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๐Ÿ“œ App Purchase

My childโ€™s begging for a pricey in-game upgrade. Do I buy it to see them happy, or say no and push them to enjoy tech without extras?

Splurging keeps them engaged, but Iโ€™d rather they value what theyโ€™ve got.




Category: Technology

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Kitchen Clash

My childโ€™s baking experiments have trashed the kitchen. Do I take it over to cook dinner in peace, or let them finish since itโ€™s their creative zone?

A clean kitchen lets me unwind while cooking, but itโ€™s their messy lab for learning and fun.




Category: Environment

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Toy Takeover

My kidโ€™s toys are spilling out of their room into the hallway. Do I enforce a cleanup to keep my walking space clear, or let it spread since itโ€™s their creative chaos?

A clear path keeps my environment functional, but their sprawl is how they play and claim the house.




Category: Environment

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Backyard Mess

My kidโ€™s fort-building has trashed the yard with sticks and mud. Do I clean it up to keep the space usable, or leave it for their imagination despite the chaos?

A tidy yard restores order for everyone, but the mess fuels their play and connection to the space.




Category: Environment

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Project Perfection

My kidโ€™s science fair project looks sloppy. Do I step in to polish it for a better grade, or let them submit it as is to own their effort?




Category: Education

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Cold Weather Gear

Itโ€™s freezing out, but my child refuses a coat. Do I make them wear it when they complain they are hot and want to take it off again, or let them go without and hope they donโ€™t get sick?




Category: Health

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Sleep vs. Schedule

My childโ€™s sports practice runs late, cutting into sleep. Do I pull them out for better rest, or keep them in for the team commitment?




Category: Health

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ School Board Debate

A local school policy I disagree with is up for vote. Do I speak out at the meeting and risk clashing with other parents, or stay quiet to keep the peace in my kidโ€™s community?




Category: Politics

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Talking Politics

My childโ€™s asking about a divisive issue. Do I share my honest opinion and risk shaping their views too early, or stay neutral and let them figure it out later?




Category: Politics

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Protest Participation

Thereโ€™s a local rally for a cause I believe in, but it might get heated. Do I join to stand up for my values, or stay home to keep my kids out of potential chaos?




Category: Politics

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Voting Conflict

My preferred candidate supports policies that could hurt my kidโ€™s school funding. Do I vote my conscience, or choose the one who benefits my family directly?




Category: Politics

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Impulse Buy

My kid spots a gadget at the checkout I hadnโ€™t planned to buy. Do I grab it to reward their good behavior, or stick to the budget and risk disappointing them?




Category: Consumer

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Toy Overload

My child begs for a new toy theyโ€™ll likely forget. Do I give in to avoid a meltdown, or say no and teach them about wanting vs. needing?




Category: Consumer

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Brand Loyalty vs. Cost

My kid loves a pricey brand-name cereal. Do I buy it to make them happy, or switch to a cheaper generic and deal with their complaints?




Category: Consumer

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Plagiarism Temptation

My kidโ€™s struggling with a school project. Do I let them copy something online to avoid a bad grade, or make them redo it honestly even if it means late nights?




Category: Ethics

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Kidโ€™s Partner

My teenโ€™s dating someone I donโ€™t approve of. Do I voice my concerns and risk pushing them away, or stay silent and hope it fizzles out?




Category: Relationships

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Friend Time

My buddies want a guysโ€™ night out, but my spouse needs help at home. Do I go to maintain those friendships, or stay and risk drifting from my crew?




Category: Relationships

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ In-Law Interference

My parents keep overstepping with parenting advice. Do I confront them to set boundaries, or stay quiet to avoid family drama?




Category: Relationships

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Ex-Partner Conflict

My ex wants our child for an extra weekend, but itโ€™s my time. Do I fight for my rights, or give in to avoid stressing out our kid?




Category: Relationships

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Spousal Disagreement

My partner wants to handle our kidโ€™s misbehavior differently. Do I argue for my method to stay consistent, or let it go to keep peace between us?




Category: Relationships

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Career Change

Iโ€™m burned out in my current job and a new opportunity looks appealing. Do I switch for my own well-being, or stick it out for the steady paycheck my family relies on?




Category: Workplace

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Overtime Trade-Off

I can earn extra cash with overtime, but it means missing family dinners. Do I take the hours for financial security, or prioritize being home?




Category: Workplace

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Missing Events

A big work deadline conflicts with my kidโ€™s recital. Do I skip the event to impress my boss, or attend and risk looking less committed at work?




Category: Workplace

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Relocation Opportunity

My company offers a promotion if I relocate. Do I uproot my family for the career boost, or stay put to keep my kidsโ€™ lives stable?




Category: Workplace

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Vacation Choices

The familyโ€™s split on vacation plans. Do I pick what the kids want to keep them happy, or choose something Iโ€™d enjoy too, even if they complain?




Category: Activities

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Future Planning

Do I push my high schooler to focus on college prep now, or let them enjoy their youth even if it might limit their options later?




Category: Education

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Social Media

Should I let my preteen have a social media account to fit in with friends, or ban it to protect them from online risks?




Category: Technology

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Hobby Support

My kidโ€™s obsessed with an expensive hobby. Do I fully invest in it to encourage their passion, or set limits to keep the budget in check?




Category: Financial

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Emotional Outbursts

My childโ€™s throwing a tantrum. Do I give in to calm them down quickly, or hold firm and deal with the chaos to teach self-control?




Category: Education

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Sleepover Rules

My teen wants to sleep over at a friendโ€™s house I donโ€™t know well. Do I trust their judgment, or say no and risk them resenting me?




Category: Relationships

Posted: 14 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Tech Purchases

Should I buy my kid the latest gadget theyโ€™re begging for, or hold off to teach them about earning things through effort?




Category: Technology

Posted: 15 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Sports Pressure

My kid loves soccer but isnโ€™t great at it. Do I push them to practice more, or let them enjoy it at their own pace even if they donโ€™t improve?




Category: Activities

Posted: 15 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Food Battles

Do I force my picky eater to finish their vegetables, or let them eat what they like to keep mealtime peaceful?




Category: Health

Posted: 15 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Peer Influence

My childโ€™s friend is a bad influence. Do I forbid them from hanging out, or let it play out and hope my kid learns to make good choices?




Category: Relationships

Posted: 15 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Sick Days

Should I send my kid to school with a mild cold so I can get to work, or keep them home and risk falling behind on my own responsibilities?




Category: Health

Posted: 15 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Role Modeling

Do I hide my own frustrations and flaws to set a perfect example, or let my kids see me as human and teach them how to handle imperfection?




Category: Education

Posted: 15 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Handling Failure

My kid didnโ€™t make the team. Do I intervene and talk to the coach, or let them face disappointment and learn resilience?




Category: Activities

Posted: 15 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Personal Time

Should I take an evening for myself to recharge, or dedicate it to my family even though Iโ€™m feeling burned out?




Category: Health

Posted: 15 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Helping with Homework

Do I step in and guide my child through their homework to ensure they succeed, or let them struggle to build independence?




Category: Education

Posted: 15 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Extracurricular Overload

Should I sign my kid up for another activity to help them explore their interests, or pull back to avoid overscheduling and stress?




Category: Education

Posted: 15 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Partner Disagreement

My spouse and I disagree on how to handle a parenting situation. Do I push my approach or compromise even if I think itโ€™s less effective?




Category: Relationships

Posted: 15 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Saying Yes or No

Do I say yes to my childโ€™s request for something frivolous to avoid a meltdown, or say no to teach them about boundaries and delayed gratification?




Category: Education

Posted: 15 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Screen Time Limits

Should I allow my kids more screen time to keep them occupied while I get things done, or stick to strict limits even if it means more hands-on supervision?




Category: Technology

Posted: 15 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Discipline vs. Friendship

Do I enforce strict rules to teach my child responsibility, or let them off easy to maintain a closer, friendlier relationship?




Category: Relationships

Posted: 15 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Work-Life Balance

Should I take on extra hours at work to provide more for my family, or spend that time at home bonding with my kids?




Category: Workplace

Posted: 15 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Ethical AI Images

Is it ethical to take a politician one dislikes, and use an AI to produce images of them as a villain?

Asking for a friend...

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Category: Ethics

Posted: 24 days ago

Solutions: 1

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๐Ÿ“œ Free speech or limited speech?

Where does one draw the lines between free speech rights, and limited speech restrictions (i.e. incitement to violence, libel, etc)?




Category: Other

Posted: 24 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Time vs. Money

Youโ€™re offered a side gig or a promotion that pays significantly more than your current job, enough to ease financial stress or save for something big.

The catch is it demands an extra 15-20 hours a week, cutting into time with family, friends, or hobbies that keep you grounded.

You could take the money and build a more secure future, or stick with what you have and preserve your free time and relationships.

Question: Do you take the extra work for the financial gain, or prioritize your time and personal life? How do you balance what you need now versus what you want long-term?




Category: Ethics

Posted: 26 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Raise the bar, or accept it lower than ideal?

Raising the bar creates resentment.

Keep doing it anyway?




Category: Ethics

Posted: 26 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ Burger King or McDonald's?

Just testing the url, image and YouTube video passing in dilemmas.

https://YouTube.com



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Category: Other

Posted: 27 days ago

Solutions: 1

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๐Ÿ“œ Pineapple on Pizza

Age old icebreaker... to put the pineapple on the pizza, or not to put the pineapple on the pizza?

A question most divisive...




Category: Other

Posted: 27 days ago

Solutions: 1

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๐Ÿ“œ Testing this out

I'm just testing the notification system tagging with an @name that doesn't exist, and one that does @john




Category: Other

Posted: 28 days ago

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๐Ÿ“œ How ought the Russia / Ukraine conflict be resolved?

Short of WW3 or nuclear devastation / millions upon millions of deaths, how ought this conflict reasonably be handled and resolved?




Category: Ethics

Posted: 1 month ago

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