An ongoing fear of any child is that their parents prefer one of their siblings to them. Most of the time, this is nothing but an unfounded fear. Unfortunately, there are some particularly sad cases where this isn’t simply an unfounded fear, but their horrid reality. Continuing well into adulthood. A recent Redditor grew up […] More
Memorial tattoos have become an increasingly popular way to pay tribute to a deceased loved one. Social acceptance of tattoos is on the rise and memorial tattoos can serve as a permanent and personal tribute. Many also find the process to be therapeutic. But what about a memorial tattoo to someone who wasn’t famous that […] More
“Our house, our rules.” Standard regulations by parents towards their children, the rules often including a curfew, a bedtime, and driving restrictions. But what if the children living in their parents’ home are, in fact, adults? Do they still need to follow “house rules”? Redditor SeveralBullfrog76 was still living with her parents at the age […] More
Most of us want to be there for our family during challenging times. That being said, there is usually an element of quid pro quo when it comes to helping out family members. Some people only stay in touch with family members, but more or less fall off the face of the earth when people […] More
Deciding whether to introduce your child to religion, and what religion it will be, is a decision generally left up to parents. But sometimes family members demand a voice in how the next generation is indoctrinated. A parent grappling with an insistent sibling and the sibling’s significant other turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” […] More
The success of a joke is never a guarantee. Specifically, when the joke is made at someone’s expense. Many people believe that “anyone can take a joke” or “shouldn’t take things so personally”. Even so, one should always be careful when poking fun directly at someone, without knowing full well what their humor threshold is. […] More
Some people are just a drag. They change the atmosphere with their negativity, complaining or criticizing constantly. At times, others are forced to spend time with them because of their job or familial obligations. But if there’s a chance to avoid them, people take it. Yet somehow, the person dragging everyone down rarely realizes they’re […] More
Far too many people rush to judgment about how parents raise their children. Particularly, people who don’t have children of their own. As there are many different methods of parenting, it’s usually best to keep our opinions on these matters to ourselves. Unless, of course, we witness unmistakable neglect or worse. The brother of Redditor […] More
Are siblings responsible for each other’s happiness and well-being, or is that something only parents are required to prioritize? What if one of the siblings is disabled? Does that change the level of responsibility? A teen turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback over her discomfort being responsible for her brother’s […] More
The roles of women in Western countries have changed drastically in the last 100 years. But other global cultures are seeing evolution in gender roles as well. The stereotypical role of stay-at-home wife and mother has been changed by women entering the workforce, either by choice or by necessity. But that’s not every woman’s goal […] More
Whenever we have a guest in our home, we tend to tell them to make themselves at home. As we want them to feel welcome and cared for. Of course, some people take that offer a bit too much to heart, helping themselves to literally anything. Even things that people might not share with members […] More
“It’s the thought that counts.” The age-old saying that life isn’t about presents and material goods, but rather kind and thoughtful gestures. Even so, it’s nice to get presents. And on certain occasions, such as birthdays, certain holidays, and special occasions, presents tend to be expected. And it can be hard not to be disappointed […] More
