Why is education so expensive? We all want to be educated and we want the world to be educated so that the world can do better. So shouldn’t access to education be easy? The answers to that question can become quite a burden for many families. And that can lead to difficult choices and hurt […] More
The conversation of whether or not to let kids teach things to themselves, or else to jump in and help them straight away, is an ongoing one. Some people truly believe that children are helpless, which is not true: they are learning. Redditor ArtisticCharacter1 was annoyed, therefore, when her brother got under her skin about […] More
It’s not cool to make up facts so that you can appear smart. Period. So it’s natural to want to keep misinformation in check. Redditor Vegetable-Edge-9973, a German woman, did this openly to a classmate who made a very false and damaging claim about Germany’s educational practices. She received blowback, however, for the voracity with […] More
When teens are preparing to go to college or trade school, one of the primary concerns is often how they will pay for their education and if there are scholarships available. Having someone who can help support your endeavors certainly can take some weight off your shoulders. But having this privilege isn’t necessarily something you […] More
With homeschooling on the rise, most of us know at least one friend or family member who has chosen some form of a homeschooling path for their children, from traditional homeschooling to unschooling to even wildschooling. But it’s forgotten by some that each of these forms of school still require education and learning, forewarned the “Am […] More
We all hope that our loved ones will be unconditionally supportive of our dreams. But sometimes, it just doesn’t work out that way. In fact, conditions seem to be at the core of many people’s “support,” according to the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor yeasothat decided to be honest about their father’s supportive […] More
Reading is such a personal, sensitive thing. Some people absolutely love it, and others hate it. But often, the reason why a person hates it has to do with a negative relationship to reading. One parent found themselves face-to-face with the potential beginnings of a reluctant reader on the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor […] More
One of those tough decisions every parent has to make is how they ultimately will explain sex, reproductive organs and childbirth to their children. How many details will they share? Will be they use biologically correct terms? How old should their children be when they tell them? When is the best time? The questions are […] More
Family asking for favors can be one of the most awkward situations. If they need help, many would want to help out, but when they don’t need it, it just leads to a weird confrontation. Redditor whyamistillhere135 had the strange conversation with her sister about her student loans. The original poster (OP) was given a […] More
Parents were forced to wear many hats during the pandemic. Their new self-isolation lifestyle included working remotely, being a mom or dad, and helping their kids with virtual learning. And while their endeavors during a challenging time were worthy of praise, Redditor ChocCheesecake08—a 31-year-old woman who teaches middle school—drew the line after reading a comment […] More
School can be really difficult, especially as you try to pull ahead and make yourself stand out for college admissions. A drop in your grade can make you feel like your world is ending, so sometimes you need a little help. On the “Am I the A**hole” subReddit, user aitatutor tried to get a little […] More
When someone shows off a little online, there’s always people ready to counter. Some might think it’s necessary to prevent vapid ideals and wasteful spending. Others feel it’s just mean and hurtful to cut someone down who just wants to feel good. When Redditor PlentyBonus5530 tried to show off her new set up for remote […] More
