Children

"Your ten-year-old daughter living with you shouldn't be conditional," said one comment on the viral Reddit post.

Reins are practical for safety reasons but it's also important for toddlers to go "exploring" for their development, according to the KidsHealth website.

"It's not possible to have too many grandmas. And love is not born, it is earned," one user commented.

A Mumsnet post has got people discussing the difference between a tantrum and manipulation in young children.

"This person only wants to stay with you because you are a doormat," said one commenter in response to the mom's concerns.

Essie McKenzie's 6-year-old died from her injuries in a Walmart parking lot fire, while her 9-year-old suffered severe burns and lung damage.

The woman was puzzled as to why her husband's ex would want to hang out like friends.

"Sally wants to leave her adopted girls with me as part of the divorce proceedings as she too doesn't want them," the post read.

"Maybe book your daughter some counseling that's some pretty evil s**t," one user commented.

The bus driver, identified as 39-year-old Michael Chick, was arrested and charged "with interstate stalking."

"Becoming a parent does not require you to be attached to your child 24 hours a day," said one commenter, encouraging the couple to take the trip.

"Has everyone in your life lost their damned minds ?!? Absolutely not." one user raged.

One critic wrote: "I understand you want everything to be perfect but try just living in the moment and being happy."

"You should have charged them for the child care," one user said.

Many moms have brought "ALL their kids, even when not invited," to parties in the past, as if "free childcare" was on offer, according to the parent.

One viewer loved the way "he lit up when she spoke," with another writing: "The way he hugged you back was precious."

Hannah Canavan says she believes in "gentle parenting" and allows for natural consequences, rather than taking to punishment.

"It's their wedding, they're allowed to invite who they like," said one reply online after the mom said she felt she was going to "vomit."

The father of the children rushed to the home after the mother posted an alarming video to Instagram in which she appeared to be covered in blood.

"And how exactly is she a bad mother for not wanting a picture of her baby going around online? SIL is just being immature," one user said.

The stepmother left the 9-year-old alone in the home after she became furious with the child.

Even "under the best conditions," it can take two to four years for a new stepfamily to "adjust to living together," says the American Psychological Association.

The U.S. must act now to lift our policy failures from the shoulders of our youngest citizens.

The gun was registered to one of the boy's relatives, who works as a security guard, police said.

The boy had been in the vehicle with his grandmother, mother, and twin sister when the truck above lost control, officers said.

"Your sister sounds miserable," one user said.

Professor Kristen Bottema-Beutel's daughter is no stranger to her mom working on vacation - but she was determined to take action this time.

The parents reportedly told police that they would tie up their son because he would get "into things."

"Yes it's expensive to go in school holidays but that's what most parents have to contend with," commented one user.

"Rose then told me that if she gave up her Instagram room then her influencer life would be over," the Redditor said.