First Litter

[DebbieD]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

You gals do realize that according to a previous thread, this person is only 11. I can't hardly fathom that is the truth...seems, odd.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pol...ml#post2771482

Originally Posted by mommadog1

11? she doesn't "talk" like any 11 year old I have ever met... I guess online you just never know whats real and who isn't..

Exactly my point.

[Mardelin]

Thanks, for bringing this child's age to light. I hope that this little girl is in fact story telling.

What is really bothersome, if one reads her posts, she's going around giving whelping advice.

I don't know if it's really possible for YT to set age guidelines on membership....I wish they could. Not all of us, and especially newbies looking for information would take the time to validate the experience of posters.

[tammy8833]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Thanks, for bringing this child's age to light. I hope that this little girl is in fact story telling.

What is really bothersome, if one reads her posts, she's going around giving whelping advice.

I don't know if it's really possible for YT to set age guidelines on membership....I wish they could. Not all of us, and especially newbies looking for information would take the time to validate the experience of posters.

i thought we had an age limit one time

i also have to agree that some of what she posted doesnt sound like a 11 yr old. but then again the girls these days THINK they are maturing faster

whatever the case may be..good info was provided

[Mardelin]

Just went through the rules, and unless I've missed it, there is nothing mentioned on age requirements. But, if memory serves me, I've read somewhere on here that there was and that parent authorization was required if one wasn't of the required age...

[tammy8833]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Just went through the rules, and unless I've missed it, there is nothing mentioned on age requirements. But, if memory serves me, I've read somewhere on here that there was and that parent authorization was required if one wasn't of the required age...

i thought i did too mardelin

[Mardelin]

I don't know how they'd police that. I guess it would be on faith and trust.

[mommadog1]

Originally Posted by tammy8833

i thought we had an age limit one time

i also have to agree that some of what she posted doesnt sound like a 11 yr old. but then again the girls these days THINK they are maturing faster

whatever the case may be..good info was provided

True, but.. they also do not talk like they are 30 and an experienced breeder (sorta anyhow)... The kids these days, even up to 20+ talk this dumb slang..all my sons female friends do it.

[mommadog1]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I don't know how they'd police that. I guess it would be on faith and trust.

LOL they ask birth date and make them click they are over a certain age.. even myspace.com has an age limit and look how many underage kids there are on there.. I think they have to be at least 14.

I don't really think this site is for kids, most of the people on here are over 18 at the least, it's all adult conversation. So you think it would be a bit boring for a kid, unless they wanted to just make trouble.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by mommadog1

LOL they ask birth date and make them click they are over a certain age.. even myspace.com has an age limit and look how many underage kids there are on there.. I think they have to be at least 14.

I don't really think this site is for kids, most of the people on here are over 18 at the least, it's all adult conversation. So you think it would be a bit boring for a kid, unless they wanted to just make trouble.

There are several younger pre-teen and teenage people on here. But, most are preoccupied with the fun of owning a yorkie...stick to the socialization aspect of YT.....some have been very entertaining with providing the community with the fun aspects of their lives....

Yes, there have been some with what appears to be personality disorders, but those are easy to spot...

[mommadog1]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

There are several younger pre-teen and teenage people on here. But, most are preoccupied with the fun of owning a yorkie...stick to the socialization aspect of YT.....some have been very entertaining with providing the community with the fun aspects of their lives....

Yes, there have been some with what appears to be personality disorders, but those are easy to spot...

What do you mean by personality disorders?

[tammy8833]

Originally Posted by mommadog1

true, but.. They also do not talk like they are 30 and an experienced breeder (sorta anyhow)... The kids these days, even up to 20+ talk this dumb slang..all my sons female friends do it.

i agree

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by mommadog1

What do you mean by personality disorders?

Let's not go down that road.....But, as we all know being a pre-teen or teenager is not the easiest time in someone's life. There are those that have a tremendous need for attention and do what every it takes to obtain it. There are those that live for the shock value, those that are having difficulty fitting in with their peers. Young ones that are seeking other information than dogs, information that should be discussed with their parents.

There was a young lady on here PuppyLove123, from the Miami area a few years back. She was about the OP posters age. Such a delight. Her whole focus was obtaining a yorkie, but her parents thought they were too expensive. Her aunt's yorkie ended up preggie from another dog (not yorkie). This young lady was so excited because she was going to get a pup. We went through the whole gestation period, blow by blow. We also had the joy of listening to her daily activities of school, friends, family, her life in general.....But, she was a child that just enjoyed life.

[mommadog1]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Let's not go down that road.....

Sorry, I really just didn't understand what you meant, and still don't. Didn't mean to say something wrong..

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by mommadog1

11? she doesn't "talk" like any 11 year old I have ever met... I guess online you just never know whats real and who isn't..

If you read back over A LOT of her posts, it's pretty evident in some cases. Also, she mentions MULTIPLE times that she's only 11.

Originally Posted by Mardelin

What is really bothersome, if one reads her posts, she's going around giving whelping advice.

Exactly. And if you look, a lot of it is very INACCURATE information.

Granted, my daughter is 9 and has been immersed in all things Yorkies since she was born. She's done some jr. handling, has forgotten more about Yorkies than some people will ever know, and could take care of these dogs *almost* just as well as I could. BUT, fact remains she is still just a child and I could not fathom her trying to advise someone on something as serious as breeding. You can be responsible and mature past your age when you are young--even to the point that you would rival some adults. (Point in case, MeganS). But it will only get you so far.

[tammy8833]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

If you read back over A LOT of her posts, it's pretty evident in some cases. Also, she mentions MULTIPLE times that she's only 11.



Exactly. And if you look, a lot of it is very INACCURATE information.

Granted, my daughter is 9 and has been immersed in all things Yorkies since she was born. She's done some jr. handling, has forgotten more about Yorkies than some people will ever know, and could take care of these dogs *almost* just as well as I could. BUT, fact remains she is still just a child and I could not fathom her trying to advise someone on something as serious as breeding. You can be responsible and mature past your age when you are young--even to the point that you would rival some adults. (Point in case, MeganS). But it will only get you so far.