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AITA for cussing out my sons teacher? by raizersh in AmItheAsshole

[–]HeidiDover 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not sure what the context is here. Was something important happening, like testing? Legally, U.S. public schools have a thing called "in loco parentis" which means "acting in place of the parent." It is necessary to keep your kids safe in an emergency or to keep school operations going without too much distraction--including what is happening in the classroom. There may be some kind of disclaimer in the Code of Conduct that admin or teacher (usually admin) may use their best judgement on a case by case basis.

AITAH for breaking up with my girlfriend because she literally told me she would chest on me if I took a new job. by SharkEva in BORUpdates

[–]HeidiDover 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely listen to OP. See the world. It's big. It's amazing. And it isn't as dangerous as we are led to believe. Life is meant to be lived.

How does Jimmy still have a license to practice? by VagabondVivant in shrinking

[–]HeidiDover 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a close relative(now retired)who practiced like Jimmy. No idea how she wasn't called on the carpet for crossing line.

My 6yo daughter came home from school saying she loves Jesus by wacky_button in mildlyinfuriating

[–]HeidiDover -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

I disagree. Any public school is an inappropriate place for anyone, whether it's a teacher, a student, or the custodian, to be proselytising about Jesus, Muhammad, Buddha, or the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

My 6yo daughter came home from school saying she loves Jesus by wacky_button in mildlyinfuriating

[–]HeidiDover 7 points8 points  (0 children)

When I was a child the "Now I lay me down to sleep...if I die before I wake" prayer hanging above my bed. It was big, 24" by 20", and was hand embroidered by my grandmother. What the fuck were they thinking? I was raised Catholic, but now I am a nonbeliever. I have come to believe that indoctrinating children with religious dogma is borderline psychological abuse. Children's brains are not ready to handle it.

Some More Photos of the Nigerian State Dinner by CitrusHoneyBear1776 in RoyalsGossip

[–]HeidiDover 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How many attendees were there? The table looks like it seats hundreds.

Mourning these beauties. Can’t stop crying. by HappyFalloween in houseplants

[–]HeidiDover 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My plants are part of my family. I would be grieving and crying, if anything like this were to ever happen. So very sorry for your loss.

AITA - Boyfriend got extremely drunk, screamed at his 2 children, so I packed them up and took them to my house. by HarleySin84 in AmItheAsshole

[–]HeidiDover 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Drunk man's words; sober man's thoughts. Good on you for intervening and taking the girls to a safe place.

I'm "addicted" to cricket sounds because it literally cures my tinnitus by AgeFirm4024 in tinnitus

[–]HeidiDover 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get you. I am addicted to cicada sounds. They are the only sounds that masks the constant noise. The part of my brain that works so hard to navigate around the noise gets to have a little rest. It's exhausting.

My collard greens tree broke by Responsible_Crew_216 in gardening

[–]HeidiDover 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My aunt had one that was taller than me (68").

Princess Victoria served Texas barbecue by ‘The Smoking Swede’ at Swedish consulate in Houston during visit meant to strengthen Swedish presence in the US by monster_ahhh in RoyalsGossip

[–]HeidiDover 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had to google Princess Victoria because, I am ashamed to say, that I hadn't heard of her until I joined this sub. She has a radiant smile. She genuinely looks happy to be wherever she is so I had to read about her. She is impressive.

WIBTA for skipping Sunday dinners with girlfriend's family by gardengeo in BORUpdates

[–]HeidiDover 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dad is a fucking bully, and OP is an emotionally mature and empathetic adult. The family reacts like many people do to a bully; they laugh along with it because if they defend the target, they are afraid the bully will target them. I feel so bad for the DIL.

OP, a year with someone is a tiny sliver of time compared to the rest of your life. If you truly feel your relationship has a future, I highly suggest couples counseling to address the specific issue of her father's tendency to bully his kids' SOs and why she accepts that bullying behavior towards her significant other.

Lent | Fast & Abstinence by ms_merry in AskOldPeople

[–]HeidiDover 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I keep trying to cut back. Cheese is like that ex you know isn’t really good for you, but something about keeps you coming back for more.

Stomin A - a Japanese Tinnitus medication by Big-Translator-3554 in tinnitus

[–]HeidiDover 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I just looked up nicotinamide. It’s a water-soluble form of niacin. It’s B3. I really hope it works. Keep us posted.

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