Should blood-family be the only ones to raise children who have been orphaned? — Death is a natural part of the human experience, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t devastating or horrific when it happens. Worse still is when a child loses not only one parent, but both of their parents, and ultimately ends up being orphaned at a young age. In these cases…

Is it ever okay to divorce a spouse over sickness? — Discovering that a loved one has a sickness that could potentially be fatal is one of the most heartbreaking realities there is. In 2019, data from the CDC showed that close to 1,800,000 new cancer cases were reported that year, and unfortunately 600,000 people passed away from their diagnosis. These…

Is it ever justified to call the cops on your loved ones? — Divorce is hard on everyone, but it can especially take a big toll on children. If they don’t come to terms with their parent’s separation, this strife can cause behavioral issues and feelings of resentment. Behavioral issues can be further enhanced once the child’s parents start to date again, and…

Should a spouse be more compassionate when their partner is pregnant? — Pregnancy takes a real toll on the body, so before someone jumps into that decision, they need to be entirely sure that they want to go ahead. Some more notable and unpleasant symptoms are bloating, body pain, extreme hormone fluctuations, nausea, and the like. These are just average symptoms, without…

How much say should parents have in their children’s public education? — Photo by ThisisEngineering RAEng on Unsplash It’s no secret that teachers feel seriously underappreciated in the United States, and also feel that they’re not receiving a salary that aligns with the amount of work and dedication they put into their students. With that said, most parents understandably have a lot…

Should family ever be kept from meeting new additions? — While death is devastating and awful, it is unfortunately also a reality of being a human being. All of us will experience this at some point in our lives. With that said, the most tragic thing is when someone dies far too young, and under tragic circumstances. …

Should a partner pitch in to help a spouse who is carrying their unborn child? — The decision to start having children is not one that should be taken lightly, and if a couple is setting out to embark on this journey, they should really be sure that they want it. With that said, pregnancy takes a massive toll on a person’s body as well, so…

Should children always be treated equally? — It’s no secret that affording higher education in the United States is a big topic of interest among politicians and the public. In most cases, higher education is so inaccessible that many are not able to access it without going into crippling debt. The current US student loan debt sits…

Should children be punished for the sins of their parents? — After so many delays to weddings due to the pandemic, it’s easy to understand that there are many couples who are anxiously excited to finally tie the knot. However, after so much time waiting, those same couples may be trying to recreate what they believe to be the ‘perfect wedding’…