Consent is important, but it’s often a subject people get touchy about, especially regarding children. In families, relatives love doting on young kids and giving them hugs, cuddles, and pecks on the cheek. But if they’re told not to do these loving gestures, people tend to get angry. This is something a woman struggled with … Read more

As adults, one of the most challenging decisions we face is choosing our battles. Sometimes, it’s difficult to strike a balance between the need to make a living and the desire to spend valuable time with family. But, hey, no one shoe fits all, and you should do what works best for you. However, for … Read more

If you have a laptop and some basic technical knowledge, you can take any image on earth and modify it to your heart’s content. The social issues caused by this are yet to be fully studied, but, for example, researchers believe that increased Instagram use among teens creates a higher risk of depression, anxiety and … Read more

For starters, Halloween is not a competition. Don’t worry about ‘winning’ anything this Thursday night, just go out and have fun! We live in an age of endless lists and comparisons: best-ofs, top 10’s, coolest, funniest, most creative… and Halloween has to take the prize for the most competitive holiday. Let’s make Halloween fun again! … Read more

Remember when you were a kid and being an adult seemed like the dream? You’d be living your best life, no curfews, doing whatever you wanted. Then, bam, adulthood hits, and suddenly you’re buried under a mountain of bills and responsibilities, daydreaming about nap times and snack breaks. Oh, the irony. For one 18-year-old, the … Read more

When modern capitalism started, it was full of promises of a better, brighter future. But as we pass its 300th anniversary, it becomes clear that innovation and improvement don’t come without consequences. The consumerism that capitalism kicked off now poses a huge threat to our environment and the technological advancements are dwindling our self-awareness, declining … Read more

Life with kids usually means there’s quite a lot of commotion and running around. And unsurprisingly, some children wander off to places they shouldn’t be, which can lead to some unpleasant situations. Redditor u/buizel123 told the AITA community about the encounter he had with a parent whose child crawled under his table in a restaurant. … Read more

When my 10YO twin daughters recently watched the ‘Home Alone’ movie for the first time, they were genuinely surprised – why didn’t Kevin just text his parents in a messenger that they forgot him? Yes, it’s hard for modern kids to get a movie that’s almost forty years old, but that’s not the point now. … Read more

While cats are probably the undisputed masters of internet content, there is no denying that dogs have a special place in our hearts. After all, they are cute, smart, loyal and have been there for us for literally thousands of years. So it’s little wonder that they have also carved out a sizable niche of … Read more

Family land is precious, especially when it has a lot of sentimental value. Even if you don’t use it that often, it’s still a place where fond memories are made, relationships cemented, and a space to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. For one Redditor, though, he and his family were … Read more