Mrs. Maria Shelton MD+FollowWould you make your kid go to a lonely party?Finding out your child is the only one invited to a classmate’s birthday party—and no one else plans to go—can really tug at your heart. One mom faced this when her daughter was invited to a party for a new student known for disruptive behavior. The dilemma: Should she encourage her daughter to attend out of kindness, or respect her wish to skip it? The community weighed in, debating whether empathy for the lonely classmate outweighs teaching kids to set their own boundaries. How would you handle this situation? Is it more important to be kind, or to honor your child’s comfort? #Relationships #ParentingDilemma #Empathy00Share
Mrs. Maria Shelton MD+FollowWould You Leave a 6-Year-Old Home Alone?A mom was floored when her 6-year-old casually mentioned Dad left him home alone for 15 minutes during a visit. The kid can’t call 911, doesn’t know neighbors, and has no phone. Now Mom’s torn: how do you bring this up with your ex without making your kid clam up? Reddit had thoughts: focus on emergency plans, not blame, and maybe get the kid a basic phone or watch for safety. Would you freak out or try to keep the peace? #Relationships #ParentingDilemma #CoParenting64Share
