A Father İs Fed Up With Relatives' Kids Peeing in His Pool Every Weekend, Forcing Him to Constantly Rebalance Chemicals'

A father is fed up with relatives' kids peeing in his pool every weekend, forcing him to constantly rebalance chemicals. His wife insists they host the family because of the heat, but he's tired of the cleanup. The advice: talk directly to the kids, not the adults.

Explain that peeing in the pool means extra work and could shut it down. Set up a break station with towels, drinks, and snacks near the door to encourage bathroom trips. Also, regularly remind kids to take breaks every hour.

In another letter, a mother worries about her introverted daughter dreading first grade. The advice suggests finding low-pressure social settings like library storytime or parks, where she can practice interacting without the pressure to make friends. These environments might help her meet future classmates and ease the transition. "just deal with it,"