Family Pets: Adult Child

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Four Hour Curfew for an 18 Year Old?

My 18 year old daughter just turned 18 in March. She has a job of her own, is responsible with it and her chores at home, pays her own phone bill, and even buys any extra items needed around the house which she claims makes her responsible. However, she keeps asking for a permanent curfew of 11 pm no matter when she leaves but my husband and I believe that she shouldn't be staying away from the house for anything longer than four hours at a time; depending on when she leaves do we give her a set curfew. If she leaves at 3 pm then she needs...

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Guinea Pig as a Pet

I have an opportunity to get a guinea pig for my kids, but have a few...

Dog Training

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Help with Me Dog

I need help with my puppy. He is a 9 mo. lab mix who is very active. I knew when we got him that he was going to have energy, but i didnt know i was going to feel as if i have no control over him. He knocks over the trash cans inside and out, so i end up with trash all over my house and back yard. He jumps on my kids and bites on thier pant legs. He jumps onto my bed and I have to push him off because he will not listen when i tell him to get down or to get off. I knows how to sit and shake but thats where it ends. I cant afford dog...

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Dog or Not?

Hi moms, Been trying to get a dog for my daughter. To be her best friend...

Pets with Children

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Death of a Pet

How do/ did you help your child with the death of your pet? My 4 y/o is still asking for our cat to come sleep (he started to be her companion once out oldest went to college) with her and my oldest wants to bring another kitten into the house but I am not willing to do this since she will be going back to college in the fall which equates to me taking care of it. We allowed our 4 y/o to snuggle with us for 5 min last night then made her go back to bed. you'd think that the 18 y/o would be better adjusted but she also is having a hard time...

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Toddler and Dog

I need some suggestions. My toddler gets very exctied around our ten year...