Divorce, though difficult to witness as a child who thought Mom and Dad would be together forever, is sometimes necessary to make a family work. Some parents weren’t meant to be romantically involved, but now that a child is in the mix, they must do what’s necessary to foster a healthy co-parenting relationship. This, unfortunately, …
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‘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
19-year-old refuses to be the English translator for her parents after her 22-year-old brother also learns English: ‘I’ve been forced to do it since I was 11’
It’s incredibly common for the children of immigrant parents to have to serve as translators for them, even when they’re as young as 6 or 7. They have to explain their parents’ medical problems to doctors, fill out confusing government paperwork, and order food at restaurants for the whole family. This service is not only …
Seguir leyendo 19-year-old refuses to be the English translator for her parents after her 22-year-old brother also learns English: ‘I’ve been forced to do it since I was 11’
UPDATE: ‘They have only been dating for 4 months’: In-laws try to force a bride to allow her Golden Child brother-in-law’s new girlfriend’s baby to be in the bridal party, divisive chaos ensues when the couple refuses
These in-laws seemed to forget WHO was getting married at this wedding. And although their Golden Child son had just met a new girlfriend (with a baby from another man, I might add), it was their other son and his fiancée who got to call all of the shots. As it turns out, they had …
Seguir leyendo UPDATE: ‘They have only been dating for 4 months’: In-laws try to force a bride to allow her Golden Child brother-in-law’s new girlfriend’s baby to be in the bridal party, divisive chaos ensues when the couple refuses
‘You’re doing the best you can mom and dad!’: Parenting laughs and woes for witty mothers and fathers (August 9, 2025)
It’s time to laugh, mom and dad. And no, we don’t mean it’s time to make your kids laugh. It’s beautiful that you think that and we see you. You are a fantastic parent! You are doing great, babes. But you can’t forget that you are also taking care of yourself. When is the last …
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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’
17-year-old forced to move to another country when her “wicked stepmother” denies her move-in request, blaming her history of rampant theft: ‘I don’t want her unsupervised in our home’
This teenager had consistently proven that she was a thief and a liar in her stepmother’s home. Despite having a long-standing, healthy relationship with the girl’s father, this stepmom was always painted as the villain, which is fair to a point. But when her wedding ring went missing along with some prescription meds, this stepmom …
Seguir leyendo 17-year-old forced to move to another country when her “wicked stepmother” denies her move-in request, blaming her history of rampant theft: ‘I don’t want her unsupervised in our home’
‘It’s as if they think that they are entitled to using our apartment as a motel’: Ungrateful family of 3 actively attempts to squat in 16-year-old’s family’s ‘tiny’ apartment before they go on vacation
Tough times fall on all of us at some point in our lives. We can only hope that the folks around us, close or not, will be there to pick us up when we feel like we’ve no ground to stand on. Even in our darkest moments, we must actively look for the light at …
Seguir leyendo ‘It’s as if they think that they are entitled to using our apartment as a motel’: Ungrateful family of 3 actively attempts to squat in 16-year-old’s family’s ‘tiny’ apartment before they go on vacation
‘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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37-year-old dad insists stay at home mom of 12 and 14-year-olds get a job so she can support the family after he retires: ‘She called me ungrateful and accused me of not appreciating all the hard work she does in the house’
The social role of the stay-at-home mom exists for economic reasons. If one parent makes enough to support their whole family, it’s financially responsible for one parent to do the majority of the household and child-rearing labor, and the other to do the labor that makes paper money. That way, they don’t have to outsource …
Seguir leyendo 37-year-old dad insists stay at home mom of 12 and 14-year-olds get a job so she can support the family after he retires: ‘She called me ungrateful and accused me of not appreciating all the hard work she does in the house’