The world can be a scary and daunting place for kids. Learning to navigate their way through it as they develop emotions, opinions and feelings can be challenging. As any parent can attest, kids choose to throw tantrums out of nowhere, always at the worst times. Even though it's because they're feeling scared, insecure, or out of control, it doesn't make them any easier to deal with. So what do you do when your child misbehaves? Do you comfort them, or do you criticize them for acting up and use it as a teaching opportunity to demonstrate that actions have consequences? One mother faced a difficult challenge after her six-year-old's bratty behavior caused their babysitter to quit. She posted in Reddit's Am I The A-hole, asking if she was wrong for telling her daughter that her repeated bad behavior was the reason for their babysitter quitting...
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Mamas go through a whole lot of sh*t, and they never really seem to get a break. Not even on weekends - the horror! Mother's Day is the one day a year that we shower them in hugs, kisses, and gifts, even though they deserve the world at all times. If you totally forgot that it's Mother's Day today, but are looking to celebrate your mom properly, we've compiled a concise list of quirky gifts to get her at the last minute. We're the last people to judge you for being last minute. Scroll on down to check 'em out, and have a lovely Mother's Day!
Living in 2021, you would think everyone would be past the whole "anti-gay" thing. Unfortunately not, and homophobia is still very much alive and well. While society still has a lot of work to do on this critical issue, the ways it plays out in family dynamics can be equally damaging in many ways. A woman posted on Reddit's Am I The A—hole, asking if she was wrong to call her father out on his 'fragile masculinity,' following a homophobic remark he made during her most recent visit. She had put The Wiggles on to keep her one-year-old entertained—her child's favorite show, but one which her father claimed was 'creepy.' His justification? 'Because, to sing and dance and smile like that as a full-grown man, you have to be gay. That's not the kind of people you want around kids.' Um, no, sir. Fully-grown homophobes like you are not the kind of people you want around kids.
Parenting is one of the most challenging jobs in the world, especially when you're a single parent. Parents don't always get it right; in fact, most of the time, they screw up. But the sign of a good parent is one who can admit their mistakes and apologize to their kids when they get it wrong. One dad posted on Reddit, wanting to know how badly he had f*cked up when he cut his daughter's hair. He explained that he is a single parent and struggles to maintain his seven-year-old daughter's hair, which she refuses to take any responsibility for herself. After many discussions with her, he finally cut her hair, which she found very distressing. His mother and sister told him that it was the wrong move, but he is unsure. Redditors gave mixed responses, with many telling him that his reasoning was fair, but the way he carried it out wasn't OK. Below is his account; scroll through and tell us what you think. Is this bad parenting, or were his actions justified?
There is a special place in hell for manipulative, narcissistic parents, but especially for those who try to ruin their children's wedding day. Case in point is this woman, who posted on Reddit's Am I The A-hole, asking if she is wrong to only contribute towards her daughter's wedding dresses if she picked the dresses they wore. Yes, lady, you are a massive a**hole. It sounds like a whole bunch of emotionally manipulative, controlling, self-centered behavior to me, and evidently, her daughters feel the same. The overwhelming majority of people replied to her post, expressing their disgust at her attempts to make her daughters' weddings all about herself and essentially forcing her kids to buy her approval. Below, is her shocking post and some of the comments that she received in response.
Being a mother, or a guardian in general, is not an easy job. Every experience is a major learning experience for your child, and you have to try to model for them what it means to be a kind and honest person. Basically, you don't get a break. But some parents definitely seem to have it all figured out, like Dr. Chae, an educator, and mother, equipped with a beautiful amount of patience. She has received much praise for being direct and asking her daughter why she was behaving rudely. The way she got on her daughter's level while speaking with her was very impressive to the Twittersphere.
When we're young we are basically testing our parents to see how much we can get away with. How late can I push my bedtime? Will my parents actually check my homework every single day? If I just ask for a toy enough times will it appear out of nowhere?
Another common question is, "Can I change my name?" It's a phase that a lot of children go through as they struggle to find independence in their highly constrained world. But what if it's more than just a phase? A 5-year-old girl named 'Charlie,' showed a lot of determination when requesting to change her name to 'Charlotte.' Her mother, Bri, made a Tiktok about it, and it quickly went viral.
Being a parent is challenging at the best of times, but having a daughter is a new level of difficulty. The sass starts before they can even speak, and it gets worse the older they get, and once puberty hits, forget it; you've already lost. You might be under the illusion that raising daughters is sugar and spice and all things nice, but as many parents can attest to, it's not just boys who are hellraisers. These memes are for any parent raising daughters, who might be wondering where to find their mind again after they've lost it.
We all judge other people; it's human nature. Everyone thinks they know best, although they rarely do. The subreddit r/AmItheA–hole is a great place to go if you're feeling judgy, because it's practically full of people questioning their culpability in various situations, looking for public approval. Look, if you have to ask the public if you're an a-hole, then the odds are that you probably are one. Like the dad who posted, asking, "AITA for expecting my daughter to do chores?"
At first glance, you might think, no, chores are an essential life skill for children to learn so that they learn responsibility, cleanliness, and how to keep their own house one day. But the father goes on to explain that she does the chores because he has to "spend extra on my daughter each month not only for her extracurriculars but for her monthly supplies, so it's my way of having her pay me back. She cleans the shared living spaces and bathrooms in our apartment and cooks four meals a week. My brother said I spend twice as much on my son's extracurriculars, and by my logic, he should have to do chores too. I explained he didn't because I feel his could help him get into college, but hers were just a hobby, in my opinion."
Yep, that's right, this madman's sexist double standards is period-shaming his daughter into doing the job of a housekeeper while her brother sits by and does nothing. All while he blatantly disregards his family's attempt to intervene when his daughter leaves home (not surprisingly). Scroll down for the comments left by other Redditors who lost it at this backward, lunatic of a man who does not deserve to be a parent.
Parenting is challenging at the best of times, but when you're thrown into being a parent with no prior warning, things can be even more overwhelming. Especially a single dad raising a daughter under tragic circumstances. A Reddit user posted a heartbreaking statement explaining that he is "a 30-year-old single male and recently my best friend and his wife both passed away due to a collision with a drunk driver. I was the Godfather to their 3-month-old daughter and I have been given custody of her. I have no idea how to raise a child and I'm going to be doing this alone and honestly, I am terrified. Please offer me any advice that can help me." Redditers jumped to the rescue, and the advice came pouring in from parents and people who had been raised by single fathers alike. Here are some of the most heartwarming ones, which show the power of the internet for the better.
Instagram is full of influencers who claim to be fashionistas. However, it's hard to stand out and sell your style in a unique way when there are so many others doing the same thing as you. But one mom has figured out a creative way to encourage hers and her daughter's love for fashion. Painter Alya Chaglar sculpts food into the shape of dresses and holds them up against her young daughter Stefani, making it seem like she is wearing the food clothes. From pizza to broccoli, her fabulous food fashion looks so fun to make. Stefanie certainly looks like she enjoys the poses, and it's clear that a young, budding fashionista is in the works!
A dad has been creating cute mini drawings containing puns on his daughter's lunch bag for the past eight years. His growing Instagram account - Sandchich Bag Dad - is a gallery of all his creations, aimed to brighten his daughter's day each time she saw them. It's the little things in life that put a smile on people's faces, and I'm sure these made all the difference to her day. Check out a selection of our favorite ones below.
The photos of a dad who took part in a mermaid photoshoot with his eight-year-old daughter for her birthday have gone viral, capturing the hearts of everyone who saw them. Donned in pink and purple costumes - including mermaid tails - the pair looked like the best time creating the special memories for the little girl's birthday. Dad goals much?
Desirae Deal, the photographer who captured the event said, "I had the honor of doing a mermaid session for this sweet girl's 8th birthday, and all she wanted was for her Dad to join in on the fun. Let me tell you he did NOT disappoint! The laughs, the joy, and the memories they created were the absolute best gift he could've gave her. I have no doubt that this story, this priceless memory, will be talked about and cherished for generations to come. Take the pictures. Play with them every chance you get, for they are only little for so long." Check out the precious pictures below!
Being a parent isn't easy, but when you're a father of four daughters, you've certainly got your work cut out for you. Kids are cheeky, rude, and playful but sometimes they leave you stumped, not knowing what to say. Being a parent isn't easy for anyone, but when you're a father of four daughters, you've certainly got your work cut out for you. James Breakwell - said father of four girls has tweeted the funny conversations he has with his kids and they're hilariously relatable for anyone who has ever been a parent of young children.
Everyone is trying to get through quarantine in their own ways, and for some, that means pranking the hell out of whoever you're living with. That's exactly what Massachusetts based designer Kristen Vogler did when she replaced her family photos with crayon drawings one by one for 11 days before her parents noticed anything.
Here is the hilarious progress below, including a video of her parents' reaction when they eventually realized what their daughter had been up to!
She documented the whole thing on Facebook, explaining that "I started poorly recreating the framed photos on our wall with top-notch art supplies, aka - a box of crayons. Every day I replaced a new photo with a new, and terrible, crayon drawing. Sneaking these masterpieces up was not easy, I had to hide in the bathroom clutching the frames multiple times. It took Paula Sassone Vogler and Mike Vogler 11 days to notice that anything had changed. I find that concerning 😂. I had a lot of fun messing with my parents during the downtime between Kristen Vogler Design projects. I hope you enjoy it, and if you know someone needing a mediocre crayon drawing, you know where to find me."
There's something special about the relationship between father and daughter. As her first male role model, a father has the responsibility to help determine whether his daughter develops into a strong, confident woman and a positive father-daughter relationship can have a huge impact on a young girl's life. A Reddit thread asking women to share some things a dad should know about raising a girl produced some real pearls of beautiful wisdom. Here are some of the most moving ones.
