‘Give these kids a proper childhood’: Child influencer drinks coffee and wears acrylic nails, horrifies Twitter

One inevitability of getting older is starting to ruminate over the state of kids these days and how they just don’t do the same things that we used to do. Ever since the teenager became an accepted cultural category, people have worried about children growing up too fast—but since social media has been a thing, …
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‘I cannot bring children into a world like this’: Couple of 8 years breaks up because they never discussed whether they wanted kids

Asking the person you’re dating whether they want kids can be daunting, especially if you’re both super young. I can tell you that I was not asking my high school sweetheart whether they wished to have kids with me. I could barely plan a date beyond eating a scrumptious meal at Raising Cane’s! As you …
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‘Orca Man’ Goes Viral for Giving Unsolicited, Yet Surprisingly Wholesome Advice to Parents

Parenting is an impossible job, which is why no fatigued parent who’s on their 10th cup of coffee with a screaming toddler on their hip ever wants to hear unsolicited advice from a childless adult. If you don’t have kids, you have no idea what it’s like to be a parent– which is completely true …
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‘Of course we’re obsessed with skincare’: Child influencers sing praises of skincare and makeup, sparking debates about child labor laws for social media

I don’t know about you all, but I’m terrified about how unregulated the «child influencer» industry is. I have no problem with adults wanting to revolve their entire lives around posting content about their daily happenings online. I wouldn’t like that for myself, but to eat his own. What really freaks me out is when …
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A Minivan Full of 32 Mommy Memes for Spicy Moms Who Need a Good Laugh

It’s the cutest thing in the world when your baby says their first word, but experienced moms know that this adorableness is a double-edged sword. While your baby sweetly calls for ‘mommy’, they’re brewing their first clap-backs, petty demands, and counterarguments. If they’re anything like their spicy mama, they’ve got a mouth that’s bred for …
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‘Dual Income No Kids’ Couple Brags About Being Able To Afford More Stuff, Sparks Outrage From Trad Parents

For many people, it’s difficult to conceptualize having meaning outside of having a family. After all, it’s one of the most selfless and involved choices a person can make, and it admittedly gives a lot of people their raison d’etre. That being said, there are so many people who lead interesting and meaningful lives without …
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Fed Up Father Enrolls Child in Private School Behind Ex-Wife’s Back, Sparks Debate About Co-Parenting

Making joint decisions can be incredibly tough. Even the simplest of cases, like you and your roommate deciding what couch to get, can quickly spiral into an argument for the ages. Compromise is key, but it’s also one of the most difficult things we have to do as humans. Everybody wants their way, and it’s …
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32 Honest Memes for Down-to-Earth Parents Who Admit This is Harder Than They Thought

When dad said, «It’s not like we got an instruction manual when you were born!», it seemed like a silly quip. But now, as new parents stare at that adorable, cherubic baby, they can’t help but wonder how helpful it would be to actually have a baby guide. Parenting is tough. And now we’re haunted by that …
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Snarky Millennial Couple Bans Kids From Their Wedding in the Most Obnoxious Way

Kids don’t belong everywhere, but there are some places where their presence is marginal. Kids aren’t usually allowed at a fancy restaurant, but how fancy is too fancy for someone under 13? Kids aren’t allowed in most bars, but parents can and do bring their babies to some breweries. The world isn’t built to accommodate …
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People Debate Switching Seats so Families Can Sit Together on Airplanes

Nobody likes being on a long flight. Even if you’re in the window or the aisle, it’s not how most of us would like to spend our day. However, there are ways to improve your flying experience. If you’re rich, that’s buying first-class tickets. If you’re not, it’s checking in early and praying for the …
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