If you think a caregiver has an active substance abuse problem, that person should never be entrusted with your child.
Emily YoffeSetting up a college fund would be a great way to redirect the tangible evidence of Daddy's love.
Emily YoffeI'm certainly not suggesting legalization of polyamory. But it's also unfairly judgmental of you to compare such relationships to the criminal acts of bestiality or child sexual abuse.
Emily YoffeThere are some people who do not have a wild past because being wild would make them terribly self-conscious and uncomfortable.
Emily YoffeOnce an affair is over, the cheaters need to agree not to see each other anymore in order to reestablish trust with their spouses.
Emily YoffeI think it's helpful for kids to know that their parents weren't perfect, that they messed up and learned from their mistakes. So be open about some of your own struggles or express gratitude that your kids are taking advantage of the opportunities they have instead of squandering many of them, the way you did.
Emily Yoffe