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10 Things That Parents Get Mad At College Kids For Over Break

We're home... isn't that enough for them?

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10 Things That Parents Get Mad At College Kids For Over Break

1. Immediately raiding the food supply.

And leaving all cabinets, drawers and refrigerator doors open while doing so. After eating the same meal for dinner seven nights a week, you get pretty desperate for real food that doesn't come from pre-packaged bags of unidentifiable ingredients.

2. Locking all of the family pets in your room.

When I finally reunite with my bedroom, I make sure to keep all three of our dogs in the room as well. I hold them hostage and force them to hangout with me because I miss them too much.

3. Sleeping until noon.

You're technically supposed to be spending the short time you have home with your family, but also you miss your bed and are incredibly sleep-deprived. It's understandable.

4. Not being too enthusiastic about the elaborate dinner plans that they've made for you.

Because you just want to chill on the couch at home and not be rushed out the door. And nothing is better than your mom's homemade cooking anyway.

5. Making an absolute mess.

And knowing that it won't be your responsibility in a few days when you go back to school. Sorry!

6. Using the excuse of "But c'mon, I'm never home!" to get whatever you want.

How can your parents say no to you with such a convincing argument?!

7. Living out of a suitcase for the week you're home.

What's the point in unpacking all of your clothes when they're just going to get re-packed in a few days anyway? Seems like a waste of time to me.



8. Leaving every single light on in the house.

Because what even is an electric bill when you live in a dorm for most of the year?

9. Leaving the responsibility of your dirty laundry on your parents.

This sometimes works and sometimes doesn't in my house. It depends on their moods during the day, and if they feel generous enough to help me out. Other times, it's still my job.

10. For us not understanding that their whole world doesn't revolve around us.

Hello guys, I'm back -- how can this not the most important thing in your life at the moment?!
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