Parenting often requires making difficult decisions. You can’t give your children everything that they ask for, even if you want to. And you will inevitably hurt their feelings at some point, just by telling them no. But knowing that doesn’t make it any easier in the moment.
One mom reached out to the internet for advice after she had to deliver the news to her oldest that she wouldn’t be able to help her pay for daycare. Below, you’ll find the full story, as well as some of the replies invested readers left the mother.
