A beloved, longtime hockey coach and former star at the University of Minnesota resigned from his post leading a high school program in suburban Minneapolis so he could speak out against "bullying" from "helicopter parents" that he claimed had him on the brink of losing his sanity.
As...
Ok so they want me to be a doctor. They tell me the medical field brings one ALOT of respect. But I want to be a programmer! They always tell me that programming has no value, and the pay is $H1T (they didnt use that word though).
what should i do??? programming or medicine??
I live in Illinois and we'd be going to South Carolina for about a week. My mom talked to her mom about it and knows everything about the trip. But she won't let me go because "its too far and if i got hurt they wouldn't be able to sign for me." or something like that. How can I convince her to...
phone plan? My friend is going to give me her old iphone 3g, so I won't be upgrading the contract. I am a part of my parents plan and in order for me to get an Iphone, I have to pay for the data plan (The one I'm doing is 25 dollars a month). If I pay for the data, will that give internet to my...
It is often thought that starting a family will lead parents to healthier eating habits, as they try to set a good example for their children. Few studies, however, have evaluated how the addition of children into the home may affect parents' eating habits. Changes in family finances, the...
im turning 16 years old in a few days. i told my mom that im going with a giant group of friends and some grads. she's worried someones gonna spike my drink or wanna get in a fight, or jump me. they dont want me in an environment with drugs/alcohol. they've let me go to numerous hardcore/metal...
I don't know what to do. It's been going on ever since my dad came back from seeing his family in Europe. Late March. Well, my parents always have little "bickers" where my dad says something to annoy my mom and she just rolls her eyes and stuff and they don't get mad at each other, but they're...
In an extreme step toward trying to enforce safer prep hockey at any cost, a Massachusetts family is attempting to have a teenager who delivered a dangerous hit on their son on the rink charged with assault and battery.
As first reported by the Quincy Patriot Ledger, and brought to Prep...
I'm starting to wonder if it's possible for doctors, teachers and parents to diagnose kids with anything other than Attention Deficit Disorder? According to a new study, the rate that kids are diagnosed continues to increase by 5.5% each year, but are there really that many more kids with ADD...
i dont know what to do, my mum is always in tears because of problems in the family and she seems to take it out on my dad. 20 minutes ago, she was smiling but now shes saying she doesnt even want to live anymore. I dont understand how it gets this bad and why arguments are developing over and...
We live in a flat, a very small one, and my parents are screaming at each other so much, I'm pretty sure the whole town can hear us. The house is echoing with their voices, and my dog is pretty upset about this noise. I told them to be considerate but they swore at me and carried on. It is late...
Ok so i am 18 years old and 6'2 tall. I truly wish i was a bit taller, but sadly, i dont think im going to grow anymore. Hopefully i do. Im Mexican, so at least im taller then most people in my community. but anyways, i just want to compare my parents height to your guyses parents and see if i...
Conservationist. Environmentalist. Eco-friendly. Green. What we call someone who cares about environmental issues has changed over the past few decades, and so have our generational attitudes toward these issues—just not necessarily for the better.*Though we 'Millennials'*may have grown up in...
I am an undergraduate student in the Sociology program. I am conducting an research study on experiences and psychological outcomes of adults raised as children by lesbian or gay parents. If you are 18 or older and have at least on gay or lesbian parent, I would like for you to take part in my...
I am an undergraduate student in the Sociology program. I am conducting an research study on experiences and psychological outcomes of adults raised as children by lesbian or gay parents. If you are 18 or older and have at least on gay or lesbian parent, I would like for you to take part in my...
The ones who are always saying 'in my day kids grew up with beatings' etc
Dude, that is abuse, not parenting!
Oh and what's up with over protective parents?
I was at a school event for college preparedness and stuff and this girl I used to like a lot and had the awkward "we both like eachother but one of us is really nervous" (that being me) syndrome, was helping out with the event attempted to stand out to my Aunt as I introduced her to some of my...
So I'm 16, and I'm not even going that far. Like 250 miles away, for a good reason too. I live in a small town on the California coast, and I want to go take a tour of CSU Fresno next weekend.I have my license and i'm a good driver and all, but my parents won't let me drive all the way over...
connection concerns? Need help:
I am a university student. I'm re-designing a phone application which is based on family connection and helps family to stay connected in a safe and private environment. The app helps parents to find their children's location, age 8 to 17, while they are out plus...