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Jan 21, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by HippieChick58
I took care of my granddaughter last night, she's just over a year old. I think it is so amazing to know that the ovum that she came from was formed in her mother while her mother was still part of my body. Biology is amazing! I "knew" being a ...
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Family & Parenting
Jan 21, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by MindAtWar
Without my son Gauge, I honestly wouldn't be here today.
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Family & Parenting
Jan 22, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by IndySent
Grandparents of shackled children: ‘God called’ on parents to have large family | fox8.com
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Family & Parenting
Jan 22, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by MyLiege
Has anyone experienced corporal punishment in the school setting?
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Family & Parenting
Jan 22, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by Diddsdad
On English tv.A baby has severe brain damage.No chance that it will have any quality of life.The parents are in court to stop the medical profession from turning the machine off.Only God can make the decision!!!
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Family & Parenting
Jan 22, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by AMGT
Who in your family do you most admire?
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Family & Parenting
Jan 23, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by DelilahJones33
I love this
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Family & Parenting
Jan 23, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by Jnei
A new Android app, Blaze and the Monster Machines, is in the news because it features a character called Happy Slappy who says ""Hi kids, I'm your new friend Happy Slappy, whatever you want me to be called. You see I want to play with you kiddo, ...
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Family & Parenting
Jan 23, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by AdorkableMe
One of the things I really dislike about organized religion is the way parents tend to indoctrinate their children into the religion from birth basically. For those of you who have children, did you try to press your beliefs upon them from a young ...
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Family & Parenting
Jan 24, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by Diddsdad
In the U.K. We have adopted a few things from the states.Trick or treat,proms.Black Friday . Ive seen something that you can keep.Its called purity ball.Apparently you marry your dad untill you find someone you want to marry.
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Family & Parenting
Jan 24, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by AMGT
Sibling Rivalry
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Family & Parenting
Jan 24, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by AMGT
Out of the mouths of babes
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Family & Parenting
Jan 25, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by Srijith
Really inspiring. But it pains that she is losing her childhood as well.
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Family & Parenting
Jan 25, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by atheist
Did your parent(s) ever talk to you about 'da birds & da bees'?
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Family & Parenting
Jan 27, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by Myah
I encourage people to consider fostering. I have started to consider it. Obviously making a difference in a child’s life can be very rewarding and you can do it in such a way that fits your life. I was surprised at the number of single women who ...
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Family & Parenting
Jan 27, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by Sarahroo29
Do you find it hard to be friends with someone who is a over 25, but has the mentality of a 13-year-old?
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Family & Parenting
Jan 28, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by MichaelSpinler
Do the nonreligious, atheist / agnostics breed less?
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Family & Parenting
Jan 28, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by Rossi
Is it immoral to have kids?
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Family & Parenting
Jan 29, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by Ligeia
My mother has been on my mind a lot lately. Mostly old memories from when I was a little girl. We two camping at the river and picking out pictures in the clouds. Literally resting on her bosom and smelling her, a medley of menthol cigarettes and ...
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Family & Parenting
Jan 30, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by Openmindtodoubt
I just found out my husband gave a church over $1,700. I called the church and left a voicemail letting them know I am not pleased and that I told him time and time not to give a substantial amount of money to anybody especially without telling me. ...
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Family & Parenting
Jan 30, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by misstuffy
Good Christian family does Bible Study and they also do this to one of their own.
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Family & Parenting
Jan 30, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by silvereyes
Do you take after anyone in your family?
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Family & Parenting
Jan 30, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by Fenrir89
Do you have pets
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Family & Parenting
Jan 30, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by Myah
This was an interesting article of the list of people considered with a child in adoption. General Placement Preference: Birth Mom or Birth Dad Birth Relatives the child has a relationship with Birth Relatives the child does not have a ...
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Family & Parenting
Jan 30, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by Rhetoric
The Strange Sad Story of Josh Weed
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Family & Parenting
Jan 31, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by RYSR10
I am finding out my ancestors were part of a mafia.
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Family & Parenting
Jan 31, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by silvereyes
How many places have you lived?
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Family & Parenting
Jan 31, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by Myah
Liked this episode on working parents, moms especially in the tech industry.
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Family & Parenting
Jan 31, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by Ligeia
About 10 years ago in Florida, I was at a barbeque at the home of a good friend, and her husband.We were talking about how we met partners, ect.. She told her side, it was kinda sweet. Nice date at a carnival, classic scenario, kiss goodnight, he ...
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Family & Parenting
Jan 31, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by twill
Product Endorsement: Bees Wrap re-usable sandwich wraps. With what is going on in the oceans, and other damage caused by plastics, I've found my self becoming pissed about it all. So for me, that means doing something about it. It also doesn't ...
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Family & Parenting
Feb 1, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Kodi
Co-parenting and bad attitudes and younger sibling
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Family & Parenting
Feb 1, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by NFAguy53
Widow/Widower
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Family & Parenting
Feb 1, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by chicagojcb
If you've lost your parents, how much do you miss them? Did they know you are an atheist and if so, how did they handle it? How did it affect your relationship with them? What do you wish you could say to them today?
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Family & Parenting
Feb 2, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Srijith
Dad who homeschools kids teaches them about guns and Bitcoin | Metro News
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Family & Parenting
Feb 2, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by BobFenner
Weergins, we want weergins!
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Family & Parenting
Feb 2, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Myah
I did not know that the only reason birth control is not available over the counter is because no company has ever applied to sell it over the counter. I always get confused when people say birth control access is so easy because that has not been ...
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Family & Parenting
Feb 3, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by apilunderwith
Ben Shapiro DESTROYS Transgenderism And Pro-Abortion Arguments - YouTube
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Family & Parenting
Feb 3, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Sarahroo29
Have you heard enough of parents and their depravity in the news in the last 3 months?
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Family & Parenting
Feb 3, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Dougy
A Slate Columnist Gave Awful Advice to These Well-Meaning Atheist Parents – Friendly Atheist
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Family & Parenting
Feb 3, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by misstuffy
I see Church summer camps everywhere and even the ones that are not Church based, might as well be. I was in CampFire Girls as a child and sure enough prayer was a huge part of camp activities. SOOOOO... IS there a summer camp for kids of Atheists ...
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Family & Parenting
Feb 4, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by obis
What are your thoughts about women changing their last name after marriage? I am not fan of change of last name. If I will ever marry, I wouldn't want my wife to change her surname except it's what she wants. What about the kids? What last name ...
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Family & Parenting
Feb 4, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by TimDriggers
Hi everyone
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Family & Parenting
Feb 5, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Teslacoilsmith
What would you do in this situation?
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Family & Parenting
Feb 5, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by PeterJohn
Thanks to FB and Agnostic.com enabling people to communicate with people across the planet finding out that people can have the same outlook on life such as my American,Indian,Australian,New Zealand,British etc FB Friends and Agnostic.com ...
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Family & Parenting
Feb 6, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Jesusluvsu
Euthanasia
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Family & Parenting
Feb 6, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by zblaze
Science Education: Teaching Children Creationism Is Child Abuse
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Family & Parenting
Feb 7, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Amie
Raising your kids as atheists/agnostics? If you have children, are you raising them as agnostic or atheist, or are you encouraging them to question and learn on their own before deciding what they believe? My son is a teenager now and says he is ...
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Family & Parenting
Feb 8, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Brbaldwin
So, I live in Southeast Texas (Beaumont area). We recently experienced the worst flooding in recorded history for areas that have never had flood waters. My daughter and I lost our rental property, and have been living in a travel trailer for a few ...
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Family & Parenting
Feb 8, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by RobCampbell
This is one scary nutjob...parents take note! Everyone on this site should immediately join FFRF if not already a member!
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Family & Parenting
Feb 9, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by adw245
How to deal with my Christian family. I usually lie or say nothing.
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Family & Parenting
Feb 10, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by LejaJ
Vegan vs non-vegan diet for babies
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Family & Parenting
Feb 11, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Spinliesel
My GS brought home a box of Roma tomatoes from the restaurant where he works- saved them from being thrown in the dumpster. So, today I will be busy with making and canning salsa . Just the idea that food is being dumped instead of given to people ...
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Family & Parenting
Feb 11, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by BeeHappy
True Sportsmanship
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Family & Parenting
Feb 11, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by JLyons
Any other parents out there so concerned about climate change that they are telling their adult children that they should strongly consider not having kids themselves. heartbreakingconversations
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Family & Parenting
Feb 11, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by frosty2k
Only a few crazy religions and backwards countries allow Gentile Mutilation. The United States is one. Isn't it time for intelligence to overcome this barbaric procedure?
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Family & Parenting
Feb 11, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Myah
I am often struck by how people seem to ignore the fact that women die in child birth on conversations surrounding it. Like in the abortion debates. This episode I learned a lot about how child birth has progressed. I didn’t know the breathing ...
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Family & Parenting
Feb 11, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Ride_Captain
I don’t see the chances of the human species settling on another planet in our solar system due to the lack of the necessities of life that Earth provides. We cannot pack our existence in a suitcase. If we find a planet lightyears away that has our...
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Family & Parenting
Feb 12, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by zblaze
Man Who Lied About Christopher Hitchens Resigns Over Inappropriate Relationships – Friendly Atheist
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Family & Parenting
Feb 12, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by silvereyes
Do you think your birth order has impacted your personality?
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Family & Parenting
Feb 13, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Anonbene
Ladies, this comes up a lot and I would very much like to know what you think the term "man up" means and why do you use it as a pejorative?
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Family & Parenting
Feb 13, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Humanlove
Are you proud of your parents? If yes,what factors do you think made them special to you than just giving birth to you? Who do you value most papa or mama? Why do you think the one you prefer was/is better? How did they impact your future? Do you ...
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Family & Parenting
Feb 14, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Donster
My daughter is 8 years and insists that she is a Christian. She must have picked that up from school. I argue with her about it - but I tell her that it's her choice ultimately and she has the right to believe anything she wants. Any thoughts?
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Family & Parenting
Feb 15, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by EmeraldJewel
Is anybody else an outcast of their family?
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Family & Parenting
Feb 15, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Humanlove
From your personal observations, do you think divorce rates are going up or down in your city? Use your personal observations
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Family & Parenting
Feb 15, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Cast1es
Just saw two posts on Facebook . One was of another school shooting , the other was of a kid screaming foul language , contempt , and demands at his parent , and refusing to do as he was told (get dressed , go to school) . I strongly feel there is a ...
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Family & Parenting
Feb 15, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Myah
Teach your daughters to be breadwinners. It benefits the family’s finances. I was taught to be a breadwinner and even if I make less than my future spouse it still benefits the family. Lesser paid jobs are not necessarily less stressful or take...
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Family & Parenting
Feb 15, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Crimson67
DO SOMETHING
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Family & Parenting
Feb 15, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by EllenDale
Father/Son Ritual (for women & men to answer) I have observed a male-centered "ritual" (for want of a better word) that spans generations. I wonder how common the practice is. It goes like this: A father, stepfather, grandfather, or uncle goes up...
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Family & Parenting
Feb 15, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by MikeEC
Have you had your DNA tested? Through familytreeDNA.com, I had my atDNA tested and also my mom's. AtDNA gives the broadest results and is the least expensive of the three most common types of tests. My mom was over 98% Irish as I expected, but my ...
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Family & Parenting
Feb 16, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Naeem
I have just received my first email from my nine years old niece who lives in a different country, the one sentence email is just saying hello uncle, but this once sentence managed to get my eyes bawling out! I'm not sure why I'm writing about this,...
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Family & Parenting
Feb 16, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by ThomasLevi
What teachable moments do you give your children?
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Family & Parenting
Feb 16, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by ThomasLevi
POLLThe kids paradox
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Family & Parenting
Feb 16, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by zblaze
What Kids Are Really Learning About Slavery - The Atlantic
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Family & Parenting
Feb 16, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by zblaze
History book that spooked the south.
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Family & Parenting
Feb 16, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by silvereyes
Do you have a family member (or person in your life) that you just don't want to deal with?
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Family & Parenting
Feb 17, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by silvereyes
Did you inherit any "good genes?"
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Family & Parenting
Feb 17, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by zblaze
Nine Lebanese women murdered by partners in single month
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Family & Parenting
Feb 17, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by sunhatpat
Iceland to Ban Boys’ Circumcision, Introduces 6-year Jail Term for Offenders
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Family & Parenting
Feb 18, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by LeighShelton
Any more gun nuts that won't budge on there right to bear arms whatever happens with innocent lives and can't see any other logic? to me, you are like the zombie-like religious who can't and won't see sense. one of them actually called me one ...
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Family & Parenting
Feb 18, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by LeftyWright
I just realized, we all are technically the result of mistakes, everyone on the planet must have had an ancestor who wasn't planning on having children
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Family & Parenting
Feb 18, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Gert
Nikolas Cruz's background: The Florida shooting suspect's story... what we know so far | London Evening Standard
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Family & Parenting
Feb 18, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by fantasticalice
How's that workin' for ya?
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Family & Parenting
Feb 18, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Aralt
Obedience to parents
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Family & Parenting
Feb 18, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Trajan61
Almost all the boys/men who were involved in the mass shootings in America’s schools were brought up without a father. Maybe we should be addressing that problem instead of going after the guns which will likely solve almost nothing. The desperate ...
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Family & Parenting
Feb 19, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Dougy
Russian Agents Worked to Convince You that Shooting was Fake : N.P.R. Folks, it's time for Planned Ignoring. Stop clicking on Trump News. Especially on Twitter ! >:^< We've done this before "Successfully" with POTUS 41. We had ...
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Family & Parenting
Feb 19, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Dougy
Pregnant Woman Hurt After Anti-Choice Man Crashes Into NJ Planned Parenthood – Friendly Atheist
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Family & Parenting
Feb 19, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by DancesWithWorms
POLLTo the happily childfree: What were your reasons?
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Family & Parenting
Feb 20, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by ashortbeauty
POLLDo/did you teach your children about religions? Do you skip the subject at all? Or do you prefer to throw the stories in with other fairy tales? This is all age appropriate, of course.
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Family & Parenting
Feb 20, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by PatMoore
Recently saw a woman being kicked off a Delta flight because she didn't want to sit next to a crying baby. What are your thoughts
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Family & Parenting
Feb 20, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by silvereyes
Who is the most eccentric person in your family?
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Family & Parenting
Feb 21, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by zblaze
The archbishop, the mansion and the beach house.
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Family & Parenting
Feb 21, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by zblaze
Parkland Shooting Survivors School Congress on Gun Violence: The Daily Show - YouTube
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Family & Parenting
Feb 21, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Millie
What's your thought on disciplining children?
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Family & Parenting
Feb 22, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Biagnostic
Found the easiest way to learn GOOD parenting, grow up in a family where the parents are diametrically opposed, one drunk on booze, the other drunk on religion. AMAZINGLY, good parenting is somewhere between the two, and the most delightful level of...
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Family & Parenting
Feb 22, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by 273kelvin
Grandparents
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Family & Parenting
Feb 22, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by phxbillcee
How pregnancy is Like Growing an Alien Inside You..."Scientists Group"
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Family & Parenting
Feb 22, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by TerryLee
To dispute or not to dispute?
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Family & Parenting
Feb 22, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by AMGT
Reunited
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Family & Parenting
Feb 23, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Jswearingen92
Need housing fast. Got kicked out because my toddler found a sharpie and drew on the wall. .. So yea. If anyone is in aiken and is willing to help meout I would greatly appreciate it.
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Family & Parenting
Feb 23, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by NothinnXpreVails
While finishing up a work project at a high school north of Houston, I saw 3 female students carrying their offspring in car seats as they walked from class to class. So, how’s the teen pregnancy problem in your area?
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