We are supposed to like our extended family, right – all the cousins, the aunts and uncles and various other assorted relatives? Unfortunately, this is easier said than done. Some of those from our extended families may be inquisitive, overbearing, manipulative demanding and offer unwanted advice … However we are supposed to accept them and offer respect regardless. So when they come visiting, some want to just escape, as this video demonstrates:
This one really resonated with people: typically some get busy preparing to refreshments, others have to entertain them, while their annoying kids get free reign to the house. Is it any wonder that some want to escape and hide in the bathroom?
Refreshments have to be produced and emergency rations could be called for.
If you must give something to kids, give them an amount that will buy more than chewing gum, I say.
They give something and then they get something --- some of these social interactions can be a little pointless.
Introverts don’t like their personal spaces being invaded. They don’t like being interrogated about all aspects of their life. It can be dire!
…Can be banal.
…May be unwanted but freely given.
…Will be allowed to run amok.
The relatives will permit their kids to be as demanding, objectionable and destructive as they would never let them be in their own home.
Importunate relatives will ask kids to perform a dance, sing a song, recite poetry or tables. It can be annoying to say the least.
The elders in the home may enjoy such visits more – they may be bored and will enjoy chatting, complaining and generally holding forth.
There isn't much of their routine disturbed by the visit and they probably even like those relatives.
Older siblings may have their own ways to cope with the invading hordes.
The women folk of the house are typically forced to toil in the kitchen for random visitors but the fruit of their labour can be beneficial for some.
It can be tough to deal with demanding and not terribly popular relatives that drop in… and it can be even worse when they do it repeatedly and frequently.
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