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The Clever Quill is a Gillian Sisley-owned publication. From quirky mishaps to navigating tricky life experiences, buckle in for a little adventure (and a few laughs) with every read.
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Stay-at-Home Mom Refuses to Work After Husband Takes Pay Cuts
Stay-at-Home Mom Refuses to Work After Husband Takes Pay Cuts
What should a true partnership look like in a marriage?
Gillian Sisley
Aug 18
‘Deadbeat Dad’ Refuses to Take 10-Year-Old Child Unless ‘Conditions’ Are Met
‘Deadbeat Dad’ Refuses to Take 10-Year-Old Child Unless ‘Conditions...
Is a parent ever justified to ‘take a break’ from raising their kids?
Gillian Sisley
Aug 18
Step-Mom Refuses to Treat Step-Kids Equally
Step-Mom Refuses to Treat Step-Kids Equally
Should children be treated equally, under all circumstances?
Gillian Sisley
Aug 17
Woman Refuses to Give ‘Entitled’ 12-Year-Old Birthday Present
Woman Refuses to Give ‘Entitled’ 12-Year-Old Birthday Present
Should people always be entitled to a birthday gift?
Gillian Sisley
Aug 17
Mother-in-Law Demands Son Get ‘2-Week Paternity Vacation’ After Birth of Newborn
Mother-in-Law Demands Son Get ‘2-Week Paternity Vacation’ After Birth of Newborn
Should fathers be entitled to a vacation when they have a newborn child?
Gillian Sisley
Aug 16
Mother-in-Law Determined to Sabotage Home Life of Married Couple
Mother-in-Law Determined to Sabotage Home Life of Married Couple
When does an in-law’s behavior cross the line into disrespectful?
Gillian Sisley
Aug 15
Step-Father Demands 8-Year-Old Pay Rent
Step-Father Demands 8-Year-Old Pay Rent
Should children have to work for their room and board?
Gillian Sisley
Aug 15
Mother-in-Law Refuses to Let Daughter Cut Sister from Wedding
Mother-in-Law Refuses to Let Daughter Cut Sister from Wedding
How much say should parents have in their child’s wedding?
Gillian Sisley
Aug 14
Father Refuses to Be ‘Available’ for Children
Father Refuses to Be ‘Available’ for Children
Should parents be allowed to choose if they no longer want to be a parent?
Gillian Sisley
Aug 14
Dad-to-Be Refuses to Pay for iPhone Broken During ‘Prank’
Dad-to-Be Refuses to Pay for iPhone Broken During ‘Prank’
When does a prank go too far?
Gillian Sisley
Aug 13
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