I can't wait to be a parent.

[NewbieChris]

Well good, now you fit in :)

90% of what I say is sarcasm though...

[FitnessBrat]

90% of what I say is sarcasm though...

And half of what I say ;)

[Shibby]

Perfect example happens when you have kids that isn't usually what people without them think about. My oldest son (3) didn't have a nap today. The days he doesn't feel tired at nap time he is usually starts to get cranky close to bath time. He does things he wouldn't normally do and knows he's not suppose to. Well today was one of the worse. About 7:50 he started crying over stupid things and started being very disrespectful to my wife. I told him to go clean his room and he said no. So he lost his bedtime story. He was very upset and he went straight to his bath (about 8pm at this time). Getting upset and being whiney through the whole bath. I was drying him off and he started crying again. I asked him "what's wrong baby Niko", he got about 2 inch's from my face and yelled "don't call me a baby". Got him dressed and he is still crying a little (about 8:10pm) Went and dried his hair, cleaned up his room a little bit. He went and told my wife and baby good night. I went into the bedroom with him to tuck him in, still crying. (8:20pm) He wanted his story and I had to talk to him about why he doesn't get it and get him calmed down. I finally told him good night and left the room about 8:30pm. Now the point is that this is unusual for him, but it's still a part of everything. It's tough to have to draw the line between the fun stuff and being a parent. Every parent here probably can relate in some similar way, but those that haven't have kids it's really hard to explain how real these things are and how many "unusual" events you will have to go through. Today it was this, tomorrow it may be him spilling stuff all day. Another day he may have a few potty accidents out of no where. Then there are days when he will be so good and show you something new he has learned and there is never a more proud moment.

[dna9488]

Perfect example happens when you have kids that isn't usually what people without them think about. My oldest son (3) didn't have a nap today. The days he doesn't feel tired at nap time he is usually starts to get cranky close to bath time. He does things he wouldn't normally do and knows he's not suppose to. Well today was one of the worse. About 7:50 he started crying over stupid things and started being very disrespectful to my wife. I told him to go clean his room and he said no. So he lost his bedtime story. He was very upset and he went straight to his bath (about 8pm at this time). Getting upset and being whiney through the whole bath. I was drying him off and he started crying again. I asked him "what's wrong baby Niko", he got about 2 inch's from my face and yelled "don't call me a baby". Got him dressed and he is still crying a little (about 8:10pm) Went and dried his hair, cleaned up his room a little bit. He went and told my wife and baby good night. I went into the bedroom with him to tuck him in, still crying. (8:20pm) He wanted his story and I had to talk to him about why he doesn't get it and get him calmed down. I finally told him good night and left the room about 8:30pm. Now the point is that this is unusual for him, but it's still a part of everything. It's tough to have to draw the line between the fun stuff and being a parent. Every parent here probably can relate in some similar way, but those that haven't have kids it's really hard to explain how real these things are and how many "unusual" events you will have to go through. Today it was this, tomorrow it may be him spilling stuff all day. Another day he may have a few potty accidents out of no where. Then there are days when he will be so good and show you something new he has learned and there is never a more proud moment.

wow, you're a good father man, seriously.

If that was me, my father would have beat me, no joke.

If I have ever have kids I want to explain things to them instead of yelling and beating.

[mofo]

wow, you're a good father man, seriously.

If that was me, my father would have beat me, no joke.

If I have ever have kids I want to explain things to them instead of yelling and beating.

uhm, you can try that. i'd like to see you attempt explaining things to a 3-year-old. i like kids until they speak. then it's all downhill from there. :P

[Shibby]

wow, you're a good father man, seriously.

If that was me, my father would have beat me, no joke.

If I have ever have kids I want to explain things to them instead of yelling and beating.

There is some physical discipline, but that's not always the answer. One of the things about being a parent is you grow with your kid. You don't just get a toddler dumped on you, so the learning process is step by step for both the parent and the kid. It helps a lot have a great wife to help support and share in the responsibilities. It's not just me that contributes to me being a great father. My wife, my kids and even my parents and brother form time to time.

[dna9488]

There is some physical discipline, but that's not always the answer. One of the things about being a parent is you grow with your kid. You don't just get a toddler dumped on you, so the learning process is step by step for both the parent and the kid. It helps a lot have a great wife to help support and share in the responsibilities. It's not just me that contributes to me being a great father. My wife, my kids and even my parents and brother form time to time.

Thats true, well said

I still don't believe in the beating or any type of physical discipline. I was physical hit and abused left and right until i turned 11ish.

Didn't scar me that badly, but made me realize that what my father did was wrong, and I shouldn't do it to my kids nor my wife.

[FitnessBrat]

uhm, you can try that. i'd like to see you attempt explaining things to a 3-year-old.

A three year old can understand far more than you think. Hitting a child is never the answer - what exactly does that teach them?

[Shibby]

Thats true, well said

I still don't believe in the beating or any type of physical discipline. I was physical hit and abused left and right until i turned 11ish.

Didn't scar me that badly, but made me realize that what my father did was wrong, and I shouldn't do it to my kids nor my wife.

Well I don't know what your dad did, but all I'm talking about is spanking on the butt.

[Timma]

I like to shake babies. Should I have a kid?

[Shibby]

I like to shake babies. Should I have a kid?

I know you mean to be funny, but... They actually have counseling and videos on shaken baby syndrome for parents to watch before leaving the hospital with their newborn.

[Timma]

I know you mean to be funny, but... They actually have counseling and videos on shaken baby syndrome for parents to watch before leaving the hospital with their newborn.

Oh i know what you mean. I heard there's some crazy stuff they make you watch before you leave now. Thing is some people NEED to watch those videos!

[CrankinSteiN]

Perfect example happens when you have kids that isn't usually what people without them think about. My oldest son (3) didn't have a nap today. The days he doesn't feel tired at nap time he is usually starts to get cranky close to bath time. He does things he wouldn't normally do and knows he's not suppose to. Well today was one of the worse. About 7:50 he started crying over stupid things and started being very disrespectful to my wife. I told him to go clean his room and he said no. So he lost his bedtime story. He was very upset and he went straight to his bath (about 8pm at this time). Getting upset and being whiney through the whole bath. I was drying him off and he started crying again. I asked him "what's wrong baby Niko", he got about 2 inch's from my face and yelled "don't call me a baby". Got him dressed and he is still crying a little (about 8:10pm) Went and dried his hair, cleaned up his room a little bit. He went and told my wife and baby good night. I went into the bedroom with him to tuck him in, still crying. (8:20pm) He wanted his story and I had to talk to him about why he doesn't get it and get him calmed down. I finally told him good night and left the room about 8:30pm. Now the point is that this is unusual for him, but it's still a part of everything. It's tough to have to draw the line between the fun stuff and being a parent. Every parent here probably can relate in some similar way, but those that haven't have kids it's really hard to explain how real these things are and how many "unusual" events you will have to go through. Today it was this, tomorrow it may be him spilling stuff all day. Another day he may have a few potty accidents out of no where. Then there are days when he will be so good and show you something new he has learned and there is never a more proud moment.

Great post bro! My daughter will be 3 in May and I have very similar experiences with her when she is sick or if she doesn't get her nap.... It is definitely tough and one of the hardest things I've ever had to do is to be the bad guy and stick to my guns in those times after she has been sassy to me or her mom.... The other day she slapped me in the face out of no where cuz she was gettin cranky and didn't have her nap and decided she didn't want me to talk to her when I was.... Had to give her a time out until she said sorry and damn it was rough... She cried the whole time but I stuck to my guns and she eventually said sorry and calmed down. I'm not totally against a spanking if parents use that method but I was raised without any physical kind of punishment and wish to do the same with my daughter if possible... Some days as a parent are tough but it's all worth it when she looks at me and says I love you daddy or counts to a higher number then she did last week...

[Bouncer]

The other day she slapped me in the face .

good

[Shibby]

Parents should never spank their kids...:)

Well if you have all the answers, you should write a book and it will make millions.