Rules - xoJane

Breaking All The Rules: Stuff I Thought I'd Never Do As A Parent (That I Totally Do)

Somer Sherwood — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:00:00 -0500

Before I became a parent, I admit I thought plunking a small child down in front of the TV seemed kind of mean. And after: sometimes I thank the universe for children’s programming on PBS.

I Was a Childhood Cheater But I'm Over It Now

Daisy — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:00:26 -0400

As a child, I cheated at Battleship. I also stole Monopoly money when no one was looking, “miscounted” spaces so I would climb up a ladder instead of sliding down a shoot, and opened my eyes during Marco Polo.

My Parents Kept Me on a Leash and I Turned Out Just Fine

Jenny — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:00:13 -0400

I admit it looks weird, and makes me cringe a little at first. But as someone who actually grew up on the end of a leash, I can only be grateful.