We have a responsibility to face the consequences of our actions. We have a duty to think about our choices, measure out their ramifications, and take appropriate steps. What happens, though, when someone makes a decision, takes an action, and tries to leave you dealing with the consequences? This was the issue facing Redditor and […] More
Becoming a new parent is difficult. It can feel like there are a thousand questions and no concrete answers. The whole world becomes about wipes and diapers and formulas in what feels like a moment. Scrambling to find the “correct” answers to these questions can often cause more problems then are fixed. This was the […] More
A step-parent relationship is difficult. The dynamics are always up for questioning. And making everybody feel comfortable all of the time is near impossible. Case in point… Redditor AITA_Face_Lock79 wanted to discuss her story for some feedback. So naturally she came to visit the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit. She asked: “AITA for being […] More
Caring for a newborn is a tough job. It can be a high stress time with emotions running amok. So it isn’t out of the ordinary for adults to act out a bit. Unless the behavior is out of the ordinary. How can one be sure? Case in point… Redditor Newmomma353 wanted to discuss her […] More
Having a baby is an extraordinary experience on so many levels. One thing that is not often discussed enough when a baby is on the way though, is what happens after. There are a lot of sleepless nights and harsh realities awaiting parents. Maybe those details should be glossed over less so that parents can […] 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
Gender is socialized through our expression. That means people are used to seeing baby girls dressed a certain way and not everyone understands that the kid might not even care what they are wearing. More often than not, kids are dressed a certain way because their parents liked those clothes. Redditor ThrowAway99861122 encountered this very […] More
It’s a parent’s job to teach their children right and wrong. Without a doubt, it would be disheartening to witness their child essentially abusing other kids. But that’s something that should be corrected right away, not ignored, agreed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor EnvironmentalBake790 didn’t receive the memo when they took their daughter […] More
It is time we talk about the arduous labor that is being a stay-at-home parent. Not only are they constantly working to keep their house in order, but there is also a great deal of emotional labor done by them. Redditor Fuzzy_Rice_4409 encountered this very issue with their wife. So they turned to the “Am […] More
Rules are rules. And rules are different for every person and in every household. That seems to be a life lesson lost on some parents. That can lead to some emotional upheaval among childless friends and family. Case in point… Redditor Bubamara88 wanted to discuss their story for some feedback. So naturally they came to […] More
Adoption is an emotionally draining process for not only the parents adopting, but for the birth parents as well. Sometimes birth parents want to make sure that part of them will remain with their kids. Redditor Affectionate-You3642 encountered this very issue with her kids. So she turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit […] More
Parents, of course, all have their own ideas about how to raise their children. But one rule is clear among parents: put your prized possessions out of reach if you don’t want to see them broken. One woman apparently didn’t learn this, according to the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor NoWorldliness7 had just […] More
