This is a dumb story. I wish I hadn't read it.

Got married first. Wedding cost less than $5000. I was in my  early 20s. Now, almost 12 years and 3 kiddos later, happier than ever. Yay for traditional values.

My parents didn't help me pay for college. I paid out of pocket working part-time until I was able to get a scholarship. Result: No debt. They did help me out by letting me live at home though. I helped them out by keeping my stuff tidy and cooking often. It seemed like a great arrangement for everyone. The reason it w...more

Wet Willy or Firehose Fred

Is there ever a medical reason for this? Otherwise NO. Too much emphasis on vanity already.

For those who think Harry Potter is evil because there are witches in it...let's not forget "The Chronicles of Narnia". Granted, the witch there is evil, but it's an allegory where Christ is the lion Aslan, who uses "deeper magic from before the dawn of time" and God is "The Great Magician". Imaginary magic is, well, i...more

Also, to those who are so negative about teachers...If everyone bought your line of thinking...there would be no more teachers. Then what would you do? I'm a teacher. My kids will be fine. What about yours? Shouldn't you be more grateful that these individuals are willing to put in their time and energy, for little pay...more

Are they serious? Well I can't speak for EVERYONE, but I'm a professor, and here's what I think. I'm pretty shy, geeky, and socially awkward in real life, so I had to create a teacher persona. Mine is basically friendly, nerdy, honest, hopeful, but I can be tough when I need to be. Some teachers create the grumpy profe...more

My kids play in the backyard daily. We sacrificed yard size for price and we have regretted it ever since. My daughter can't even kick a ball without it going over the fence. Nice overgeneralization, friend.