Some of these don't even seem like they should be under the heading of 'strict parents'; they are more like 'really ignorant parents'
15 People Who Grew Up With Strict Parents Described the Unusual Rules They Had to Live By
Family & kids
10/22/2022

Strict parents are not that surprising anymore, we all know a friend whose parents barely let them do anything on their own. There are many good and selfish reasons why parents are strict. Some demanding parents have high standards for their kids, however there are certain things you shouldn’t control in your kids’ lives.
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Which of the above stories can you relate to the most? What do you think about overly strict parents?
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My parents have a house uniform/ Khakis and polo's, suits only at school. No sandwiches. Have to wear watches. 8:30 Curfew, very few exceptions.
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