Gender reveal parties can be stress-inducing. Everyone is crazed about the big “REVEAL!” And then there is the reveal aftermath. Not everybody is happy with the results. Redditor AITA-babysexguess wanted to discuss his experience and get feedback, so he naturally joined the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subreddit. He asked: “AITA for correctly guessing my […] More
It’s 2024, and fortunately by this point, most of us find claims about what girls can do and what boys can do to be sexist, misogynistic, and, quite frankly, ridiculous and laughable. But there are still people even now who buy into gender roles and stereotypes, cringed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit, and some […] More
The gender reveal party phenomenon seems to have tapered off a bit. For a while, it seemed like there was one every other day making headlines in the news after the event had gone awry. Some parents-to-be really love the idea. Others are not big fans. But what the parents want isn’t always everyone else’s […] More
Gender disappointment is a concept that has been discussed much more often on social media as of late and carries with it a lot less shame than it used to. Having a gender for your baby in mind is fair, and even initially being disappointed if they are a different gender than you were expecting […] More
While baby showers complete with a gender reveal do add an element of surprise to parties celebrating the arrival of a new family member and already loved one, they aren’t always a delight for everyone. But typically, the ones who don’t find joy in the unveiling aren’t the parents-to-be, especially when the unhappiness lies in […] More
Content Warning: Gender Reveal, Gender Reveal Grief, Misogyny, Domestic Abuse, Divorce Gender reveal parties have developed an infamous presence, not just because of the damage they can cause like wildfires, but because of how unsavory some future parents’ reactions to their child’s gender can be. As real as gender reveal grief can be, that grief […] More
For most people, having a healthy baby is the number one priority. However, Redditor Classic-Rhubarb-5158 recently learned his in-laws were a potential exception to that rule. The Original Poster’s (OP’s) in-laws were dead set on having a grandson, but recently, they learned they were having a granddaughter. And their disappointment was palpable. This led the […] More
While gender reveal parties have continued to trend upwards in popularity, so too has the conversation around gender disappointment. People are making it more known than ever when they don’t have a baby of the gender they were wishing for, and responses to their feelings are divided, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. […] More
Having a child can be a very stressful life experience. So many parents want to do their best. But a lot of people weren’t given the best role models. And that can stir up a lot of sensitive emotions. That can leave people struggling with their strategy. Case in point… Redditor ValuableBurner to discuss his […] More
There’s very little more exciting for a couple than when they learn they are expecting their first child. Perhaps the only people more excited for them are their immediate family, who can’t wait to become first-time grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Indeed, many soon-to-be grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins will simply go out of their […] More
Try as we might, it’s simply not possible to make it to everything we’re invited to. Though there are certain events that we make a point of being at and clear our schedules far in advance to make sure we’ll have no pre-existing conflicts. These include weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, graduations, as well as […] More
Assigned gender reveal parties are out of control. They’ve been responsible for death, divorce, and disastrous forest fires. But an assigned gender reveal itself is a beautiful and intimate moment for families. So when someone wants to keep it a secret, that should mean something. Right? Case in point… Redditor Fit_Tough1697 wanted to discuss their […] More
