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How to let my kids believe in Santa Claus without lying to them?
I believe that the most important aspect of human morality is honestly. So I've always been... reluctant... about telling my kids Santa is coming.
On the one hand, I want them to enjoy the ...
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How to tell daughter in law not to bring her friend to Easter dinner? [closed]
My daughter in law has a close friend that wants to come for Easter Sunday dinner. She invited herself.
She is a very sweet girl and I normally do not mind having her around. At the same time, she ...
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How to address a rude teenager at family gatherings? [closed]
This child (girl, approx. 13-14 yrs old) is not only unappreciative of what is given to her (across the board... regardless of the gift or the giver, she says Thank You to NO ONE, and actually ...
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Tactfully declining a family Thanksgiving invitation
That time of year is approaching once again. Tis' the season for social obligation, and my cousin has already started in about Thanksgiving via text messages. This year has brought a bit of a twist in ...
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How do I tell my parents "I don't want to go to church" over the holidays?
This is a little bit of a complicated problem. My mom and dad are both Catholic, and they have a tradition - every Easter and Christmas, they take the immediate family (themselves, me, and my sister) ...
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How to respond to questions at family holiday gatherings without making the asker uncomfortable about my sexuality?
Tis the season for social obligation...
Unfortunately for some this leads to some awkward and uncomfortable situations.
How do you navigate family holiday parties when many family members are ...
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