An incident occurred where an 11-year-old boy called 911 on his grandma over a fight regarding his desire for Rockham Sockham robots.
The pressure to build a family and experience long-term love for another human being can impact productivity and mental ability to flourish, similar to a partner who demands attention as a result of being a joy to others. However, there is a desire to experience this type of love despite the potential consequences.
The speaker expresses the desire to have a family and feeling regret for being too harsh with a potential partner. They also discuss the value of having family and wanting to have that family feeling.
The cultural norm of teenagers leaving home at 18 is not feasible for every family and is largely driven by the banking system to make extended family members pay for multiple households. Good relationships with your children are important for a healthy marriage.
The saying "all unhappy families are unhappy in their own way" contrasts with happy families, who are all happy in the same way.
Sherri and her sister were removed from their mother's care in 2003 and, years later, discovered that no one else in their family knew where she was. With the help of her step-grandmother, they were able to locate her and finally reunite with her.
A transcript telling the story of a lost six-year-old girl who was helped by her family and a good Samaritan on a highway.
A man's daughter informs him of her mother's comment that she is going to hate her present, causing confusion and speculation about the reasoning.
The speaker receives a surprise package of popcorn at the office, and realizes it was sent by their parents.
Shandel struggles to find a ride to bring her daughter Candy home. She receives offers of help, but is hesitant to rely on others.
A daughter shares her story about trying to support her family during intense struggles like her mother's surgery and their electricity being shut off.
The speaker recounts how he received news about his aunt's impending death and reflects on her life as a survivor who worked hard to overcome adversity.
This podcast episode explores the importance of embracing joy and family, as well as the impact it can have on children's worldview. The host also discusses moving from a feeling of obligation and responsibility to a focus on deepening relationships.
The speaker reflects on how they mistreated their family in the past and how they regret not getting to know them better, realizing that they were just being a nuisance.
The speaker reflects on the importance of passing down stories and experiences to future generations as a source of hope and inspiration, even if they may not fully understand them at a young age.
Liver King discusses the significance of family bonds, taking on more responsibilities, and the everyday messages he receives from fans that motivate him to continue his work.
Growing up as the only girl among her family of men, the speaker felt invisible and feared being orphaned if something happened to her sick mother. Despite this, she held onto the hope of finding love and starting a family, but was also scared of the unknown of what lay behind that wall.
Ashley's love for religion and family remained constant throughout her life, but balancing family and school was a challenge. Despite her husband's increasing work hours, they both still loved being parents.
The speaker talks about being caught up in their thoughts while observing their family members getting drunk during a gathering.
The unhealthy competition and work culture are splitting families, not young men. The gender struggle should not be set up as sperm versus egg, as all of us are the product of sperm and egg.
This transcript snippet touches on family dynamics and how a podcast like Stuff You Should Know can bring people together despite changes and differences in family relationships.
A son reflects on the precious 15 years he spent playing and spending time with his father before he was unsure if he would be able to do anything again following a devastating accident.
The speaker reflects on family photos and interviews relatives to learn more about their personal histories and family dynamics.
The speaker reminisces about her loved one who used to send her cards on every holiday including Halloween, Easter, and Valentine's Day, and how much she misses her. She also shares how much she idolized her mother as a child despite not fully understanding the conflicts between her and her grandmother.
Matt's grandma Sharon sends her family gift cards for Starbucks and Cheesecake Factory regularly.
In this podcast, the host discusses surviving holidays with family and loved ones by setting realistic expectations and boundaries while also showing compassion towards others.
A mother reflects on the love and memories shared with her children despite going through tragedy with the loss of two loved ones.
The speaker shares their interest in a person named Jason's family life and describes it as multi-faceted and intriguing.
A man discusses his search for a daughter he allegedly had but gave away due to his struggles with alcoholism. The authorities claim there is no open case, leaving the man to continue his search.
The speaker shares an emotional moment where all of their heartache made sense, while talking about their relationship with their stepchildren. They also express the belief that there is no other love that can fix them and make them feel lovable.
The speaker talks about how she supports her son's decision to take his stepfather's last name and even considers adding it to her Bio.
A reminder to prioritize and work on your romantic relationship for the sake of your family’s happiness and wellbeing as a whole.
A generous man plans on surprising his dad with a new truck and bought his 18-year-old sister her first car. He shares his excitement about their reactions in a previous similar instance.
A man named Steve makes bad choices and treats his family unfairly while writing for anti-LDS magazines and campaigning against the church.
A man discovers through DNA testing that the man he believed was his father for 53 years may not be his biological father, and instead it could be his uncle.
A podcaster shares about moving, writing a book, and her family's reaction to it, including her mother's displeasure.
The speaker shares a story about how, after his grandfather's passing, he and his family experienced unexplainable occurrences that seemed to guide them towards finding a new home close to their grandmother.
The Farley family had a lot of bed wetting incidents, including one where a machine was ruined due to the severity of the incident. Additionally, they discuss childhood movies and TV shows.
The hosts discuss who they would like to have dinner with if they could have a meal with anyone, dead or alive. One of the hosts choose their deceased grandmother, wanting to catch up and share how life has been since her passing.
Mary's sister-in-law, Maggie, had a versatile personality and could adapt effortlessly to different social settings, from the Governor's mansion to food banks. However, despite her social prowess, Maggie was a devoted mother who deeply invested her time and energy in her sons' lives.
In this episode of Howie Mandel Does Stuff, Howie sits down with Scooter Braun and they engage in some lighthearted family banter and jokes.
The speaker's uncle Cant visits multiple times a year for extended periods and they discuss the case of a kidnapping and how innocent he was. The speaker also doesn't think that a previous comment made by someone was meant to be derogatory.
