Column | Carolyn Hax Tackles Inappropriate Remarks: Addressing Family Dynamics When Humor Crosses the Line
In a troubling incident that has sparked widespread disapproval on social media platforms, a man reportedly made an inappropriate sexualized joke about his own toddler niece. This event has raised concerns about boundaries and the sexualization of children in everyday situations. Contextually, the man, identified as the brother-in-law to the child’s mother, made this comment during a family gathering. Witnesses explained that the remark was intended as a joke, but it was not received well by family members or the broader online community after the incident was shared. This occurrence highlights an ongoing societal problem … Read more