What if your parents or grandparents were struck by lightning before your birth?
Q. Lets say one of your ancestors, parents, grand parents, great grandparents, were struck by lightning and survived. Do you think it's possible that something changes that affects their off spring. Lets say I was struck by lightning, survived, and had a child. Would that affect them in anyway, shape, or form?
Asked by Unknown - Tue Nov 9 23:33:59 2010 - Other - Health - 1 Answers - Comments

A. My younger brother was struck by a glancing lightning bolt, and he was knocked down and nearly passed-out. A week after the lighting strike, sores on his legs appeared from the reaction to the lightning temperature. The sores healed, and he had no more reaction to the lightning. He fathered three children, all of whom are normal, so it appears people can endure after being struck with lightning. Harrald
Answered by Harrald - Tue Nov 9 23:44:28 2010

What do parents usually fight about before they get a divorce?
Q. I'm afraid my parents might get a divorce because they've been fighting a lot lately, and I want to know some things that cause parents to argue over and finally get a divorce.
Asked by Shattered Ice - Sat Jan 16 17:29:15 2010 - Family - 4 Answers - Comments

A. They can fight over a lot of things; cleaning, bossing around, never working. Mine almost got a divorce because my dads ex wife almost stole him back. There can be a alot of things that cause divorces, dont worry!
Answered by Annabelle - Sat Jan 16 17:39:19 2010

How do I convince my parents to let me into the acting business?
Q. I am very experienced in acting, singing, and dancing. Just at my local theatre that works with people on broadway. But I want to go further. I want to convince my parents to let me get an agent, auditon for shows and movies (mainly I want to try Disney), and more like that. But there are problems. Like pricing, no we're not poor, I don't know what you consider rich, but either way my parents don't want to spend the money. Another is location, I live in L.A. but I've heard of auditions in lie, chicago, which my parents would never allow. Also, school work, how would I be able to do it, Im only 14 after all. But I'd give anything to have that. It's my dream, and I've heard from many well experienced people (broadway stars and such) that i… [cont.]
Asked by kar - Mon Feb 19 23:27:33 2007 - Performing Arts - 3 Answers - Comments

A. Two things to keep in mind: One, for your parents, it's probably less about money and more about you. They want you to have a childhood, a prom, a graduation. And you can't go back at twenty-five, when you've missed out on all of that, and do it over. Two: I can name on one hand the number of child-stars who are still actors/actresse s in adulthood. They get type-cast in early roles, and never get to play anything else. Look at Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter). He's gone so far as to go naked for a seen in Equus, his play in London. Unfortunately, everyone goes to see him naked, not because he's a great actor. He'll always be Harry Potter. Fourteen is a great age to be... when you're fourteen. Unfortunately, to be typecast as a fourteen-year [cont.]
Answered by sherrilyn1999 - Mon Feb 19 23:37:18 2007

How to get my parents to be strict with grades?
Q. I know this is really weird but i what my parents to be strict about my grades. I what to do some thing and it requierds me to have a 3.0 GPA and right now i have 2.2 GPA it will help if my parents are strict about it how can i get my parents to be strict about my grades? Also how can i help get my grades up?
Asked by Alex - Wed Apr 20 21:38:09 2011 - Other - Education - 2 Answers - Comments

A. First off, your parents don't need to be strict, just to encourage you and push you forward like that. You should also push yourself forward. also get some sleep and go to be around 8-10 at the latest. Lastly, stay the fuck off of yahoo answers, this junk lowers your IQ faster than any amount of Mary Jane.
Answered by serious bizz - Wed Apr 20 21:40:20 2011

How can I convince my parents to let me hang out with friends?
Q. My parents won't allow me to go anywhere with my friends. I've calmly asked my mother why, but her reason is that 'children of my age shouldn't be unsupervised'. I'm constantly left behind while my friends go to the mall, movies, etc. My parents won't even let me visit their house even though their parents are there. Am I just going to have to wait until I move out to have a life that doesn't /always/ involve my parents?
Asked by Kak M - Sat Dec 19 17:56:08 2009 - Family - 3 Answers - Comments

A. Maybe you should ask if you should invite your friends back to your place under a supervised visit.Have you not been trusted with your friends? Some parents just care about their kids and cannot let go.A lot depends on your age. It is possible that they do no trust your friends. Under 15 that is when you do more supervision From 15 onwards parents need to let go. How it works for me that mine has to home by a suitable time and not hang around by herself. She has to call if she misses the bus.
Answered by - Sat Dec 19 18:11:58 2009

How do parents check their kids email or Facebook accounts?
Q. Well so I'm kind of worried that my parents might be checking my email or Facebook accounts in the future because they heard that most parents from my school are doing that to their kids. I'm thirteen now. I'm just wondering how are they able to check the accounts if the kids have signed out and the parents don't have the passwords? Can they hack in using the computer history?
Asked by Yilin Chen Dwyer - Mon Aug 8 09:37:30 2011 - Facebook - 2 Answers - Comments

How do parents decide whether to or not to immunize their children?
Q. There is a lot of information telling parents to immunize and not to immunize. How do parents decide who to listen to? I live in the East Bay and would love to hear from Oakland, CA-area parents who have dealt with or are dealing with this question.
Asked by Maggie F - Wed Sep 17 15:13:50 2008 - Parenting - 16 Answers - Comments

A. I sort out what I heard from what I know to be true. This is easier said than done. Then I weigh the risks of both sides and consult the pediatrician for his input and opinion.
Answered by Bozz Mozz - Wed Sep 17 15:20:43 2008

How can parents tell if their kids are experimenting with drugs and alcohol?
Q. Just read a study that kids that learn from their parents are 50% less likely to get tied up in problems like these. What can you do as parents to help keep kids out of this stuff? What can parents who have kids with these problems do to help their kids? Just wanted to post this question for parents to reference and because it seems to be a growing problem, so anything you have to say would be appreciated. I don't have a kid...?
Asked by hi - Mon May 12 20:18:23 2008 - Parenting - 4 Answers - 1 Comments

A. my dad went in to a.a. when i was 7 or 8 and he always told us about his drinking and drugging experiences so i never had the desire to do it. i'm 28 now and although i did hang out and drink occasionally when i was younger, i never had the desire to drink or drug because i knew the far extreme it could lead to. for people that don't want their kids to drink and get into drugs i say stop acting like drugs and alcohol don't exist. tell them the horrifying stories you know of people got mangled in dui accidents and stories of girls getting date raped. i know its extreme but we need to start letting kids know early on that with drugs and alcohol can come extreme results. and don't wait until the kids are 15 and 16. start talking to them when… [cont.]
Answered by Malika - Mon May 12 20:46:26 2008

How come parents want tv and the internet to educate their child?
Q. Think about it... Parents always want a tv role model for kids and complain if they wear something skimpy, etc. Shouldn't parents be the role models and educate their kids about social things they see on tv and the internet? Treat their children like a mentor?
Asked by I'll Die Living As Free As My Hair - Tue Jul 12 12:53:17 2011 - Parenting - 4 Answers - Comments

A. it's because parents don't want to take the time to be a good role model. yes, they should get more involved with their children but it appears that parents these days are too stupid or too selfish to do it. i totally agree with you.
Answered by Emily - Tue Jul 12 12:57:51 2011

How do parents who are not teachers home school their kids?
Q. Especially in high school when 2 year of a foreign language are required, computer classes, driver's ed, PE, trig or higher level math the parent might not be a pro at or chemistry, geology, etc. In high school each teacher has years of experience in each subject area they specialize in. How do parents pull off teaching all the different topics themselves? Well I am referring to high school age per my question details, so ages 14-18 (or 12-18 roughly if I include junior high). For example my favorite class in high school (public) was English where we studied the Greek plays, reinacted them and the teacher who was very well educated in the field was just so amazing, I could never in a million years imagine getting what I got out of that… [cont.]
Asked by Think about it - Thu Nov 4 13:10:00 2010 - Home Schooling - 9 Answers - Comments

A. First of all, just because a parent doesn't have a teaching degree, doesn't mean he/she isn't well- educated. Many homeschooling parents, such as myself, have years of college under their belts. I have a BS in biochemistry, and medical lab technician certification. To get these, I had to do lots of chemistry, physics, calculus (including multi-variable) , science, biology, art, English, and a foreign language, among others. Not to mention, I have a genius IQ. So what makes a teacher? I expect that they have to spend a few years learning how to handle kids in the public school system. They learn things like watching for signs of abuse, how to handle a violent kid, how to "lock-down" a classroom, how to protect themselves from… [cont.]
Answered by momo8 - Sat Nov 6 00:40:24 2010

How can I convince my parents to let me go to a Muse concert?
Q. Ok, so Muse is touring later this year and tickets go on sale soon, you would not belive how much I want to go, I've been a fan for about 5 years. The only thing is, I need to convince my parents to let me go. I've never been to a big 'rock' concert before, only classical music concerts (as me & both my parents are classical musicians :|) I'll be 17 when the concert is (most likely). Got any ideas on how I should bring this up with my parents?
Asked by sing_for_absolution300 - Sat Jun 6 03:05:40 2009 - Other - Music - 8 Answers - Comments

A. have you got someone older to go with? if not just invent someone lol. what I would do is look into travel and accommodation for the gig(where is it you hope to go?) and have that all researched then bring the subject up and tell them how long you have been waiting for this. there are 14 year olds on Muselive going to gigs in the UK so you could mention that as they are 14+ gigs and the crowd is usually well behaved(sort of). it's worth pushing for as you will have the time of your life:) I've been saving up since Wembley (best weekend of my life so far) and have got tickets for 3 gigs in the UK-I now have to persuade my parents to look after my pets for 2 nights when I go to London:) If you aren't on Muselive already come and have a look-t [cont.]
Answered by lynne r - Sun Jun 7 10:56:46 2009

PAREn TS!!!?
Q. how much do i pay a babysitter? she is 15. I have 2 kids.
Asked by xoxo - Thu Sep 14 18:23:39 2006 - Small Business - 14 Answers - Comments

A. 7 dollars an hour, I am a babysitter, but you should ask for her rate first.
Answered by Kate - Thu Sep 14 18:25:11 2006

PARENTS ?
Q. how do parents play an important role in their kids life
Asked by Laura G - Tue Dec 2 13:52:18 2008 - Family - 5 Answers - Comments

A. By starting from the day they are born instilling good in them, knowing right from wrong and how to make good decisions. By being consistent and steadfast in their parenting skills and allowing the goodness of God to help them and guide them. By teaching their children about God and the good there.
Answered by Been There~Done That! - Tue Dec 2 14:21:06 2008

How can I convince my parents to let me and my cousins go to Disneyland this summer?
Q. HI, This summer i will be 21 years old. I want to take my cousins that are like brothers and sisters to me to Disneyland. We are disney fanatics. But, I live with very strict parents. They go by the "you live in my house, you live under my rules." I want to prove to them that at 21 I can be responsible. Which they don't think I am. How can I convince my parents to let me and my cousins go? PS I love Disneyland. My parents hate going.
Asked by ASH SILVER - Sat Mar 5 05:46:10 2011 - Family - 3 Answers - Comments

A. Ash, Why not plan the trip . . show all the math . . how to get there, how much it will cost, staying on property at what hotel . . .free shuttle ride info, Park Hopper Passes so you can see all three parks . . . lay it all out. Park of showing your responsible is in the planning . . . do it right, they may see you have really thought it through and let ya go... Good Luck ...
Answered by John - Sat Mar 5 06:36:54 2011

What are your tips for parents to help their teenagers do better in high school?
Q. I'm preparing a newsletter for parents and I would appreciate some suggestions. I can come up with many on my own but I think more like a teacher than another parent (even though I raised my own through their teen years). What would one parent tell another?
Asked by cambay - Tue Jul 6 09:07:29 2010 - Primary & Secondary Education - 9 Answers - Comments

A. praise them when they do something right, for trying their best and if possible show rewards for good grade. my parents/grandpa rents gave me $20 per A on report cards and well in high school money motivated me it does not have to be money but rewards could work ask questions about their homework, check over their answers, make sure they know they can ask you for help or who they can ask for help just some ideas
Answered by Chonsie - Tue Jul 6 19:03:52 2010

How to talk my parents into letting my bestfriend live with us?
Q. Me and my best friend have been best friends for almost 10 years. We are also cousins. This summer the two of us are going to Mexico alone. We will both be 15 this summer. Her parents, my aunt and uncle, are moving 3 hours away; back to their hometown. How can I talk my parents into letting her live with us for 3 years? We both really want this, and her parents think it's a good idea.
Asked by Traveler - Sat Jan 22 17:57:48 2011 - Friends - 2 Answers - Comments

A. If your cousin has no siblings are you surprised your aunt and uncle think it's a good idea that your cousin live with you? Just think of all the fun they will have on their own for 3 years. I mean no kids=no responsibilty
Answered by neverinamillion - Sat Jan 22 18:01:56 2011

How do parents learn how to structure home tuition?
Q. How do parents who don't have a clue about home education /how it's structured learn how to organise this? can a parent who isn't a teacher/isn't up to date with all the subjects still teach the child?
Asked by Clemence J - Mon Nov 13 07:53:02 2006 - Home Schooling - 6 Answers - Comments

A. Please Please Please get proper medical help. You are abusing other useres of Yahoo Answers with your repeat postings. You have been given lots of very good advice and sympathy from many many users. You are ignoring everyone and posting the same topic questions over and over again. You never choose best answer or give feedback. I am from this point on reporting all your questions as repeat postings. I hope others will join me and you will seek help from the proper qualified channels. Anybody who thinks I am being out of order should check this users profile of asked questions and read them to see all the conflicting information before forming an opinion.
Answered by angie - Mon Nov 13 09:39:32 2006

What airline can take me and my parents to Orlando Florida from Charlottle North Carolina?
Q. I want to go Orlando with my parents sometime soon. I have a question for you. Why did 9/11 happen? What airline is safe and can take me and my parents to Orlando Florida from Charlotte North Carolina? I am 16 years old and I too scared to fly after 9/11. Am I allowed to take a laptop, cd player, and a nintendo DS onboard the plane? I been to Orlando once when I was 8 years old and now I wanted to go back to Orlando. What things can I pack in my bookbag that has my Star Wars keychain on it? I am too scared to fly and I flew to Baltimore this year and I was soo scared! Should I take a book with me? Do I need a photo ID? I will ask my parents to go with me to Orlando soon so I will not be scared. What should I do to keep me calm? I am too… [cont.]
Asked by jedisara29 - Fri Aug 11 10:32:01 2006 - Aircraft - 4 Answers - Comments

A. I know that USAirways flies direct from Charlotte to Orlando. Charlotte is a USAirways hub so they are the dominant carrier in Charlotte. If Air Tran flies out of Charlotte, they may be another option. Not sure if Southwest flies out of Charlotte. You can try them also. All 3 airlines mentioned are extremely safe. 9/11 and terrorism in general is just a way to try to bully us into meeting some demand by those who are committing the acts. Their purpose is to try to scare us and make us live in fear. The best way to fight this is to not change the way you are living and to be more alert, especially if you see unusual activity. I recommend the less you bring with you the better. But CD players, laptops and Nintendos should be allowed. Don't… [cont.]
Answered by potatochip - Fri Aug 11 12:53:16 2006

Is having parents set you up a good way to start a relationship?
Q. My parents and his parents arranged for us to meet, hoping we would date. Is that a good start to a relationship?
Asked by Q - Sun Feb 6 20:56:20 2011 - Singles & Dating - 4 Answers - Comments

A. Well at least you know the parents approve. It can't hurt. Just see where it goes. :)
Answered by Jon from Toledo - Sun Feb 6 20:58:26 2011

How can parents encourage kids to learn without being overzealous?
Q. How can parents encourage kids to learn without being overzealous? I've seen so many kids drop out of high school, middle school or just not doing good in High school. What should be a motivation for kids that they'll find rewarding? Going to university should be a reward in itself but for some reason some of today's kids don't seem to realize that. How can parents help?
Asked by I dont like mondays - Thu Jun 9 14:00:19 2011 - Parenting - 2 Answers - Comments

A. First, it needs to be recognized that not all kids learn in today's institutionaliz ed settings that they call public schools. You can't even begin the motivation discussion until solutions have been come up with for that little tidbit. There is also the little difference between how male and females process info. They need different teaching techniques applied. Addressing the parenting for kids 0 to 5 will also have a huge impact but, with everyone already knowing whats best for their child. That will be a bit difficult.
Answered by parent - Thu Jun 9 14:11:43 2011