Every parent believes their kid is the smartest and most talented kid of all. Some parents, actually do end up with a so-called ‘gifted’ child that is smarter than others in their same age group, but in most cases, the parents simply see what they want to see, and they end up setting their kids up for disappointment. The mom in this Reddit story did just that, as she claimed her son was a gifted child ever since he was a toddler. With no real evidence to actually prove the kid was talented, he…

Isn't that what parents are for?

That's his blanket whether they like it or not

The great tuna wars

Not all heroes wear capes

Taking a guilt trip around the world

Boy moms strike once again

Every parent wants to have the opportunity to help their kids as much as they can and prepare them for real life. Some parents do it by giving their kids everything they ask for, and even helping them financially through every step of the way. Other parents do it by finding a way to teach their kids a lesson, and showing them what life really is in the real world. The parents in this Reddit story really thought they were teaching their kid an important lesson. His whole life, he had to work to…

You know… kids are dumb; it's really an undeniable and certifiable fact. In fact, it's not even a programming error rather it's actually one of the features of being a kid; you don't have to know everything or be responsible and can romp around; it's up to your parents, other guardians, or mining foreman to manage that for you and teach it to you in constructive ways. “You can't always get what you want” is one of those first lessons that you're taught in life, and has been an essential part of…

It's all good to help someone out when they're in need; this is an essential part of being a family, friend, or even part of a community. However, there's a distinct difference between offering your assistance to someone who is beyond grateful for a helping hand and being forced to help out someone who feels entitled to your time and resources. This isn't always cut and dry either; help can often start with a lot of gratitude and then become a routine expectation over time. Here, often, the bes…

The only thing messy about me is my bun

You'd think that when you become an adult, your parents wouldn't be as involved in your whereabouts.

Thanks, dad!

There is a reason foster care has gained such a questionable reputation. A lot of people play the system to make some extra money off these kids. One 33-year-old man recounted his troubled upbringing in foster care, where he was asked to leave at 18 due to the end of a paid fostering scheme by the local council. His ‘parents’ would no longer benefit from him. He decided to leave one month after he turned 17 to save them the trouble. Fortunately, he led a good life after that, bought a flat, and…

Left alone with an empty nest can feel… well, empty. Watching your kids grow up and become adults with their own lives can be hard. Look, I get that being left alone sucks, especially when your entire identity is being a parent. But you have got to let them GO. Let them move out, let them make mistakes, let them do their thing… Trying to force someone to stay will only drive them further away. This mother was absolutely livid when she found out her 22-year-old daughter was moving to a different…

Why didn't you think of that 15 years ago?