Columbus, OH

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Scars are something that just about everyone has. Some scars serve as memories from our childhoods while others occurred as adults from surgeries or other accidents. Either way, the permanent scars on our bodies tell a story, but the stories Gen Xers have to tell may not be for those with a weak constitution. A woman that goes by Anxietay13 on social media is a Millennial married to a Gen Xer. Recently she shared a video expressing her horror in learning about how her husband got some of his scars. The mom proposed that other younger generations make it into sort of a game to find a random Gen Xer and point to any visible scar to ask how they received it. Her prediction is that this middle aged generation will take inquirers on a truly wild expedition through their childhood that seems so far fetched that it sounds made up. "Here's a fun little game you can play with your nearest Gen Xer the next time you get bored but trigger warning, it's not for the weak," the woman exclaims. 

Millennial asks Gen X people how they got their scars and the responses are unbelievable

Technology, especially social media, is the number one reason why it's more difficult to be a teen today. Almost a third (31%) of teens expressed feeling more pressure and expectations placed on them. Teens are buying drugs online; 77% of teen overdose deaths were caused by fentanyl. Generations ago, most...

Why Parenting Teens Is More Challenging Today

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Plus, the difference between 'spoiling' and 'validating' a child.

People Who Were 'Spoiled' as Children Usually Develop These 16 Traits as Adults, Psychologists Say

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Dontae

Recently, Japan has seen a noticeable increase in the number of people choosing to live alone. This phenomenon, known in Japan as hikikomori or hikki, involves people withdrawing from social interactions for six months or longer. According to statistics, the number of hikikomori in Japan has reached approximately two million, with 10% of the population in large cities living as hermits.

Why Japanese People Choose to Live a Life of Solitude and Reclusion

Modern parents often wonder if raising kids before their time was easier compared to raising their kids in the age of social media, tech advancement, and a rapidly changing society. Nowadays, many parenting advisors and content creators on social media have been introducing countless numbers of parenting styles. It's safe to say that millennial are getting confused about what is best for their kids. So, Taylor Wolfe, who goes by @thedailytay on Tiktok, quizzed her mom who raised her in the 80s on how she managed parenting and why she carried out certain things differently compared to modern parents.

Woman questions how boomer mom managed to raise kids in the 80s and it's eye-opening for millennials

Booneville, MS

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Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Judy Gale Dunlap, 58, of Booneville, has been indicted by the Prentiss County Grand Jury on charges of contributing to the delinquency or neglect of a child, according to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department.

Booneville Woman Indicted for Child Neglect

Ever look at your parents' high school yearbooks and think people looked so much older back then? All of the teenagers look like they’re in their mid-30s and the teachers who are 50 look like they’re 80.When we watch older movies, even those from the 1980s, the teenagers appear to be a lot older as well. Why is it that they looked so much older? Was life harder? Did people act more mature? Did they spend more time outdoors and less time playing video games? Is it their sense of fashion? Were they all smokers?

Interesting video explains why people looked a lot older in the past than they do today

Finding your way through the dating world after 50 can be a real struggle, especially when you attract narcissistic men who create additional emotional chaos for you. One of the reasons you might fall in love with a narcissist is because he has the ability to mirror your interests. When...

Are You Dating a Narcissist? Watch for these 3 Warning Signs

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George J. Ziogas

For hundreds of years parents have attempted to control their children’s behavior and lives by threatening to “cut them out of the will” (or any inheritance) if they’re not happy with them.

What It Looks Like When Children Cut Off Their Parents

Growing up in rural Michigan, Nina Job got familiar with peers and people in her community following a "traditional trajectory." That meant "you go to college, you get married, you have 2.5 kids, you know — happy home, white picket fence type-thing," she tells CNBC Make It. But moving...

'Neither of us feel interested': More Americans don't want kids, and it's not just because of the money

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 Cases of child neglect are being fuelled by a “disastrous combination” of support services being hollowed out and the cost of living crisis, professionals have warned.New research from children’s charity NSPCC has found that frontline workers feel unable to support families in crisis and are unsure that cases of neglect are being acted on when they are flagged.Child neglect was the top concern reported to the NSPCC’s helpline in 2023/24, with 20,571 contacts made by adults worried about the wellbeing of a child. Almost half of these contacts – 47 per cent – led to an initial referral or...

Child neglect worsening as professionals warn of ‘disastrous combination’ of poverty and struggling services

K.D. Lewis

Recognizing a harmful female narcissist involves understanding the toxic behaviors that define her. These behaviors can disrupt your life, harm your emotional well-being, and leave lasting scars.

Toxic Behaviors That Indicate a Harmful Female Narcissist

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Jobs With the Worst Impact on Mental HealthEvery job has its ups and downs, but there are some that carry more emotional weight than others. Redditors discussed some jobs that hit employees' mental health the hardest. Some of their remarks were general commentaries on the nature of some types of work while others provided specific and often lurid anecdotes.TherapistThis commenter argued that any profession where you're constantly listening to the traumatic experiences people have endured day in and day out can become mentally exhausting after a period of time.Child Protective ServicesSeeing the abuse and neglect children are subjected to can...

13 Traumatic Jobs That Have Some of the “Worst” Impacts on Employees' Mental Health

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is an insidious issue often masked by societal misconceptions about where danger truly lies. While many fear strangers lurking in shadows, the stark reality is that violence frequently emanates from those closest to us.

How to Recognize 7 Early Signs of Intimate Partner Violence, According to Experts

It's often easier to walk away rather than face the difficulties of couple conflict and resolution. Choosing to break up may be a retreat or escape from the challenge of effectively managing our personal needs. Three concrete steps can help resolve relationship-busting conflict. Fortunately for me and others who treat...

Don't Break Up! A Good Argument for Staying Together, Part ll

Disagreements trigger fights; emotional reactivity, an automatic response to perceived insults, inflames them. For those with a low threshold of emotional reactivity, the environment seems threatening or uncertain. High emotional reactivity is inherently contagious, although we develop various ways of coping with it. Do you occasionally feel like you become...

I Can’t Be Myself While You’re Yourself

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AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. Over the past few decades, we've witnessed an interesting social shift occurring across America. More and more seniors are choosing to end their marriages and live on a new path as single individuals.

Why "Gray Divorce" Is Redefining Senior Life in America

Americans value cleanliness, but we might not be as hygienic as we think. These hygiene practices from around the world could inspire us to improve our routines. Plus, it might be time to ease up on the soap, which we explore at the end of this article. 1: Toilet in...

11 Hygiene Habits From Around the World That Americans Need to Adopt

A common misconception in the foster care community is that teenagers are more of a challenge to foster than younger children. Many potential foster parents believe that babies and toddlers are easier to care for and that teenagers come with a myriad of behavioral issues. However, it is crucial to...

Teenagers in Foster Care: Breaking the Misconceptions

Custody of minor children is usually written up as “joint” in the divorce decree. There is usually a distinction between “legal custody,” in which parents have equal rights regarding decision-making, and “physical custody.” Physical custody arrangements include where children spend significant or equal time with each parent versus arrangements, sometimes called “sole custody,” where children primarily live with one parent, while the other parent has “visitation” rights. Shared parenting arrangements are often a source of conflict and or litigation between parents. What is in the best interests of the children?

What's Best? Joint vs Shared vs Sole Child Custody

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Why Gen X Parents Are Afraid of the Wrong Types of Crime

Gen Xers, especially women, learned in their childhoods that they should fear strangers and kidnapping. Crimes where a stranger is the perpetrator are rare, especially for...

Why Gen X Parents Are Afraid of the Wrong Types of Crime

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