Content Warning: Dating, grooming, possible assault Though this isn’t something most parents want to think about or admit, there will come a day when their children are old enough, mature enough, and interested enough to date. It’s their job to make sure their children are safe and take all necessary precautions, while also having fun, […] More
*The following article contains discussion of suicide/self-harm. Many parents are incredibly interested in appearances when it comes to their children, and they’re interested in their children achieving above the others around them. But at what cost, the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit questioned. When their daughter needed to go to therapy for anxiety, Redditor aita0193 was […] More
Kids need supervision and rules constantly. Havoc and mayhem can be caused when parents aren’t as vigilant. And mayhem is messy. Eventually the person always cleaning it up is going to reach their limit. Case in point… Redditor halfa**millennial wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback. So naturally, they came to visit the […] More
Yes, it takes a village to raise children. It takes a continent to raise several, especially twins. And sometimes that village needs a break. Especially if parents aren’t doing their share of the raising. When these issues come to light it can cause a lot of friction. Case in point… Redditor Icy-Nefariousness720 wanted to discuss […] More
Some people have this uncanny ability to assume that if the person next to them doesn’t lead the same kind of life that they do, then they must have loads of free time. A full-time employee might assume this about a stay-at-home parent. Or a married parent might assume a single, childless sibling might have […] More
Putting together the invite list for a wedding can be a highly stressful situation. And sometimes just by disinviting people, that stress is alleviated. It’s your day, you get to say who comes. Case in point… Redditor Throw-This-Away33 wanted to discuss her story for some feedback. So naturally she came to visit the “Am I […] More
Getting remarried and rebuilding a family dynamic can be an uphill battle. Kids and stepparents are a fragile compromise. And it’s an all hands on deck situation. Sitting out is really not an option. Case in point… Redditor throwawaythumb1 to discuss he story for some feedback. So naturally he came to visit the “Am I […] More
Who doesn’t love a dog? Dogs are the best. Nothing against cats, love them too. But dogs are so snuggly. And they love love. But too many people take advantage of that and try too much with dogs. You’re not really suppose to just touch other people’s pets without permission. That can lead to trouble. […] More
Parents often disagree when it comes to disciplining their children. One half of a couple might feel there is a clear way for children to learn a lesson, which the other half might find to be wholly ineffective. Things become even more complicated when it comes to stepparents disciplining their stepchildren. Some might have trouble […] More
Redditor helmet_throwaway is a 42-year-old husband and father who is at odds with his wife over a specific safety rule for their children. The domestic dispute happened after she saw their son skateboarding in a way that concerned her and she confronted him about it in front of his friends. This led the husband to […] More
When it comes to educating your child about proper conduct with others, are there certain subjects that are too early for children to comprehend? That is something Redditor Signal_Guidance_7956 is grappling with after an argument with their spouse. Our Redditor is a parent who was concerned about witnessing something their nine-year-old son had done at […] More
“My house, my rules.” Does that parental mantra have an expiration date? Or a situational bias? It often feels like a lot of parents can never let that one go, in any situation or timeframe in life. That can be problematic for some. Case in point… Redditor Thrill-Ville1304 wanted to discuss his story for some […] More
