp;mcode鈥?/a>





Also, here's the site for the Parent Federal PLUS Loan website. http://education.yahoo.com/college/finan鈥?/a>

How do you deal with your parents when you are planning a family?

I am 25 years old and married. My wife and I are wanting to start trying for a baby soon in the next year or two. My mother is trying to discourage me from having a child. I think its because she has never liked my wife and we have been together for 5 years. Since the day she met my wife she has hated her. She even tried to break our engagement up many times.





When I have talked about having a baby with my wife my mother does the following:





Makes sour faces


Says I am a “little boy” and I shouldn’t be having children


Says I am “messy” and I will not be patient enough to have a kid of my own.


She says she is “too young” to be a grandmother. (she is 49)








I am so sick of her. I am thinking about telling her to buzz off if she is that upset with me having a kid. I don’t live with her and she doesn’t pay my bills, why can’t she shut her mouth?





How do you deal with other people's opinions when you are starting a family?How do you deal with your parents when you are planning a family?
sounds like you should decide if you are married to your mom or to your wife you can hardly please one woman let alone 2 and if i were your wife i would tell you to cut the cord you are grown and its not up to your mother its up to you and your wife. yes i would tell her niclely to stop being rude. also i know from experience that they dont want to be a grandma because it makes em feel old.....lol but once they hold the baby all that changesHow do you deal with your parents when you are planning a family?
You really gave yourself the answer. Rather than tell her to buzz off though, sit down with her and tell her it's your life and you and your wife will have children; that's your decision. Then tell her to please learn to accept your wife is a very important part of your life now and you want her to be as comfortable as you feel in her (your mom's ) home.
when u have a kid thats your family, her oppinion means nothing seeing as she isnt the one conceiving a child. When it comes down to starting a fmaily it is between u and your partner, no one else has any say in it. If you think you are ready for a child and can support the child to the fullest extent possible, then why not? Thats another turning point in your life. Youve been married for 5 years and i think thats long enough to realize that this lady is the lady you can have your first child with. Just do what ever makes you comfortable and dont let your mother conflict with your life plans. Good luck on having a baby and good luck with your future.
Dude I feel your pain, my MIL is the same way. Just tell her, she lived her life and had her kids and now you are doing the same. Eventually you are going to have to tell her to buzz off, my husband did. We've been married for 12 years now and she tried to break us up more than once. Things are better now, so hang in there. Good luck.
You can just ignore them...or keep your personal life personal...You can tell your mom that if she doesn't like the idea of you being a father, then she doesn't have to be part of your life.
You and your wife make the decision to start a family and nobody else. Sounds like your mother doesn't want to admit that she is old enough to have grandchildren. In having grandchildren she will have to face reality, she is. Tell your mother when you and your wife are ready to have a child you will and you do not need her permission.
Such a decision has everything to do with you and your wife, and almost nothing to do with your mother. I think you're a little bit too emotionally attached to your mother if you're even discussing it with her to that extent. To be really honest, I sense Oedipus undertones in her responses to you. I'm going to take a shower now.





Leave %26amp; cleave.
You need to have a serious talk with yourself before you do anything,- if your mummy lets you
I'd have a calm, direct conversation with her.





';Mom, I love you. My wife and are are going to have a child. Are you interested in playing a role in your grandchild's life?





';Here's how you can give me your answer:





';If yes — be interested and supportive of us as we go through this exciting and scary process; show us your enthusiasm for the human being we are about to bring into the world.





';If no — make faces and unsupportive comments when the subject comes up; show us that you don't respect us as parents or the human being we are about to bring into this world.





';We will look forward to seeing your answer the next time we all get together, and will accept your decision either way.';
ok. ur 25 years old. u do not live with ur mom anymore, so she really doesnt have that much say in ur life even if ur her ';little boy'; lol. and she should be happy shes not gonna be a grandma in her 30's like some pregnant teens that i know. besides, its ur baby, not hers. u shouldnt be mean about it, but u should sit down with her and explain all the reasons why u would make a good dad. show her that ur emotionally and fianancly ready for this baby.

How is compulsory education enforced worldwide? Does any State use methods other than fining parents?

I have examined the Australian States and New Zealand. They all impose fines. The UK has parenting orders.


Are there any other methods used in other jurisdictions?


What about the US states?


What about non-English speaking countries?How is compulsory education enforced worldwide? Does any State use methods other than fining parents?
I would expect that if you have examined Australia, New Zealand, and England, you would be able to ascertain the compulsory education requirement of the U.S. and non-English speaking countries.

What do you call a homeschool parent who talks to themselves?

Give Up?








Answer:





A Parent-Teacher Conference! LOL! !





I am a homeschool mom and i thought that this was really cute! It made me smile! !What do you call a homeschool parent who talks to themselves?
just read this to my mom(in room) and my sister (in another state), and we all loved this joke, thank you for making us laugh!What do you call a homeschool parent who talks to themselves?
ya here you can find the sollution for your question to know the information about homeschool parents


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Ha ha ha ha ha! Heard it before and it is still cute!
Cute!





As for Me, Myself and I, it can go two ways: There's either a Parent/Teacher Conference going on or the Principal and I are discussing Academics and Field Trips.





Keep the jokes coming...Anything POSITIVE for Homeschooling is a plus
Every teacher told me the same thing,';You taught him well, he tests at the highest percentile, you did a good job.'; I restrained myself from saying duh! at every conference in the elementary years.





Funny question, made me chuckle.
Thank you so much for posting this! It's nice to see some lighter questions regarding homeschooling on here! I love it!
LOL


that is cute!
Thanks, I laughed too. It helps to have something to laugh about every once in a while.
That one was good, it made me smile to.
WoW, this is too funny! HAHA!
:-).





Me too.
Thanks for the laugh!!!!





That is a riot.





So when a homeschooler bakes cupcakes after getting cake mix on sale is that a ';Bake Sale';?
that is cute ILL REMEMBER THAT AND NICE TO MEET YOU HOMESCHOOLING MOM ONE MYSELF AWESOME STUFF

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What kind of tax break do parents get for paying their child's college tuition?

Can the funds be put into their child's banking account or does it have to go directly to the college?What kind of tax break do parents get for paying their child's college tuition?
Everyone above is correct but here is some more info. The Hope credit is good for the first two years of school and is worth $1500 in tax credits...a direct reduction of your tax liability. If income is too high and the credit phases out you can take a limited deduction on page one of the form 1040 for tuition paid. After two year the lifetime learning credit is available at 20% of the first $10,000 in tuition or $2,000 per year maximum.


Here is the best part. The source of the money or which accounts you put it in are not important. Even if the student borrows the money and must pay the student loans back after graduation, the credit goes to the taxpayer who claims the student as a dependent. Even if the student has saved the money from years of mowing lawns, the credit goes to the taxpayer who claims the student as a dependent..that is usually mom and dad.What kind of tax break do parents get for paying their child's college tuition?
Joe and nikki are right, but beware of the income limits....
I'm not sure how funds work, but I believe your parents can still claim you on their taxes until you're 23 if you're a full-time (maybe part time too, I'm not sure) college student. This is so because usually parents are only allowed to claim their children on taxes until he/she is 18.
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,i鈥?/a>








Hope Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit are two popular education credits.





Usually the tax refund is credited to the parents tax return or the students if they are independent.

How do I prove to my parents that I can handle a puppy?

I will be 16 years old next week. We have 14 dogs (mostly outside. we breed dogs) that I help out with. I really want a puppy of my own for my 16th birthday. I want a Yorkie so it won't be a large dog. I have a steady job to pay for vet bills and puppy needs. I want to convince my parents that I can handle a dog of my own. Any ideas?How do I prove to my parents that I can handle a puppy?
i think you should tell them exactly what u have told us!! tell them that u feel responsible enough to take care of them. work extra hard in the next week helping out with the other 14 dogs outside. volunteer to clean up their mess, feed them or walk them. make an extra point of going outside to play with them. ask ur mum if there is anything u can do to help out with the dogs and let her know that u r really enjoying the extra responsibility of looking after the dogs. tell her that u will take fantastic care of the yorkie, train it, bathe it, walk it and pay for its food etc. tell her she doesnt need to do anything because it will be ur dog.





do ur homework as soon as u get in from school every day, help with the dishes at night time. show her in all ways u can that u r growing up and are able to help out and handle a little extra responsibility.





above all, make sure u r really ready for the responsibility urself. im sure u know puppies r hard work! but i'm sure u will be fine!! good luck!





hope i could help! =)How do I prove to my parents that I can handle a puppy?
say why can't i get a dog if we already have 14 also say you know how to take care of them then you might get a dog for your 16 th b-day
What will your puppy do when you are at school? What about when you want to go out on the weekends? How will it learn good manners and to be social? Where will it sleep, with you or all the other dogs? If you have things planned out really well and show your parents that you have thought about all the responsibilities perhaps they will consider it. If however, your answers include being gone often and having your parents watch it then its really not your call is it?
Prove that you're responsible. Come home on time, do your chores with no complaints, do extra chores, offer to help with yard work or cooking, squeeze in some extra hours at work - and then sit down with them and explain why you feel you're responsible.
Start actin responsible so they can see that u are ready for a dog.
It is not a good idea to breed. Breeding contributes to pet overpopulation which results in millions of animals dying. It seems like u have plenty of dogs though. And if you do convince your parents, get puppy or even a dog from a shelter. Dogs can be just as energetic as pups. Look on petfinder.com and get your animal spayed or neutered.
Sit down with them and have a friendly, open chat, with no tears or tantrums. That would be the first thing to remember.





Make a list of the chores you help out with your folk's dogs, what you have learned from doing this, how you intend to pay for and take care of a dog of your own and what provisions you will make for your dog when you go spend the night somewhere or go visit some family. You know the drill. You know your parents better than anyone and you know what they will ask you so be prepared, be mature about it, conduct it like you would any other business proposition and accept their answer.





Now, if their answer is no, don't be discouraged. Next week, sit them down again and have the same conversation again. And do this every week until they understand that you are serious,
Compile your research of the breed to show them you know what you're getting into. Otherwise, tell them what you just told us. The fact you've already planned how to pay for the pup past initial costs, in my opinion, will help you out greatly.





Good luck!
help out more with the animals you breed and if they will let you have your own puppy please get one from the spca or pound those dogs are some of the sweetest and because of breeders (partly) and unresponsible owners (mostly) they could be put down because of the fact they were born from a stray or such
Tell them what you just wrote here. Let them know how much you really want it. Help out more with the other dogs to prove you are responsible.
Talk to them.. If you have proven to be responsible.. It should not be an issue.. Remember.. If that dog messes up the furniture, it will probably come out of your allowance..
I just begged my parents every day and i got a dog for my 10th b-day.





set your alarm clock to go off every hour then when it goes off take out one of your breeding dogs.
Tell them exactly what you said. If you want a dog and you feel that you are responsible enough to handle it, sit them down and explain to them that you help out with other dogs, that you have a steady job to pay for the vet bills, etc and that you strongly think that you are ready for a dog of your own
Try to take care of all the dogs for like 5 days before they do .

How old do you have to be to get a tattoo in nevada with parent consent?

I don't want to know nothing else besides that and what places in nevada that are close to california do that?How old do you have to be to get a tattoo in nevada with parent consent?
any age with a parent 18 or older without a parentHow old do you have to be to get a tattoo in nevada with parent consent?
16 years old

What is it like to have parents that are divorced?

My mom and dad never married before my dad passed away and my half brother and half sister's parents (on both sides) divorced before I was born. What is it like to have parents that are divorced?


And pertaining to half sister and half brother's father... Is it normal for the parent to look at their 'non-blood child,' or whatever one pleased to call myself, to look at me like 'you're not my daughter' and give off an 'I hate you' vibe?What is it like to have parents that are divorced?
My parents have been divorced all my life and really its not that bad as everyone seems to think. No. My dad isn't biologically my sisters dad but he raised her most of her life.What is it like to have parents that are divorced?
Well...


Having my parents divorced at age 3....


I can say that is it pretty tough.


You feel like something is missing from your life. You cant seem to fill the hole. My father tried to fill it with material things and by coming over a lot but it wasn't the same.


My mom was my father too. She was a great Inspiration, she taught me how to fix things, some tricks that work around the house, etc.


But my parent fought a lot, sometimes it got physical, but coming from one of the many people that has divorced childhoods, it seemed really tough. And at some times i would cry a lot. I thought it was my fault. But I seemed to be over it and now Im living a happy life, being who I am.
i think its really hard ,but its harder if you r just a kid.


but you can remember this : you can find people in your life that loves you ,really ,like friends ,and they will be better than a family who hate you.

What are some good reasons my parents should buy me a phone?

my parents don't think i'm old enough to get a phone. now they are asking me to give them good reasons why they should buy me a phone.What are some good reasons my parents should buy me a phone?
To call if there is an emergency or change of plans, like if soccer practice (or any activity you do) is running late.What are some good reasons my parents should buy me a phone?
how about earning money yourself with some part-time jobs or summer jobs and buy yourself a phone? parents tend to become as stubborn as we are, sometimes for no reason at all except that they want to take control of our lives.. try that ';for emergency purposes'; excuse..
girl i have the same problem,

What is considered to be a parent or guardian?

If a seventeen year old wanted to donate blood but was unable to get a signature from a parent, would he or she be able to get a signature from an eighteen year old freind? The signature form asks for ';Signature of Parent or Guardian.'; I don't know if the laws differ state by state, but I am in California.What is considered to be a parent or guardian?
No. Only your parents, or guardian if appointed (you would know if they were) can approve such action until you turn 18. An 18 year-old friend who is not a legal guardian has no legal status to sign such a form.What is considered to be a parent or guardian?
well a parent is someone who gave birth to you and guardian is step parent or a person who adopted you or if your parents passed away they become your legal guardian

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What would you do if your parents refused you to date somebody outside of your race/religion?

I would move out to a different province or country and I would stop all forms of communication with my parents. If they tried to call me, they would be footing the long distance bill. Better yet, I would not tell them and I would not bring my girlfriend over to my house.What would you do if your parents refused you to date somebody outside of your race/religion?
hiya!!!


I would refuse to talk to them untill they changed their ways!!


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is this happening to you? Because if it is, i think you should follow your heart, your parents cant make you choose who you fall in love with !!


xxxWhat would you do if your parents refused you to date somebody outside of your race/religion?
i love asian boys, however, my parents don't.


haha.





i wouldn't care.


i do whatever the **** i want.
Why would you hide it, though? Better yet, take her to their house and let them see for themselves how wonderful this person is that you've fallen for.
Well, I wouldn't do that anyway probably but I'd still listen to them. Of course I'd be mad and everything but I'd see that they're doing it cause they care and know A LOT more than I do.
I would avoid them. they have no power or control of what you do. If they don't want to meet the person well it's their loss
I would go against my parents. I don't give a **** what they think.


I'm gonna marry whoever the **** I want.
I would date them anyway! If my parents disliked it so much I would move out of the house and forget about them.
I would laugh if my parents said that. I'm 22 I date whoever I like.
That would be awesome cuz people should NOT date outside of race to begin with!!!!
You have to realize that your parents truly love you and only want what they feel is best for you, ultimately you should look to God our creator for guidance. As long as you are in your parents household you should obey them if what they ask is not against God's laws.





EVERY normal person wants to get real enjoyment out of life. The Bible shows that this is proper, listing joy as one of the “fruits” of God’s spirit. (Galatians 5:22) Many young people, especially in Western lands, look to dating as a prime means of finding enjoyment. They often arrange to spend time, unchaperoned, with someone of the opposite sex. What can be said about this?





2 You may assume dating to be a normal, expected practice, since it is so common in many places. Yet it hasn’t always been, as the book The Family in Social Context explains: “Dating as we know it probably emerged after World War I.” In many countries, however, dating never has become the custom. In fact, the prospective bride and groom may still not meet until their wedding day. The arrangements for their marriage are carried out by their respective parents, or perhaps by a “matchmaker” or “go-between.”





3 Of course, if you live where dating and courtship are accepted as normal, the absence of these customs in certain lands may seem hard to understand. But people living in those lands may be equally puzzled by the customs where you live. They may view dating and courtship as unwise, or even somewhat offensive. A girl from India explained to a well-known Western marriage counselor: “How would we be able to judge the character of a boy we met and got friendly with? We are young and inexperienced. Our parents are older and wiser, and they aren’t as easily deceived as we would be. . . . It’s so important that the man I marry should be the right one. I could so easily make a mistake if I had to find him for myself.”





4 So, rather than taking a narrow-minded viewpoint and thinking that the only way to do things is the way people in your own locality do them, it is good to broaden out your thinking. After all, in the final analysis, it is the way things work out, the results, that determine how good or how bad certain customs are. In the Bible at Ecclesiastes 7:8, we read: “Better is the end afterward of a matter than its beginning.” And we must admit that in many countries where dating and courtship are the custom, a large percentage of marriages are not working out well but are ending in divorce.





WHAT, THEN, ABOUT DATING?





5 If you believe in reasoning things out, you will want to consider not just the short-range effects of dating but also the longer-range results. Our Creator helps us to look at matters from this long-range viewpoint. He wants for us what will bring us true and lasting happiness. So he urges in his Word: “Rejoice, young man, in your youth, and let your heart do you good in the days of your young manhood, and walk in the ways of your heart and in the things seen by your eyes. But know that on account of all these the true God will bring you into judgment. So remove vexation from your heart, and ward off calamity from your flesh; for youth and the prime of life are vanity.” (Ecclesiastes 11:9, 10) What does this mean?





6 It means that the Creator wants you to enjoy your youth, but, at the same time, not to engage in conduct that will adversely affect your life later on. Unfortunately this so often occurs, even as a writer of modern times observed: “The greatest part of mankind employ their first years to make their last miserable.” You don’t want that to happen to you, do you? Neither does God want it to occur. Yet the Bible is also showing here in Ecclesiastes that God holds young persons responsible for what they do. Their youth will not excuse them from facing the consequences of the course they choose.





7 This all bears directly on the matter of dating. How so? Well, ask yourself: “Why do I want to date? What am I looking for that I couldn’t enjoy, for example, as part of a group? Why do I want to pair off with a person of the opposite sex?” Isn’t the basic reason the growing attraction you feel toward those of the opposite sex? This can be seen from the fact that physical attractiveness usually has a lot to do with one’s being desirable as a “date.”





8 Many young persons who date are not seriously thinking of marriage at present, or that they necessarily would like the person they date for a marriage partner. In most places where dating is considered to be customary, it is viewed merely as a form of recreation, a way to spend an evening or a weekend. And some persons, not wanting to be viewed as “different,” date because others their own age do. Yet, there is no question that dating can lead to “vexation,” and even “calamity.” Let’s consider why it can.





THE EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL CONTACT





9 More often than not, dating involves some physical contact—holding hands, kissing, or something beyond that. At first, just touching the other

How do I know if my parents are having sex?

I think I have seen a condom but i am not sure. What are the signs to knowing if they are?How do I know if my parents are having sex?
If don't know for sure it is a condom than you must not have ever seen one. I can't say for sure there 99.9% that they have sex there are no outward signs but the are a man and woman it is a good betHow do I know if my parents are having sex?
Who cares? Good for them if they do still have sex. Just because you've already had kids or become ';old';, doesn't mean you should stop...most people don't want to think about their parents having sex anyway, so just forget about it.
No one on God's green earth wants to know if their parents are having sex..if you think they are just go in your room and put your earphones on and listen to music as loud as possible.
Haha...Ask one of them?





Strange question to ask though.





If they are, then they could be wearing a condom if your mother is still quite young and don't want any more children.
Is none of your business, worry if you are having sex silly
why do you want to know? ew!


i would rather not know if my parents were having naughties lol
they wouldnt wear a condom...you dork!
What do you want to watch? Mind your own damn business.





You are here arent you?
why would you want to know? i prefer to think that mine arent

Why do some parents push their children into seeing the other parent?

I don't understand why some parents seem to think that their children want to see their mother or father that really has nothing to do with them.





My mother used to send me over to my abusive fathers house ... And my MIL keeps trying to push my husband into seeing his father that he has no relationship with.





I don't understand the parents thoughts on why their kids need to see this person they don't like or even want to know... Is it the parent wants a relationship with that other parent, jealousy .. What?Why do some parents push their children into seeing the other parent?
At some level it usually has something to do with the no regrets aspect. Which goes something like this, if I try to encourage a relationship with ';Johnny'; and his Dad and it doesn't work out at least I tried and then it's Dads fault not mine or if Dad dies then at least we tried to forge a relationship and we know we cant say ';What if I'd tried to get along with Dad';Why do some parents push their children into seeing the other parent?
When they're little, it's actually the promise %26amp; responsibility of each parent to encourage their children to have the best possible relationship with the other parent. It's good for the kids to know that their parents support each other as parents, even if they are no longer romantically involved with each other.
When I was a teenager, my mum would make me go to be a kind of spy, and I swore that I would never be like that to my kids. Now, I make sure my boys c their father, to keep up a good relationship, and I never quiz them on what they've been doing. A friend of mine's kids live with their mother, and can't wait to go to their dad's house cos her new partner is awful. Goes both ways i spose. We just have to try to be good parents at the end of the day.
I never really understood that either but I never had to deal with it because my mom didn't really want me to see my dad.... and neither did I .... I think it should be the kids choice...I made the choice and feel my life is alot easier...
Well in some cases the parents have no choice - if there is a visitation order through the court they have to send the child. And if they dont they can go to jail.And as for others perhaps they think the child should at least give the other parent a chance to have a relationship as an adult -since they had little when they were children.
I personally don't do that. The last thing I want is my daughter's father to influence her. He's no good, and neither is his family, so we have limited contact with them. The only reason we have ANY contact whatsoever is cuz he initiates it when he wants to. I'd rather he go jump off a cliff and be gone for good. I feel my daughter's better off without him.
i never got along with my father. didn't care if i saw him or not. my brother never got along with my mom didn't care to see her or not. my mom made me go see my dad where my dad told my bro he didn't have too. now to answer ur question. ppl change.. my mother passed its been 2 yrs and my brother hates him self for not making the effort to know who she was. my father feels just as bad. he says just cause he hated my mom he shouldn't of kept my brother from her... because ppl change and sometimes the love you get is worth it in the end. that's why parents make u. they are hoping.
that parent doesn't want the responsibility
A lot of times it has to do with a court order. My ex really doesn't have a lot to do with our daughter - and she really could care less - but by court order, he gets her every other weekend. She usually doesn't want to go, but usually has a decent time when she does. It's more about not wanting to miss something at our house rather than not wanting to go with her dad.

How do I get over my parents being gone for a week?

My parents are currently gone for a week. Im having a really tough time getting over it. Is there anything that i can do so that I don't feel so sad?How do I get over my parents being gone for a week?
Find things to do to keep your mind occupied..Invite a few friends over...watch a movie...if possible, sleep over at a friends that might help pass at least a night! and then right before your parents come home, clean the entire house--I am sure they will appreciate it!! :)How do I get over my parents being gone for a week?
keep busy! if you busy yourself with either school or your friends you wont have time to feel sad. Try n enjoy the time you have when they arent there do stuff u wouldnt normally do, iam not saying throw a party, i just mean stuff like blasting the music n dancing like crzy sleepin late doin what u want:) good luck
Just invite a friend over, not some kind of party or anything. If you have quite a lot of things that need to be done then you could just get finished with everything.





You shouldn't be upset, after all, it's just a week and then they're back I guess!
Try going out with friends or do something which will distract you from the thought. Going out, and enjoying yourself is the best way to keep from being sad and lonely.

How is compulsory education enforced worldwide? Does any State use methods other than fining parents?

I have examined the Australian States and New Zealand. They all impose fines. The UK has parenting orders.


Are there any other methods used in other jurisdictions?


What about the US states?


What about non-English speaking countries?How is compulsory education enforced worldwide? Does any State use methods other than fining parents?
I would expect that if you have examined Australia, New Zealand, and England, you would be able to ascertain the compulsory education requirement of the U.S. and non-English speaking countries.