With more single parent households and more families requiring all able bodied adults in the household to work full time to make ends meet, childcare is a necessity. Finding a good daycare a family can afford is a blessing in the United States where childcare is poorly supported by the government unlike other first world […] More
We all have that one friend – or are that one friend – who can never be on time. It doesn’t matter how important the event is, how close or far away it is or even the time of day. They’re just always late. While the tardiness in and of itself may be quite annoying, […] More
And over time resentment and grudges sometimes tend to build when not discussed. Traumatic events will often be in the mix of these issues. So, how do people learn to move past those feelings? Is it even possible? Redditor Key_Atmosphere6114 wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback. So naturally, he came to visit […] More
It’s not unreasonable to assume that we can always depend on their family. Even so, like everything else, getting help from family members always has its limits. Particularly when someone’s work or professional life comes into play. Many people will assume that a familial connection will guarantee a discount or complimentary service owing to their […] More
Gender roles in a society centered on a gender binary—my paternal and maternal ancestors recognized five genders, not two—and the restrictions they place on women are very real. But they also get a lot of light shined on them because the exclusions women face in those societies are often based around power, financial security and […] More
Being pregnant can be very stressful. Yes, it’s a miracle for many. But it’s not an easy task. The body needs rest. And added stress is never a great help. Case in point… Redditor Illustrious-Plum-926 to discuss her experience and get some feedback. So naturally, she came to visit the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) […] More
When needing to get somewhere, more often than not, the most difficult hurdle anyone needs to jump is getting out the door. Always dummy checking to make sure all appliances are off, making sure you have everything you need, and getting everything in order. Throw children into the mix, and sometimes the seemingly simple act […] More
Homelessness continues to be a growing problem all over the world. People try to do what they can to help those without a home, by offering them money or food. Sadly, what continues to stall any progress in helping the hungry and homeless, is that far too many people react with fear when they encounter […] More
Going shopping with your children can pose numerous challenges. First and foremost probably being that children often see something on the shelves, be it a toy or a delicious, if not particularly healthy, food that they simply must have then and there. Some parents give in, thinking there’s no problem with them getting it in […] More
As important as bringing in an income is for a family, sometimes honoring our mental health needs is more important. As long as we’re with a supportive partner, we generally can figure out a way to do both, agreed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Available-Mushroom29’s current partner encouraged her to leave her job […] More
Childcare is often a sticky subject. For Redditor specialagentgarbage, a wrench was thrown at her when her ex-husband asked her to watch the baby he was expecting with his new girlfriend. Yeah. This pushed the Original Poster (OP) to her limits and to subReddit “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA). She asked: “AITA for not babysitting […] More
Being a single parent comes with numerous challenges. Without the backup support of a spouse or partner, single parents are solely responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of their child or children. Making it very easy to feel overwhelmed or inadequate in certain departments, perhaps even needing to turn to others for help. After […] More
