How can a costume from a children’s movie be inappropriate? Especially if it’s the kid’s idea? It’s all about jealousy. When one set of twin sisters naturally found joy in The Parent Trap, they wanted to celebrate it by dressing up in costume. A bonus: they had a blonde stepmother who was perfect to dress …
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‘She can’t stay here’: Grandmother refuses to listen to parents’ house rules while she visits grandkids, leading mom to demand she won’t stay the night again
Who doesn’t love it when their grandparents come to visit? They always come bearing gifts, convince your parents to let you skip curfew, and bring a fun energy that you can’t ignore. Grandparents are the best. At least, that is the attitude towards grandparents from the kids’ point of view, the other one, from the …
Seguir leyendo ‘She can’t stay here’: Grandmother refuses to listen to parents’ house rules while she visits grandkids, leading mom to demand she won’t stay the night again
Mom grows tired of niece and nephew constantly entering her baby daughter’s room, leaving it a ‘total mess’, their dad refuses to tell them to stop: ‘He just lets it happen’
Whenever my sister comes to visit with my three little nieces, I know that when they leave, I have my work cut out for me. They are sweet girls when they want to be, but when they are at my place, they never seem to want to be. They will run around the house, scare …
Seguir leyendo Mom grows tired of niece and nephew constantly entering her baby daughter’s room, leaving it a ‘total mess’, their dad refuses to tell them to stop: ‘He just lets it happen’
Mom brings 10-year-old son along on family vacation to Florence, despite being told it was child-free, they accuse her of ruining the trip: ‘We got cardio, humiliation, and babysitting duties’
Those who have the misfortune of going on vacation with kids know that it is not really a relaxing vacation. Having kids around means that you are always alert. The sightseeing, doing all kinds of attractions, and simply having your kids running around in a strange country can never go hand in hand with what …
Seguir leyendo Mom brings 10-year-old son along on family vacation to Florence, despite being told it was child-free, they accuse her of ruining the trip: ‘We got cardio, humiliation, and babysitting duties’
19-year-old daughter refuses to share the college fund her parents saved up with 17-year-old cousin, only to discover her parents already agreed: ‘They didn’t even ask me first’
As kids, we used to love sharing everything with our family. Anyone with siblings or cousins close to their age knows how fun it can be to share clothes, toys, or even hot gossip with family members who are basically bound to become your best friends. But just as we outgrow most things, at some …
Seguir leyendo 19-year-old daughter refuses to share the college fund her parents saved up with 17-year-old cousin, only to discover her parents already agreed: ‘They didn’t even ask me first’
Stepdad refuses to acknowledge his 6-year-old stepdaughter after divorcing her mom, only spends time with his 18-month-old biological daughter: ‘I feel she’s no longer my responsibility’
I hate to see adults downplay the importance of their relationship with the children in their lives. I’m not talking about a random family member that a kid sees once or twice a year: I’m talking about grown-ups who actively take a parental role in their kids’ lives, and don’t fully accept the responsibility of …
Seguir leyendo Stepdad refuses to acknowledge his 6-year-old stepdaughter after divorcing her mom, only spends time with his 18-month-old biological daughter: ‘I feel she’s no longer my responsibility’
22-year-old brother asks 27-year-old homeowner sister to stay at her place, she agrees only if he pays rent, he refuses: ‘You’re trying to profit off your own brother’
When you ask someone for a favor, and they accept with a few conditions, maybe you shouldn’t insult them and their entire family if you don’t like said conditions. By all means, no one is forcing you to agree, but at the end of the day, they are doing you a favor, they are agreeing …
Seguir leyendo 22-year-old brother asks 27-year-old homeowner sister to stay at her place, she agrees only if he pays rent, he refuses: ‘You’re trying to profit off your own brother’
‘He’s not my dad’: 28-year-old bride refuses to let older sister’s boyfriend walk her down the aisle in their late dad’s place, sister accuses her of dishonoring dad’s memory
The person who you want to walk you down the aisle should be chosen by more than just the familial relationship you two have. Sure, a dad is the traditional choice, but it doesn’t have to be him if you don’t feel like it. After all, it’s your wedding, and you should get full control …
Seguir leyendo ‘He’s not my dad’: 28-year-old bride refuses to let older sister’s boyfriend walk her down the aisle in their late dad’s place, sister accuses her of dishonoring dad’s memory
Uncle demands 18-year-old niece pay him rent after taking her in, she refuses, claiming she can’t afford it, he tells her to figure it out: ‘You owe us for the years we took care of you’
The decision to charge children rent as soon as they turn 18 has been the topic of family disputes for years now. Some people think it is completely acceptable to expect kids to contribute to the household once they are done wth school, and are technically able to work and earn money for themselves. Others …
Seguir leyendo Uncle demands 18-year-old niece pay him rent after taking her in, she refuses, claiming she can’t afford it, he tells her to figure it out: ‘You owe us for the years we took care of you’
‘Feral Child Summer’ is the Millennial Parenting Antidote to iPad Babies
Remember summers when you were a kid in the 1990s? Behind the brainrot doom-scrolling fog, there are memories of summers spent outdoors. In my hometown of Chicago, that meant running around public parks playing made-up games, setting off (probably illegal) fireworks on the Fourth of July, and my mom having only a vague idea of …
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