Family
The latest on Newsweek's coverage of topics related to family. A cornerstone of social media, conversations around family, parenting, and children are regularly trending topics, not to mention the subject of many viral videos.
Millionaire pretending to be poor so family won't bother him applauded
"Am I obligated to help them?" the man asked fellow users on Reddit.
Scientists reveal link between kids' TV time and their adult health
These effects were seen even when individuals had reduced their screen time during adulthood.
Woman ruining future sister-in-law's bachelorette party over "scam" backed
"She was planning to get you all drunk and scam you out of your money," said one Reddit user, while another called the bride-to-be "predatory."
Teen cheered for refusing to let grandmother wear her prom dress
"I feel guilty for insisting on her never wearing it but I also think that it's very clearly MY dress," the teen wrote in a viral post.
Woman who "ruined" wedding by bringing Doberman cheered
"Depriving a family member of their service animal that alerts for health reasons is deplorable," said one commenter on the viral Reddit post.
How sibling split mom's inheritance so sister got a "worse deal" applauded
One Reddit user wrote: "She insisted on getting the big pieces, presumably because she thought that bigger was better. She got what she wanted, no re-trading."
Family devastated after brothers, 2 and 6, both diagnosed with dementia
Kristian Tucker told Newsweek: "I couldn't believe that I might only have a couple of years left with my baby and that he would suffer so much."
My son wants an adult only wedding—What should I do?
I'm in a position where I have to choose between attending my firstborn's wedding and staying home with my two younger children.
He asked a tactless interview question about my 10-year resume gap
Had it just been suggested that, perhaps, I'd wasted 10 years of my life "not doing anything?"
Teen revealing dad's secret affair to half-brother praised: "The truth"
"They never would have told him the truth," one user said.
Man calling wife on $500k salary "cheap" for not funding his family dragged
She "should not feel compelled to help his parents when he and his sister seem lazy, or at least unenthusiastic about working more," an expert told Newsweek.
Woman praised for why she rejected granddad's gift for son's first birthday
A psychotherapist told Newsweek that the woman was within her rights to refuse the birthday present that her father had purchased for her child.
Parents giving their daughter more inheritance than son praised—"Entitled"
The parents explained that she was receiving more money than her siblings because she "sacrificed" her childhood to watch them, leaving her brother fuming.
Auntie who pretended to lose passport to avoid babysitting has no regrets
The teen, who has been an "unpaid nanny" since age 12, hid the passport in her sock to escape the trip with her sister and young children.
Man's reason for "purposefully sabotaging" his sister's wedding applauded
"With an attitude like that, she probably won't make it to the altar," wrote one Reddit user, while another called the sister's behavior "super inappropriate."
I've been pregnant ten times. I lost seven babies
I was asked many times: "Why do you keep trying? Haven't you lost enough? Aren't you scared it will happen again?"
Horror moment family stumble upon minefield during trip to beach
The simple five-word sign left a father-of-two shocked. He didn't have to think for long about what to do next and later posted the photo of it online.
Parent making kids from first marriage sleep in a "den" in backyard cheered
A family counselor told Newsweek how the parent could handle his ex-wife, who's opposed to his decision to create an outdoor den for their sons.
Mom and daughter share their weight-loss secrets after losing 120lb
"I have no words, I need the secret recipe 'cause damn your mum looks amazing and it makes her look a lot younger too. Have a fab time," wrote one viewer.
My cheating husband is kicking me out of our house—what should I do?
"This weekend, he told me he's not happy anymore and wants me to leave. He claims there is not another woman."
Our vacation to Mexico started with a horrifying accident
Is this our fault? Of course it is, we're her parents.
Our dad directed "The Wicker Man". It tore our family apart
I figured out that I'd spent, by then, a grand total of 72 days with my father in all my twelve years.
Fury at bridesmaid expecting gift despite dropping out of wedding: "rude"
"Your friend didn't complete their job and is not entitled to the bonus," one social media user commented.
Bride's reason for excluding step-daughter from wedding leaves her single
"I couldn't imagine only seeing my daughter three or four times a year. Our honeymoon was supposed to be in Hawaii," said the Redditor at the heart of viral story.
Woman refuses to switch plane seat so mom can sit next to kids: "Entitled"
The mom spent "at least 15 minutes" loudly complaining to another passenger but then got an unexpected response.
Prince Harry hinted at rift with William before he met Meghan Markle
Prince Harry has said Meghan Markle did not cause the breakdown of his relationship with Prince William and an old clip from 2016 offers supporting evidence.
Wedding photographer praised for how she rescued bride who hated her hair
"The first style was like early/mid 2000s prom. You did good!" commented one user under the video with 2 million views.
Man shocked after catching housesitting dad on CCTV breaking his one rule
The homeowner, who was vacationing abroad at the time, said his immediate reaction was "NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
Woman being "disrespectful" to boyfriend's family at birthday brunch backed
"It's clear the stepdad was attempting to be combative and start something out of nothing," wrote one Reddit user.
Internet urges heavily pregnant woman to divorce husband over $35 purchase
"This isn't normal. I repeat, this is not normal," warned one concerned Reddit user. "When someone shows you who they are, believe them."
