When you have a family, you have to make hard decisions. Not everybody is meant to be around all the time. That is going to hurt some feelings. But you might have to do what you have to do. Case in point… Redditor perpetuallypolite wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback. So naturally, […] More
The truth can sting. People always say tell the truth. But maybe there are better options. Or maybe the truth is the only way for growth. Case in point… Redditor Elephantrainbowtue wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback. So naturally, she came to visit the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit. She asked: […] More
People tend to underestimate others far too easily. Sometimes based on a preconceived notion, we tend to assume that certain people aren’t up to a certain task or skill, despite never having even given them the opportunity to try. As a result, not only are these individuals deprived of trying a new experience, but others […] More
There are few feelings worse for children, or anybody for that matter, than not being included. This could include being chosen last for teams, not being allowed to sit with a certain group at lunch. Or worst of all, not being invited to a birthday party which nearly everyone else appeared to be. This was […] More
From the very minute they’re born, many parents have a vision of their children’s future. Of course, all a parent should want first and foremost is for their children to be safe and happy. But sometimes, they can’t help but wish they will pursue a specific career path, be it their own or one they might […] More
We can all agree that when we have an important event coming up, there’s a certain vision we have in mind and a way that we would like the whole event to go. But that doesn’t give us permission to be jerks when something doesn’t go according to plan, pointed out the “Am I te A**hole?” […] More
When someone destroys our property, it’s usually the expectation that they’ll replace it. A person on Reddit ran into drama in a situation like this, however. When a woman’s child threw their cellphone into the pool in their apartment complex, the woman agreed to replace the phone. But when she saw the bill, she refused […] More
Dealing with a family member’s disability can be a challenge. For one woman on Reddit whose sister is autistic, things are particularly fraught because her sister’s condition affects the way she treats her. So when she got into a prestigious art show, she wanted to exclude her sister–which sparked tons of drama in her family. […] More
We all know that no relationship is perfect, but there are absolutely dealbreakers. One of those should definitely be bullying our siblings, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor ThrowawayAITAjen was furious when her newlywed husband and sister-in-law spent an entire movie night making fun of her autistic brother’s behavior. When they yelled […] More
Very few parents enjoy punishing their children. But sometimes, a punishment is the only way to teach children that actions have consequences, and words can hurt. There are other times, however, punishments can backfire, and whatever lesson was meant to be taught fails to land. Redditor meanbdaymom2323 felt that her daughter needed to be punished […] More
Redditor Boring-Truck8870 is a mother with an autistic young daughter who experiences anxiety over anyone touching her head or hair. One day, the Redditor and her husband made a decision concerning their daughter that consequently upset both their parents for different reasons. She visited the “Am I the A**hole? (AITA) subReddit and asked: “AITA for […] More
For many parents, taking kids to the grocery store presents a unique array of challenges. It’s a large building with limited visibility so kids can slip out of view in a second, there are countless colorful items tempting kids to grab and beg for and the pressure of keeping a budget looms behind it all. […] More
