We never quite know how people will react to certain words. Particularly words with a derogatory connotation. Generally speaking, a group of people who know each other well enough has no trouble throwing words that others might consider a slur at one another. Others who might overhear this word being used so casually, however, might […] More
All. parents hope that their children will turn out, more or less, just like them. Unfortunately, most parents learn much earlier than expected that their children have little to no interest in living their lives in the same way as their parents. In some cases, parents adjust to it, and accept that their children’s lives […] More
Bedtime is a special time between children and their parents. Before children drift off to sleep, they are comforted and reminded that they have parents who love them more than anything in the world, ensuring they will have pleasant dreams. Should they have a nightmare, they’ll wake up and remember they are loved and protected. […] More
We’re never prepared for the things that will end up having sentimental value in our lives. Sometimes, it’s things that don’t really reflect our likes and interests, or even things we once might have had an aversion to. But owing to the specific relation or connection they may have had to someone special in our […] More
There continue to be sad reminders of just how little progress has been made when it comes to gender roles. Far too many people still believe that certain things should be left to women, and others to men. Even if it means putting something off until a man or woman is present to take care […] More
No matter how hard one tries, some people never succeed in winning over their in-laws. Making this all the more frustrating, is that it often has nothing whatsoever to do with them as a person, but is entirely owing to the fact that they simply weren’t who they envisioned their child to end up with. […] More
When parents get divorced, it’s important for them to show their children that their love for them remains unchanged. Most of the time, no matter how acrimonious the divorce, parents are still able to raise their children with little to no conflict. In some sad instances, however, the bitterness from the divorce manages to pollute […] More
It’s a sad but true fact that young women almost never feel safe when leaving the comfort of their own home. As there are far too many men with no sense of decency or boundaries who will openly objectify and make advances towards young women. Often ignoring their repeatedly being told “no” or to back […] More
There are few things people look forward to more in their lives than their wedding day. If there’s anyone who gets more excited about a wedding than the prospective bride and groom, it’s their parents. Particularly fathers, who can’t wait to walk their child down the aisle. Of course, today not everyone continues with this […] More
There is little more upsetting for a parent than learning that their child is being bullied at school. Perhaps the only thing that is more upsetting is learning that your child is the one doing the bullying. Parents of bullies must teach them that abusive behavior cannot be tolerated, often resulting in a punishment. But […] More
The emergence of social media has proven to have many advantages. Namely, the ability to connect with considerable ease to people who you might not get to see very often or who you thought you lost contact with years ago. However, social media can also be extremely dangerous. Sometimes you might find yourself getting carried […] More
There are several antiquated traditions when it comes to marriage which many people are thankful are now largely a thing of the past. These include a groom asking permission from their bride’s father, the family of the bride being the ones expected to pay for the wedding, or even a bride feeling obligated to wear […] More
