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#FamilyConflicts
Kathleen Johns

Trust, once broken in parenting, is hard to rebuild

My child just had a common cold—slight fever, nothing alarming. I told my mom clearly: let's wait and observe before jumping into meds. But she’s always treated a fever like an emergency. A relative told her that aminopyrine works fast to bring it down, so she secretly gave it to my child behind my back. I only found out because I saw the empty medicine box. I was stunned—furious doesn’t even begin to describe how I felt. I immediately asked her to move out and hired a nanny instead. I couldn't accept that kind of overstep, especially when it came to my child's health. It’s been years. My kid’s grown up fine. But to this day, I regret ever letting my mom take care of my child alone. That decision changed our relationship forever. Have you ever faced a family boundary that got crossed? How did you deal with it? #ParentingBoundaries #FamilyConflicts #ChildCareDecisions #HardChoices #LessonsLearned

Trust, once broken in parenting, is hard to rebuild
Vickyyy

Using AI to resolve family conflicts​

Family conflicts can be tough, but what if AI could help? I decided to test it out by sharing snippets of my chat history with my mom with an AI assistant. To my surprise, it provided thoughtful solutions that seemed to understand the emotions involved. I fed it just a few messages—nothing too detailed—and it offered advice on how to approach the situation. The suggestions were empathetic and practical, focusing on communication and understanding. Now, I’m curious to see how my mom will react when I share the AI’s response. Will it help bridge the gap? Or will it spark another discussion? Has anyone else tried using AI to resolve family issues? I’d love to hear your experiences! 👇 #FamilyConflicts #AIAssistance #EmotionalUnderstanding #Communication #FamilySolutions

Using AI to resolve family conflicts​