I think, regardless of race, children will act like asses whether or not they're being spanked.

I was referring to myself at a young age. Thinking your mom is mean and scary when you're 3 - 5 years old is not normal. And by mean, I meant that I was afraid of them and I didn't trust them as much as I could have.

"When I'm in public and a white kid is acting an ass in front of or to their parents, we naturally assume that that kid isn't getting spanked."

I know a lot of people may be saying, "yeah, so what? My mom spanked me and I'm totally fine." No one is FINE and void of problems. I was spanked, and although I love my parents now, I wouldn't say I'm just fine and that I didn't think my parents were mean when I was young. Of course I'm also not blaming any problems…

When I was 13, I was sitting in Spanish class on my first or second day of my period (it was really heavy). I felt like it might have been getting close to the time when I should change my pad, but I was afraid to excuse myself to go to the bathroom because I was waiting for my name to be called at random to give a…

Thank you for the LOL.

Also, Jumanji and Virgin Suicides! :) But I do love Eternal Sunshine as well.

I think that's what he's getting at. Facepalm.

Yeah, exactly! That is the best way to relay your feelings. "I didn't like it when you _______, because it made me feel _______."

As a Montessori guide, I think that telling your child that they are annoying that day is borderline acceptable, and the other two are downright unacceptable. You should never pass blame to a child. In that situation, I'd tell the child why I am FEELING annoyed. You really have no idea what sort of subtleties will…

*wolf whistle*

Is it just me or is Halloween candy just more expensive?

This is a great one! I wonder if I'd be able to see Casper or not.

Also, hearing footsteps and things being mysteriously moved are REALLY common!

In the full episode, the mom jokes with her daughter's 15 year old guy friends about fucking them. That's not quirky.

God bless America, Jesus Christ!

I wasn't responding to the OP. Also, can you feel the guilt in my words? Haha.

Yeah, what if I said something brilliant in 10 words?

I moved across the country because I got into an amazing masters program. I had adopted a cat four years prior from a "no kill" shelter and I simply COULD NOT bring her because she has intense anxiety, is petrified of sound and change, and simply could not handle being in a car/airplane/any other form of…

Make sure the beans are very coarsely ground. If you have a standard size french press (32 - 35 ounces), measure 10 tablespoons of coffee, add boiling water (leave about an inch of space at the top), stir, replace the lid, set a timer for 4 minutes, then depress the plunger. Voila. You're welcome!