Holiday gatherings have a way of amplifying everyone’s quirks.Vide0 above: What happens when four teens take a break from social media?I was looking forward to hosting my parents for a week during Thanksgiving, but in the limited space of a one-bedroom apartment, navigating everyone’s differences was rather challenging.My mom, who once poured herself into creating elaborate holiday traditions, has recently embraced a more relaxed approach to celebrations compared to the rest of my family members.My sister, the ever-dedicated kitty parent who lives one floor above me, refused to leave her cat alone after a recent bladder surgery, ensuring someone was always on hand to care for her.Meanwhile, my dad — the lone male in a household full of women — occasionally earned himself gentle scolding for being too loud or inattentive during important conversations.As for me, my family would probably say I could work on being less sensitive when a …
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