Maturity does not come automatically with age. There are sixteen-year-olds who make better decisions than forty-year-olds. What do you, however, when the immature one is your parent and they lash out at you for not getting what they want? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) imsohigh_drated when she came to the […] More
Disabilities can be difficult to understand for those who don’t deal with them directly. But for one mom on Reddit whose daughter has cerebral palsy, this disconnect resulted in a shockingly ableist situation at her daughter’s school that would be grounds for a lawsuit in many countries. She wasn’t sure about how she handled the […] More
Planning an event is always difficult. Making sure everyone knows when the event is, talking to the caterer, securing an appropriate venue. What do you do, though, when you feel that an event is being orchestrated specifically to rob you of your own special moment? This was the hypothetical situation facing Redditor and Original Poster […] More
Raising children can be difficult. Beyond the costs and time constraints, I have never met anyone who could push me emotionally the way my children do. They seem to instinctively know what to say and when for the best emotional payoff – especially when tensions are high. Of course, having control of oneself is paramount […] More
As much as we would like everything to always work out, we know sometimes things will not work out the way we want them to. When that includes our future, it can be easy to lash out at the people that we love, admitted the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor bluebanisterz turned to his […] More
When a parent faces opposition from their teen daughter who stands her ground over a particular situation, to what extent should that parent acquiesce–despite knowing what’s best for the family? This is what Redditor Fun_Talk3027, a parent, is grappling with after taking their family on a Disney World vacation. The Redditor visited the “Am I […] More
When you have a good relationship with your parents, it’s something you cherish. Being on good terms, and being able to show affection is not something everyone can do with their family. Redditor mumsbfhatesme is fortunate enough for this to be the case in their life. The original poster (OP) shows their affection for their […] More
Asking your teen to watch the younger kids can seem like a no-brainer. They’re easily available, and know the kids well enough to provide supervision. However, Redditor Humble_Kitchen_4282 has her own concerns about using her teenage daughter for free labor. This has led the original poster (OP) to fight with her husband over the situation. […] More
Most parents want the best for their kids and all of their dreams to come true. But for some parents, that comes with the condition that their kids’ dreams align with their dreams, too. A woman on Reddit created this sort of drama when she forbade her daughter from taking an internship in the field […] More
Having a chronic illness is a tough battle. More often than not, chronic illnesses are looked upon with less care than acute short-term illness. And some physical chronic illnesses are seen as a bigger problem for the outside world instead of the person suffering. That can lead to a lot of hurt feelings and drama. […] More
The parents of gender or sexuality questioning teens should navigate uncharted dynamics with tact, openness and support. But as a recent post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit demonstrated, that is easier said than done. The Original Poster (OP), known as ieatfoodst on the site, laid it out pretty clearly in the post’s […] More
When you’re a teenager you can’t help but press buttons and boundaries. You often don’t think before you act and consequences aren’t something you consider. And you forget how your actions will affect others. Case in point… Our Redditor ThrowRAprank_problem wanted to discuss her story for some feedback. So naturally she came to visit the […] More
