Question 1

is it legal for a parent to slap his child in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Yes, should be rare: Physical punishment is a great way to induce fear but not the best means to discipline a child.  Most who study this issue feel that verbal control is the best and physical intervention such as slaps, spankings, etc. Should only be restricted to prevent activities which endanger the child - thus only for extreme situations only.

Question 2

which parent determines the sex of a child?

Accepted Answer

Both and neither: Male chromosomes are xy, females are xx, so if conception is combining one from each, you might say that the male determines.  However, the hormone balance, temperature and other factors in the mother's body influence whether xs or ys are favored. But, bottom line, none of this is under conscious control so really neither parent has control.

Question 3

is it okay for kids to see parents naked?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No reason why not for younger children and infants. Demonizing sexuality for youngsters only has a down side, leading to often unnecessary guilt over normal emotions and potentially poor self esteem.

Question 4

if two parents are o+ can the child be a-?

Accepted Answer

No: Two parents with O+ will only have offspring that are O+.   A child with A- blood will need to have at least one parent with A- or AB- blood.

Question 5

how would a parent's suicide affect the child?

Accepted Answer

Greatly: The child should be given an age appropriate explanation and may need counceling to deal with feelings of guilt and rejection for the rest of his life.

Question 6

how do i cope as a parent of a disabled child?

Accepted Answer

Talk to others: Coping with a disabled (or "differently-abled") child can be difficult if you do it alone.  Gather as much information as possible about the disability.  Seek assistance through support groups from your local hospital or doctor's office, national organizations or the internet (research the credibility of the website.) talk with friends, counselors, your physician, and clergy for support.

Question 7

how are kids treated if their parents are older?

Accepted Answer

By Whom?: The question is not clear, but the generic answer should no different than if the parents are younger.

Question 8

how can parental stress be harmful for children?

Accepted Answer

Empathy: Children are very good at following their parents' moods. The worst stressor for a child is a stressed parent; if a parent is calm, children can handle pretty much any situation.

Question 9

do kids have right to see donor if parent says no?

Accepted Answer

Usually no.: Extensive information (geographic, health, genetic) is usually given to recipients re: donor eggs/sperm. A contract should have been made if the donor that addresses expectations of both parties with respect to future contact or long term expectation of anonymity. With technology and social media, it is more difficult for parents to place limitations on their kids from seeking out their donor(s).

Question 10

how can i get my parents to stop spoiling the kids?

Accepted Answer

Spoiling: It's not uncommon for grandparents to spoil their grandchildren. Hoever, if the grandparents are doing this to excess or to the degree that your children insist on or expect this kind of treatment in all facets of their lives, it would be best to talk with your parents about your concerns and request that they change this behavior. Most geandparents will honor tge request of the parent. If not, a.

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