‘Against their beliefs’: Parents won't let daughter go to boy’s Taylor Swift birthday party

A TikTok video by the mother of a gender non-conforming son is a masterclass in refusing to be baited into a confrontation, no matter how tempting it may be. It all started when TikTokker Jolene Dolo’s 8-year-old son, Sam, sent out invitations to his Taylor Swift-themed birthday party. Jolene told Upworthy that Sam doesn’t have …

Feeling angry? Venting won't make you feel better, but this will.

When most people get angry they feel the only cure for the intense emotion is to blow off some steam. That could mean venting by yelling and screaming at the source of their anger, speeding down the freeway or punching a wall. However, new research shows that this type of destructive behavior only intensifies the …

Gay man has the perfect comeback to a woman who won't stop hitting on him at a bar

A gay man is getting some love for the way he handled a straight woman at a bar who behaved rather entitled towards him. A Reddit user named KineticVibes was out with his friends when he noticed a woman trying to get his attention. “I (25M) was out with friends last night and we went …

A wild Eurasian crow befriended a toddler and won't leave his side

A family from Denmark has created a touching video montage documenting their unique friendship with a wild Eurasian crow. This crow, affectionately named Russell, has become an honorary member of their household, forming special bonds with each family member, including the pets. However, the crow’s relationship with their son, 2-year-old Otto, is truly extraordinary. “They …

Mark Wahlberg on why, as a Hollywood A-lister, he won't deny his faith

Hollywood isn’t a place where people typically talk about their faith. In a world run by free-thinking creatives and people with secular, progressive values, those who hew to more traditional, conservative Christian beliefs tend to be less visible. But Mark Wahlberg has no problem being vocal about his Catholic faith, which must be refreshing to …

Defense attorney shares the one big reason why she won't let her children go to sleepovers

A mother who’s a criminal defense attorney is going viral on TikTok for a hard stance she has taken on her children going to sleepovers. For Erin Bailey of South Carolina, the answer is a big no. The reason? There are too many variables that could make her children vulnerable to sexual assault. Bailey has …

Mom causes a stir after saying she won't be doing yearly birthday parties for her kid

Parents want to do right by their kids. Make them feel special, let them have fun and give them opportunities to enjoy magic before adulthood sets in. And yet, that desire can easily be suppressed by the need to keep up with the lavish events constantly seen on social media. For many families, over-the-top activities …

Poet says he won't let his sons play with dolls and women are tearfully praising the message

Usually, when you hear a man say he doesn’t want his son to play with dolls, you have a pretty good idea of what beliefs sit beneath the sentiment. It’s not unreasonable to assume that some combination of misogyny, homophobia and problematic ideas about masculinity are at play in such an attitude. That’s why an …