In this episode, Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) is tackling questions about text etiquette, whether or not to allow children at a wedding, and weighing the heavy decision of surrogacy for a sibling. 

Slate’s own Rachelle Hampton (host of ICYMI) joins dole out some words of wisdom. 

If you want more Dear Prudence, you should join Slate Plus, Slate’s membership program. Jenée answers an extra question every week, just for members. Go to Slate.com/prudieplus to sign up. It’s just $15 for your first three months. 

Podcast production by Kayla Lattimore and Daisy Rosario. Production help from Se’era Spragley Ricks.

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