The word ‘family’ brings up lots of different ideas. Work-family, found family, the family you were born to. So, what happens to the responsibilities you have toward your family when that family suddenly becomes bigger? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) deleted when they came to the “Am I the A**hole” […] More
It’s important to teach children about financial responsibility. Particularly when they start to get older, and their parents become less and less willing to buy them certain items, or cover them in certain areas. Some parents think giving their children a weekly allowance is the best way to start, as it teaches them how spending […] More
For all the joy that comes with parenting, it also comes with numerous challenges. Working parents also face the additional challenge of balancing their work life with their home life, and being present for their children, while also keeping them safe and protected. Which is why it’s important for each parent to divide responsibilities equally. […] More
Parenting is a big responsibility. It can be beautiful, overwhelming, or some terrifying combination of both. What happens when a parent decides that they’ve had enough of that responsibility and leaves that duty with you instead? This was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) throw_weeddilemma when they came to the “Am I the […] More
Despite the popular misconception, relationships are not 50/50. The ratio of work can swing with the day or even the hour. The trouble comes when one side of the relationship consistently has more pushed on them than the other, with no relief in sight. That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) stephydeez […] More
It can be difficult to get a moment’s peace as a new parent. Almost any time you think you’re going to get a brief respite, you’ll likely find your child needing a bottle, needing a diaper change, or just missing you for the few minutes you’re away. So sometimes, even just one minute of sitting […] More
We always want to be welcoming and accommodating to friends and family. Even when they show up to our homes unannounced. If if would have been helpful, not to mention polite, for them to have called ahead, turning them away would be rude, and find ourselves being the best host we can. That being said, […] More
Planning dinner can be stressful when you’re a parent. Some parents work long hours. And then life happens and times get wonky. So as much as a parent wants to keep a schedule for dinner, it can often get hectic. But using deceit to get one parent to cook over the other, can lead to […] More
As their children grow up, parents want to show them that they trust them with certain responsibilities. As a result, they might reward them occasionally when they show signs of growth and maturity. But ultimately, a parent’s first concern is their health and safety. So when they learn their children have not been behaving in […] More
Pets are family. And need to be attended to as such. That can fall to the wayside when certain pet owners acquire a new animal, though. Once the novelty fades then there are still a lot of responsibilities for our fur babies. And too often that burden falls to only certain family members. When that […] More
Not everyone has easy access to childcare. Those that are lucky live in close proximity to family, who are willing to help watch their children at a moments notice, and, most importantly, completely gratis. However, while it is extremely kind of these family members to offer their complementary babysitting service, it should never be expected […] More
We’d like to think that we no longer live in a world of gender stereotypes and outdated expectations—that men should always be the providers and women should always be the domestics. And while this thankfully isn’t the case with all households any more, there are still some people who very much believe that this is […] More
