All articles tagged with #social affairs
In this Say More advice column, a parent explains that their middle son quit college, has been home for two years without a job, and is living rent-free, sparking resentment among siblings; the family seeks guidance on how to address the situation, motivate him, and restore balance without harming relationships.
A Reuters photo showing Bernita Bowlding, a Black woman, on a Washington, D.C. Metro train surrounded by masked Patriot Front members on July 4 went viral. Her family says she is more than a symbol and has expressed concerns about her safety and mental health amid the intense public scrutiny and discussions about racism and civil rights sparked by the image.
Readers weigh in on how money and early career success strain friendships, with advice to stay humble, avoid flaunting wealth, and have respectful money conversations to protect close relationships.
A 2025 Pew Research Center study finds men are more likely than women to live with parents, and The Washington Post examines how the rise of stay-at-home sons reflects shifting economic realities and cultural expectations, highlighting examples like a Jeopardy! contestant who jokes about staying with family to illustrate a broader national conversation about work, family dynamics, and masculinity.
A Washington Post Miss Manners column tackles a letter from an American couple who travel on local tours and frequently hear jokes ridiculing the United States. They ask if they should simply stand there and feel humiliated. Judith Martin (Miss Manners) offers etiquette guidance on handling such moments with grace while traveling, suggesting polite responses and boundaries to maintain a positive experience without surrendering dignity.