In Praise of ‘Difficult’ Kids
Feisty children can be exhausting. They also possess a moral fire that deserves cultivating.
Family
The Endless Goodbye
More than a decade before my dad died, I lost him to dementia.
Everyone Thinks They Need a NeeDoh
But no one can find one.
The Sneaky-Saver Generation
Gen Z may have a Peter Pan reputation—but it’s also saving a lot of money.
The Doomed Dream of an AI Matchmaker
No one really knows for sure what makes people fall in love.
What Ever Happened to Getting to First Base?
Gen Z has abandoned the old dating script. In its place are more possibilities than young people sometimes know what to do with.
AI Is Coming for Parents
Apps are promising to ease the job of child-rearing—but they’re missing something crucial.
What Women Wish They’d Known Before Trying to Get Pregnant
Many Americans lack basic fertility knowledge. More robust sex ed could help.
It’s Fun to Be a Board-Game Sociopath
What can I say? I love to betray my friends.
You’re Probably Wearing Too Much Deodorant
Whole-body deodorant is thriving. But at what cost?
The Debit-Card Rebellion
How Americans spend is changing.
The First Millennial Saint
Carlo Acutis can be seen as relatable—or deeply strange.
What’s the Point of a High-School Reunion?
Social media should have killed them. Instead, they’re popular again.
When Your Kid’s Best Friend Is a Great Big Problem
A natural impulse is to forbid contact—but that’s likely to backfire.