The decision to become a parent shouldn’t be taken lightly. It’s a lifelong commitment that will irrevocably change the person’s lifestyle. If a person isn’t up for the task, they shouldn’t take it on. A wife who thought she and her husband were on the same page about parenthood turned to the “Am I The […] More
Learning how to drive can be stressful. Some people pick it up easily. Other people really struggle. The open road can be a dangerous place. That’s why having the right teacher to guide you is imperative. Redditor Landscapeseven wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback. So naturally, she came to visit the “Am […] More
If there’s anything children should always be able to rely on, it’s their parent’s love and support. This doesn’t mean that children won’t occasionally upset or frustrate their parents by their behavior or actions. Even so, what no one realizes until they become an adult, perhaps even after becoming a parent themself, is that most […] More
No matter if it’s for fun or necessity, shopping can be anxiety-inducing. Maybe it’s leftover PTSD from Covid binge retail. But some people can’t handle running up and down the aisles. And some people have an issue with being seen by people they know. Maybe that’s more about being in public. There is much to […] More
No matter how old they get, most parents still always want to be there for their children, lending a helping hand whenever possible. However, there comes a point where parents need to teach their children to be self-sufficient, and draw the line as to how much help they can provide them. Even if their children […] More
Weddings can be stressful if people have the unrealistic goal of a perfect day. And when two families are brought together, inevitably not everyone will get along. Personalities will clash. Hopefully those conflicts are reserved for distant cousins, but if it’s the bride and her future mother-in-law, the groom finds himself in a tough spot. […] More
How old is “old enough” when it comes to children? Personally I feel like it really depends on the child. As a member of the feral generation—GenX—my parental supervision was pretty lax. Most days my older sister and I—age 5 and 3 respectively—would go out the door in the morning in Carson, California and not […] More
Mental health is nothing to be scoffed at. But what happens when someone else’s mental health directly affects someone else’s major life milestones? Redditor Adventurous-One-8593 is the parent of a 19-year-old girl with severe anxiety. Her anxiety has increased to the point where she doesn’t feel capable of driving. Recently the Original Poster’s (OP’s) son […] More
Graduation is an exciting time. Well, it should be an exciting time. New adventures begin as an important chapter comes to a close. But graduates need support, And that isn’t always what happens. This can bring up some issues within a family unit. Case in point… Redditor GradInviteAITA wanted to discuss their experience and get […] More
Puppies are awesome but difficult at times. Just like a baby, puppies need training. That training takes time. And it can get in the way of a lot of life situations. Case in point… Redditor Altruistic-You-2314 wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback. So naturally, he came to visit the “Am I The […] More
Animals are a huge responsibility to take on. People often don’t grasp that fact. That’s why so many people say it’s like having a kid, and it often feels that way. Like humans, some animals struggle. And they have needs that need attending to. That can cause some issues. Case in point… Redditor loutheshepherd wanted […] More
Food shopping can be a harrowing experience. It can be especially stressful for people with anxiety issues. When one has a very specific need from the market, a deviation is not a friend. And the amount one buys can be something very personal. Case in point… Redditor averyaviary wanted to discuss their experience and get […] More
