When we are guests in someone else’s home, we generally want to ensure we are taking good care of it. Many people tend to be even neater and tidier than they are in their own home. Most of the time, this gesture is appreciated by our hosts, and we are met with gratitude and appreciation. […] More
An integral part of growing up is learning. Not only our ABCs and 123s, but also the fundamentals of being an adult, including appropriate behavior and what is right and what is wrong. Of course, the only way children learn these things is through experience, which more often than not may result in getting punished. […] More
Influencers are a unique creation of the digital age. Anyone could proclaim themselves one and might even achieve success. But the lifestyle isn’t for everyone. Being an influencer involves near constant exploitation of every moment in a person’s life. Phones always poised to capture every moment—which can be extremely annoying for the people around them. […] More
Whenever we have a guest in our home, we tend to tell them to make themselves at home. As we want them to feel welcome and cared for. Of course, some people take that offer a bit too much to heart, helping themselves to literally anything. Even things that people might not share with members […] More
We all have a family heirloom or possession that holds immeasurable value. Most of the time, we always keep these possessions close to us, ensuring that nothing will happen to them, and they remain safe and secure. Sometimes, however, we might unexpectedly lose track of where we kept or left something that has meaning to […] More
Many people are under the impression that in a shared home, everything in the fridge is fair game. After all, the saying “what’s yours is mine, and mine is yours” has been around for quite some time. However, even if many things in a household are shared, not everyone feels that way when it comes […] More
Most grandparents love to spoil their grandbabies. Some just can’t help themselves. Parents may complain ad nauseam, but that doesn’t mean grandma is listening. This can lead to considerable contention at family gatherings. Redditor throwawayfiddler1 wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback, so naturally, they came to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) […] More
No two people have the same parenting methods. While some people can’t help but judge how other parents raise their children, they at least have the fortitude to keep their opinions to themselves. When things become more of an issue is when parents leave their children in the care of others who don’t see eye […] More
There are some rules of basic etiquette that pretty much everyone knows to follow while being a guest in someone’s home. Be respectful to your hosts, don’t bring up touchy subjects, offer to help when needed. However, some hosts have different rules or expectations when entertaining, which might not be quite as obvious. Even if […] More
Money can be the root cause of most problems in most relationships. It can even be an issue if people have plenty of it. Many problems can stem from who has the most control over it. In a marriage, sharing financial control can be very tricky. Things can go south fast if everyone doesn’t feel […] More
Bodily autonomy, especially for children, wasn’t a consideration when I was a child. That wasn’t a good thing. Bodily autonomy is “the right to make decisions about your own body without violence or coercion.” Teaching children always to obey adults’ demands on their body—even if it’s just family members’ requests for hugs and kisses—opens the […] More
Boundaries are an important part of life. For many people boundaries are an essential part in keeping one’s mental health stable. Of course, there are always going to be people who don’t care about other people’s boundaries. Sadly, the people who don’t care about boundaries tend to be part of one’s intimate circle, like a […] More
