Children are often expected to assume the role of an adult in their personal family structures, and this is especially the case when a parent is trying to punish them for having normal reactions to unpleasant situations. Why is an actual adult inciting a reaction from a child in the first place? This type of …
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Mother calls daughters and stepmom’s Parent Trap Halloween costume ‘inappropriate,’ forbids them from wearing it: ‘I’d been in the girls life for 7 years at this point’
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 …
Seguir leyendo Mother calls daughters and stepmom’s Parent Trap Halloween costume ‘inappropriate,’ forbids them from wearing it: ‘I’d been in the girls life for 7 years at this point’
‘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’
Entitled grandparents insist that they bring couple’s daughter to Disney with them against the couple’s wishes, then feed the fire by repeatedly mentioning it in front of the child: ‘Safety is our number one priority’
If you’re part of a family in which your grandparents insist they have greater say over your children’s lives than you do, buckle up. This story might strike a particular nerve. A Disney amusement park to a child is like a winning lottery ticket to an adult; a child’s eyes glow with excitement the moment …
Seguir leyendo Entitled grandparents insist that they bring couple’s daughter to Disney with them against the couple’s wishes, then feed the fire by repeatedly mentioning it in front of the child: ‘Safety is our number one priority’
Contrarian claims ‘Trunk or Treating’ style of Halloween is superior to traditional Trick or Treating: ‘I love not having knocks all hours of the night from kids asking for candy.’
If you grew up in suburban USA, you probably have strong opinions on Trunk or Treating versus Trick or Treating. If you were born before 2000 and have no idea what Trunk or Treating even is, consider yourself lucky. You probably had a normal, wonderful childhood that was not heavily influenced by stranger danger fear. …
Seguir leyendo Contrarian claims ‘Trunk or Treating’ style of Halloween is superior to traditional Trick or Treating: ‘I love not having knocks all hours of the night from kids asking for candy.’
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’
‘I’m not like a regular mom, I’m a cool mom’: Cool-girl mom-vibe humor for witty women girlbossing motherhood
Mom memes are important for the entire family. Why is that? Because your mother is sharper, braver, and more compassionate when she is able to laugh at her own mommy humor at least once a day. And don’t you dare think for a second that «mom humor» is something like a picture of a big …
Seguir leyendo ‘I’m not like a regular mom, I’m a cool mom’: Cool-girl mom-vibe humor for witty women girlbossing motherhood