Parents rule with fear As the saying goes, “If you can’t make them like you, make them fear you.”. Our parents have unfortunately taken their own spin on this quote, which made them the ultimate ruler of our childhood and teenage years. Here are 15 lies our parents used to tell us: 1. “If you do not finish the rice on your plate your future boyfriend/girlfriend will have a pimply face.” Source The classic lie parents use all the time just to make sure their children do not waste any food. Especially meat. 2. “If they look for mommy, tell them I am not home.” The doorbell rings and you happily hop over to the door thinking that your McDelivery has arrived. However, to your dismay, it happens to be a door-to-door salesperson. “Hi boy, are your parents home?” he asks enthusiastically despite the dark circles under his eyes. As you tilt your head back to call for your mom, you see your mom waving frantically making weird gestures with a panicky face. Source “Sorry, none of my parents are home.” 3. “If you don’t behave yourself, ah pu neh neh will catch you.” Source Whatever crime has the Indians […]
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