There’s this lovely children’s book where I come from that teaches kids numbers and has one of those number pads attached on the side that, when pressed, tells a story about that corresponding digit. If you press #1, the voice in the box tells you that there are a lot of unique things that are … Read more
A lot of things might happen when you come into a large sum of money suddenly. It’s not uncommon for family members to start pressuring you, as they might feel entitled to a portion of that money. Like what happened to this young woman who won a court case against a drunk driver and now … Read more
Human newborns, unlike many animals, really can not take care of themselves for a while post-birth. So the task falls into the hands of parents, caregivers and often extended family. And rightly so, as they need a lot of supervision, assistance with eating, falling asleep, and any number of other tasks. So one dad wondered … Read more
Being a good parent is actually not that easy – probably one of the most difficult things that a person has to deal with throughout their life. Much more difficult than becoming, for example, a good businessperson or a skilled employee at literally any job. After all, in parenting, the so-called ‘soft skills’ and just … Read more
The work we entrust medical workers with is often of literally life-or-death importance, and even if not, they are responsible for helping to preserve our health and wellbeing. As one doctor on Reddit reminded us all, that means we should respect their time and resources instead of involving them in our own personal schemes. When … Read more
If you’ve ever been really strapped for cash, you know the mental gymnastics your mind can do to figure out a way to get some cash to just scrape by till your next payday. It’s not a nice way to live, but it is survival, what we humans do best. But sometimes, this useful skill … Read more
Family is, hands down, one of the most important things in life – however, it just so happens that not everybody is fit for such a big role. Take this woman’s father, for instance. Everything went downhill after the divorce, and the OP never had the chance to develop a close relationship with him – … Read more
Sometimes parents can view their little ones as an extension of themselves, to the extent that the kids become a representation of unrealized dreams and goals that didn’t pan out. In a heartfelt post to the Am I The [Jerk] community, a concerned father revealed that this was the cause of a rift between him … Read more
Being compatible with your partner unfortunately doesn’t ensure that their family will find you equally as charming as they do; hence, all the dealing with the in-laws jokes, and horror stories, too. For this redditor, the in-law horror story was based on her mother-in-law including ingredients the OP was allergic to in the food she … Read more
Families are often complicated. You might end up with more than two adults that you consider parents and siblings who you’re not related to by blood at all. But as long as they love you and treat you well, you can absolutely call them family. And if you don’t have a great relationship with your … Read more