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My husband represents gender inequality, doing no chores, and is now spite cleaning because I got mad at him
The past few months have been incredibly overwhelming for me. I work full-time as a teacher, have three kids - an 8-month-old, a 5-year-old, and a 13-year-old - and have been dealing with some personal stressors that have been peaking. To top it off, I have been getting less and less sleep as a result.
My Teenage Son Bought Me A Shirt For My Birthday, But I Hated It and Never Want This Type of Gift Again
Last week, I had an amazing birthday celebration. My husband took me out to dinner twice, once with him and another with our kids. After our lunch date, we explored different shops in the city, where I found some amazing items at an antique store. I bought a unique piece of antique glass and a beautiful print for our home. We even visited a friend's new bar and enjoyed a few drinks. In the evening, we had a family dinner and ice cream, making it a memorable day. I felt that my husband made an effort to make my day special, which was a welcome change.
How come I have to support my husband financially despite being a stay-at-home mom?
I love my husband, but I am extremely frustrated with him right now. I feel like he takes me for granted and nothing I do is ever enough. The main issue we're dealing with is our finances. My husband is a tradesman and earns good money, while I work part-time from home, taking care of our two younger children - a 4-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl. On top of that, I handle everything for our 5-year-old Kindergartener, from laundry to packed lunches to drop off and pick up. I earn a fixed amount each week, while my husband often gets overtime.
My kid turned into a monster in public today, and the other women seemed to judge me
Today, my child had a full-blown meltdown in public. It was a sight to see, complete with hitting, screaming, and biting. However, what made me angrier was the behavior of the adults around me.
My father-in-law hides candy in the shed and now I'm being blamed for his diabetic sugar problems
My father-in-law had a sugar crash while they were staying with us, and my mother-in-law tried to make it my fault and responsibility. She kept demanding a candy bar, even though we don't keep that kind of stuff in the house, and it was like she didn't believe me. It was unbelievable that she couldn't get past that to help her husband faster. Eventually, we got him some orange juice, which helped him.
My MIL says that if her daughter passes away, my husband will be by himself, but what about me?
I'm not sure if I'm misinterpreting things, but my MIL has a track record of saying awful things to me, including trying to make my children's lives miserable. They are my husband's stepchildren, and at the time of the comment, we were dating, and she hadn't even met them. To be fair, I know she's going through a parent's worst nightmare. My 38-year-old sister-in-law is suffering from cancer and is currently in the ICU.
Unfolded Laundry Drama: I Helped With My Sister-in-Law's Laundry and My Wife's Jealousy Almost Ended Our Happy Marriage
My wife and I have been happily married for 16 years, and she is my best friend. A few weeks ago, we went to stay with her sister and her husband in another country for a week. They offered us their spare room in exchange for some help around the house, and we were happy to oblige.
I refused to support my 19 year-old's grown man boyfriend financially and now my kids think I'm manipulating them
I'm a 53-year-old mother with a daughter (19) who dreams of attending art school. Unfortunately, her dream school is located in the capital of our state, and the rent prices there are sky-high. We thought it was impossible for her to attend that school, until my sister offered her to stay in their house in the city for free. I was ecstatic when she accepted the offer and will be attending school soon.
I reconnected with my two half-sisters after a decade, and I think one is jealous of the other's friendship with me
I (26 F) was estranged from my father’s side of the family for over a decade. The reasons for the estrangement were complicated, and it was a very difficult experience. I had two half-sisters, Stacy (22 F) and Diana (24 F), and while we spent summers and holidays together growing up, we weren't close. Stacy was always my best friend when we were kids, and we shared a special bond. However, we lost touch when I was about 11, and she was 12.
My brother's wife is trying to steal the family house away from our family and now it's causing a huge sibling dispute
My parents had purchased a home long ago, with the intention of using it as a source of income in retirement or passing it down to my siblings and me. However, they put the title in the name of a family friend, a family member, and most recently, my older brother, instead of their own due to personal and financial reasons. They paid the mortgage at all times until my dad retired five years ago.
I had to move back in with my family of hoarders. They just started a cockroach infestation in the house, and I'm scared
I'm in my late twenties and I currently live with my parents, who are in their 60s, as well as my mom's cousin who is in her 60s, my aunt from my mom's side, my cousin who is in her late thirties, and her three kids who are ages 6, 4, and 2. Unfortunately, all of them except for my parents are hoarders.
I Told My Mom I Don't Like Social Media and Instead She Blocked My Girlfriend. We are no longer speaking.
An hour ago I was scrolling through Facebook when I saw my mother post a photo of me eating lunch together with her. For context, I’ve told my mom I’m not exactly comfortable with being posted online as I don’t like my face being seen. I want to keep myself private. A week earlier, she took pictures of me and I told her not to post it only for it to pop on my feed two days after. (I let it slide)
My 2 year old makes me hate my life
My two-year-old son’s constant screaming and explosive behavior is taking a toll on my mental and emotional well-being. While he is verbally delayed, he babbles and is talkative, yet only a few words are recognizable. He also walked late at a year and a half. Due to the pandemic, many children, including my son, have had late milestones from lack of socialization with other kids. We have consulted with specialists who have ruled out autism, but the issue remains.
Ten years ago, my 48-year-old brother moved back in with our parents, and now he says he will never leave
My older brother is 48, moved back in with my parents nearly 10 years ago to attend college. Unfortunately, he chose a niche field with limited job prospects, and after graduating, he now works part-time for poor pay and no benefits. He's having a hard time finding a full-time position in his tough industry.
I have done everything I can as a step-parent and will no longer tolerate being disrespected in my own house
I have done everything I possibly can with SD15. I have got her counseling. Medical help. Her health is now under control due to the therapist and psychologist I got her in to see.
My Mom Lets My 32yo Brother Order Uber Eats 3x and Party Every Day, But I Get Scolded For Not Finding Him A Job
My brother is 32 years old. My mother enables him BIG TIME to be the kind of man who is completely helpless and needs a woman to do everything for him. Don’t get me wrong, he is a decent person. But he does not know how to navigate life (and doesn’t seem to care to learn) and my mom holds his hand/babies him constantly. He is very smart but she caused him to be like this.
The holidays are the worst time to be a parent since I take care of everyone and I don't get to relax or ask for help
Every holiday I have to run around like a maniac getting everything and everyone ready. Today I lost it on all of them and yelled and pointed out how I feel forgotten and like no one offers help when they can see I’m trying to do all the things. Everyone I’m meaning is old enough to take care of their ignored responsibilities, but if they help, they help for 2 minutes while I power through HOURS of this.
I want to leave my husband but feel trapped since the housing market is bad
We have been married for almost 11 years and have been together for about 16 years. When we met, I had some unresolved issues I hadn’t yet worked through that led me to have really poor self-confidence. Had I addressed those issues sooner in life, I don’t think I would have ever dated him, let alone married him. I have since been working on those issues and am a completely different person.
Should I be able to just take my daughter’s phone away?
She’s 9. I got her a phone because lately due to my job I am a few mins late during school pick up. I want her to know where I’m parked at so she can go there and not have to wait with school staff. I told her the phone isn’t for her to go nuts over and start adding her 50+ friends. But just for me, her dad and her brother to contact her. I made those rules because I honestly think she’s not ready to be connected to a phone 24/7 like kids are nowadays. She seemed to understand but then the very next day at some point during school hours added three girls from her class…
My child got attacked yesterday and I feel like I'm making it about myself.
Yesterday, my 9-year-old daughter was hit on the school playground by an older student who kicked her in the head with malice. My daughter was pretending to be a cat and was on her knees when the other student approached and kicked her in the nose. My daughter now has a slight double black eye and a wound on her nose, but it could have been much worse. Despite the height of the kick indicating it was not an accident, the older student claimed it was. To make matters worse, the student and her friends mocked my daughter’s tears and asked if she was going to cry.
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