Parents often try to discipline their kids as a unified team. But how should a parent handle things when they don’t agree with their spouse’s approach? A person on Reddit found themself in this situation when they disagreed with how their husband was disciplining their daughter and the husband got angry about it. So they […] More
Some folks have a hard time letting go of their deeply held beliefs, even if those beliefs are about something extremely trivial. Usually, that person will go on to become insufferable around said topic. Redditor IndividualFar3810’s mother was one of those insufferable people. The topic under which she exercised her insufferability? Wearing glasses. Held firmly […] More
As a teenager, babysitting is a pretty good gig. We’re paid in cash, you don’t do it everyday, and once the kids go to bed it’s pretty chill. There are some drawbacks, but at that age we’re happy to stick it out for our earliest paychecks. But one Redditor learned that patience can grow thin […] More
Being a parent is a job where you never get to clock-out. There will always be an issue to attend to or something to fix. They don’t tell you that in the handbooks. And they also don’t tell you that every situation is unique and no definitive answer fits. You’re doing your best, but are […] More
Stepparents are in a unique situation, most would admit, because their role is somewhat uncertain. Are they just a partner or a new parent? Do they have any authority in their new kids’ lives? These are questions that every couple with pre-existing children must answer, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor […] More
Food restrictions have become a normal part of our lives. Many people are vegetarian, vegan, and everything in between. It is good to have options for everyone if you’re having people over, but it is not your responsibility to just assume people’s preferences and have a whole dish prepared in a matter of minutes. A […] More
One horrible universal truth for pregnant women everywhere is the amount of unsolicited advice they will receive. Two of the hottest topics? Diaper materials and feeding time, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. The Redditor who has since deleted his account was openly considering going no-contact with his own brother and future […] More
A wedding is a special day that should be focused on the couple getting married. And one way to make the day special for them is adhering to their dress code. Everyone enjoys dressing up every once in a while. Redditor papabearaita encountered this very issue with their daughter. So they turned to the “Am […] More
Family drama is something we all have experience with, sometimes especially where a divorce has been involved. One recurring issue tends to be feelings of being in control, or not, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor thrwaway8365 was recently in a situation where he felt the need to stand up to […] More
Parenting is hard. You never know the perfect way to discipline. And every parent wants to teach a lesson without inflicting trauma. There is no one way. What is helpful is when both parents are on the same page about said discipline. Confusion in parenting choices can lead to chaos. Case in point… Our Redditor […] More
It makes perfect sense that we always want the best medical care possible when we’re in need of it. That goes twofold for new mothers tasked with providing good care for their newborns. A new father’s recent post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit. The Original Poster (OP), anonymously known as 00_throwaway9 on […] More
Many people nowadays do everything they can to make sure their children’s social lives are as inclusive as possible. But one parent on Reddit started drama with other parents when she drew the line at inviting an autistic student in their child’s class to her birthday party because of the potential for disruption. They weren’t […] More
