Call Him Daddy Then Call Yourself Grandma

Graduation weekend can be joyful and heavy at the same time, especially when you’re an educator saying goodbye to kids you’ve poured into for years. We’re talking end-of-school-year emotions, why graduation hits different when parents tell you their child is better because you showed up, and how it feels to move on after a rough couple of weeks. We also get real about the different kinds of impact you make as a classroom teacher versus supporting students in special education, and why sometimes the best leadership happens from the shadows.Then we jump into a family money story that turns into a full-blown student loan boundary lesson. A couple creates a scholarship fund for eight nieces and nephews with clear conditions: in-state public school, a 3.0 GPA, and a nine-semester limit. One niece ignores all of it, racks up massive college debt, and the family still demands $100,000 after the fact. We break down entitlement, fairness, and why “help” stops being help when people treat it like they’re owed.To close, we hit a few AITA moments that are funny but telling: the bedroom nickname debate where “no” should be enough, and the girls trip where someone tries to hand off parenting responsibilities to the whole group. If you’ve ever struggled with boundaries, family expectations, or just needed a laugh after a long week, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review with your take: where do you draw the line?Send us your Questions or Comments and we’ll answer them on the show. Don't forget to Like, Comment, Share, and Subscribe.Thank you for listening!