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re: Annual Thanksgiving Play By Play Gamethread
Posted on 11/25/24 at 8:44 am to Prominentwon
Posted on 11/25/24 at 8:44 am to Prominentwon
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Just randomly as if anyone talks politics at our family gatherings. We never do. Especially at my house.
Really uncalled for and it was really directed at one person. Should have been a text to that person and just a request to not bring it up.
I would be bringing up Trump early and often if this happened. Be wearing my MAGA hat when she gets there.
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Posted on 11/25/24 at 8:46 am to TygerTyger
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I've already told my wife "Look, I love them, but I will NOT put up with the kid misbehaving towards me or you. If they want to put up with it, that's on them. But he's going to get straight if he pulls that with either of us."
Just FYI: if it goes this route, it will be hard on you at first. Down the line, though, the kid will likely come to understand you were correct. I've seen it go both ways but usually these kids rebel against the ultra leftist way they were raised.
The parents probably never will understand.
This post was edited on 11/25/24 at 8:47 am
Posted on 11/25/24 at 8:49 am to GreatLakesTiger24
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anecdotally, it seems like millennials love having one kid and letting him/her run the house
Yeah, the times certainly have changed. And not for the better.
I don't care about hurting the kids feelings, I just worry about how a conflict could effect the relationship between my wife and her cousin. They are already on semi-rocky ground because of the stress the cousin is under and how she's been acting. It's a powder keg.
But that kid needs his arse lit up.
Posted on 11/25/24 at 8:53 am to TygerTyger
I've complained about this a bit on here, but I remember when I was a kid at a family thanksgiving, christmas, etc., we were mostly expected to entertain ourselves outside, downstairs, in a bedroom, etc.
now, the kids are often (not) watching TV with volume on in the main room and interpreting the adults playing card games and whatnot. maybe this is just my family, but i don't think it is.
now, the kids are often (not) watching TV with volume on in the main room and interpreting the adults playing card games and whatnot. maybe this is just my family, but i don't think it is.
Posted on 11/25/24 at 8:56 am to GreatLakesTiger24
Someone posted this in the thread last year and I agree.
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This is the OT's Super Bowl, World Series, and March Madness all in one week.
Posted on 11/25/24 at 8:58 am to pioneerbasketball
I came to the office super early to get some work done before i checked out for the week. I stumbled across this post 3 hours later i've got nothing done but these are some epic stories
Posted on 11/25/24 at 8:59 am to pioneerbasketball
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Annual Thanksgiving
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Old lady invites her sister and new husband to spend Christmas
You do know the difference, don't you?
Posted on 11/25/24 at 9:01 am to HeadSlash
Honorable mention.
Posted on 11/25/24 at 9:28 am to Prominentwon
PLEASE do us a solid and wear a Trump t-shirt that says “daddy’s home.” Let’s get this party started
This post was edited on 11/25/24 at 9:28 am
Posted on 11/25/24 at 9:32 am to imjustafatkid
quote:This. I don't care what the parents rules are. I have auntie squirrel rules at my home and in my presence. I am the meanest and all the kids fight to come here because it is "cozy". Apparently being fun with strict rules is fine for children. I will go out of my way to do fun things but always orderly.
Just FYI: if it goes this route, it will be hard on you at first. Down the line, though, the kid will likely come to understand you were correct.
Posted on 11/25/24 at 9:44 am to madamsquirrel
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Apparently being fun with strict rules is fine for children.
100%. There's security in knowing what the boundaries are.
Posted on 11/25/24 at 9:56 am to Sus-Scrofa
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I’d make some obnoxious passive aggressive signs.
“PSA: no talking about Trump’s historic win against the worst un-democratically selected candidate of all time.” Etc
He absolutely has to refer to election day as "Beatdown Tuesday". Then, mentioning Kamala's presence at Diddy's parties would seem to be a minimum.
Also, asking if Barron Trump is going to win in 2044.
Posted on 11/25/24 at 11:00 am to TygerTyger
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So needless to say, the cousin is under a LOT of stress. Normally my wife would be her source of comfort and my wife likes being there for her.
Damn. Mother, father and husband are all in bad and worsening shape? And with a 4 yr old, yeah that’s a horrible amount to handle.
Posted on 11/25/24 at 12:01 pm to Havoc
Yeah, I honestly don't know how she's keeping it together. For that reason I'm going to really try to keep my cool around the brat.
But man, it's a damn shame how they are raising that kid. They don't realize that they are doing him a terrible disservice.
But man, it's a damn shame how they are raising that kid. They don't realize that they are doing him a terrible disservice.
Posted on 11/25/24 at 12:32 pm to TygerTyger
Crazy uncle came in and got really mad about much we were spending on food for Thanksgiving, he’s livid we spent more than 58 dollars
Posted on 11/25/24 at 12:47 pm to pioneerbasketball
Sooo, we are heading to inlaws this year, staying over a few nights, there is high potential this year. The black sheep of wifes family is a drug addict, in an out of rehab. She has been screwing this dude she met in rehab. Always drama at family gatherings... FIL is an alcoholic who recently stopped drinking. MIL is an obnoxious Bama fan. They let SIL rehab boyfriend live with them for several months.
Recently my wife found out SIL got knocked up, she has bounced from job to job, has no car, lives with her parents. The family was trying to convince her to give up the baby to one of her sisters to raise it. She won't hear any of it, her parents pay for most everything, she has no bills, no responsibility.
She thinks she can raise the baby all on her own without parents help. They are trying to get an apartment together, but don't make enough to do that. The only apartments they could probably afford are subsidized and they are on a waiting list. So I'd be surprised if something doesn't happen this year.
Recently my wife found out SIL got knocked up, she has bounced from job to job, has no car, lives with her parents. The family was trying to convince her to give up the baby to one of her sisters to raise it. She won't hear any of it, her parents pay for most everything, she has no bills, no responsibility.
She thinks she can raise the baby all on her own without parents help. They are trying to get an apartment together, but don't make enough to do that. The only apartments they could probably afford are subsidized and they are on a waiting list. So I'd be surprised if something doesn't happen this year.
Posted on 11/25/24 at 12:56 pm to pioneerbasketball
Never any drama at my house. Neither of our families invite us over, so it's just us.
Posted on 11/25/24 at 1:06 pm to TygerTyger
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I've already told my wife "Look, I love them, but I will NOT put up with the kid misbehaving towards me or you. If they want to put up with it, that's on them. But he's going to get straight if he pulls that with either of us."
The kid is begging for this. Trust me. If you correct him, set boundaries, and don't put up with any of his shite, that kid will love you and beg to come to your house.
Posted on 11/25/24 at 1:08 pm to kywildcatfanone
My only contribution to a thread like this would be if it was the exact polar opposite in nature. We go to two different people's houses on Thanksgiving (one my side one my wife's side) and one of them that we go to is so dreadfully boring it's unbelievable. Most everyone is old, a TV or radio is never on, so if people aren't talking you can just hear the clock in the kitchen ticking back and forth. The house is old, the furniture is old. When people are talking it's about the current events in everyone's lives which are equally as boring as the atmosphere. OBVIOUSLY based on the above there is no alcohol or drugs. The food is oustanding so I definitley love that but damn. I'll sneak a peek at my watch hoping it's been like an hour so maybe we're in the clear to dip out but it'll have only been like 8 minutes.
Posted on 11/25/24 at 1:10 pm to WG_Dawg
quote:i grew up split between two of the most alcoholic parts of the country and thought that was that standard until i got to college
My only contribution to a thread like this would be if it was the exact polar opposite in nature. We go to two different people's houses on Thanksgiving (one my side one my wife's side) and one of them that we go to is so dreadfully boring it's unbelievable. Most everyone is old, a TV or radio is never on, so if people aren't talking you can just hear the clock in the kitchen ticking back and forth. The house is old, the furniture is old. When people are talking it's about the current events in everyone's lives which are equally as boring as the atmosphere. OBVIOUSLY based on the above there is no alcohol or drugs. The food is oustanding so I definitley love that but damn. I'll sneak a peek at my watch hoping it's been like an hour so maybe we're in the clear to dip out but it'll have only been like 8 minutes.
some of my OOS friends would talk about how boring holidays are because their grandparents are evangelical teetotalers and i had never thought about what those holidays must be like
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