There is little more upsetting to a parent than learning that their child is being bullied. But it’s equally upsetting news when parents learn that their child is the one doing the bullying. Discovering that their child is a bully will likely lead parents down a rabbit hole of questions. Was this my doing? Did […] More
Discipline is never easy. When you’re a parent you want to be firm but wise. We’re in a generation of people trying to do better than generations before. Punishment can be necessary, but it doesn’t have to be abuse. But where’s the line? Case in point… Redditor footdownytaornta wanted to discuss his story for some […] More
There are few moments more momentous than the first time a parent meets their child’s significant other. There are also few moments which are more stressful. Whether it’s the child hoping their parents will like their new mate, the mate worrying if the parents will like them or the parents unending curiosity about their child’s […] More
No two parents raise their children the same way. As long as children are given love and attention and remain safe and healthy, there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to parenting. Redditor Far_Constant848 and his wife raise their children on the stricter side, enforcing rules on what their teenage son and […] More
We’ve all been through one of those scenarios where we went out with a group of friends, and there were some newcomers. Sometimes that can be fun and lead to new, long-lasting friendships, but sometimes it’s just awkward, admitted the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor tatatertotter was shocked after a friends’ dinner, when she […] More
As children grow into their later teenage years, their parents are hit with a major ordeal: how to let go and acknowledge the idea that their kid is now almost a full-blown adult person in the world. One Redditor recently outlined that moment in a post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit. The […] More
A woman’s daughter is causing a little bit of an issue for her mother. Despite repeated talks, they just can’t seem to get on the same page. Redditor imissmyspaghettipot is trying to teach her daughter to be more considerate of another’s feelings. The original poster (OP)’s daughter on the other hand thinks her mother is […] More
An eye for an eye is advice given in the religious texts used by several major world religions. But Mahatma Ghandi countered: “An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” In modern society we could replace those words of wisdom with the unattributed quote… “Don’t start none, won’t be none.” […] More
Family is what we call those people who are always there for us. Especially when others turn their backs. But, that doesn’t necessarily mean they have to be your parents or siblings. We find family along the way. Redditor haloiscrying encountered this very issue with her parents. So she turned to the “Am I The […] More
Young love can feel like the most important and dramatic thing when you experience it. Hormones and the excitement of something new heighten the entire experience. But that also means that when there’s an issue, it also turns into a dramatic experience. Redditor yume143 had this issue with her stepsister and boyfriend. The original poster […] More
Coming out is an emotional experience for everyone involved. Sometimes family members need time to wrap their head around it since their expectations shift. Redditor valleymesa4 encountered this very issue with her mom. So she turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for moral judgment. She asked: “AITA for defending myself when my […] More
A good rule of thumb, typically, is to speak up if you encounter bullying behavior. Kids are taught from an early age to confront bullying in any form when they see if happening. But add in an awkward work relationship between the parents of the bully and the person calling them out, and things start […] More
