Anyone who has been assigned the role of the butt-end of family jokes can confirm that not only is the experience not fun, but it can strain their relationships with their families over time. At some point, the jokes might become too much, and anyone outside the family would understand why the target of the […] More
Regardless of how well-raised and wonderful and respectful a child may be, at one point or another, they’re going to be mean. It just happens. No matter how angelic they are, there will come a time when emotions get the best of them. And while this is just a fact of life, bullying is a […] More
Some people are just obnoxious bullies. But they don’t achieve that status on their own. They require enablers. People who excuse their behavior and insist others do as well. A woman tired of her sister’s constant negativity and belittling comments turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. FunnyFox8496 asked: “AITA for refusing […] More
Childcare, especially affordable childcare, can be difficult to find. Family can sometimes help, but should they be forced to do it? If a family member is a minor child, should they be forced to care for someone else’s child for free? A teen turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback after […] More
Many people believe that all bullying is a form of assault. Of course, all blatant assault is assault. But there are still some people who don’t take bullying very seriously. So many parents believe that their children could never be capable of such things. And so many schools are still giving lackadaisical responses. That’s why […] More
Trying to eat healthy isn’t easy for everybody. It can be a big problem with age. Starting new and healthier habits after decades of bad choices can be an uphill battle. The struggle can often lead to issues with loved ones. Some people who live with healthier habits don’t have a lot of patience for […] More
Blended families—when each partner enters the marriage with children like The Brady Bunch—can run the gamut from a smooth transition to utter disaster. It can be both easier and harder if the children know each other before their parents’ relationship begins. Easier if the children get along. Harder if there’s existing animosity. A woman whose […] More
Learning that your child is being bullied at school is one of the worst things a parent could ever hear. Teachers are equally upset to learn that there is bullying going on in their classrooms. Ideally, the teacher will diplomatically speak to the parents of both the child being bullied and the bully in question […] More
Even though we are taught by parents and teachers to treat others as we want to be treated ourselves, far too many people still go through life with a flagrant disregard for the feelings of others. So much so, that not only do they not worry that what they say and do might hurt or […] More
Teenagers can often have no sense of other people’s boundaries or privacy. This can lead to issues with bullying. And once adults get involved the situation can get worse. Case in point… Redditor kandibat wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback. So naturally, he came to visit the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit. […] More
No matter their opinions on failing, and to fail being a learning opportunity and builder of character, no parent enjoys watching their children fail. But some parents are more accepting of the occurrence than others, reasoned the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Minimum_Film_7eh was furious when their daughter didn’t do well on an […] More
As exciting as travel is, one part of traveling by plane no one likes is cramming into an airline seat for a lengthy period of time. Particularly if you have to sleep on the plane. Luckily, most airlines give passengers the opportunity to choose their seats ahead of time—or to even pay a little extra […] More
