All parents want to teach their children the importance of right and wrong, and proper manners. Some like to take a more hands-on approach and make it abundantly clear when their children are misbehaving or have done something wrong, and others like to let them figure it out for themselves. While there isn’t necessarily a […] More
When you live in the same town as family members, it’s easy to be comforted by the fact that you can rely on them for help when you need it. Of course, that help is never a guarantee. If family members do decide to help you, they generally do so out of generosity, not out […] More
Respect is not reserved just for other people. We respect boundaries, time, and feelings whenever possible. So what happens when you open your space to someone and respect is not offered in return? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) rachel348756 when she came to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit […] More
Some decisions require much more careful thought than others. As sometimes a decision doesn’t merely impact your own life, but the lives of many others as well. As a result, one decision which you might think is no one’s business but your own, might end up costing you your relationship with a beloved friend or […] More
Children require a special level of tolerance. They are figuring out the rules of the world, testing boundaries and getting themselves into unique predicaments because of it. But what happens when the kids aren’t just ‘being kids’ anymore and they become something far worse? Hooligans! That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) […] More
Kids just wanna have fun. New toys, new games, and even new information can send a child into a spiral of delight that as adults we often lose sight of. So what happens when our goal-oriented outlook ends up robbing a child of their fun? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) […] More
While weddings are always a joyous, happy day, planning a wedding is never quite as fun. Among the many tedious tasks leading up to the big day is who to invite and who not to invite. Generally speaking, family, both immediate and distant, often always make the cut. This doesn’t mean family members aren’t occasionally […] More
Generally speaking, when in the privacy of your own home, you can do whatever you want, whenever you want. Even so, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t think of your neighbors from time to time if you’re being loud. Especially if you share walls with your next-door neighbors. Redditor fred_1980_ was growing increasingly frustrated by […] More
Being a working parent comes with many challenges. The biggest challenge often is that they don’t get to see their children nearly as often as they would like. As a result, many working parents go to great lengths to put aside time that is strictly devoted to their children and their family and always make […] More
For some people, eating a balanced, nutritious diet is easy, as they tend to prefer eating healthy foods rather than stuffing their faces with potato chips and candy. For others, eating healthy is a bit more of a challenge. Try as they might, they simply never find themselves craving healthy food and would much rather […] More
Whether or not to become a parent is a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. While the first thing any potential parent should consider is if they can give a child all the love and devotion it deserves, several other factors need to be taken into account. Including whether or not you are willing to […] More
We are compelled to be hospitable whenever we have guests in our homes. Whether or not these guests were expected or not. For even if people do show up to your home unannounced, they likely came to us for words of comfort, or to combat loneliness. That being said, anyone who does show up unannounced […] More
