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Do you think today's kids are over-medicated?

Yes! It seems like there's a pill for everything with little concern for the side effects.
16% (26 votes)
No. I think more kids are being helped by the availability of new medicines.
84% (134 votes)

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Will your family be watching the new reality show family on TLC?

No thank you! I've had enough of reality show families.
94% (15 votes)
Yes! Bring it on. I can't get enough of this!
0% (0 votes)
Yes. But it's a guilty pleasure that 's not good for anyone to watch.
6% (1 vote)

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Do you think kids who go unvaccinated are putting vaccinated kids at risk?

Yes.
48% (32 votes)
No.
48% (32 votes)
Don't know!
4% (3 votes)

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Halloween is almost here, do you ration the candy?

Nope. I let them eat whatever they get. Why spoil the fun?
55% (23 votes)
Yes. I let my kids pick out 10 of their favorites and we give the rest away.
7% (3 votes)
Yes. I let my kids have a few pieces that night and one piece everyday for a week or so.
31% (13 votes)
Yes. But then I hide it and eat it myself!
7% (3 votes)

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Outspoken doctor says dads (and male doctors!) shouldn't be in the delivery room - only mom and midwife. What do you think?

I'm a dad and I don't agree!
5% (2 votes)
I'm a mom and I don't agree!
30% (13 votes)
I'm a mom and I hate to admit it, but I agree.
7% (3 votes)
I'm a dad and I agree - more harm than good because I was too nervous!
32% (14 votes)
What? Is this guy kidding?
27% (12 votes)

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Circumcision Indecision: What to do if you and your spouse don't agree?

If we can't agree, then no snipping!
19% (6 votes)
I say it's up to the wife.
10% (3 votes)
I say it's up to the husband.
68% (21 votes)
Don't know! Never thought of this one.
3% (1 vote)

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She says: Let it all hang out! He says: Cover up! How do you deal with nudity in your family?

Not an issue in our house -why cover up? We want our kids to be comfortable with their bodies
63% (31 votes)
We cover up - don't think our kids want to see us naked!
10% (5 votes)
We're old fashioned - girls see mom; moms see dad
16% (8 votes)
Never thought about this one! Kids are too young!
10% (5 votes)

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At what age did you give your child soda for the first time?

1
0% (0 votes)
2
11% (3 votes)
3
7% (2 votes)
4
11% (3 votes)
5+
50% (14 votes)
I haven't yet
7% (2 votes)
I never will
14% (4 votes)

Quick Poll

Do you give your baby cough syrup?

Yes
21% (4 votes)
No
79% (15 votes)

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Quick Poll

Do you think today's kids are over-medicated?

Yes! It seems like there's a pill for everything with little concern for the side effects.
16%
No. I think more kids are being helped by the availability of new medicines.
84%