The article explores the quirky and peculiar family rules that certain individuals grew up with, revealing a wealth of unusual parenting practices. Commenters shared experiences such as restricted snack options, enforced silence at the dinner table, and bizarre hygiene rules. These anecdotes highlight stark contrasts with peers' more relaxed family environments, prompting reflection on how such rules might shape one’s understanding of normalcy. The shared stories serve not only as humorous memories but illustrate the diverse and sometimes absurd nature of family dynamics experienced during childhood.
"I was only allowed to eat those 100-calorie packs for snacks, and my mom would get mad when I had more than one pack. She stressed 'everything in moderation' but had a strict no junk food rule at home. I found this weird compared to friends and classmates, who were allowed to eat packs of Oreos and ice cream with meals all the time."
"Not my family, but a friend's. I ate dinner there two or three times. There was absolutely no speaking during dinner. I remember how completely uncomfortable it was, sitting there listening to nothing but people chewing food. In my family, no one was allowed to watch TV after dinner on school nights. The thinking was you should be studying, although I'd just go to my room and play with toys or whatever. I remember everybody talking about last night's episode of Batman or some show. I was an adult before I even saw some of these shows in reruns."
"My friend's mom made all of the kids shower after they pooped. If it was too late in the day, they were not allowed to go back outside and play. Needless to say, if they were having fun, they just pooped their pants and went on playing. Their mom also did not allow them to sleep in their own beds. They slept in sleeping bags in the basement."
"I come from a large family; I have 10 siblings. We were never allowed to refuse any food or have seconds. My mother put the food on each of our plates, starting with my dad. Then, each child was served, going from oldest to youngest. My mother took what was left. Plates were to be cleared of all food. When asking to be excused, we were required to thank my."
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