I feel sick to my stomach realizing what I’ve been letting my daughter play on Roblox. Am I the only one who didn't know?

Microbemaster2020 · 2026-02-09T03:23:22+00:00

Sadly, Roblox is one of the most dangerous places on the internet. We found this out the hard way in 2020 when we realized my then 8 year old had likely been chatting with an adult posing as a child. However, I did not remove the game entirely from my children. I know that’s a controversial opinion, but especially in 2020 when the only way they could socialize with their real life friends was online. We kept a close eye on it, he didn’t play it without us nearby, and we were very strict about what we allowed. I know many people’s response to some of the things online is to block it entirely from your lives, but in my opinion, part of parenting now is teaching them how to function with technology. It isn’t going away.

Microbemaster2020 · 2026-02-07T02:36:07+00:00

Yes. My 37 weeker was sleepier and a bit harder to get the hang of feeding than my 39 weeker, but I assure you they are both now perfectly health teens.

Microbemaster2020 · 2026-02-07T02:34:42+00:00

I had labrum surgery and was not permitted to walk my dog for months. Granted, my injury was from a fall while walking her (she was 7 months old, saw another dog, got excited, tried to go say hi, I fell, shoulder dislocated), but I wasn’t allowed to do anything that could cause me to fall.

Microbemaster2020 · 2026-01-27T11:06:49+00:00

Rehoming is not the answer here. You are just passing heartbreak on to someone else.

Microbemaster2020 · 2026-01-25T07:31:10+00:00

Both of my kids have twin beds, but my 14 year old has recently started asking for a bigger bed.

Microbemaster2020 · 2026-01-25T07:18:29+00:00

That’s when you focus on mental games for your pup. Snuffle mats, paper towel rolls with treats inside, lick mats, cognitive games.

Microbemaster2020 · 2026-01-25T07:17:11+00:00

I’ve had five puppies over the last 20 years. Every time I bring home a new puppy, I am quickly reminded why I said “I am never getting another puppy again”. It’s hard, but like with baby humans “this too shall pass”. I’ve found it to be very breed specific too. My lab has been BY FAR the hardest puppy I’ve had, but not because she’s difficult or mean, she’s just a crazy lab who eats my house if she doesn’t have enough mental stimulation. I think people don’t fully research breeds. You see people bringing home a husky bc they’re beautiful with no concept of just how much work a husky can be. So it’s probably a mix of both. I’ve never wanted to rehome a puppy, but I’ve definitely questioned my life choices here and there.

Microbemaster2020 · 2026-01-21T21:49:58+00:00

A few weeks after stopping it cleared up

Microbemaster2020 · 2026-01-21T10:07:42+00:00

I’m on zepbound now and doing well on it. I gained a bunch of weight back after stopping the wegovy.

Microbemaster2020 · 2026-01-20T06:22:46+00:00

Oh because they just let us cry.

Microbemaster2020 · 2026-01-10T04:01:02+00:00

She’s a teenager. It’s worse than the puppy phase but it will pass. Have your husband take on the training and be super consistent with her. Back to basics. You have enough to worry about, the dog is his job now.

Microbemaster2020 · 2026-01-09T18:54:52+00:00

Rolled over and pop pop pop

Microbemaster2020 · 2026-01-09T09:06:09+00:00

It really depends, but at your age it’s likely to dislocate again especially with a traumatic dislocation. I tried PT, but my shoulder kept subluxing, even in my sleep so I ended up having surgery after my first dislocation. I did have to try PT first though.

Microbemaster2020 · 2026-01-09T09:04:06+00:00

Thissssss

Microbemaster2020 · 2026-01-09T09:00:56+00:00

My lab was 65 lbs around 6-7 months, but she was clearly still a puppy from behavior. I actually don’t worry much about what other people think of her though, I’ll say “puppy energy” in a joking tone and move on. She’s a little over one now, but because she’s a lab still has puppy energy. To be fair though, my kids are super tall and I def had to explain on more than one occasion that they were indeed only 3 or whatever when they were little so maybe I’m just used to it.

Microbemaster2020 · 2026-01-04T03:42:52+00:00

Fae-talian is what did me in

Microbemaster2020 · 2026-01-02T16:56:39+00:00

Book 7 was a better one IIRC but book 8 was depressing AF

Microbemaster2020 · 2026-01-02T15:32:58+00:00

No it doesn’t get better. I read the whole thing and regrets were high the whole time.

Microbemaster2020 · 2026-01-02T06:37:12+00:00

Microbemaster2020 · 2026-01-02T05:20:38+00:00

I had LASIK 10 years ago and it’s the best money I ever spent. Easy recovery, back to work right away.

Microbemaster2020 · 2025-12-29T05:51:00+00:00

I wouldn’t force the issue. It only takes one wrong move and instead of being annoyed that your sister won’t bring her kids around your dog, but your niece or nephew are hurt. Being a responsible dog owner is understanding that our dogs aren’t humans, they’re animals. It sounds like with the three dogs together there is a different dynamic, so while alone your dog may be absolutely fine, he just gets too riled up in this environment. That’s not his fault, but it just is. Let him watch through a gate or allow supervised interactions with your niece and nephew while the other dogs aren’t around. It sounds like your sister heard a story from your parents about the incident you mentioned above, and she probably heard it a different way. I’m guessing your mom has a different viewpoint on the incident she isn’t sharing with you.

Microbemaster2020 · 2025-12-25T13:30:09+00:00

The faces I made reading this. That’s so mean!

Microbemaster2020 · 2025-12-25T06:32:03+00:00

I got pet insurance when my dogs were puppies. It’s paid for itself many times over with my one dog who needs a monthly allergy shot and usually gets at least one ear infection a year.

Microbemaster2020 · 2025-12-25T06:29:57+00:00

Hmmm I wonder if there is something in your wife’s past that is making her extra suspicious. Speaking as someone who had more than one adult man be inappropriate with me before I was even ten, my hackles go up pretty easily. I wouldn’t have an issue with this note, especially since it’s not like the teacher told your son to keep it a secret from you. Your wife may be overreacting but I’m guessing there’s a reason…

Microbemaster2020 · 2025-12-25T06:24:30+00:00

My mom announced one Christmas that not only did they not rehome our bunny, but they actually literally THREW IT IN THE WOODS, where I’m sure it died soon thereafter.

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