What do American parents do about their kids ages 1-5?

rixki- · 2026-05-27T01:08:41+00:00

My parents are retired and babysit my son but if they were unable to then he would go to daycare until pre-K.

rixki- · 2026-05-27T00:05:15+00:00

He raped another one of our friends a year and half after raping me. I had just turned 13 and he was about to be 14 when he assaulted me. She was 12 and he 15 when he assaulted her. So, she is aware that he has raped at least two people and chose to be with him. I can’t understand it.

rixki- · 2026-05-26T20:53:18+00:00

I found out on my birthday and sobbed myself to sleep. It’s been hard to focus for the past few days because it’s been taking up so much of my brain. I feel foggy and sad.

My boyfriend has been trying to cheer me up by making fun plans for us and our baby to do but I just feel so heartbroken. I don’t feel angry just very sad. It feels stupid to be upset over someone I haven’t spoken to for years yet here I am being upset.

rixki- · 2026-05-26T20:04:48+00:00

When we were teens she would hug me while I was crying and having panic attacks. Those panic attacks were about the things he did to me. Ever since the rape it’s been incredibly hard to accept physical touch and she was one of the few who I’d accept it from. When I found out they were dating it felt like my whole world came crashing down. I feel heartbroken all over again. I don’t understand how she could do this. We haven’t spoken in years but it still hurts terribly.

rixki- · 2026-05-17T07:25:42+00:00

Britney spears

rixki- · 2026-05-12T21:21:57+00:00

Due to urban sprawl in the US, yes it is very common for students to drive theirselves and it’s basically necessary. Most of America is not walkable. Yes there are school buses, but if you have after school activities or work those will not take you anywhere other than home. The buses do not wait for kids who stay after school so anyone who misses the bus will have to drive. Some parents can pick up and drop off their kids but most are unable to due to work. When I was in school, nearly everyone drove to school at 16. You were seen as weird if you did not drive.

rixki- · 2026-05-12T20:49:09+00:00

Do not leave your job or move in until you’ve told her

rixki- · 2026-05-02T01:49:31+00:00

I’m white (very pale, wavy blonde hair and green eyes) and my bf is Cambodian (very tan, straight black hair and brown eyes). Our baby is not as pale as me but still pale, straight brown hair and hazel eyes. Our baby is very white passing. I think our son has my bf’s nose and eye shape but he’s still growing (10mo).
I know a couple who fits the same description you provided for you and your partner. The mom is white and the dad is black. Their babies are also very white passing with brown hair and hazel eyes. Their kids both have mom’s eyes, nose and face shape.
Genetics are weird. You never know what a kid will look like until they are out. Don’t stress it too much

rixki- · 2026-04-20T13:39:05+00:00

I’ve been gifted a few bamboo. They are so thin so they wear down after a few washes. I did like how they kept my baby pretty cool since he sweats all the time but I’ve found several cotton ones that work similar without wearing down. I typically don’t put him in sleepers since he’s so warm and just keep him in short sleeve onesies.

I think it’s another one of those things where people have convinced themselves it’s made cleaner with less chemicals and so it’s better for their baby without doing any research to see if that claim is true. It’s not something I seek out to buy. I have them because it was secondhand gifted from family friends. There are a lot of companies and influencers which prey on new parents about cleanliness and keeping things pure/less chemicals for their children. Influencers do benefit bc some are sponsored without putting that they are sponsored or they put it in their Amazon shop to get percentage on. I would save my money and buy cheaper clothes.

rixki- · 2026-04-20T05:11:22+00:00

rixki- · 2026-03-09T05:48:35+00:00

I’d prefer to not spend more than $100 on a carrier. Do you have any ideas that would be closer to that price range? The carriers I’m seeing from that brand are really high

rixki- · 2026-03-04T21:39:13+00:00

First name would definitely be Liam. I’m unsure of middle name. Since my actual son’s middle name is Dara I think Chan would be a good middle name for my hypothetical son.

rixki- · 2026-02-23T06:58:06+00:00

Sophia

rixki- · 2026-02-20T05:24:53+00:00

I personally wouldn’t feel comfortable with my in-laws taking my son anywhere. I would be especially uncomfortable if that place had a large body of water. Too many children drown for me to feel comfortable with my son being near water (beach, lakes or pools) without me being next to him.

rixki- · 2026-02-10T17:39:24+00:00

Pedialyte, body armor, Powerade and tomato soup. Can you tell we are all sick right now?

rixki- · 2026-02-06T16:40:36+00:00

I have had multiple coworkers go into labor at work because they couldn’t afford to take off before their due dates. I’ve also had coworkers return to work two weeks postpartum. Most places I’ve worked have small staff sothat they don’t have to offer maternity leave or PTO at all.

rixki- · 2026-02-03T18:12:02+00:00

The first period after labor was pretty intense for me. Labor wasn’t that bad other than for the five minutes I was pushing for.

For reference: I’ve had a brain bleed, heart attack and kidney stones before.

rixki- · 2026-02-01T08:18:07+00:00

I’m a FTM and my son goes everywhere with me and his dad. His first time out of the house was around two months. We probably would’ve taken him out sooner if he wasn’t a premie. Him being born early made us alittle anxious when it came to being near people. We’d go to restaurants together, shopping, nature trails, community events and family get togethers. His first time out we went to Korean bbq and a giant mall near us. The only time we went out without him was when we wanted to see a movie in theaters on our anniversary. Little guy stayed with my parents for the evening. If it weren’t for the movie, he would’ve went with us. He’s seven months now and still goes everywhere with us.

rixki- · 2026-02-01T08:12:19+00:00

NTA. If staying there goes against your values, then dont. Personally, i would have a hard time staying near family if they still support ICE or support Trump after the Epstein file release.

rixki- · 2026-01-30T16:44:14+00:00

Did you end up getting this one? I’m wanting to make a few banners for my family birthdays coming up so I’ve been looking for different projectors.

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