It is important to be honest with children, at least to a degree. Not calling them out for poor or unruly behavior will not do them any favors in the long run. But there are certain things that they might be better off not knowing, at least until they’re older. And even then, when it’s […] More
Family dynamics can be difficult to manage. The more people involved with any project, the more conflicting ideas you’re bound to have. The same is true with families. Doubly so for vacations. With everyone shouting over each other to be heard, it can get difficult to maintain good boundaries. So, when OP opens her home […] More
In the classic tale “The Boy Who Cried Wold”, a naughty young shepherd falsely claimed to his fellow villagers that a wolf had invaded his flock. When a wolf actually did invade his flock, no one believed him, and ignored his plea for help, resulting in all of his sheep being eaten by the wolf. […] More
The raising of a child is a deeply personal affair. Every parent has their own style and their own limitations to fight through. So, when a relative has luck in an area that you haven’t, it can cause some serious friction at times. That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) Gloomy-Sundae-9915 when […] More
It’s not only the bride and groom who have to worry about what to wear at weddings. While wearing a suit or a nice dress seems to be the general dress code for all weddings, some brides and grooms give their guests slightly tighter parameters as to what they can and cannot wear. Sometimes it’s […] More
Let’s be honest, sometimes we need a break, and not just a break, but a fully decked-out vacation. And those plans falling through is utterly heartbreaking, agreed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. That’s why when her mother invited more family members on her paid vacation, Redditor moonturtle766 was less than amused. But when the […] More
Some parents seem able to do it all. Raise their children, run the household, work their job and maintain a healthy social life. Many others, however, struggle to find that balance, and often rely on others for help. The sister of Redditor senseandprejuduc7 needed help watching one of her children, and despite some hesitation, the […] More
Raising teenagers comes with many challenges. The older children get, the more they learn to become independent, something that can often lead to rebellious behavior. Another thing teenagers begin to learn the older they get, is the joy of sleeping. While parents often hoped and prayed for their children to stay asleep when they were […] More
One always wants to help their families when they fall on hard times. And people like to help in several different ways, including lending money, giving them a temporary place to live, or helping them find work so they can get back on their feet. But should struggling family members always expect help from others […] More
It’s 2022, and we should all be able to agree by this point that food allergies are real and serious. We should also agree that it’s nice to accommodate the people in our lives who have food allergies whenever we can. But that doesn’t mean we should change someone else’s party just so the person […] More
While children are growing up, it’s a wonderful opportunity to allow them to try different activities, to help them discover what they like and what they might want to do when they’re older. But when an adult in their life is not supportive, it can have a negative impact on the child, pointed out the “Am […] More
Sometimes the most disappointing people in the world are related to us by blood. Family can do some shady things to one another. Is there a way back from that? That is always the main question. Can we forgive and grow, together? Case in point… Redditor throwawaymomvictim wanted to discuss their story for some feedback. […] More
