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Dear Abby: I think my son is gay and doesn’t want to be near his homophobic father

Dear Abby: I think my son is gay and doesn’t want to be near his homophobic father

DEAR ABBY: I have suspected for many years that my son is…
Rising summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars

Rising summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars

A record heat wave that spread across the East Coast of the United States…
My son was uninvited from a party because I didn’t RSVP in time  — it’s disgusting behavior

My son was uninvited from a party because I didn’t RSVP in time  — it’s disgusting behavior

She’s RSVPeeved. An irate mom says her son was uninvited to a…
Teen stuck in coach seat on flight while her family tries to upgrade without her — and haters say she’s ‘selfish’ for complaining

Teen stuck in coach seat on flight while her family tries to upgrade without her — and haters say she’s ‘selfish’ for complaining

After a family trip to China took a dramatic turn, one globetrotting…
Dear Abby: My grandchild has a lazy eye, but I’m afraid of triggering my daughter

Dear Abby: My grandchild has a lazy eye, but I’m afraid of triggering my daughter

DEAR ABBY: I’m blessed at 38 to have my first and likely…
Mom sparks debate over controversial choice about children at the playground: ‘I can’t stand parents who do this’

Mom sparks debate over controversial choice about children at the playground: ‘I can’t stand parents who do this’

This mom’s not monkeying around — and she sure isn’t swinging on…
Mom drops staggering amount on kids’ haircuts: ‘Is that standard?’

Mom drops staggering amount on kids’ haircuts: ‘Is that standard?’

An Aussie mom has sparked a discussion about the cost of kids’ haircuts in…
Parents divided over taking young kids to adult movies: ‘F–k everyone else’

Parents divided over taking young kids to adult movies: ‘F–k everyone else’

A woman has sparked debate online after calling for parents to stop bringing young children to…
Dear Abby: My wife won’t let me talk to the celebrities at my kids school

Dear Abby: My wife won’t let me talk to the celebrities at my kids school

DEAR ABBY: I am a 55-year-old father of a 7-year-old child. My…
Dear Abby: My daughter cut off our family — how do I explain our relationship?

Dear Abby: My daughter cut off our family — how do I explain our relationship?

DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, my daughter went “no contact” with…