Parents Section

[Rhiannon]

Hey

I am just wondering if we can have a "parents/parenting" section in the General Hobbies forum.

A few of the mums are talking about our kids and nutrition at the moment in the cooking section, but I think there should be a section where we can talk about our kids in general.

In that section we can chat with all parents, show off our kids, talk about pregnancy etc etc.

Thanks heaps.

Rhiannon

 

[Teri]

I think this is a really good idea

 

[geo7x]

it sounds like a good idea, but i remember someone else suggested this before and it didn't go down too well with everyone

I know that in theory if we had it then it would be nice and everyone would have a chat about parenting etc etc, but at the end of the day some people can be sensitive to any constructive criticism given when it comes to parenting. Alot of parents dont like being told how to bring up their children and often people can get the wrong end of the stick and take advice the wrong way.

Just something to consider

 

[Rhiannon]

I been an active member of parenting forums for 2yrs now and am used to critiscm and watching people get critisised. Doesnt bother me, but it may bother some others.

So if its going to be a no go, where do we talk about our kids?

I would like to talk to the parents on here because they are from all around the world, not just Australians. Its great to see different points of view.

It may just need some rules, like no rudeness to others or your posts get deleted etc etc, and maybe a rule like if you are going to critisise, make sure you are a parent, or trained in the feild or know alot about kiddies, and know what you are talking about before you open your mouth.

 

[Miss Wiggle]

It may just need some rules, like no rudeness to others or your posts get deleted etc etc, and maybe a rule like if you are going to critisise, make sure you are a parent and know what you are talking about before you open your mouth.

see you could have controversy right there.

i'm not a parent and don't profess to be an expert in any way. however I do know a bit about developmental psychology and as such there are some things I can help parents with. so whose to decide if I'm allowed to express a view or not because I don't yet have children of my own?

Not saying having no rules is a good thing and I appreciate your just thinking off the cuff so to speak, but I think there would have to eb some very careful consideration given to the rules if it was to be given the go ahead.

Personally although I think in some ways it'd be nice I strongly doubt if it'll happen, bit too close to general chat and you can see the pinned topic for why that's not allowed anymore.

 

[Rhiannon]

Well dont worry about it then.

The parents can just pm each other like some of us do anyway.

But seriously I dont see the problem. Will I be allowed to announce the birth of my bub, or will that be closed to because its close to general chat?

 

[Rhiannon]

Miss Wiggle hun, I have just edited it to not just parents before you a poster says something, but to people who are trained in the feild or know alot about kids.

I just ment not like 13yo kids who think they know everything coming in and telling us how to parent you know.

 

[Miss Wiggle]

Well dont worry about it then.

The parents can just pm each other like some of us do anyway.

But seriously I dont see the problem. Will I be allowed to announce the birth of my bub, or will that be closed to because its close to general chat?

I hope you do announce it! others have done so in general chat or the board announcements section, or even non fishy photographs (obviously accompanied by pics) and the threads haven't got closed.

I hope you don't think I'm being too negative, in itself I think it's a nice idea and I'm sure there would be plenty of topics I'd be interested in, I'm just doubtfull if the mods/William would go for it. I could well be wrong though, it has happened before!! lol

 

[The-Wolf]

I am just wondering if we can have a "parents/parenting" section in the General Hobbies forum.

to me that reads like parenting is a hobby.
I'm sure that is not what you ment but that is how I see it.

 

[Miss Wiggle]

I am just wondering if we can have a "parents/parenting" section in the General Hobbies forum.

to me that reads like parenting is a hobby.
I'm sure that is not what you ment but that is how I see it.

i thought that as well, sure that's not how it's meant but it is a bit funny.

 

[Rhiannon]

I am just wondering if we can have a "parents/parenting" section in the General Hobbies forum.

to me that reads like parenting is a hobby.
I'm sure that is not what you ment but that is how I see it.

I dont know why you would even think that.

There is nowhere else to put it, so in the hobbies section is the only place it could go.

 

[Rhiannon]

Well dont worry about it then.

The parents can just pm each other like some of us do anyway.

But seriously I dont see the problem. Will I be allowed to announce the birth of my bub, or will that be closed to because its close to general chat?

I hope you do announce it! others have done so in general chat or the board announcements section, or even non fishy photographs (obviously accompanied by pics) and the threads haven't got closed.

I hope you don't think I'm being too negative, in itself I think it's a nice idea and I'm sure there would be plenty of topics I'd be interested in, I'm just doubtfull if the mods/William would go for it. I could well be wrong though, it has happened before!! lol

Dont worry I would announce it and show him off even if it did get closed. I am a real proud mumma!
Only 19 days from tomorrow and counting down b4 my c section! God I cant wait!

 

[andywg]

But why have it so exclusive that you have to be a parent or some experience in the field? And how you would verify this? Will someone trusted by the forum attend on me at some time to verify I have children? And in whose opinion would I have to know what I am talking about?

Also, surely some people who don't have children of their own can talk more objectively about the different parenting styles seen (like the rise of a parent being embarassed by their child acting up rather than admonishing the child and brining it in line)?

I am not against the idea per se, but it seems the way you are thinking is to create a little clique of mothers who can chat amongst themselves without being bothered by those who haven't joined the club yet.

I would, of course, have no problems with it in its current form if I can have a non parents forum where I can discuss how much of my taxes go to support parents who have made a lifestyle choice yet see it as my responsibility to fund them

 

[Squid]

But why have it so exclusive that you have to be a parent or some experience in the field? And how you would verify this? Will someone trusted by the forum attend on me at some time to verify I have children? And in whose opinion would I have to know what I am talking about?

Also, surely some people who don't have children of their own can talk more objectively about the different parenting styles seen (like the rise of a parent being embarassed by their child acting up rather than admonishing the child and brining it in line)?

I am not against the idea per se, but it seems the way you are thinking is to create a little clique of mothers who can chat amongst themselves without being bothered by those who haven't joined the club yet.

I would, of course, have no problems with it in its current form if I can have a non parents forum where I can discuss how much of my taxes go to support parents who have made a lifestyle choice yet see it as my responsibility to fund them

LOL..

I know the last paragraph was a bit of fun.. but i do agree with you.

I don't have a dog, but i know that leaving it in the house for 9 hours every day whilst you work, with no attention and walks is not a good thing for most dogs. The forum is a good idea if people will use it etc, but rules excluding people seem a little wrong. As with any forum, anyone is entitled to an opinion, and anyone is entitled to ignore it. I know of bad fishkeepers who have been keeping fish for years, thats just the way it goes. Expressing an opinion and backing it with fact or experience is always good, and can be extended to a forum such as the one you are suggesting.

Cheers
Squid (not a parent, but was a child once .. ok, i still am, which makes me very experienced . )

 

[Fella]

I would have though that this is exactly the kind of section that would cause arguments. People arguing over parenting, to me, could end up very messy.