Gamer father showed his power, but the Japanese Internet thinks he might not have displayed much wisdom.
Parenting (Page 5)
You know what they say…when you get knocked down, get right back up again, unless you’re being besieged by adorable puppy dogs.
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The following is essential reading for parents, and possibly mental health professionals too.
As usual, ice cream is the answer to our problems.
Father is shown doing so little to help around the house some people wonder if he’s even alive.
Maybe they should stop worrying about what’s on TV, and start worrying about why their kids aren’t asleep, says critic of critics.
After repeated visits to indoor amusement park for kids, son feels just like a lot of grown-ups do.
When Mom is a professional-level illustrator, mother/daughter art projects can be truly incredible.
Exasperated mom says cute animal characters are showing young students exactly what not to do in life.
Clever trick ensures students will never want to untuck their school shirts for that “cool look” ever again.
If male employees can take time off for their child’s birth, there’s one simple way to keep them working, he says.
Legendary anime figure weights in on debate of if you have an obligation to pay for your child’s education if their dream is to make ero games.
According to a study done by Lego Japan, the majority of surveyed graduates from elite universities played with Legos when they were children.
Also serves as a reminder to his son to be careful what he wishes for, because he just might get it.
Program aims to help new college graduates get ready for the start of grown-up working life, with voices ranging from anime-style to husky.
Child development expert weighs in on the tricky question, offers a solution from Japan’s samurai-era past.
Kids are spreading the word that a “magic button” on some remotes opens a gateway between the living and the dead.
Worried your kids will find a way around parental hardware locks? Then get a lock from a hardware store.
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