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Teenagehood consists of difficult yet formative years. We've all made mistakes during our teen years, some of them worse than others. In this week's "Am I The A$$hole?" thread, a poor teen girl made a terrible mistake when she decided to bleach her hair on her own, causing it to fall out. Hairdressers could do nothing for her, so the only option left was for her to shave her head. As devastating as that is for a teen girl, the mom asked her sister to shave her head as well in solidarity. As expected, the sister refused, driving the sister with the buzz-cut into even more hysterics. Redditors seem to unanimously agree 

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. As one user put it, "The 50s called, they don't want you either."

We can always count on Reddit's infamous "Am I The A$$hole?" thread for some juicy family drama. In this post, a distraught stepmom has no idea how to handle her relationship with her stepdaughter. Because the girl's bio momconvinced her that the OP was the homewrecker that ruined her parent's marriage when they actually only got together after the parents got divorced. When visiting her stepmom's home, she totally snapped at her, calling her both a homewrecker and a gold digger. Major yikes. Scroll down for more of the dramatic details. 

We hate gyno appointments just as much as the next girl, but it's integral to check in on our health once in a while. As adult women, we're capable of booking necessary appointments by ourselves. However, what are you supposed to do if you're a teen girl whose mom has been refusing to book her an appointment for years? That's exactly what happened in a thread posted on Reddit's infamous "Am I The A$$hole?" subreddit this week. When the girl finally mustered up the courage to book an appointment herself, her mother was livid and insisted that she pay for the appointment by herself since she booked it without her permission. Yikes. We definitely think the mom is in the wrong here, but what do you guys think? Scroll down for more context. 

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!

Parenting is difficult, and people across the globe are definitely guilty of f*cking it up. On Reddit's "Am I The Asshole?" thread, a mom asked about a recent parenting mishap involving her 6-year-old daughter's birthday party. A child who almost had to go into foster care showed up at the birthday party without a swimsuit, and the mom tried to give her the daughter's brand-new swimsuit. Because she's a typical six-year-old, she had a meltdown, and the mom responded by punishing her on her birthday. Who knew so much drama could go down at a six-year-old's birthday party? Scroll down for more details, and how people reacted. Do you think the mom was in the wrong? 

A lot of the time we seek our parent's approval on things. After all, they used to be the only two people we looked up to. But after some point, you realize your parents are just people with flaws, who sometimes have opinions that you don't agree with, and that's okay. We are many to make our own decisions and even make our own mistakes. If you're an adult, and your parents aren't financing that decision, they don't really need to be involved at all.

One nosy mom decided she didn't like her daughter's new job and legitimately tried to call her boss and get her terminated. Now, her daughter, on the 'Am I the A-hole' page on Reddit, is seeking validation in her decision to ignore her mother's wishes.

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...

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.

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.