Parenting with love

Time for a family trip to Spirit Halloween!

Maid of Horror

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Relationships can take so many turns, ones you don’t expect. You start dating someone, things are going smoothly, and then can just shock you in a moment with news you weren’t ready for. People are surprising, and it’s wise in relationships to weed out what’s normal and what isn’t. Exes are also a topic of conversation. When dating someone new, there shouldn’t really be a lot of contact with exes, I think we can all agree upon that. If there ar…

Little creatures.

Being the Cool Aunt does not guarantee Cool Nieces and Nephews.

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It’s perfectly normal to adopt, and in fact, it’s even good for the world. Sadly, there are tons of unwanted babies in the world, so adopting one that needs a home is an important action that helps children globally. And although it’s normal, as well as good for the world, some people still have a hard time adjusting to the idea that being non blood related is okay. Some people are stuck in an archaic religious mentality, or too attached to tra…

"2 means 2"

Welcome, moms and pops of the internet. Kids are expensive. When they're babies, it feels like every penny goes towards diapers, babysitters, and food. As they grow, they start needing more and more food (while also getting pickier and picker). They start growing rapidly, necessitating a constant flow of new shoes and clothes that will fit them comfortably. Then, money goes into school, school supplies, hobbies, toys, trips, extracurricular activities, and now in the 2020s, subscriptions to Net…

Family bonds are complex and ever-changing. Parents go above and beyond to ensure that their children are happy. However, occasionally, when one child requires a little more love and attention than the others, it is easy to get caught up in his or her problems and forget about the needs of the rest of the family. The story below is an account of a frustrated son. The original poster (OP) recounts his personal experience of growing up with well-intentioned parents. The original poster, the sole…

Children are a blessing. Months pass while expectant parents anxiously await the birth of their unborn child, and when that day finally comes, it is the most memorable day of their lives. The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter-in-law. The original poster (OP) recently learned that she and her husband are expecting a third daughter. So, overcome with joy, they decided to announce the gender of the baby to the family. To their surprise, however, instead of receiving an outpouring…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When it comes to having children, it’s everyone’s individual prerogative whether they want to or not. No one can force them against their will, or decide for them. As a society, people like to put women in a box as being ‘maternal,’ expecting that due to their gender, they will automatically want to be a mother. This is so far from true. In this particular Reddit piece, the couple decides before marriage that they don’t want children . The husb…

Your family should always come first. However, what should you do if, although your family is your first priority, you are their last priority? The story below is an account of a frustrated son. The original poster (OP) is the family's eldest child. Compared to his younger sister, OP's parents had never paid him as much time or attention. Additionally, when the siblings grew older, the issue was made worse by the unprecedented levels of favoritism, which worsened the already tense relationship…

It's risky to overstay your welcome. For my part, I'd rather show up early and be among the first to leave than linger and ignore any indications that the hosts are trying to evict you. The story below is an account of a frustrated son. A serious lack of finances forced the original poster (OP) and his wife to move in with his mother. Sharing a confined space strained the already tenuous relationship between OP and his mother, who had never been close. But when OP's wife celebrated her birthday…

Stress and sleepless nights vs the best relationship you've ever had

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Favoritism is real. It’s not necessarily straightforward that the parents like one child more than the other, but there are certainly different treatments for each child . The oldest is known to have more expectations, and be ridiculed and disciplined more than the other children. The middle is stereotypically ignored and neglected, while the youngest gets prince, princess, and baby treatment. The youngest can do no wrong sometimes, and as much…